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🚲 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
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Hello 👋 we're so happy to be here!

Follow us for all things family cycling - kids bikes, bike seats, trailers, and cargo bikes 🚲 👶 🚲 🧒
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
How to campaign for safer cycling
Get involved with campaigning for better cycling infrastructure through engaging with decision makers, joining a local campaign, or starting a Bike Bus.
www.cyclesprog.co.uk
January 26, 2026 at 5:06 PM
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Me out front vs. my son humming happily to himself in his cozy compartment. "Why are you cold, Mom? I'm not cold at all!"
January 20, 2026 at 4:41 PM
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
Take part in our survey and win a £100 voucher
Take part in our survey and win a £100 voucher to spend on kids cycling kit!
www.cyclesprog.co.uk
January 20, 2026 at 4:44 PM
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Come 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...
Celebrating 16yrs of Playing Out!
Join us in Bristol as we share learning, look ahead and release this amazing, diverse movement for children's freedom into the world.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
December 15, 2025 at 4:17 PM
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Just wow! 🤩❄️
January 5, 2026 at 12:51 PM
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...
Help make cycling and walking the fun and easy options!
In June, Transport Action Network won a historic victory in the Court of Appeal, the most significant case for active travel in English legal history. Following this, the government is consulting on a...
actionnetwork.org
December 8, 2025 at 2:28 PM
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This 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.
November 28, 2025 at 7:28 AM
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...
UNIT 1 SPARKY Kids’ Helmet Review | Safety and fun for young cyclists
Discover the UNIT 1 SPARKY kids’ helmet. Read our full Cycle Sprog review to see what 8-year-old Erin and her family thought.
www.cyclesprog.co.uk
November 24, 2025 at 10:59 AM
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/...
#familycycling #cargobikes #activetravel #cycletowork #sustainabletransport | Karen Gee | 14 comments
Didn’t think when I woke up this morning that I’d be writing to the Chancellor of the Exchequer! But here we are.... Reports that the Cycle to Work scheme may be capped could put higher-cost bik...
www.linkedin.com
November 17, 2025 at 4:55 PM
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If 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
November 6, 2025 at 2:29 PM
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!
October 22, 2025 at 8:16 AM
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...
October 13, 2025 at 2:23 PM
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...
Gazelle Cabby Cargo Bike Review: Compact E-Cargo for Families
Read our review of the Gazelle Cabby electric longtail cargo bike. How it performs with kids on board, compare it to other longtails, and discover if it’s the right e-cargo bike for your family.
www.cyclesprog.co.uk
October 7, 2025 at 1:15 PM
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
Early Rider Belter 14 Review | Best First Pedal Bike?
Read our Early Rider Belter review to see how this premium 14 inch bike performs as a first pedal bike.
www.cyclesprog.co.uk
September 29, 2025 at 11:06 AM
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
What is Bikeability? A parent’s guide
Find out what Bikeability is, what your child needs to take part, and how to help them get the most out of cycle training at school – including guidance on bikes and equipment.
www.cyclesprog.co.uk
September 8, 2025 at 4:07 PM
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 🫶
August 27, 2025 at 2:34 PM
🚲 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...
How to start cycling to school with kids
Check out our tips on how to start cycling to school with your child, including route, weather preparing, and how to carry school bags.
www.cyclesprog.co.uk
August 27, 2025 at 2:21 PM
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
SPARKY kids helmet: making safety fun, one ride at a time
SPARKY is a brand new smart bike helmet for kids from UNIT 1, a safety-tech brand on a mission to make cities safer for cyclists of all ages
www.cyclesprog.co.uk
August 20, 2025 at 10:44 AM
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So 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...
August 1, 2025 at 7:06 AM
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/
August 8, 2025 at 10:53 AM
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
July 28, 2025 at 4:33 PM
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
July 25, 2025 at 1:58 PM
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...

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YOMO 24 Review: A versatile 24 inch hybrid kids bike - Cycle Sprog
Our in-depth YOMO 24 review covers first impressions, performance, a why it’s a top pick for young riders moving up from a 20” bike.
www.cyclesprog.co.uk
July 25, 2025 at 1:52 PM
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
Hetty Kingston on how she overcame two huge challenges with two tiny humans, from writing a book to racing an ultra with two toddlers in a trailer
Hetty Kingston on how she overcame two huge challenges with two tiny humans, from writing a book to racing an ultra with two toddlers in a trailer
www.cyclesprog.co.uk
July 10, 2025 at 9:58 AM