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?

7 year old riding his Islabike up Beast Banks Kendal, Tour of Britain 2016

Riding the Tour of Britain before school

It’s not every day you get to ride part of the Tour of Britain route before school, but today was one of those days! Stage Two of The Tour of Britain is heading from Carlisle to Kendal along some of the steepest and most stunning roads Cumbria has to offer before finishing at the top…

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Watching the Tour de France

What’s it like going on a Tour de France family holiday?

Mum of two Liz tells us all about here Tour de France family holiday in France

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Tour de France kids activities

Some great ideas on how to keep the kids interested during the TdF – i-spy anyone?

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family cycle routes in Cheshire and Wirral - Chester to Connahs Quay is a great, traffic free route

The best family cycle routes in Cheshire and Wirral

A selection of family friendly routes within the Cheshire and Wirral region

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Family bike rides in Southport Merseyside

Family bike rides in Merseyside and Wirral

Great ideas of where to go cycling with the family on Merseyside and Wirral in our guide to traffic free cycling

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Family bike ride at Manchester Airport, cycle past the planes

Family friendly cycle routes in Greater Manchester

The Manchester area has some great traffic free routes for family cycling – here is a selection of the best

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