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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.

Back to school, back on the bike

The summer holidays are over, but the cycling adventures don't have to be! As a new school year begins, it's the perfect time to get ready for the cycle school run. We've compiled our recommendations for the best gear to get your kids to school, whatever the weather, from packable waterproofs to essential bike accessories.

Autumn is also a beautiful season for family bike rides, and it's the perfect time to visit a local pump track. Pump tracks are a fantastic way to build confidence and bike-handling skills, and they're a huge amount of fun!

Our family cycling holiday in the French Alps

Family cycling in the Alps – a fun downhill ride from Col du Lautaret to Briançon

15/06/2017

Quite possibly one of the most stunning family bike rides we’ve ever been on (with no climbing but lots of downhill!)

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Family cycling in the Vallée de la Clarée, French Alps

Family cycling in the Vallée de la Clarée, French Alps

14/06/2017

A family friendly cycle ride in an unspoilt valley in the southern French Alps

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Family friendly accommodation for cycling holidays in the Southern Alps

Review of Maison Amalka – family friendly accommodation in the French Alps

10/06/2017

We were invited to review a family friendly chalet in the French Alps – here’s our verdict…….

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Views from the top of the world - riding the Islabikes Creig MTB

Family friendly MTB route – Askrigg, Yorkshire Dales

17/05/2017

This off road route near Askrigg in the Yorkshire Dales is a great introduction to cross country mountain biking for kids

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Harrogate to Ripley family cycle ride

Harrogate to Ripley Cycleway – a family cycle ride

23/03/2017

Regular Cycle Sprog readers will know that I’ve recently been exploring disused railway lines in West Yorkshire with my two children (aged 5 and almost 2) and our bikes. After the success of our previous cycle rides, we decided to extend our search into neighbouring North Yorkshire. This time we took along some friends who…

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Cuckoo Trail cycle path

Are disused railways a great place for family cycling?

21/03/2017

Why are some disused railways great for kids to cycle on, and others don’t make the grade?

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