Thinking about cycling with your little one, but not sure where to start?
Join us for Tots in Tow, a brand new and free family-friendly event designed to help parents and carers discover the many ways to cycle with babies, toddlers and young children. Whether you’re already cycling as a family or curious about getting started, come along to explore, try out different equipment, and enjoy a fun day of cycling activities.
Activities include:
- Refurbished bikes for sale for adults and children
- Cycling accessories available to purchase, including bells and helmets
- A range of options for cycling with young children to explore; child seats, cargo bikes, trailers and tag-alongs
- A fun, family cycling try-out with a wide range of unique and inclusive cycles
- A balance bike track for younger riders
- A cycling skills track for riders young and old, novice or experienced
- Pedal-powered static attractions including a music player and bubble frug – pedal to power!
- E-bikes to try, information on hire schemes and safe cycling advice
- Trishaw rides and demos
- Bike Doctors offering free bike safety checks and basic repairs – bring along your bike on the day, no need to book
- Face painting, ice cream and refreshments available!
Where: Memorial Gardens at Kellands Park, Inverurie
When: Saturday 19th September 2026
Event timings: 10am – 4pm
Cost: Free!
About the event
Who will be there? Please note that organisations and activities may be subject to change.
| Tyred N Cranky | Refurbished bikes and accessories (adult & child) Bike doctor Balance bikes track |
| Everybody’s Cycling | Family cycle try-out Cycling Skills Track Pedal-powered attractions |
| The Bikery | Bike doctor |
| Aberdeenshire Council | Road safety team – raising awareness and providing information |
| Cycling without Age | Trishaw demonstration guided rides and information |
| Aberdeenshire Bothy (Cycling UK) | Baby seat, child trailer and cargo bike to demonstrate, plus info and freebies |
| Stella’s Voice | A range of refurbished bikes for sale Bikes to borrow on the day and trial (with helmets) Small bikes with stabilisers |
| Love to Ride | Baby seat, child trailer and cargo bike |
| Aberdeenshire Council | E-bikes and cargo bike demos |
Facilities
- Free parking available at Barclay Road, George Square and Westfield Road car parks.
- Dedicated disabled parking bays available within Barclay Road car park.
- Portable toilets available on site, including an accessible toilet with baby changing.
Questions?
If you have any queries, please contact transportationstrategy@aberdeenshire.gov.uk and their friendly team will help.
We hope to see you on Saturday 19th September!