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.

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!

Family bike rides in Southport Merseyside

Family bike rides in Merseyside and Wirral

Great ideas of where to go cycling with the family on Merseyside and Wirral in our guide to traffic free cycling

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Family bike ride at Manchester Airport, cycle past the planes

Family friendly cycle routes in Greater Manchester

The Manchester area has some great traffic free routes for family cycling – here is a selection of the best

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Family cycle tour of the Outer Hebrides

The Outer Hebrides are a great destination for a family cycling holiday – just remember to read the guidebook first!

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Trailer friendly family cycle ride near Bury, Greater Manchester

Dad Anthony tells us about a great traffic free trailer friendly family cycle ride near Bury, Greater Manchester

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Outeredge small child's panniers on family cycling holiday to Denmark

A family cycling holiday to Denmark

What do you pack to go on a family cycling holiday to Denmark? Loom bands of course!

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Cyclo-cross for kids – let the mud fly!

What’s it like to ride cyclo-cross for the first time when you’re 7 years old?

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