Welcome to Family Cycling
Hi! We are the Gibsons and as a family, we love nothing more than spending time outdoors. Since we had our daughter, Matilda, and then our son, Barney, we’ve enjoyed cycling as a means of recreation and as a mode of transportation as we embark on family life living in the suburbs of Wakefield, West Yorkshire.
Recent trips & routes
Brownhill & Ramsden Reservoir Review for Families
Leeds Urban Bike Park Cycling Review For Families
Betty Eastwood BMX Track Review
Wonders of Wakefield (WoW) – 21‑Mile Circular Route Review
Askham Bryan Wildlife and Conservation Park Review For Families
Graves Park, Sheffield Review For Families
Traffic-free cycling
Leeds Urban Bike Park Cycling Review For Families
Wonders of Wakefield (WoW) – 21‑Mile Circular Route Review
Anglers Country Park cycling for families
Lifestyle Advice
NEAT: Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis & Family Life
Active Travel vs Road Spending in the UK
Center Parcs Review For Families
BMX & Pump Tracks
Leeds Urban Bike Park Cycling Review For Families
Betty Eastwood BMX Track Review
Yeadon Tarn, Leeds Review For Families
Cycling Case Studies, Tools & Guides
A selection of helpful calculators, guides & case studies on the benefits of riding a bike for any budding cyclist.
Meet the team
Beth
Mum
Picnic and snack organiser. Makes sure we have all we need for a fun-filled day! Bikeability instructor & the most versatile cyclists of the gang.
Ryan
Dad
Itinerary man and finder of safe cycling routes. Usually scouring Google Maps at the crack of dawn.
Matilda
Big Sister
Pro cyclist in the making. She holds the record for asking for a snack before we had left the driveway.
Barney
Little Brother
Smooth operator. Now hitting the trails solo. Wants to ride everywhere, following in his sisters footsteps.
Other Family Activities
