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?

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 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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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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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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