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.

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Explore B'Twin kids' bikes from Decathlon this spring

B'Twin, Decathlon's dedicated cycling brand, offers some of the best value kids' bikes available in the UK.

Whether your child is just starting out on a balance bike, moving on to their first pedal bike, or ready for a hybrid or mountain bike, there's a B'Twin option to suit every stage of their cycling journey - all at prices that make family cycling genuinely accessible.

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The school run just got more expensive. There is another way

Rising fuel prices due to the Iran War are putting increasing pressure on family budgets across the UK.

If you're feeling the pinch at the petrol pump, it might be time to consider whether every journey actually needs a car.

For many families, the school run and short local trips are well within cycling range - and with the right bike or cargo bike, they're often quicker and more enjoyable too.

Whether it's a kids' bike for an independent ride to school, or a cargo bike that replaces the car for the daily drop-off, we've got everything you need to help your family make the switch.

Our latest articles

Here at Cycle Sprog we're always publishing brilliant new articles, and here's a selection of our newest releases.

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Getting ready for your first family bike ride of the year

8 tips for your first family bike ride of the year

Spring is here and it’s time to get ready for your first family bike ride of the year. Here’s 8 tips to get you off to a great start.

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Cycle Touring Festival 2023

Cycle Touring Festival 2023

The virtual Cycle Touring Festival returns 28th January – 5th February – nine days of fabulous, free online talks to inspire and educate people to have their own biking adventures.

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Britain's best bike ride book - Hannah reynolds

How to ride Land’s End to John o’ Groats with kids

Learn about the best route to ride from Land’s End to John o’Groats with your family and discover why it makes a for a memorable holiday.

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Kidical Mass taking place in Derby in September 2022.

Kidical Mass global action weekend Sept 2022

A global action weekend was held on 24&25 September 2022. Read all about the UK rides here!

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Getting ready for your first family bike ride of the year

8 reasons to go on an organised family bike ride

Here are 8 reasons from us at Cycle Sprog why you should get inspired and go on an organised family bike ride this year!

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Kidical Mass in Reading UK - riders gather at the start of the ride with their bikes in front of a statue

Setting up a Kidical Mass event

Kidical Mass is a growing movement of ordinary people campaigning for safe places to cycle. Find out how to set up a Kidical Mass ride

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