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.

Summer cycling: better for your wallet and your mood

With fuel prices rising, many families are looking for simple ways to cut everyday costs. The good news? Summer is the perfect time to get back on the bike.

Long daylight hours, warmer weather and school holidays make cycling an easy and enjoyable choice for days out, local errands and family adventures.

Whether you're riding to save money, enjoy the fresh air or just add a little movement to the day, cycling can make everyday journeys simpler, healthier and more fun.

Explore our guides for getting started, inspiration and tips to help you make the most of the sunny months ahead.

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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Geoff and Kate riding an old turquoise tourer tandem towing a yellow and blue double child trailer. One child is just visible through the mesh front of the trailer.

Cycling with disabled children: one family’s story

The right cycle for the right journey: one family’s experience of cycling with disabled children.

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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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