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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?

Kidvelo competition

Kidvelo competition

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 school run rolling this term

Term is well underway, routines are settling in, and that makes now a good moment to build cycling into everyday life, not just at the start of term but 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 build confidence and get everyone comfortable on their bikes.

The mornings are noticeably cooler now, and the evenings are drawing in too, so it's worth thinking about layers, lights and waterproof bits sooner rather than later. A little planning helps: finding routes that avoid the worst of the traffic, and building in a bit of extra time while everyone gets used to riding in the dimmer light.

Whether it's the ride to the school gates, a weekend trail or just a spin round the block, every journey this term is a chance to build confidence, stay active and make cycling part of family life. Half term is coming up too, a great excuse for a longer ride together.

Explore our guides for getting kitted out for cooler days, route planning and tips to help your family cycle to school with confidence this term.

Our latest articles

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Kidical Mass global action and Safe Streets Now April 2024

The next Kidical Mass global action weeks are in spring 2024. Find out how to take part to call for safer streets for cycling.

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Family cargo bike adventure from Bath to Chepstow

Thinking about a cargo bike holiday with kids? Here’s our tips from our multi-day cargo bike holiday with four kids on two cargo bikes.

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Family bike ride at Alwen Reservoir

Family bike rides in North Wales

North Wales has everything from short flat routes for budding balance bikers through to more challenge routes for young mountain bikers

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South Wales MTB holiday - Afan forest park

Our family mountain biking holiday in south Wales

Looking for family friendly mountain biking trails in South Wales? We had a family MTB adventures biking, camping with a bit of luxury too!

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Cycling in Ramadan - Sarah, a Muslim woman wearing a Hijab under her bike helmet, cycling a cargo bike with a toddler in a rear child seat, next to her older daughter who pedals her own Islabike

Cycling in Ramadan

Leicester-based mum Sarah Jasat offers her advice and tips for Muslim parents wanting to continue cycling with their children during Ramadan

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family mountain bike ride on a sunny day

Benefits of hiring for your family cycling holiday

Family cycling holidays require a lot of equipment at great expense, we share the benefits of hiring for your family cycling holiday.

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