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Find routes that avoid busy roads and suit your family's level of ability. Visit Sustrans for lots of great cycle routes around the country.
Hop on your bike, explore the great outdoors and get healthy at the same time
Kids love cycling – it’s great fun, helps them feel independent and keeps them fit and healthy. Riding a bike helps fine-tune your child’s motor skills, such as balance and coordination, as well as building up strength in both their legs and core. Encouraging kids to cycle from an early age, and getting them to take their Bikeability test, will equip them with a skill for life.
Cycling as a family makes a great day out. All you need is a roadworthy bike (either new or second hand) that’s the right size for your child, some basic safety gear, including a helmet, and a little bit of practice. After buying the bike and important accessories, there are next to no maintenance costs, so it’s a very affordable hobby.
Find routes that avoid busy roads and suit your family's level of ability. Visit Sustrans for lots of great cycle routes around the country.
Bikeability cycle safety courses give kids the skills and confidence they need to ride safely on the road. Visit the Bikeability website for more information.
Taking good care of your bike will keep maintenance costs to a minimum. Things to look out for are keeping the chain oiled, tyres pumped and regularly checking the brakes!
We've teamed up with UK Active to help you find lots of things to do to keep you moving all summer long
Before you and your kids hop on your bikes, polish your balance and co-ordination skills with our fun Shake Ups
From lots of cycle routes around the country, to safety tips to help you maintain your family's bikes, our partners have lots of information to help make cycling fun for everyone.
