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Getting started

Pulling or carrying your child with you on your bike rides

If your child is too small to ride their own bike there’s a great range of options you can choose to get out cycling with them.

Whether you’re looking for a child’s bike seat, trailer, cargo bike or a way of pulling their bike behind yours we’ve got loads of advice to help you get out there and enjoy the ride.

Advice on buying a kids bike

Buying a kids bike can be quite a confusing experience – especially if it’s your first time. Do you buy new or secondhand, or what about a long term lease? Which brands will your child enjoy riding? And how much should you spend?

Cycle Sprog is here to help demystify the process for you – why not browse our advice articles and then take a look at our recommendations for kids’ bikes in the correct size bike for your child.

Before you start take a moment to GRAB YOUR FREE KIDS BIKE BUYING GUIDE to help you with all the information you need to find the perfect bike for your child. 

Kids cycle helmets

A cycle helmet can help keep your child safe on their bike, but there’s more to it than just plonking any old helmet you find lying around on their head.

It is really important to make sure it fits properly, meets the appropriate safety standards and is being worn properly.

Advice for families with additional needs

Cycling is a great activity for all families to enjoy together.  If your child has additional needs there are an increasing number of options available to help you on your way.

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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.

Keep the school run rolling this term

Term is well underway, routines are settling in, and that makes now a good moment to build cycling into everyday life, not just at the start of term but for the weeks ahead.

If you've been meaning to try cycling to school, there's still no pressure to do it every day: even once a week is a great way to build confidence and get everyone comfortable on their bikes.

The mornings are noticeably cooler now, and the evenings are drawing in too, so it's worth thinking about layers, lights and waterproof bits sooner rather than later. A little planning helps: finding routes that avoid the worst of the traffic, and building in a bit of extra time while everyone gets used to riding in the dimmer light.

Whether it's the ride to the school gates, a weekend trail or just a spin round the block, every journey this term is a chance to build confidence, stay active and make cycling part of family life. Half term is coming up too, a great excuse for a longer ride together.

Explore our guides for getting kitted out for cooler days, route planning and tips to help your family cycle to school with confidence this term.

Our latest articles

Here at Cycle Sprog we're always publishing brilliant new articles, and here's a selection of our newest releases.

The best way to keep up to date with all the latest news, reviews, advice and routes is to sign up for our weekly newsletter.

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Cycling with babies and toddlers: everything you need to get started

08/05/2024

Whether you’ve got a newborn on your hands and are already thinking about how soon you can start cycling together, or you’ve got a toddler who’s raring to get going on a balance bike, cycling with babies and toddlers is such a lovely thing to do.  Since there’s a lot of thought and planning that…

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Cycling with kids: everything you need to get started

01/05/2024

Whether you’re a keen cyclist yourself, or simply looking for a way to leave the car at home, cycling as a family can be a real joy. However if you’re brand new to the idea of cycling with your children, then figuring out where to get started can be quite daunting. Which is why we’re…

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How to pull a child’s bike behind your bike

21/03/2024

When your child is old enough to pedal but not able to ride long distances, what do you do?

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How to hitch a bike trailer- a simple guide

30/01/2024

A guide explaining how to hitch a child bike trailer, explaining axle types and linking to the adaptors you might need.

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Is my kid’s bike the right size for them?

02/03/2023

Knowing what size bike your child should have is sometimes difficult, but having the right sized bike is essential for many reasons.

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Getting ready for your first family bike ride of the year

8 tips for your first family bike ride of the year

31/01/2023

Spring is here and it’s time to get ready for your first family bike ride of the year. Here’s 8 tips to get you off to a great start.

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