Smart tips & gear reviews for cycling mums and dads

Discover the go-to hub for cycling parents

From indoor workouts to hauling kids and choosing their first bike — we test it, tweak it, and tell you hands-on what you need to know. This is where testing tech meets family time.

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If you’re a bike-obsessed parent juggling two wheels and two (or more) kids, you’ve landed in the right place. I’m Konstantin, and I’ve been riding race bikes for 20 years. While my really competitive days are nonexistent, my passion for the sport has only grown. I’ve also had the honor of working over five years as an editor at TOUR Magazin, Europe’s leading cycling magazine, based in Munich, Germany.

At TOUR I dove headfirst into the evolution of indoor cycling and yes, I’ve closely followed the market entry of Zwift and MyWhoosh and I’ve seen lots of competitors come and go. For over three years I ran the TOUR nutrition, training, and fitness department. I was in my twenties, in apparently good shape – but without any illusions about challenging the local hotshots – and at the heart of the European cycling culture with close ties around the continent.

Indoor Cycling

Trainers, equipment, apparel and the best hacks for cycling parents who go hard indoor.

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young cyclist who trains in his guest room on a Tacx Neo Smart Pro trainer, with a fan nearby to guarantee some cooling, and viewing at a smart TV that shows him racing on the software Zwift.

Trailer tests

The first test department focusing on cycling parents (and kids) needs measuring agility, safety and more.

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The Cycling Dad (Konstantin) ready to clip out and take a break after a day riding in hellish sun.

Kids bikes

Help you kids discover the beauty of cycling with our life hacks and in-depth bike reviews.

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Kid learning to pedal on a Woom Bike with dad clapping hands next to him
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Your dose of cycling with parental approval

Then, I became a dad. My weekly training time decreased from 12 hours to 1, with a clear focus on riding indoors once the toddler was ready for a nap, which happened far too little in the first months. I slowly picked up cycling outdoors again during the second part of my parental leave and quickly I was confronted with all sorts of problems: Which trailer is the right choice for longer trips on and offroad? Are my bikes (the current situation is 3+n) compatible with the attachment systems of the leading manufacturers? What about my bikes’ frames – do I have a guarantee when using the race bikes with trailer attached? I found very little information online, so I’m re-establishing contact with a lot of companies and here’s where I share my knowledge and experience with you.

My annual mileage on the bike has dropped from a proud 5,000 km to something less than half of that (and that’s counting about 50 percent of it spent on rollers!) because following my passion and spending time with my son seemed almost incompatible. My goal with thecyclingdad.com is to help you find that sweet spot, where you get the time-efficient indoor training you need and enjoy great cycling adventures with the kids to boost your stamina (the training effect with a weight of 30 kilos or more that pulls you back is massive, I can tell!).

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