Cycling all year round is a lifestyle. And being able to match it with your daily needs, especially here in Italy, is no small achievement.

We're not talking about a simple, relaxing bike ride, but about using the bike even for daily commutes, like going to work, doing grocery shopping, or accompanying the children. Science fiction? The truth is that we look admiringly at Northern Europe, their bike paths, their cargo bikes, and their healthy living. But even here in Italy, we can adopt solutions that allow us to use the bike as a primary means of transportation all year round.

Instilling in our children the beauty of cycling will make them grow up with the idea that more sustainable cities are not just a utopia, but a reality. The beauty of stopping to look at a leaf, of talking to someone at a traffic light, or simply observing the landscape at cruising speed: all this isn’t possible in a car.

The bike, even in winter, can present a valid solution, just look at it from the right point of view: greater mobility in the city, fitness without going to the gym, less pollution, and a healthier, outdoor lifestyle.

But doesn't the child get sick? It is sufficient to cover up adequately and use some of the solutions that the market offers, such as cargo bikes with canopies.

Cargo bikes for family cycling

A great means of family cycling is the cargo bike, a type of bicycle that allows you to transport your children and your bags, groceries, and other items without bearing the weight. In Northern Europe, they use them 365 days a year, and they are among the favorite means of transportation for families. Thanks to these means, equipped with real anti-freeze canopies for children or removable roofs, children can enjoy the air, having fun and with no stress for the parent.

Types and models of Cargo Bike

The most famous, being Danish, is the Christiania Bike, the classic cargo tricycle from the hippie neighborhood of Copenhagen, always a pioneer in soft urban travel. It's easy to maneuver, especially thanks to the steering, the large bar which replaces the handlebar and allows you to steer the entire box. For many models, in view of the colder seasons, you can fit a canopy, thus providing your young ones with the right shelter.

Even better if you choose a Tagabike. Here, the child not only sits snugly in their front pram but can cover up with a canopy above their head and any windproof blanket over their legs. Winter is truly not scary anymore. Nursery school, school, park, afternoon activities? There are many reasons to choose moving by Tagabike. Just think about how much effort it takes to get the child into the car and drop them off at nursery school: putting them in the car seat, taking them out, driving, and parking, all with a fair dose of stress.

Born in Copenhagen in 2004, the Triobike is perfect for those who are determined urban cyclists. In essence, all Triobikes are built with standard bike parts, making them very easy to repair and ride. It's exceptionally comfortable to pedal and the children sit quietly at the front, strapped in with belts and with a rain and wind cover.

No matter what your choice is, remember that a Cargo Bike can revolutionize the way you experience the city and it will allow you to raise children who respect the environment.

Would you like to go on a trip or a bike ride with your family? At Cyclando you can find plenty of inspiration for your family tours: simply choose the type of trip, the level of difficulty, and the duration.