Family cycling at RSPB Rainham Marshes
With great facilities and all ability trails, RSPB Rainham Marshes nature reserve in Purfleet, South Essex provides the perfect setting for a family cycling adventure. You can explore along the river wall, taking in views over the Thames down to London and across the nature reserve. If you look carefully you may see marsh harriers soaring overhead! The popular…
Are these the most desirable balance bikes ever?
Unless you’ve been living the life of a hermit for the past 5 or so years you can’t have failed to notice the rise in popularity of balance bikes. A decade ago if you wanted a bike for your toddler you took the pedals off of a small kids bike. Then a few manufacturers realised this was…
Is it OK if Sir Bradley Wiggins signs his autograph on your school jumper?
This week we were lucky enough to have Stage 2 of the Tour of Britain finish in our home town of Kendal. The riders had given their all on the mountainous Cumbrian route, and this showed in their faces as they passed us on the final climb up Beast Banks to the finish line (which…
Review of Altura Sparks Kids MTB shorts
Altura Sparks Kids MTB shorts are a good choice for kids wanting to get out on the trails – just be aware of the sizing as they need to fit properly
Kids book review: Eric’s Big Day – a bicycle race like so many others
I’m a real pushover when it comes to anything to do with kids cycling, so when I was in Look Mum No Hands a couple of months ago, I couldn’t resist a lovely looking hard backed book called “Eric’s Big Day – A Bicycle Race Unlike Any Other” by Rod Waters. I purchased it, and brought…
New Sir Bradley Wiggins kids bike range – balance and first pedal bikes
A new range of kids bikes is launched by Sir Bradley Wiggins. We take a look at the smaller bikes in the range