Cyclocross bikes
Cyclocross is such a fun (and muddy!) sport, and it’s become increasingly popular with families wanting to keep fit and healthy together. All cyclocross leagues in the UK offer junior races and you don’t need to be a member of a club to sign up. All these road bikes which we have reviewed are…
Road bikes
A road bike is a specialist type of kids bike which comes with drop handlebars and skinny tyres – it’s designed for going fast on tarmaced surfaces. Many, but not all, kids road bikes can also be used for racing cyclocross with a change of tyres. We recommend this type of bike only for confident…
Hybrid bikes
A hybrid bike is the type of bike we recommend for most children once they reach the stage of needing gears. Flat handlebars, easy to use gears, a light weight frame and no suspension means they’re easy and fun to ride. We’ve got lots of advice on choosing the right hybrid bike for your child…
Balance bikes
Balance bikes are a brilliant invention! They’re a great way to get your child confident on two wheels before they’re ready to move on to a pedal bike. A balance bike will remove the need for using stabilisers for the majority of kids and are a lot more fun (and fast!) While most balance bikes…
York Solar System Cycleway
Ever fancied cycling to Mars? You can – the York Solar System cycleway will take you on a ride that is out of this world!