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

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Active Travel & Where you live..Does environment matter?

The Role of Infrastructure in Encouraging Family Cycling We’ve all …

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Infrastructure Matters: The Impact of Cycling infrastructure on Family Cycling

The Role of Infrastructure in Encouraging Family Cycling Cycling has …

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The True Cost of a PCP vs a Second-Hand Used Car

For many families in the UK, owning a car is …

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EV vs eBike – Why Are People Choosing EVs Over eBikes?

As someone who enjoys using a bike for short trips, …

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Ingbirchworth Reservoir Review for Families

One of our favourite types of family outings is a …

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Sands Playground, Holmfirth Review For Families

A beautiful spring weekend called for an outdoor adventure, and …
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Traffic-free cycling

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Cycling the Trans Pennine Trail: Denby Dale to Skelmanthorpe Route Review

As a Wakefield-based user of the Trans Pennine Trail, we …

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Cycling the Trans Pennine Trail: Sandal Train Station to Anglers Country Park Route Review

I am fortunate to live close to the Trans Pennine …

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Cycling the Calder & Hebble Navigation: Wakefield to Dewsbury Route Review

The Calder & Hebble Navigation towpath is a route I’ve …

Lifestyle Advice

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Active Travel & Where you live..Does environment matter?

The Role of Infrastructure in Encouraging Family Cycling We’ve all …

Cycling

Infrastructure Matters: The Impact of Cycling infrastructure on Family Cycling

The Role of Infrastructure in Encouraging Family Cycling Cycling has …

Cycling

The True Cost of a PCP vs a Second-Hand Used Car

For many families in the UK, owning a car is …


BMX & Pump Tracks

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Betty Eastwood BMX Track Review

As a family, we have become quite obsessed with BMX/Pump …

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Yeadon Tarn, Leeds Review For Families

Yeadon Tarn, also affectionately referred to as Yeadon Dam, is …

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Leeds Urban Bike Park Cycling Review For Families

Leeds Urban Bike Park is a gem of a project …


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!

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. He sits in the bike seat and takes everything in, always on the lookout for the next play park.


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