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.

Child bike trailer

Child bike trailers – what are they, and is one right for your family?

Trailers are a brilliant way to move your children around, what ever the weather. Find out whether a trailer would suit your family.

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Is it safe to cycle with my baby in a sling or papoose?

Can I cycle with my baby in a sling, papoose or baby carrier?

Baby Wearing is becoming more and more popular. What are the safety and legal implications of cycling with your baby?

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Using a bike trailer for the nursery run – a dad’s view

Rob Walker from i-travel York has sent us this great film of him cycling to the child minders with his daughter Pheobe in a child bike trailer behind his bike.

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Photo of boy in Christiania cargo bike

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

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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Shotgun launch tow rope for mountain bike families!

Make your MTB rides happier and easier with this clever tow rope

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Polisport Guppy Mini review – using a front bike seat for the first time

Using a front bike seat for the first time is always a nerve racking  experience – for the parent at least! Here, Juliet Kemp, mum to 13 month old Leon, tells us how she got on using the Polisport Guppy Mini front bike seat for the first time. How easy is the Polisport Guppy Mini…

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