Harrogate to Ripley Cycleway – a family cycle ride
Regular Cycle Sprog readers will know that I’ve recently been exploring disused railway lines in West Yorkshire with my two children (aged 5 and almost 2) and our bikes. After the success of our previous cycle rides, we decided to extend our search into neighbouring North Yorkshire. This time we took along some friends who…
Are disused railways a great place for family cycling?
Why are some disused railways great for kids to cycle on, and others don’t make the grade?
Traffic free cycle routes suitable for families
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Family friendly cycle routes
Looking for somewhere new to go on your next ride out? Here are some ideas to help you decide.
Top tips for hiring bikes for all the family
Hiring bikes is a great way to enjoy time together as a family – whether on holiday or at the weekend. Here’s how to get started
Scottish family cycling holiday: West Lodge Mellerstain House Review
We had a brilliant time staying at West Lodge, Mellerstain House during our family cycling holiday in the Scottish Borders
On the right track – family cycling in West Yorkshire
Disused railway lines are a great place for family cycling – they provide a safe traffic free environment for your kids. They don’t usually have any excessive gradients, so can be managed on small bikes with no gears. In West Yorkshire there are a plethora of disused railway lines so we decided to go for an explore to see…
A family day out at The Track Bike Park, Redruth, Cornwall
This autumn half term we were lucky enough to visit Cornwall for a couple of days. The weather forecast was lovely for the time of year, so we decided to take the bikes and get out and enjoy some family cycling, Cornish style. A quick google search for “Mountain Biking with kids in Cornwall” brought…
Heady fun during a family cycle ride at Kielder Forest
When my (now) husband Chris and I were much, much younger, we used to love going to Kielder Forest for a long weekend. We’d pack up our tent and the mountain bikes, and spend several days camping and cycling. Depending on how late we’d stayed in the local pub the night before, we’d either ride…
Top Topeak Journey trailer review: how to carry all your kit on a family cycling holiday
If you’re planning a family cycling holiday you need to be able to carry all your kit!