getting started

Welcome to Cycle Sprog – the home of family cycling!   We’re so glad you’ve found us, and hope you find our website useful and inspiring.

We realise it can be a bit overwhelming when you start out trying to find information about cycling with kids – what ever age they are (this was why we set up the website in the first place)

Here’s a selection of our best articles for each of the different stages of cycling with your child, to get you started.

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FAQ’s

Here are some of the most common questions we get asked about family cycling:

Advice on buying a kids bike

Buying a kids bike can be quite a confusing experience – especially if it’s your first time.  Do you buy new or secondhand, or what about a long term lease?  Which brands will your child enjoy riding? And how much should you spend?

Cycle Sprog is here to help demystify the process for you – why not browse our advice articles and then take a look at our recommendations in the correct size bike for your child.

Take a moment to GRAB YOUR FREE KIDS BIKE BUYING CHECKLIST which will help you record all the information you need to find the perfect bike for your child. 

Pulling or carrying your child with you on your bike rides

If your child is too small to ride their own bike there’s a great range of options you can choose to get out cycling with them.

Whether you’re looking for a child’s bike seat, trailer, cargo bike or a way of pulling their bike behind yours we’ve got loads of advice to help you get out there and enjoy the ride.

Kids cycle helmets

A cycle helmet can help keep your child safe on their bike, but there’s more to it than just plonking any old helmet you find lying around on their head.

It is really important to make sure it fits properly, meets the appropriate safety standards and is being worn properly.

Advice for families with additional needs

Cycling is a great activity for all families to enjoy together.  If your child has additional needs there are an increasing number of options available to help you on your way.

boy cleaning a mountain bike with a hose

How to clean a kids bike

A how to guide to cleaning a kids bike, including what you need, steps to washing and FAQ’s

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Learning to ride a bike

Getting ready to teach your child to ride a bike

If you’re thinking about teaching your child to ride a bike then check out Cycle Sprog’s 8 top tips on how to prepare.

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How to start cycling with your child in a trailer or bike seat

How to start cycling with a small child in a bike seat, cargo bike or trailer

Setting out on your first ride with your little one can be nerve wracking so here are some tips to help you wheel away confidently

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How do I know if my child's bike is the right size for them?

Is my kid’s bike the right size for them?

Knowing what size bike your child should have is sometimes difficult, but having the right sized bike is essential for many reasons.

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Jogging with your child as they cycle

7 ways to cycle with a young child, toddler or baby

Getting out for a bike ride is (in our opinion) one of the best things in life. Whether you’re cycling for fitness, for mental well being, for transport, for sport, for the climate or for enjoyment there’s so many benefits. However, what happens if you have a baby, toddler or young child? Even if they…

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Boy wearing white cycling helmet not wanting to ride his bike

Help! Why doesn’t my child want to ride their bike?

It can be very frustrating if your child doesn’t seem to enjoy riding their bike (especially if you’ve just bought them a new one!). I’m often asked by parents what they can do to get their child cycling more, so in this article, I’m going to be exploring some of the main reasons children don’t…

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