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?

Cycling infrastructure, Portland Oregon

Cycling in Portland, Oregon with kids – a mum’s view

Would Portland be safe enough for two boys on holiday from the UK to cycle around for the day?

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Welcome to Portland Oregon Cycling capital of the USA

Cycle Sprog Road Trip 2 – Seattle traffic and onwards to Portland

Seattle and Portland are the next stops on our road trip – would a heat wave, forest fires and a foot injury ruin our plans?

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Cycling in Vancouver

Cycle Sprog Road Trip 1: Family cycling Vancouver Style

We had ups and downs on the first stage of our family cycling road trip

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Family Cycling holiday along the RIver Danube

Family cycling holiday along the River Danube

Flying to Vienna and cycling along the River Danube to Budapest is a fabulous way to enjoy a family cycling holiday

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Family Cycling in the French Alps - the top of Col du Lautaret

Our family cycling holiday in the French Alps

I was sceptical – would the boys be capable of cycling in the French Alps? There’s only one way to find out…….

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Cycling in the French Alps to Briancon

Family cycling in the Alps – Les Alberts to Briançon

During the May Half Term we were lucky enough to go on a family cycling holiday to the French Alps. We stayed in a tiny village called Les Alberts, which is nestled at the foot of the Vallee de Claree, 10 minutes drive from the resort of Montgenevre and the Italian border. It’s in the Hautes-Alpes…

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