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Carrying kids on bikes

Carrying children on a bike is a great way to get around - it is a fast, cheap and most of all fun way to get around. Whether you're looking to cycle your children to nursery or school or to go out for weekend adventures, we're here to help you get started.

With over a decade of experience of carrying kids on bikes, we want to share our expertise on bike seats, trailers, tagalongs and cargo bikes with you.

How to carry your kids by bike

You like the idea of cycling with your child (or children) on your bike, but not sure where to start?

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If you're after specific advice and aren't bothered about the survey, you'll find a lot (A LOT!) of information on this page, from the best bike seats to trailers to tagalongs and cargo bikes.

Carrying children in bike seats

A front or rear bike seat is an excellent way to carry your child on a bike. There are different types of seats available and we've set out all the different options below.

Pulling or towing your child

Pulling children behind a bike is a good option for many families starting out cycling with their children.

Cargo bikes

Cargo bikes are particularly useful if you're looking to carry more than one child on your bike, or if you want to carry one older child. They're a great option if you're looking to make lots of journeys.

Cargo bike festival in London

Busting myths at the London Cargo Bike Festival

04/04/2023

Cycle Sprog’s Saskia and Karen’s round up of the Cargo bike festival – finding out more about the latest cargo bike offerings that are getting more and more families out of their cars and onto two or three wheels.

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Jogging with your child as they cycle

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

02/03/2023

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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New mountain biking tow rope launched by Kids Ride Shotgun

26/01/2023

Make mountain biking more fun with this new tow rope

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Keeping warm on a bike seat, cargo bike or in a trailer – great ideas to keep the cold at bay

10/01/2023

Enjoy some fun this winter with your child in a bike seat or cargo bike – just make sure your little one is wrapped up nice and warm.

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Mycle cargo bike christmas tree and toddler

How much does an electric family cargo bike cost?

10/01/2023

Are you thinking of buying an e-cargo bike for your family? Here’s everything you need to know about the cost of buying and owning one.

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VELLO SUB Longtail cargo bike in action with two children on the back

What type of cargo bike is best for my family?

05/01/2023

If you’re thinking about how to carry your child(ren) on a bike then you might be considering a cargo bike as one of your options.

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