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
Sandal Castle Review for Families
When Should a Child Learn to Ride a Bike?
Case Study: Walking & Cycling to Secondary School – Can we get to 60%?
Case Study: The Impact of Switching to Cycling for Short Family Journeys
New Financed Car vs a Second-hand car – Why you should switch? (and cycle too!)
Best Places to Teach a Child to Ride a Bike in West Yorkshire
Traffic-free cycling
Cycling the Trans Pennine Trail: Denby Dale to Skelmanthorpe Route Review
Cycling the Trans Pennine Trail: Sandal Train Station to Anglers Country Park Route Review
Cycling the Calder & Hebble Navigation: Wakefield to Dewsbury Route Review
Lifestyle Advice
When Should a Child Learn to Ride a Bike?
Case Study: Walking & Cycling to Secondary School – Can we get to 60%?
Case Study: The Impact of Switching to Cycling for Short Family Journeys
BMX & Pump Tracks
Betty Eastwood BMX Track Review
Yeadon Tarn, Leeds Review For Families
Leeds Urban Bike Park Cycling 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!
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.
Other Family Activities
