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Cargo bikes for carrying children

Cargo bikes are becoming an increasingly popular way to carry children for short journeys around town.

Not only are journeys often cheaper and quicker by cargo bike, they're also a lot more fun!

You're in the right place if you want to find out more about how much a family cargo bike costs, what the different options are and what to look out for when buying a cargo bike for the school run.

Here at Cycle Sprog we've been obsessing over how to cycle best with children since 2012 so we've got all sorts of advice to help you choose the best cargo bike for your family and get out riding!

 

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Choosing a family cargo bike

When you're starting to look for a cargo bike to carry your kids there's going to be LOTS of questions you need answering.

In these articles we take you through the decision making process from having the idea that you might want a  family cargo bike through to the decision as to which type is going to be best suited for your family.

A lot will depend on where and how you'll be using and storing the cargo bike, how many children you have, and what your budget is.

Buying a family cargo bike

Once you've narrowed down the type of cargo bike you're going to use to carry your children around, the next stage is choosing the exact make and model.

In the following articles we answer some of the key questions about the costs and practicalities of buying a family cargo bike, as well as provide recommendations on the best brands.

Photo of boy in Christiania cargo bike

How I started cycling with my 5 week old baby in a cargo bike

25/01/2021

A cargo bike, such as the Christiania, together with a car seat, means you don’t have to give up cycling when your baby arrives

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family cargo bikes at the 2019 Cycle Show - Tern GSD in action

Family Cargo Bikes roundup from the 2019 Cycle Show

13/09/2019

There were lots of family cargo bikes on display at the 2019 Cycle Show – here’s our round up of which ones caught our eye

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Babboe City cargo bike safety recall

Babboe issue safety warning for City Cargo Bikes

22/08/2019

Babboe are recalling various models of their City Cargo Bike due to manufacturing faults – find out if your bike is affected

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2 wheel cargo bikes can be faster to ride than 3 wheelers

Cargo Bike Competition London 2019

22/05/2019

I’ve been test riding some of the best cargo bikes for transporting a family – here’s how I got on

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The Babboe Mountain Curve Cargo Bike in action

What’s it like using a cargo bike for the first time?

26/09/2018

Mum of two Beki has had her new cargo bike for 2 weeks. Here’s how she’s been getting on…..

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Packing a Babboe cargo bike on a family bikepacking camping trip

Family camping with a cargo bike (and no car)

06/08/2018

Several months ago Beki, mum of two daughters, became the proud owner of a cargo bike.  In her new blog she tells us about her first experience of going camping with a cargo bike. Camping without a car – the idea Since getting our new cargo bike, we’ve been wanting to take it on a…

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