The 2016 Cycle Show was balance bike heaven!
It’s the one you’ve all been waiting for….. our annual round up of balance bikes from the Cycle Show
We’re getting excited about the 2016 Cycle Show Trade Day
Hello! We’ve now been to the Cycle Show, and you can read our write ups of what we saw in the following articles: It was balance bike heaven at the 2016 Show Show 2017 Kids Mountain Bikes showcased at the NEC Cycle Show Islabikes Pro Series – a first encounter at the 2016 Cycle Show Kiddimoto…
Riding the new MTB trail for kids at 7Stanes Kirroughtree
The mountain bike trails at 7Stanes Mountain Biking Centre at Kirroughtree in the Galloway Forest were improved at the end of August. with a great new kid-friendly loop. The existing 2km taster mountain biking loop was extended to provide a new section of single track, which introduces the excitement of sweeping berms and camel…
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…