Inspiration & stories

feat Lindsey Kelly from ShredXS

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!

Podcast Mountain Biking with Kids

Family Cycling Podcast – Mountain Biking with kids

How do you start mountain biking with your kids? And what happens when they get better at it than you? Just two of the topics discussed in this episode of the Family Cycling Podcast

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Aelwen Davies cyclo-cross rider jumping hurdles

Interview: Aelwen Davies and Family

We chat with U14 Cyclo-cross National Champion Aelwen Davies and her family about her win, racing and how they juggle cycling with school and family life

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Solar panels run cargo bike

Can you solar power an electric cargo bike?

Is it possible to power an electric cargo bike by solar power? Alex BB finds out……

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Fight Putin, Ride a Bike Podcast

Family Cycling Podcast – Fight Putin, Ride a Bike

Can a few extra bike rides really make a difference to the war in Ukraine?

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Family Cycling Podcast all about balance bikes

Family Cycling Podcast – Balance Bikes

Everything you need to know about balance bikes, plus a lot more! With Karen Wood, founder of Kidvelo

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Why you should get outside with your child in January

January is a long, bleak month for most of us. Christmas and New Year are over and the warmer days of spring are still a long way off. It can be tempting for the entire family to hibernate inside the house and car this time of year, but if you make the effort to get…

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