Cycle Sprog
🚲 Kids bike reviews and advice on cycling with children of all ages
ℹ️ Info on cargo bikes for carrying kids, learning to ride a bike and family cycle routes
- You told us you wanted more support around campaigning for safer cycling routes. We listened, and created this guide: www.cyclesprog.co.uk/news-campaig... If you want to influence what Cycle Sprog focuses on next, our 2026 survey is open now: 3ik3ly4nofr.typeform.com/to/OyFA0fc0
- We’re running a family cycling survey and would love your input. Your responses will help shape what Cycle Sprog does next, and will feed into a report on how family cycling is changing. Take part 👉 www.cyclesprog.co.uk/blog/win-a-1... ps. you can win a £100 voucher for kids cycling kit
- Reposted by Cycle SprogMe out front vs. my son humming happily to himself in his cozy compartment. "Why are you cold, Mom? I'm not cold at all!"
- Reposted by Cycle SprogCome to Bristol on 12th March! A day-conference bringing together people from across this wide and diverse movement for children's freedom and right to play out near home. Great speakers, lots of discussion. Low-cost and free ticket options! Don't miss it. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/celebratin...
- Reposted by Cycle SprogJust wow! 🤩❄️
- 🎄+ 🚲 = 🧑🎄 www.cyclesprog.co.uk/blog/how-to-...
- If you’d like to help make cycling and walking an easier, safer option for everyone, here’s the link with a template response by the brilliant @transportaction.bsky.social: actionnetwork.org/letters/help...
- Reposted by Cycle SprogThis is what happens when you create safe #streetsforkids 👇 🎉Celebrating one year of our ambitious and transformative school street. 💚Happy, safe journeys to school for all these kids. Our first Streets for Kids manifesto ask? 👉An effective school street for every school.
- Looking for a premium kids’ helmet that’s fun and safe? Check out our full review of the UNIT 1 SPARKY on Cycle Sprog! 👉 Read what 8-year-old Erin thought after testing it on school rides, family adventures around the Lake District, and even off-road: 🔗 www.cyclesprog.co.uk/reviews/spar...
- Cycle Sprog's founder @karengee3.bsky.social wrote to the Chancellor last week about the potential cap on the Cycle to Work scheme salary sacrifice scheme. The current scheme is not perfect but it has enabled some parents to buy an electric cargo bike! www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
- Reposted by Cycle SprogIf you want to find out how @cyclesprog.bsky.social came into being, just listen to the lastest edition of the @sukany4-podcast.bsky.social Plus my entire career journey from geography grad to insurance programme manager, via long covid and cycling with my kids! Enjoy.... #podcast #cycling
- S3E3 Karen Gee - Serpentine Wood - Geography Graduate to Cycling Entrepreneur - IS LIVE! 🎉 🎧 Listen now : www.sukany4.com/season-3/ ⭐ Leave a review if it resonates 💬 Share with someone who needs to hear this What are you waiting for? Let's walk! 🥾 #Sukany4Podcast #Podcast#CycleSprog
- We were thrilled to be finalists in the Cycling Media of the Year category at the #BikeBizAwards! Such an honour to be recognised alongside some of the biggest names in the industry, flying the flag for kids bikes and family cycling. No trophy this time, but the recognition feels like a huge win!
- Here's our breakdown of Hornit's all-new HERO pedal bike range, along with other accessories, so if you’re in the market for a new kids pedal bike and curious about these, then be sure to check it out! www.cyclesprog.co.uk/buying-advic...
- New review live!! In this review, we take a detailed look at the Gazelle Cabby, a stylish new addition to the world of electric longtail cargo bikes. www.cyclesprog.co.uk/reviews/gaze...
- We put the premium Early Rider Belter 14 to the test, and it quickly proved why it’s a brilliant choice. We love the child-specific design, but it was Joss who noticed the details: "Look Mummy, my feet don’t slip off these pedals!" www.cyclesprog.co.uk/reviews/earl... #FirstBike #CycleSprog
- If your child is in KS2, you might get an email from school this year about Bikeability. 🚲 We’ve written a parent’s guide that explains everything you need to know. 👉 www.cyclesprog.co.uk/everyday-cyc... #Bikeability #KidicalMass #BikeBus
- Last chance to vote for Cycle Sprog in the Bike Biz awards - we're the only finalist covering family cycling! bikebizawards.com/vote/ Voting closes on midnight on Friday. P.S. Don't forget to vote for the Global Bike Bus Summit too, as Event of the Year 🫶
- Exciting news!!! We've been shortlisted for an award!! The "Cycling Media of the Year 2025" award no less! It's such an honour to be mentioned in the same space as some of the biggest names in the industry ☺️ If you'd like to vote for us - you can do so here: bikebizawards.com/vote/ #cycling
- 🚲 Know someone who’s thinking about cycling the school run? We’ve put together a guide full of real-life tips to make it easier — from choosing the right setup to planning routes and handling busy mornings. 👉 www.cyclesprog.co.uk/cycling-to-s...
- Meet SPARKY, the new helmet from UNIT 1. This helmet makes safety fun with tap-controlled lights and swappable inserts, while providing peace of mind for parents with EN-1078 certifications and a built-in Safety ID. www.cyclesprog.co.uk/helmets-clot... #SPARKY #UNIT1 #KidsHelmet #BikeSafety
- Reposted by Cycle SprogSo excited about our first ever Kidical Mass! Please share so we can get as many peeps to come and join the fun! Sign up at @cyclesprog.bsky.social @wheelsforwellbeing.org.uk #torbayhour #kidicalmass www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1391255776...
- We’ve been putting the Hamax Outback Double through its paces, family cycling holidays, park trips, and even birthday rides complete with balloons 🎈. Read our full review 👉https://www.cyclesprog.co.uk/recent-posts/hamax-outback-double-trailer-review/
- Exciting news!!! We've been shortlisted for an award!! The "Cycling Media of the Year 2025" award no less! It's such an honour to be mentioned in the same space as some of the biggest names in the industry ☺️ If you'd like to vote for us - you can do so here: bikebizawards.com/vote/ #cycling
- We couldn’t resist putting our own twist on the Kendal Summer Trail poster now up in the Cycle Sprog HQ window! If you're coming to the Lake District this summer do take time to visit our lovely little town, and see if you can find our subversive poster! #ActiveTravel #BikeIsBest #Kendal #Cumbria
- Read our newest review- the YOMO 24- a versitile kids hybrid bike which is lightweight, well made and will put a smile on your kids face! Watch out isla and frog bikes- YOMO bikes are GOOOD! www.cyclesprog.co.uk/reviews/yomo... Ask ChatGPT
- 500km. One ultra race. Two toddlers in a trailer. Hetty Kingston shares what it really takes to adventure with babies on board, and why success isn’t measured in speed. Read it here: www.cyclesprog.co.uk/blog/hetty-k... #FamilyCycling #BikepackingWithKids #UltraDistance #UltraRacing
- Seen other parents doing the school run by cargo bike and wondering if you could too? 🚲 Our on-demand masterclass helps you choose the right cargo bike for your family — no stress, no jargon. 🎒 Be ready for September www.cyclesprog.co.uk/link/course/...
- New review: BTWIN 16” Discover 900 ✅ Lightweight ✅ Low step-through for little legs ✅ Great price (£199) Tested on UK trails and French adventures – this bike handled it all! 👉 www.cyclesprog.co.uk/reviews/btwi... #kidsbike #CycleSprog #firstpedalbike #btwin #decathlonbike
- Accessories make everything more exciting, so here's our roundup of some great ideas for your little ones to bling their bikes. Also a useful way to avoid buying a cheap and heavy bike-shaped toy just because it's got Elsa from Frozen on it... www.cyclesprog.co.uk/buying-advic...
- IT’S HERE! The brand NEW Kids Ride Shotgun Pro Evo is finally out – and available to pre-order NOW! We're stoked to have got our hands on one, check out our first impressions review now! www.cyclesprog.co.uk/reviews/kids...
- 🚲 After 7 years of hauling kids, shopping & so much more, our in-house cargo bike expert Saskia has finally written up what it’s really like to live with the Urban Arrow Family cargo bike. Is it worth the hype (and the price tag)? Here’s the honest review👇 🔗 www.cyclesprog.co.uk/reviews/urba...
- New book alert! If you've got a teen girl who loves bikes, adventure or a good mystery (or all three!), the latest Shred Girls book is a must-read. Read our full article on why this book matters, especially when so many girls drop out of sport in their teens www.cyclesprog.co.uk/news-campaig...
- We put the Burley Nomad Cargo Trailer to the ultimate test: 5 days touring in France with 3 kids aged 5 and under! 💛 Massive carrying capacity 🌦️ Water-resistant cover 🚴♀️ Super stable, even on bumpy trails www.cyclesprog.co.uk/reviews/burl...
- We take our reviews very seriously. Our cargo bike expert @saskiaheijltjes.bsky.social is writing a review of her family's main form of transport, an Urban Arrow Family. Q: Does an adult* fit in the Urban Arrow Family with rain canopy on? A: Yes!! *She's not very tall 😅
- Reposted by Cycle SprogWe have put together a "Wheel of Benefits" graphic on setting 20mph as a default limit for communities.
- Reposted by Cycle Sprog👀 What do safe streets for kids really look like? We ranked 36 European cities on key measures like school streets, safe speed limits, and protected bike lanes. Who's setting the standard, and who still has work to do? Find out 👇 🔗 cleancitiescampaign.org/city... #CityRanking #StreetsForKids
- Reposted by Cycle SprogIts Volunteers' Week from the 2nd - 8th June, and we are celebrating! 🎉🥳 We’ll be sharing some of the stories of our incredible team of volunteers - more than 3,000 in total - and highlighting all the hard work they do.
- Reposted by Cycle SprogA big part of what we do at @cyclingelectric.bsky.social is help people get started, without the jargon. Saskia Heijltjes recently helped us with this brief, taking her experience as a family cycling writer with @cyclesprog.bsky.social to guide our readers. www.cyclingelectric.com/in-depth/cyc...
- Reposted by Cycle SprogCyclists and pedestrians make up more than 25% of global road fatalities each year. @who.int has launched an active mobility toolkit to guide governments in making active travel safer for #RoadSafetyWeek 🚶♀️🚴🏿 tinyurl.com/5n7kuu4j
- Reposted by Cycle SprogCopenhagen ca. 1910s
- Birthday 🧵 Cycle Sprog is officially a teenager!!! Chris Jones and @karengee3.bsky.social pressed the “PUBLISH” button on the website on 14th May 2012. "What started as a small blog about cycling with our two young sons has grown into the UK’s leading resource on family cycling." 1/6
- "Over the past 13 years, both Cycle Sprog and our kids have grown up. From trailer rides and balance bikes to overseas mountain biking adventures, cycling has always been part of our family life." 2/6
- "And having just returned from an incredible cycling trip with my 18-year-old, I have to say that being invited to join part of his gap year adventures was one of those unexpected parenting highs I’ll never forget." 3/6
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View full thread"But we wouldn’t be here without all the people who have supported us along the way, so a big thank you everyone who has been involved in our mission to get more kids onto bikes – you know who you are! Here’s to the next 13 years!" 6/6
- Gazelle has entered the longtail game with the Cabby - their first ever longtail e-cargo bike! With a premium design and Gazelle’s strong reputation for quality and comfort, this family-focused e-bike is built for everyday life. 👉 Get the lowdown at: www.cyclesprog.co.uk/news-campaig...
- Yes, cargo bikes can solve the school run, especially if you have a baby or toddler in tow!
- The arrival of babies and young children can add complexity to what once were quick, simple journeys. A 1.5 mile walk with a distracted 2 yr old can take a LONG time. It’s why families can start to become reliant on a car. But there is a very exciting alternative…. @cyclesprog.bsky.social
- We're always keen to see a new quality kids bike brand, especially ones aimed at the mid-range market. Shyre Bikes, based in Shropshire, puts real riding and real value at the heart of everything it does. Check out our range overview: www.cyclesprog.co.uk/buying-advic...
- Do girls need a different type of bike? 👀https://www.cyclesprog.co.uk/buying-advice/best-girls-bikes/
- Do you want safer streets for cycling? If you're not sure where to start, here is a guide starting with just 5-10 mins of your time to write to a local decision maker - all the way through to campaigning for a protected cycle lane or School Street 🙌 www.cyclesprog.co.uk/news-campaig...
- Reposted by Cycle SprogCargo bike trials show high post study purchase rate, plus half of trips replace car miles. Another very revealing study, this time from here in England. What would nudge you over the line to taking up cargo bike riding and what's stopping you? www.cyclingelectric.com/in-depth/car...
- If you’re on the hunt for a lock to secure your family cargo bike or e-bike, you’re in the right place. We put the Hiplok D1000 to the test to see if it stands up to real-life use. www.cyclesprog.co.uk/reviews/hipl...
- Meet the Mighty YOMO 14! 🚴♂️🌈 Looking for a first pedal bike that ticks all the boxes? It’s a genuine rival to the likes of Frog and Islabikes – but with a few brilliant extras like a free helmet and buy-back scheme too! 👉Check out our full review now: www.cyclesprog.co.uk/reviews/yomo...
- Inspiring keynote speakers at the #BikeBus summit today including @cyclinguk.bsky.social @bikebusworld.bsky.social @phil-pja.bsky.social and most importantly the international Bike Bus kids! Our #1 takeaway: You don't need permission to make your community better 🎉🌍🚲🎉
- Join us at the global #BikeBus summit at 4pm today in Worcester! We're super excited to meet all of you! @bikebusworld.bsky.social @bikeabilityuk.bsky.social @cyclinguk.bsky.social @bikewalkscoot.bsky.social @timmorton2.bsky.social
- Decathlon has an incredible range of kids’ bikes, but knowing which one is right for your child can feel overwhelming! 😅 Good news: we’ve partnered with Decathlon UK to break it all down for you! www.cyclesprog.co.uk/buying-advic...
- Lightweight, budget-friendly and built for fun, we’ve just taken a first look at the BTWIN 16" Discover 900 kids' bike from Decathlon, and we’re seriously impressed! 👏 www.cyclesprog.co.uk/reviews/btwi... #KidsBike #BikeReview #CycleSprog #BTWIN #Decathlon #FamilyCycling #FirstBike
- Looking to get cycling with your toddler but need a helmet that fits tiny heads? The BTWIN 500 Baby Helmet is lightweight, comfy, and budget-friendly. Read our full review 👉 www.cyclesprog.co.uk/reviews/btwi... #FamilyCycling #KidsBikeGear #ToddlerCycling #CycleSprog #BabyHelmet
- Reposted by Cycle SprogIt may be April Fools', but women's cycling safety is no joke. 58% of women limit riding due to fear of unsafe roads & drivers. Bikeability helps with access & confidence on the cycle, but we need infrastructure & investment to truly break down barriers.
- Reposted by Cycle Sprog📣 Women put off cycling by safety fears and intimidating drivers – study finds. Great to see @theguardian.com spotlighting what women cyclists already know: the roads don’t feel safe. We’re calling for change with #MyRideOurRight
- Reposted by Cycle SprogNEW: School Streets webinar, Monday 28th April at 8pm. Come and find out about #SchoolStreets and how to get one set up at your school. We want to support you wherever you are - please join the discussion!
- This week and the next, thousands of school children will be making an (extra) effort to walk, wheel or cycle to school as part of the Big Walk and Wheel 2025. Are you taking part?
- Read our latest guest post by Bea Searle, sharing 3 amazing family cycling routes in Austria and Italy. www.cyclesprog.co.uk/blog/3-incre... She has also added info on how to get their by train from the UK making your holiday @flightfreeuk.bsky.social 🙌
- The joy of cargo biking – How electric cargo bikes are transforming family life! It's been wonderful to work with Estarli and share the joys of eCargo biking. What do you and your family love most about yours? www.cyclesprog.co.uk/cargo-bikes/...
