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?

Family friendly accommodation for cycling holidays in the Southern Alps

Review of Maison Amalka – family friendly accommodation in the French Alps

We were invited to review a family friendly chalet in the French Alps – here’s our verdict…….

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Views from the top of the world - riding the Islabikes Creig MTB

Family friendly MTB route – Askrigg, Yorkshire Dales

This off road route near Askrigg in the Yorkshire Dales is a great introduction to cross country mountain biking for kids

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Harrogate to Ripley family cycle ride

Harrogate to Ripley Cycleway – a family cycle ride

Regular Cycle Sprog readers will know that I’ve recently been exploring disused railway lines in West Yorkshire with my two children (aged 5 and almost 2) and our bikes. After the success of our previous cycle rides, we decided to extend our search into neighbouring North Yorkshire. This time we took along some friends who…

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Cuckoo Trail cycle path

Are disused railways a great place for family cycling?

Why are some disused railways great for kids to cycle on, and others don’t make the grade?

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family cycle routes in Cheshire and Wirral - Chester race course has a traffic free path all the way round

Family friendly cycle routes

Looking for somewhere new to go on your next ride out? Here are some ideas to help you decide.

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Young boy cycling in front of Mellerstain House

Scottish family cycling holiday: West Lodge Mellerstain House Review

We had a brilliant time staying at West Lodge, Mellerstain House during our family cycling holiday in the Scottish Borders

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