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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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Cycling rather than watching football

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……

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Impact of EU referendum on family cycling

Imagine if family cycling was part of the EU referendum debate

Imagine a world where the cost of family cycling holidays was part of the Brexit argument

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Islabikes Cnoc 16 Pro Series kids performance bike

Would you pay £800 on a bike for a 4 year old?

Would you spend £800 on a bike for a 4 year old? Or £1,600 on a bike for a 10 year old? What has the reaction been like to the new Islabikes Pro Series?

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