A family day out at The Track Bike Park, Redruth, Cornwall
This autumn half term we were lucky enough to visit Cornwall for a couple of days. The weather forecast was lovely for the time of year, so we decided to take the bikes and get out and enjoy some family cycling, Cornish style. A quick google search for “Mountain Biking with kids in Cornwall” brought…
Heady fun during a family cycle ride at Kielder Forest
When my (now) husband Chris and I were much, much younger, we used to love going to Kielder Forest for a long weekend. We’d pack up our tent and the mountain bikes, and spend several days camping and cycling. Depending on how late we’d stayed in the local pub the night before, we’d either ride…
Riding the new MTB trail for kids at 7Stanes Kirroughtree
The mountain bike trails at 7Stanes Mountain Biking Centre at Kirroughtree in the Galloway Forest were improved at the end of August. with a great new kid-friendly loop. The existing 2km taster mountain biking loop was extended to provide a new section of single track, which introduces the excitement of sweeping berms and camel humps.…
Riding the Tour of Britain before school
It’s not every day you get to ride part of the Tour of Britain route before school, but today was one of those days! Stage Two of The Tour of Britain is heading from Carlisle to Kendal along some of the steepest and most stunning roads Cumbria has to offer before finishing at the top…
What’s it like going on a Tour de France family holiday?
Mum of two Liz tells us all about here Tour de France family holiday in France
Tour de France kids activities
Some great ideas on how to keep the kids interested during the TdF – i-spy anyone?