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!

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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Track Sprint

Kids Guide to Track Cycling

Want to learn more about track cycling? Our kids guide explains everything you need to know, all the rules, bikes, locations etc.

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