Best children’s books about cycling 1: Picture books for young children
If you’ve got a young Cycle Sprog who just loves riding their bike, then finding them picture books that feature cycling and bikes is a really good way to get them enthusiastic about reading. These books also celebrate the joy of cycling, and will hopefully inspire a generation of children to spend more time on…
The best kids summer cycling gloves
Small hands deserve protecting from scraps and blisters. These are the best summer kids gloves around
My 11 year old daughter wants an old fashioned city bike with basket
The other day I received a message via the Cycle Sprog Facebook page asking for advice on finding a step through traditional city bike for an older child. The message came from Anthea, who wrote: “Just wondering if you could offer any advice. My 11 year old has grown out of her Frog 55 (by…
The best children’s books about cycling 2 – fiction books
If you’ve got a cycle mad youngster who is learning to read, then picking storybooks about cycling can be a great way to get them enthusiastic about literature as well as keeping them interested in riding their bike. In this article (the second in the series) I’ve selected some of the best children’s books about…
The best children’s books about cycling 3: characters who ride bikes
It’s great when you find a book where you can relate to what the characters are doing, especially if you’re a child. If you’re part of a family who prefer to cycle places, rather than drive, it can be quite difficult to find children’s books that reflect this lifestyle choice. I’ve been trying to find…
The best children’s books about cycling 4: biographies
Be inspired by these brilliant life stories of cyclists through the ages – all written specifically for younger readers