The Family Cycling Podcast delves into the joys and challenges of cycling with children. Hosted by Alex BB (a car-free dad of two) and Karen Gee (founder of the Cycle Sprog website and cycling mum of two teenage boys) each episode covers a different aspect of cycling with children. With special guests who are expert in the topic under discussion, you'll be raring to get pedalling by the end of the episode.
Family Cycling Podcast with Cycle Sprog and Alex BB
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The Family Cycling Podcast delves into the joys and challenges of cycling with children. Hosted by Alex BB (a car-free dad of two) and Karen Gee (founder of the Cycle Sprog website and cycling mum of two teenage boys) each episode covers a different aspect of cycling with children. With special guests who are expert in the topic under discussion, you'll be raring to get pedalling by the end of the episode.
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May 31, 2022
Cargo Bikes for Ukraine
<p>As the war in Ukraine continues to rage, bicycles are becoming more important for transporting people and goods, as roads get destroyed and fuel is no longer readily available.</p> <p>In this episode of the Family Cycling Podcast Alex BB hosts a conference call with another Alex, a bicycle mechanic in Kiev who has found himself operating a small fleet of cargo bikes delivering humanitarian aid. He is joined by Måns Andersson from <a href="http://anywhere.berlin/path-ology.html" target="_blank">Anywhere Berlin</a>, who make and distribute cargo bike for use in remote and road-free areas of the world, and Steve Roe, who has set up a Facebook Group called <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/1223272444746466" target="_blank">Cargo Bikes for Ukraine</a>.</p> <p>It's a sobering insight into the practicalities of running a business in Ukraine, as well as offering some vital links to help Alex and his business partner Sergey continue their cargo bike building business at this impossible time.</p> <p>08:12 How cargo bikes are being used in Kiev</p> <p>09:00 Why they cant use cars (eg petrol and blockades)</p> <p>10:54 Who is Sergy and why he's had to move</p> <p>12:11 How many bikes they have: 2 and want to get to 5 </p> <p>14:10 How people have started to use old bikes and are keeping Alex's bike maintenance business busy</p> <p>19:25 Sergey's background</p> <p>20:30 <a href="http://anywhere.berlin/path-ology.html" target="_blank">Anywhere Berlin </a></p> <p>22:00 Aim high and start making bikes for us</p> <p>27:00 What's happened since the conversation and how you can help</p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>This is the list of the equipment Alex needs:</strong></p> <p>1. Tool set 1/4" and 1/2"</p> <p>2. Semi-automatic welding machine Tesla Weld</p> <p>3. Set of bimetallic crowns Bosch Progressor for Wood and Metal</p> <p>4. Drill</p> <p>5. Swivel vice</p> <p>6. Grinder tool</p> <p>7. Machine vice</p> <p>8. Drilling machine SB4116HM Holzmann</p> <p>9. Stationary Belt-Disk Sander Einhell TC-US 400</p> <p>If anyone can help please get in touch with the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/1223272444746466"><u><strong>Cargo Bikes for Ukraine Facebook Group</strong></u></a></p>
April 14, 2022
Mountain Biking with kids - feat Lindsey Kelly, ShredXS
<p>Mountain Biking can be such a fun thing to do with your kids! But how do you get into it? What kit do need (or not need)? And what happens if your child ends up MUCH better at mountain biking than you?</p> <p>These are just some of the things discussed in this episode of the Family Cycling Podcast.</p> <p>Hosts Alex and Karen are joined by Lindsey Kelly from Shred XS, who knows a thing or two about mountain biking with kids. Her two decided to take up racing, and then as a family they went on to set up the clothing brand which has gained a loyal following amongst junior mountain bikers all around the country.</p> <p>Lindsey takes us on a fascinating journey from being total novices to industry experts, and shares some huge news about the future of ShredXS too!</p> <p>Listed below are the things that we mention in the podcast.</p> <p><a href="https://www.shredxs.com/"><u><strong>ShredXS -</strong></u> kids sized mountain bike clothing</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.cyclesprog.co.uk/bikes/mountain-bikes-for-kids/the-best-kids-mountain-bikes-2021/"><u><strong>Kids mountain bikes -</strong></u> for when things start to get serious</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.cyclesprog.co.uk/bikes/hybrid-bikes/"><u><strong>Kids hybrid bikes -</strong></u> good introductory bikes - you don't need to spend loads!</a></p> <p><a href="https://forestryandland.gov.scot/visit/learnie-red-rocks"><u><strong>Learnie MTB track</strong></u> on the Black Isle</a></p> <p><a href="https://youtu.be/3r43wjiUsEQ"><u><strong>Kilnlochleven </strong></u>mountain bike trails</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.nevisrange.co.uk/activities/bike/"><u><strong>Fort William</strong></u> (aka Fort Bill)</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.britishcycling.org.uk/go-ride"><u><strong>British Cycling's Go ride programme</strong></u><u> </u>- they sometimes run mountain bike holiday camps</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.cyclesprog.co.uk/news/20-discount-code-2022-cycle-show/"><u><strong>Cycle Show</strong></u><u> </u>- where Lindsey and Karen first met - takes place annually</a>Listed below are the things that we mention in the podcast.</p>
March 11, 2022
Fight Putin - Ride a Bike
<p>It's been a really horrendous few weeks, and Alex and Karen discuss ways in which we can all possibly make small changes to the way we travel in order to try and reduce our oil consumption. </p> <p>It's not all about Ukraine though - we also discuss whether it's quicker to cycle or drive to the Scout hut, being Spiderman, solar powering your cargo bike, how Alex is learning to swim, some new bikes for children with proportional dwarfism, how to impress teenagers, a new bike gear shifter, plus lots lots more!</p> <p>Get your<a href="https://cyclesprog.lpages.co/fight-putin-ride-a-bike/" target="_blank"> <u><strong>Fight Putin Ride a Bike poster</strong></u></a> to show your solidarity with the people of Ukraine.</p> <p>Donate to the <a href="https://donate.redcross.org.uk/appeal/ukraine-crisis-appeal" target="_blank"><u><strong>DEC Ukrainian Humanitarian Appeal</strong></u></a></p> <p>This podcast is a different format to our usual interview format so do let us know what you think - shall we do more like this? </p> <p><strong>Links to products mentioned in this episode </strong></p> <p><strong>(Some links are affiliate links meaning we may get a small commission if you make a purchase. This helps us fund the Family Cycling Podcast - thank you!)</strong></p> <p><a href="https://www.cyclesprog.co.uk/link/uncategorized/free-guide-to-cycling-to-school/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="FREE Guide to Cycling to School"><u><strong>Cycle Sprog's Bike to school guide</strong></u> - download your copy now</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.cyclesprog.co.uk/link/podcast/podcast-black-mountain-new/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="Podcast - Black Mountain - new"><u><strong>Black Mountain</strong></u><u> </u>- check out the new grip shifters on their KAPEL and HUTTO models</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.cyclesprog.co.uk/link/hornit/podcast-hornit-hero-range/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="Podcast - Hornit HERO range"><u><strong>Hornit Bikes</strong></u></a> <a href="https://www.cyclesprog.co.uk/link/hornit/podcast-hornit-hero-range/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="Podcast - Hornit HERO range">- have just released their 20" and 24" wheel HERO kids bikes</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.cyclesprog.co.uk/link/islabikes/cnoc-dwarfism-14-and-16-bikes/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="Cnoc Dwarfism 14 and 16 bikes"><u><strong>Islabikes</strong></u> - have designed bikes for children with proportional dwarfism</a></p> <p><a href="https://go.skimresources.com/?id=94812X1549299&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.enterprisecarclub.co.uk%2Fgb%2Fen%2Fhome.html&xcust=Podcast"><u><strong>Enterprise Car Club -</strong></u> if you do go car free this can be a good way to keep access to a car</a></p> <p><a href="https://uk.getaround.com/"><u><strong>Getaround -</strong></u> rent other people's cars, or rent out your own</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.sustrans.org.uk/our-blog/projects/uk-wide/schools/invite-your-school-to-take-part-in-big-walk-and-wheel/"><u><strong>Sustrans Big Walk and Wheel -</strong></u> </a>21st March - 1st April 2022</p> <p><a href="https://solisenergy.com/product/solar-power-plant/"><u><strong>Solis Energy</strong></u></a><strong> and </strong><a href="https://midsummerwholesale.co.uk/buy/pylontech"><u><strong>Pylontech home batteries</strong></u></a><u><strong> </strong></u> what Alex uses to power his cargo bike</p> <p><br></p> <p><br></p>
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