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…
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?
Family friendly cycle routes
Looking for somewhere new to go on your next ride out? Here are some ideas to help you decide.
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
How I managed to carry on cycling when I became a mum
All parents know and love(!) the joy of getting their child around and about. From those nervous early trips to the doctors, via the shops, playgroups and swimming pool to the nursery/school run, it’s a daily ritual that we all go through. What about trying to do all this without a car? Keen cyclist and mum-to-be Dawn decided she would invest…
On the right track – family cycling in West Yorkshire
Disused railway lines are a great place for family cycling – they provide a safe traffic free environment for your kids. They don’t usually have any excessive gradients, so can be managed on small bikes with no gears. In West Yorkshire there are a plethora of disused railway lines so we decided to go for an explore to see…