CATEGORY: Inspiration
Family cycling inspiration
The reason that we first set up Cycle Sprog was to help other parents to start cycling with their young children. We didn’t have any role models, and found it very difficult knowing how, where, when and what to do!
Over the years we’ve met loads of other cycling families, and we never fail to be inspired by what other Cycle Sprogs are up to.
We really hope that these articles will make you want to leap on your bikes and start pedalling – who knows where you’ll end up?
Cycling inspiration for parents
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How we became a mountain biking family in just one year
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Dawn Rahman’s story on cycling through pregnancy
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Family camping with a cargo bike (and no car)
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16 countries, 2 kids, 1 business: ShredXS – a family’s dream
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Family cycling holiday to the Netherlands
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Guide to Cycling the Trans Pennine Trail with Children
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Scottish Island Hopping – a family cycling holiday
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Family cycle tour of the Outer Hebrides
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A family cycling holiday to Denmark
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Bali and Lombok family cycling holiday – getting to Indonesia
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Family cycling holiday on Bali – Day 1: Penelokan to Sidemen
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Bali family cycling holiday – Volcano to sea – Day 2
Making a difference
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Cycle licences and number plates – a great way to improve safety for our kids?
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Cycle Sprog’s Karen named one of the 100 Women in Cycling 2019
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From Potties to Pot Holes: the Women and Bikes Family Cycling Panel
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Cycling with children can make you feel like one in a million
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£13m invested in teaching kids to ride a bike – but where are they going to cycle????
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Interview: Isla Rowntree has imagined the future of kids bikes
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An interview with Rik Waddon – Paralympic GB cyclist
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How to get more children cycling safely to your school
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How to cycle safely near an HGV – teach your kids now!
Cycle Sprog's most popular articles
Here at Cycle Sprog we help thousands of families each week find the information they need about kids bikes and cycling together as a family.
We've got hundreds of articles on the website, and we do hope you enjoy browsing them, but if you're in a hurry these are our most popular articles that will get you started.
Back to school, back on the bike
The summer holidays are over, but the cycling adventures don't have to be! As a new school year begins, it's the perfect time to get ready for the cycle school run. We've compiled our recommendations for the best gear to get your kids to school, whatever the weather, from packable waterproofs to essential bike accessories.
Autumn is also a beautiful season for family bike rides, and it's the perfect time to visit a local pump track. Pump tracks are a fantastic way to build confidence and bike-handling skills, and they're a huge amount of fun!
Our latest articles
Here at Cycle Sprog we're always publishing brilliant new articles, and here's a selection of our newest releases.
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How to teach your child to ride a bike
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SPARKY kids helmet: making safety fun, one ride at a time
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Be Fun Wheels review: A folding balance bike!
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London and Edinburgh family bike rides: New cycling guidebooks from Sustrans and Ordnance Survey
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Hamax Outback Double Trailer Review: is this the best twin bike trailer?
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Btwin Convertible 2-in-1 Ride-On to Balance Bike review: A great option for a 1 year old?
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Shyre Hopton 20 Review: A budget-friendly 20-inch hybrid
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Zefal Bike Taxi tow rope review: A compact towing solution for family rides