Velomobilities of care in a low-cycling city

•Escorting children and shopping in bulk is challenging by bicycle.•Small shopping trips and trip-chaining are perceived as convenient by bicycle.•Social practice theory is used to highlight requirements for vélomobilities of care.•Meanings, competencies, and materials are needed to complete vélomobilities of care.•Meanings, competencies, and materials can be gendered and change over time.