Inspiration & stories

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?

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.

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Whether your child is just starting out on a balance bike, moving on to their first pedal bike, or ready for a hybrid or mountain bike, there's a B'Twin option to suit every stage of their cycling journey - all at prices that make family cycling genuinely accessible.

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The school run just got more expensive. There is another way

Rising fuel prices due to the Iran War are putting increasing pressure on family budgets across the UK.

If you're feeling the pinch at the petrol pump, it might be time to consider whether every journey actually needs a car.

For many families, the school run and short local trips are well within cycling range - and with the right bike or cargo bike, they're often quicker and more enjoyable too.

Whether it's a kids' bike for an independent ride to school, or a cargo bike that replaces the car for the daily drop-off, we've got everything you need to help your family make the switch.

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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Kid3 and me riding our e-tandem through a park with other cyclists on a Kidical Mass ride. My wheelchair is on the back of the tandem and there’s a cuddly grey toy cat tied to the wheelchair, too.

Everyday cycling with teenagers

Family cycling doesn’t stop when children grow up. It changes. This article explores what that change looks like through the teenage years and into early adulthood.

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a dad giving his children snacks while they are sat on the back of a longtail cargo bike

Swap screens for saddles: Your family cycling resolution for 2026

Are you hoping to cycle more with your kids in 2026 – we have got tips and tricks to make this resolution a reality!

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shred girls the curse of the gemini lakes book frontcover

New book inspires teen girls to ride and read: Shred Girls series returns!

New book inspires teen girls to ride and read: Shred Girls series returns!

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Sahir's touring bike, loaded up with bags, propped up in front of a countryside landscape

Solo cycle touring: freedom with a side of mum guilt

Glasgow-based mum Sahir Permall talks about the freedom of solo cycle touring, and overcoming the mum guilt that comes with it.

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What is Kidical Mass? This photo shows a group of cylclists of all ages riding through a street in Bath, UK, on a Kidical Mass ride

Kidical Mass – get your voice heard!

Do you want safer places for your Sprog to cycle? Get down to your local Kidical Mass and get your voice heard!

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Bea's partner, children and mother seen cycling from behind along a smooth paved path through a green field and mountains in the distance

3 incredible traffic-free family cycling routes in Austria & Italy

Bea Searle, mum of two, shares three amazing Austrian and Italian family cycling routes that are child-friendly and traffic-free.

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