Some of the benefits of a child cycling to and from school:

• Quieter, safer roads - having fewer cars around school makes it safer for parents and children to walk or cycle on their journey to and from school. Fewer cars also means less pollution

• Fitness and health - children need at least an hour of physical activity each day, and walking or cycling to school is a great way to get some of that exercise

• Air quality - there are also concerns about the level of pollution children are exposed to when sitting inside cars in congested or slow-moving traffic. When planning a cycling journey to school, it may be possible to find a route that is quiet or traffic-free, and cycling through green spaces such as parks can make you feel calmer and happier

• Concentration at school - children who are physically active on the way to school burn off some of their excess energy and are more able to settle down and focus well in lessons

• Road-safety skills - good habits learned young are learned well. Teaching children to cycle safely to school will stand them in good stead for the rest of their life

• Socialising and independence - cycling together with others means that children will have extra time in the day to build friendships and feel comfortable around other people

We book schools at least a term in advance so please get in touch ASAP if you want to secure specific dates.

Learn to Ride

For non-riders (including those on stabilisers) aged 7+. The sessions are 2 hours long with a maximum of 6 children.

Bring along your own bike (with no stabilisers) and helmet - check the event listing for more information.

On Road Cycle Training

For children aged 10+ who can already ride a bike confidently without stabilisers. Sessions will start in a local park to build confidence in skills such as braking and signalling, before progressing out onto local roads.

Sessions are typically split across two days - check the event listing for more information.