A bicycle sidecar is the stylish solution to carrying kids

There is a bewildering array of child seats, ‘tag-alongs’ and trailers aimed at helping famillies cycle together, but none is as stylish looking as the bicycle sidecar designed by Steve Bodiley.

The Bicycle Sidecar allows a toddler to accompany an adult cycle on long rides while leaving the bike free to carry luggage or a rear-mounted child seat.

Passing on the cycling bug

Another advantage the sidecar has over other designs is that it allows the adult rider to keep an eye on the child and, just as importantly, the child an uninterrupted view of the path ahead.

A spokesperson for the Environmental Transport Association (ETA) said: “A bicycle sidecar may not be quite as practical as a conventional child seat, but it’s a more adventurous way of passing the cycling bug to the next generation.”

Spanners at the ready – this bicycle sidecar is DIY

DIY plans on how to build the sidecar from steel tubing and plywood are available for free at Steve Bodily’s fascinating website steves-workshop.co.uk

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