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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Swale Trail nr Keld, Yorkshire Dales is a great mountain biking route for families with older children

New family friendly MTB trail opens in Yorkshire Dales

The Swale Trail is a family friendly mountain biking route in the hear of the Yorkshire Dales

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LEJOG bikes

When the LEJOGERs came to stay

Exciting times at Cycle Sprog HQ when the 4 day LEJOGers came to stay!

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Cycling infrastructure in Portland, Oregon

Can you use the Viator App to book a family cycling tour?

Is it possible to book a cycling tour for all the family through an App? We put Viator to the test – here’s how we got on

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At the top of Mount Helena Montana

A family of Brits mountain biking in Helena – a rare sighting!

“You chose to come to Helena on vacation from the UK?” I was asked with incredulity as I handed over my cash at a checkout. It soon became clear that Helena, Montana, isn’t a frequent stop off point for UK holidaymakers! We’d chosen it as a destination for the Cycle Sprog road trip of the…

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Cycling Coast to Coast in Cornwall with kids

Cornwall is one of my favourite parts of the UK – it’s just such a pity it’s so far from where we live in Cumbria! Last time we were able to make the pilgrimage, we decided to try out cycling the Cornwall Coast to Coast with our two boys, from Portreath on the Atlantic Ocean…

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Ketchum Pump Track, Idaho

Ketchum Capers – cycling with kids in Sun Valley, Idaho

Next stop on our family road trip was Ketchum and Sun Valley, Idaho, where we’d planned two days of mountain biking. Would we survive Forbidden Fruit?

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