Karen Gee

Riders struggling up Beast Banks, Kendal at the end of Stage 2 of the Tour of Britain 2016

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…

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7 year old riding his Islabike up Beast Banks Kendal, Tour of Britain 2016

Riding the Tour of Britain before school

It’s not every day you get to ride part of the Tour of Britain route before school, but today was one of those days! Stage Two of The Tour of Britain is heading from Carlisle to Kendal along some of the steepest and most stunning roads Cumbria has to offer before finishing at the top…

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My magic doesn't work on the Cuda CP20R

Wingardium Leviosa!

For almost a year the Cycle Sprog household has been in the grip of magical forces. N started to read the Harry Potter books last summer, aged 9.  He disappeared into his room, and hardly ventured out until the final book was finished. I was allowed to read the last book to him, which was a…

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Altura Kids MTB shorts

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

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Eric's Big Day by Rod Waters

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…

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Bradley Wiggins Kids Bike Launch

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

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