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?

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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.

Keep the family riding as the nights draw in

With half term behind us and the clocks gone back, the school run looks a little different now. Darker mornings and early sunsets mean it’s a good time to make sure everyone feels confident and visible on their bikes for the weeks ahead.

If you’ve been meaning to try cycling to school, there’s still no pressure to do it every day. Even once a week is a great way to keep riding through the colder months and stop it from feeling like a big deal.

Good lights, front and rear, are now essential for many journeys, along with reflective details on bags and clothing. Warm layers, gloves and waterproofs make a big difference to how much everyone enjoys the ride, and it’s worth checking tyres and brakes as wet leaves and frosty mornings arrive. Allow a little extra time, and stick to routes you know well while everyone gets used to riding in the dark.

Whether it’s the ride to the school gates, a weekend spin through crunchy autumn leaves or a festive lights ride as Christmas approaches, every journey this winter is a chance to stay active, have fun and make cycling part of family life.

Explore our guides to bike lights, winter cycling kit and route planning, and get tips to help your family keep cycling to school with confidence all winter long.

Our latest articles

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Father and son bonding time – it’s time to build a bike!

It’s half term, and Chris decides some quality time with his eldest is in order – time to head to loft and find a bike to build!

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Dawn Rahman’s story on cycling through pregnancy

Top tips for cycling with a bump, from mum Dawn, who cycled up until the 39th week of her pregnancy

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Kathryn and Liz cycling in Holland with families

Cake, castles and contractions on our Dutch family cycling holiday

In the final blog about her family cycling holiday to Holland, Liz turns 40 and Ian impresses with Champagne!

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Using stations and trains in Holland on our family cycling holiday

Part 2 of Liz’s blog – tackling Dutch trains and stations with 4 kids, 8 bikes and 2 trailers!

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Family cycling holiday in Holland

Ferry exciting! Setting out on our family cycling holiday in Holland

It’s holiday time! Liz is ready to set off with 4 kids, 8 bikes and 2 trailers to experience cycling the Dutch way

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Tarka Trail and Coast Path sign 1

Family cycle routes in Devon

Our pick of the best family cycle routes in Devon – is yours included?

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