CATEGORY: Mountain biking with kids
If you’re looking for a fantastic way for your whole family to take on new challenges, progress your cycling skills and explore exciting new places together, mountain biking with kids might be perfect for you.
It’s not just about the challenge of the ride-mountain biking helps build confidence, resilience, and a deeper connection with nature, all while discovering new trails and pushing your limits!
Mountain biking with kids is an exciting way to explore the outdoors, but it comes with its own set of challenges and considerations. As a parent, you might be wondering how to choose the right bike for your child, where to find suitable trails, and how to ensure everyone stays safe while having fun. Common concerns include finding the right balance between challenge and enjoyment, making sure your child feels safe and confident on the bike, and managing the logistics of riding with little ones in tow.
Unlike riding with other adults, mountain biking with kids requires careful planning. You’ll need to think about the technical difficulty of the trails, the right gear for different ages, and how to keep your child engaged and motivated.
Ensuring your child’s safety and enjoyment is key, and here at Cycle Sprog, we’ve been passionate about helping families cycle together since 2012.
We’ve gathered all the tips and advice you need to choose the right mountain bike for your family and hit the trails with confidence, making your family mountain biking adventures a success!
Getting started mountain biking with your kids guide- a free downloadable guide
Keen to get started with mountain biking as a family?
We’ve put together a comprehensive Getting Started guide packed with everything you need to know. For parents who are curious about mountain biking with their children, but don’t know where to start, we are here to help!
From essential packing tips to expert advice on tackling your first trails with kids, we’ve got you covered. Plus, we’ve answered all the FAQs to help you feel confident before you even set out.
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Getting Started
We’re proud to offer a wealth of mountain biking content to help your family get started on the trails, with plenty of valuable articles right here on this page.
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Buying a kids mountain bike – things you need to know
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Gravel Cycling With Kids
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How to clean a kids bike
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Best pump tracks for kids
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How we became a mountain biking family in just one year
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Family Cycling Podcast – Mountain Biking with kids
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How to stop your kid getting saddle sore: a guide to kids bike saddles
The best kids mountain bikes
Mountain biking safety
Essential equipment
Where to ride
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The best family bike rides in the Lake District
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Family bike rides in North Wales
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Family friendly MTB route – Askrigg, Yorkshire Dales
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New family friendly MTB trail opens in Yorkshire Dales
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Riding the new MTB trail for kids at 7Stanes Kirroughtree
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The Swale Trail, Yorkshire Dales – a family mountain bike trail of two halves
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A family of Brits mountain biking in Helena – a rare sighting!
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A school trip with a difference – Mountain biking to Hay-on-Wye
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Our family mountain biking holiday in south Wales
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Family mountain biking in Bend, Oregon
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Family Mountain Biking in North Wales – Llandegla’s ‘Blue’ and ‘Green’ trails
Mountain bike reviews
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woom OFF 4 Mountain Bike Review
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Specialized Riprock 20 mountain bike review
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Cube Acid 240 Disc mountain bike review
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woom OFF AIR 5 Review
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Orbea MX20 XC- Rider Review
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Frog MTB 62 Rider Review
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Black Mountain HÜTTO – first look at a unique 20″ wheel mountain bike
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Frog MTB 69 kids mountain bike review
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Review of Cube Kid 240 SL kids mountain bike (aka Reaction TM)
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Review of the Squish 26 kids mountain bike
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Review of the Cube Stereo 140 Youth full suspension mountain bike