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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

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

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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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Luma the Trail Dog

Going Nowhere – Luna the trail dog

Like a lot of 11 year olds Luna the trail dog spends a lot of time waiting for her grown up!

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Family Cycling Podcast - Winter Episode 2021

Family Cycling Podcast – Winter Cycling

How to stay warm and dry when out cycling with your kids this winter

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All ages take part in the Blackpool Ride the Lights

Blackpool Ride the Lights – a once a year delight for all the family

For about 4 hours, Blackpool Promenade becomes the greatest cycle-way on Earth – the family friendly, fun-filled Blackpool Ride the Lights

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Kids Guide to Time Trial Cycle Racing

Find out all about how Time Trial cycle races work in our Kids Guide To Time Trialling – What it entails, how do you win etc.

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