Inspiration & stories

Family cycling inspiration

The reason that we first set up Cycle Sprog was to help other parents to start cycling with their young children.  We didn’t have any role models, and found it very difficult knowing how, where, when and what to do!

Over the years we’ve met loads of other cycling families, and we never fail to be inspired by what other Cycle Sprogs are up to.

We really hope that these articles will make you want to leap on your bikes and start pedalling – who knows where you’ll end up?

Girl riding downhill at Fort William mountain bike trails

Lucy and Katie go mountain biking at Fort William and watch the World Cup DHs!

Find out what it’s like going to watch (and meet) the world’s best mountain bikers

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Kids racing at Herne Hill Velodrome

Riding the Herne Hill velodrome – an exciting first!

Carl and his two boys are regular guest bloggers here on Cycle Sprog sharing the fun they’ve had on their bikes. This particular weekend was as action packed as ever! Over to you Carl…. Friday night at the Cyclopark – taking park in the “Spring in the Park” series. Again a great turn out and…

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Hannah Killick and her dad - riding LEJOG in April

Riding Lands end to John O’Groats when you’re 12 years old

12 year old Hannah is riding LEJOG in her Easter holidays. We caught up with her to find out how it’s going

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Kids cycle riding at the Brownlee Centre Leeds

Let’s Ride with the kids at the Brownlee Centre

Mum of two Emma had a fabulous day out with the kids at the new Brownlee Cycle Circuit

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Mount Fuji, Japan

Our dream cycling holiday itinerary to Japan

This time of year my thoughts start turning to all the adventures we’re going to enjoy as a family during the next 12 months. It’s great to be snuggled up warm inside, thinking about sunnier days and exploring far flung (or not so far flung!) destinations with the Sprogs.  Our summer holiday is always one…

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Riding in a junior British Cycling cyclocross U14's kids cycle race (CX)

My second U14’s cyclocross race – Sprog Blog

Corners, steep hills, obstacles. All words that relate to cyclocross! I rode my second U14’s cyclocross race recently on the Worx JA 700 and it was a blast. Here’s my thoughts on it. I had just recovered from a cold and I needed something to get me outdoors and make me feel happy and part…

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