Have you got a bike?
Is it in good working order?
Could you cycle to school?
You could cycle with your friends or your family.
Its fun, it’s good for the environment and good for you.
If you cycle to school you should take care on the road, have lights on your bike and make sure you wear a high visibility vest so drivers can see you.
Does your child have a bike?
Is it in good working order?
Could they cycle to school?
Its fun, its good for the environment, its quicker and cheaper.
Regular exercise such as cycling to school contributes to a healthier life style and is seen as an effective way of tackling child hood obesity.
All schools in the East Riding are offered cycle training for year 5 or 6 pupils.
Some school may have secure cycle storage.
Making our travel more sustainable...
As part of everyone’s efforts to cut the amount of carbon dioxide we produce, schools are setting their own targets for reducing the number of school journeys made by car.
Walking, cycling or scooting to school contributes to the whole school physical activities policy. It also links to healthy schools, Eco School and sustainable schools
Initiatives such as:-
- Fit Fridays
- Cycling Training
- Wheels to School
can help to achieve these targets and can also be fun for every one.
Here are some of the resources you can use
