2020

Daffodils at dusk during the coronavirus self isolation

It’s the first day of spring and we’re self isolating

Well, it’s been a long and difficult winter and I’d been SO looking forward to spring finally arriving. And here it is at long last – today is the first day of astronomical spring. The day I’d intended to be sharing with you all my thoughts on how to start planning for springtime and a…

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Coronavirus - 8 reasons why your family should cycle

Coronavirus – 8 reasons why your family should cycle

Life’s about to get a whole lot more difficult (and stressful) thanks to Coronavirus. Here’s 8 ways to make it a little bit better

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World Book Day costumes with a bicycle theme

The best World Book Day costumes 2020

Get inspired for World Book Day with these brilliant costumes

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Best children's books about cycling 2018 - for kids who like to ride a bike and cycle

The best children’s books about cycling 2 – fiction books

If you’ve got a cycle mad youngster who is learning to read, then picking storybooks about cycling can be a great way to get them enthusiastic about literature as well as keeping them interested in riding their bike. In this article (the second in the series) I’ve selected some of the best children’s books about…

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No More Eee-Orrh by Lydia Monks - a children's book showing bikes being used to transport goods

The best children’s books about cycling 3: characters who ride bikes

It’s great when you find a book where you can relate to what the characters are doing, especially if you’re a child.  If you’re part of a family who prefer to cycle places, rather than drive, it can be quite difficult to find children’s books that reflect this lifestyle choice. I’ve been trying to find…

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best non-fiction kids books about cycling

The best children’s books about cycling 4: biographies

Be inspired by these brilliant life stories of cyclists through the ages – all written specifically for younger readers

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