Family Cycling Archives

TowWhee review: makes kids better bikers

Having the TowWhee means that kids can pretty much do the same sort of routes that adults do. It\'s very liberating and exciting for everyone involved.

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Merida Matts J24+ | For the Mini-Shredder with Big Dreams

Eliza Marsh swings a leg over the Merida Matts J24+ little-hitter from Merida It’d be easy to sweep an abstracted eye over photos of the Merida Matts J24+ and assume...

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Islabikes Prepares Two New Ranges To Improve Access to Cycling

Islabikes is working on two new products to improve access to cycling: an e-assist version of their Icons range, and bikes designed for people with restricted growth. Islabikes started because...

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Thule Chariot Cross Trailer – For Riding, Running or Skiing With Kids

Rachel gives the Thule Chariot Cross trailer a long term test, out on the bike, running, walking… but sadly not on the skis! Ah, the peace, quiet and restorative nature...

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YT Jeffsy Primus | A Full Suspension Bike For The Young And Talented

It makes sense that YT should launch a kids’ bike, given they’ve been scouting the world for new Young Talent. So here it is: the Jeffsy Primus. There are two...

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Nukeproof Cub Scout | Bikes For The Mini-Shredders

Nukeproof reveals a range of bikes for the future Sam Hills in your family: the Nukeproof Cub Scout. Launching the bikes, which will be available on sale from 14th February...

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Islabikes | A Bike Company With Active Imaginations

Islabikes started back in 2006, when it was based in the corner of a cowshed. It grew into larger premises, and has recently grown again, into what might well be……

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Shotgun Child Seat for Mountain Biking | Take Your Kids On The Trail

If you’ve been looking for a child seat for mountain biking, could the Shotgun be the answer? I’d always been envious of people with a bike trailer – I had...

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Islabikes Goes Longer Lower Slacker!

Shropshire based Islabikes has announced its range refresh, which includes updates to all models in its children’s bike range, plus new sizes and geometry in the mountain bike model. There’s...

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Zoic – A brand for all the family

At Impact Sun Valley, Idaho, Hannah checked out a US brand that’s been around for 25 years but hasn’t really crossed the pond. American riders may well be familiar with...

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Chris Porter wants you to race (with) your kids in the new Mojo Racing Series

The new Mojo Racing series set up my suspension supremo, Chris Porter, allows parents and kids to race together. Bike racing can be an antisocial affair if you’ve got a...

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Fresh Kit For Your Kids: New shoes, packs, helmets & the tiniest back protector

There’s pleasure to be had in pulling on nice riding kit – and practicality too. Protective elements, fabric that won’t rip or chafe, and ventilation in all the right places...

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Review: The Hoy Bonaly 24 is a great first mountain bike

The Hoy Bonaly range is Hoy Bikes’ answer to a mountain bike. It’s a step up from the usual children’s hybrid bikes – or hybrids with slightly knobbly tyres –...

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Frog Bikes Now With Added Bounce For Little Shredders

Frog bikes make the jump into suspension forks for kids

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Video: Reggae Riders

A short video and tune to while away a few minutes

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Five Ten Launch New Shoes For Kids

Could these be a great all round pair of kicks for your kid?

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Canyon Launches New Children’s Bike Range

Canyon Kids Bikes Perhaps it’s the golfers-turned-weekend warriors effect, but it seems like parents are waking up to the idea that their kids might just enjoy the family outing along……

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