Tackling “dangerous” cycling to school
Recent news reports have focused on schools trying to prevent “dangerous” cycling to school. What needs to be done to tackle this problem?
Tackling the problem of dangerous parking outside school
Parking outside schools is a perennial problem. For those who drive, the problem is how to get a space close enough to the school to make it worthwhile getting the kids into the car in the first place. For those whose children cycle, walk or scoot to school the problem is how to safely negotiate…
The daily school run by bike and tagalong – a new era dawns
Every day, come rain or shine we do the daily commute to school by bike, heading up the hill to N’s school on two wheels. Well, truth be told three wheels actually, as 6 year old N sits astride his tagalong with flag bobbing around in the wind. Four year old T meanwhile, has pride…
Help! I’d like to cycle with my toddler in a child seat on the back of my bike
Are you a parent with a baby or toddler? Have you started to think about riding a bike with your son or daughter in a child seat attached to the back of your bike? If so, you’ve come to the right place to find out loads more information about getting started. Here at Cycle Sprog…
Tag along and trailer bikes for kids – pulling your child behind you
Tag-alongs are a great way to introduce your little one to cycling from about the age of 4 years.
Tag-alongs are particularly useful if you’re doing a lot of travelling on road, as you are in control of your childs direction and position.
things to consider when buying a child’s rear bike seat
With so many makes and models of rear child seat on the market, what should you be considering before you part with your cash? Here are a few pointers to help you decide what features you need to be looking out for.