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Cycling with kids

Children love cycling - it's fast and fun, and gives them freedom and independence to get around the neighbourhood, to school and to see friends.

Boy cycling in the streetCycling as a family is a great way to stay fit and, once you've invested in bikes and some basic kit, it costs very little. And it has the added bonus that it's good for the environment.

The huge range of bike seats, trailers and children's bicycles means it's easier than ever to cycle as a family, from when a baby has head control all the way through childhood. 

Cycling also spans the generations. It can be enjoyed by people of all ages so grandparents can get involved too. It's easier to learn to cycle when you're young and it's a life skill that your kids will have forever.

Cycle with your kids and you could see the kind of health benefits gym members dream of:Girl cycling and smiling

  • Cycling raises your metabolic rate, helping you to keep the weight off
  • regular cyclists are as fit as an average person 10 years younger
  • cycling firms the thighs and bottom, and can even help tone the tummy muscles.

Cycling is brilliant for your kids too:

  • It helps them get the recommended sixty minutes of physical activity per day
  • many teachers report that kids who walk and cycle to school are more alert and ready to learn than those who arrive by car
  • it's fantastic fun and, for many kids, can feel much more exciting than travelling by car
  • cycling can help kids get to know their local area and feel part of it
  • good travel habits learned young will last a lifetime
  • cyclists breathe in less pollution from traffic than car drivers.
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