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The best 12″ wheel first pedal bikes for ages 2 years and over

Buying your child’s very first pedal bike is such a milestone – and you want to make sure you’re choosing the best bike for them. There’s a bewildering range of kids first pedal bikes available, so in this article, we look at the various 12″ wheel kids bikes suitable for children aged about 2 and…

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Gravel Cycling With Kids

An overview of what gravel cycling is, kids gravel bikes and how to get your children into gravel cycling, including where to ride!

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How to pull a child’s bike behind your bike

When your child is old enough to pedal but not able to ride long distances, what do you do?

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Best 26" hybrid bikes for kids - Two young teenagers cycling towards the camera, wearing helmets and smiling

Best 26″ hybrid bikes for kids 2025

Our roundup of the best 26″ hybrid bikes for cycling to school and having fun at the weekend

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2023 Highs and Lows

2023 has been a year of ups and downs, with lots to be excited about as we move into 2024 with lots of plans to get more families cycling

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The best kids mountain bikes money can buy

Where to buy a kids bike

If you’re struggling to know where to buy your child a bike from, don’t panic! Here’s our list of the best places to buy a good kids bike.

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