Lifestyle advice around the merits of cycling and how changes can improve your financial, health and social outlooks. Looking at routine, habits, tips and more for parents and children alike.
The benefits of Resistance Training & Trail Cycling
For anyone who enjoys staying active and maintaining a strong, balanced fitness routine, combining resistance training and trail cycling can be an ideal approach to achieving peak performance. As a dad, fitness enthusiast, and lover of the great outdoors, I’ve come to appreciate the unique benefits of this combination—improving strength and endurance and promoting mental … Read more
Why School Drop-offs by Bike Are a Great Way to Start Your Day
As parents, we all know the morning routine can be a rush—a whirlwind of getting the kids ready, making sure lunches are packed, and trying to beat the clock. There is however one part of our morning routine we have stuck to for the 5 years our daughter has been going to school. That is … Read more
Off-road cycling and mental health
I’m no professional cyclist and neither am I a doctor. I do however know a thing or two about health and happiness. I think the two are very much interlinked. My workouts tend to be 7 out of 10. I train to stay lean both in body and mind. My consistency tends to be 9 … Read more
Cycling Indoors vs Outdoors: A Balanced Perspective
As a dad who loves spending time outdoors with my family, the decision to invest in an indoor spin bike was a shift in mindset. Being out in the fresh air, exploring parks, National Trust sites and local Yorkshire gems with my kids has always been a huge part of our weekends. But there’s also … Read more
How we use our bikes as a family
Making the transition to riding your bike as a family can be daunting to some. It’s easy to jump in the car and drive to your destination irrespective of how close it is. As a country, we have become heavily dependent upon cars with over 40 million in circulation. Even journeys under 1 mile are … Read more
Cycling for Families: UK vs. The Netherlands
As a family, we spent the summer camping in France. We love the great outdoors and the French seem to deliver this in a way which is unrivalled by any other country. As part of our journey home, we wanted to tick off a key bucket list item. Cycling in The Netherlands. As a family, … Read more