Daughter holding the paper on her bike

Me with daughter with paper in front of her face

My daughter is in the local paper for I think the first time ever this week! Thank you to the Ham and High for publishing this piece 🗞️🗞️

It’s about what I’ve learnt from cycling with her, as she’s grown up pedalling in London.

D learnt to ride a bike when she was four … 1/7

Girl cycling in middle of group. Image credit: Jamie Bellinger

🚲 There’s a new crowdfunder to support Kidical Mass rides across the UK, and it’s one of those small things that quietly makes a big difference.

👇 www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/km-insurance
Image credit: @jamiebellinger.com
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How much does an electric family cargo bike cost? Are you thinking of buying an e-cargo bike for your family? Here's everything you need to know about the cost of buying and owning one.

Fuel prices are climbing and family budgets are under pressure. Could an electric cargo bike be the answer?

We've put together a full guide on how much a family cargo bike actually costs:
cyclesprog.co.uk/cargo-bikes/how-much-does-an-electric-family-cargo-bike-cost

Cargo bike trials show high post study purchase, plus half of trips replace car miles A new cargo bike study out of England confirms that the vehicles are replacing car trips by as much as 50% of the journeys taken.

Why is the UK so far behind France and Germany with cargo bike purchases?

Cycling Electric Magazine highlighted the following figures for new purchases:*:

UK - 4000
Germany - 90,000
France - 70,000

Quite a difference!

🤔 Why, do you think?

* in 2022

Brilliant post. Lots of family cycling info is based on young kids and this provides a great perspective for older kids.

Everyday cycling with teenagers There’s plenty written about cycling with small children, but far less about the teenage years. In this personal piece, Kate shares what helped her family support independent travel, from e-bikes to r...

Family cycling doesn’t end when kids become teenagers — it just changes 🚲

We’re excited to share a thoughtful guest article by Kate Ball on everyday cycling with teens: building independence, using e-bikes & folding bikes, and adapting as family life evolves.

🔗 www.cyclesprog.co.uk/inspiration/...

Cycling and children's mental health We explore the positive impact of cycling for mental health, in honour of Children’s Mental Health Week.

This #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek, we’re sharing how cycling supports children’s wellbeing.

Research shows young people who cycle weekly report higher confidence, connection & mental wellbeing. We're helps children build skills for life — on & off the road.

Last chance to win a £100 voucher for kids cycling kit. Fill in our family cycling survey now: www.cyclesprog.co.uk/blog/win-a-1...

Please share @kidicalmass.bsky.social @bikewalkscoot.bsky.social @emilykerr36.bsky.social @bicyclemayorbath.bsky.social

Vous ne verrez rien de plus mignon aujourd'hui...

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.

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

Please share ☝️ @kidicalmasslond.bsky.social @bicyclemayorbath.bsky.social @londoncycling.bsky.social @playingout.bsky.social @bikewalkscoot.bsky.social @getcyclingcic.bsky.social

Anna from Frozen looking at her fingers worriedly as they freeze

My Tern GSD e-cargo bike on a cold winter day with the Storm Shield cover on the back and my son sitting inside the covered area

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!"

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!

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

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.

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...

Just wow! 🤩❄️

How to carry a Christmas tree by (cargo) bike The best way to get your Christmas tree home? By (cargo) bike of course! Here are our top tips for how to carry a Christmas tree by bike

🎄+ 🚲 = 🧑‍🎄

www.cyclesprog.co.uk/blog/how-to-...

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...

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...

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.

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.

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...

#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...

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/...

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

Saskia, Mildred, Karen and Emily at the 2025 Bike Biz Awards in Birmingham

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...

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.

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...

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.

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

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.

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 🫶

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.

🚲 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...

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

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

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

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