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Cargo bikes for carrying children

Cargo bikes are becoming an increasingly popular way to carry children for short journeys around town.

Not only are journeys often cheaper and quicker by cargo bike, they're also a lot more fun!

You're in the right place if you want to find out more about how much a family cargo bike costs, what the different options are and what to look out for when buying a cargo bike for the school run.

Here at Cycle Sprog we've been obsessing over how to cycle best with children since 2012 so we've got all sorts of advice to help you choose the best cargo bike for your family and get out riding!

 

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Choosing a family cargo bike

When you're starting to look for a cargo bike to carry your kids there's going to be LOTS of questions you need answering.

In these articles we take you through the decision making process from having the idea that you might want a  family cargo bike through to the decision as to which type is going to be best suited for your family.

A lot will depend on where and how you'll be using and storing the cargo bike, how many children you have, and what your budget is.

Buying a family cargo bike

Once you've narrowed down the type of cargo bike you're going to use to carry your children around, the next stage is choosing the exact make and model.

In the following articles we answer some of the key questions about the costs and practicalities of buying a family cargo bike, as well as provide recommendations on the best brands.

Using a cargo bike to carry your kids

Once you've chosen and bought the perfect cargo bike for your family, you're going to be desperate to get out and use it!

Here's some introductory advice plus some great inspirational stories about the art of the possible.

We’ve been test riding the newest family cargo bikes for 2024

14/05/2024

Karen and Saskia from Cycle Sprog went to the London Cargo Bike Festival to find out about the latest developments in the world of cargo bikes for families.

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Mycle Cargo bike in use - carrying a child

Best cargo bikes for families

12/04/2024

Thinking of buying a cargo bike but not sure which to choose? Here’s our guide to the best family cargo bikes around.

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children on cargo bike

Cargo bikes, family cycle tours and 80s pop stars…

27/03/2024

Our family cargo bike trip, between Kendal and Silverdale, joined by children’s tv presenter, and long distance cyclist, Timmy Mallet.

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Family cargo bike adventure from Bath to Chepstow

29/02/2024

Thinking about a cargo bike holiday with kids? Here’s our tips from our multi-day cargo bike holiday with four kids on two cargo bikes.

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two tern orox bikes riding in the woods

Tern unveils the Orox, an adventure cargo bike

21/02/2024

Tern unveils the Orox, an adventure cargo bike designed to carry children and lots of kit, could it be the ultimate family adventure bike?

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The Babboe Curve Cargo Bike for carrying children

Cargo bike brand Babboe halts trading over safety concerns

20/02/2024

Dutch cargo bike brand Babboe halts trading over safety concerns

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