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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.

Family cargo bikes launched at the 2023 Cycle Show

26/04/2023

The growth in family cargo bikes continues, with so many new brands and models being showcased at the 2023 Cycle Show. Here’s the Cycle Sprog low down!

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Cargo bike festival in London

Busting myths at the London Cargo Bike Festival

04/04/2023

Cycle Sprog’s Saskia and Karen’s round up of the Cargo bike festival – finding out more about the latest cargo bike offerings that are getting more and more families out of their cars and onto two or three wheels.

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Little girl in a yellow jacket and pink helmet on a Thule Yepp 2 Maxi rear seat

7 ways to cycle with a young child, toddler or baby

02/03/2023

Getting out for a bike ride is (in our opinion) one of the best things in life. Whether you’re cycling for fitness, for mental well being, for transport, for sport, for the climate or for enjoyment there’s so many benefits. However, what happens if you have a baby, toddler or young child? Even if they…

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New mountain biking tow rope launched by Kids Ride Shotgun

26/01/2023

Make mountain biking more fun with this new tow rope

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Keeping warm on a bike seat, cargo bike or in a trailer – great ideas to keep the cold at bay

10/01/2023

Enjoy some fun this winter with your child in a bike seat or cargo bike – just make sure your little one is wrapped up nice and warm.

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Mycle cargo bike christmas tree and toddler

How much does an electric family cargo bike cost?

10/01/2023

Are you thinking of buying an e-cargo bike for your family? Here’s everything you need to know about the cost of buying and owning one.

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