What makes a great MTB trail for kids? A Path Geek explains
When you’re riding with your kids along a cycle track or trail, have you ever stopped to consider how it was designed and why? And more importantly, what makes a great MTB trail for kids? I have to confess it’s not something I’d given much thought to, until very recently. We were at the 7Stanes Kirroughtree mountain biking…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Why I’ve given up on football
I’ve realised that I’d rather to watch the cycling than the football with my children. Here’s why……