I've been interested in the idea of long-distance bicycle touring with families. Recently, I've read several "trip journals" at crazyguyonabike.com (great site!). I've also read the following:
Mud, Sweat, and Gears by Joe Kurmaskie. This book is the story of Joe, his wife, and three children (including a nursing baby) as the bike across Canada. I enjoyed it, but expected (and wanted) something more like a simple travelogue. It's interspersed with stories of Joe's past adventures (that don't always have to do with bikes) and is also a little crass at times.
A Pedouin Life by Bill and Amarins Harrison with Cheyenne, Jasmine and Robin. I couldn't put this book down! It's about the Harrison family's year-long adventure biking from Kentucky to Alaska on quint bike. I loved the writing style and despite the fact that I'd already read their whole blog of the adventure (which I also had trouble peeling myself away from!), the story didn't seem old and retold. I find it especially fascinating that the family is self-described "blue-collar" and left Kentucky with just $300.
