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Carrying kids by bike

Carrying kids on bikes is a fun, affordable, and efficient way to travel as a family.

Whether you're commuting to nursery or school or planning weekend cycling adventures, Cycle Sprog is here to help you get started.

With over a decade of experience in family cycling, we provide expert advice on the best bike seats, trailers, tagalongs, and cargo bikes for safely carrying children on your bike.

Plus, take our quiz to find out which option suits your needs best and make cycling with your kids a safe and enjoyable experience.

How to carry your kids by bike quiz

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How to get started

We’re proud to offer a wealth of information to help you start cycling with your child, and you’ll find plenty of valuable articles right here on this page.

But if you’re short on time and want a quicker way to get rolling, our Masterclass, "Understanding Cycling Gear for Babies and Toddlers" is the perfect way to get you and your little one riding together in no time.

Carrying children in bike seats

A front or rear bike seat is an excellent way to carry your child on a bike. There are different types of seats available and we've set out all the different options below.

Pulling or towing your child

Pulling children behind a bike is a good option for many families starting out cycling with their children.

Cargo bikes

Cargo bikes are particularly useful if you're looking to carry more than one child on your bike, or if you want to carry one older child. They're a great option if you're looking to make lots of journeys.

Mycle cargo bike

Electric cargo bikes: can the budget Mycle Cargo compete with the high-end Tern GSD longtail?

12/09/2023

Wondering how much to spend on a cargo bike? Here’s our comparison of a budget cargo bike and a more expensive longtail cargo bike.

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Urban iki rear kids bike seat

Rear bike seats for older kids

03/08/2023

Cycle Sprog’s pick of the best rear bike seats for older kids aged between 5 or 6 and 10 years old.

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E-bike motor and battery options

18/07/2023

We take a closer look at the different e-bike motor types and positions, as well as batteries and how to safely charge the battery of your e-bike.

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Burley children's bike trailers for rent

Which Burley bike trailer is best for my family?

01/06/2023

A detailed look at the various Burley bike trailers to help you choose

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Cube launches new three-wheeled cargo trike

16/05/2023

Cube launches new three-wheeled cargo bike with unique tilting mechanism.

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Side view of the Cube CMPT double trailer attached to rear of adult bike for towing

Cube CMPT double bike trailer – first impressions review

04/05/2023

Our first impression review of the Cube CMPT double trailer for carrying kids, including specs, fitting the trailer, images and more.

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