As Bikeability’s Cycle to School Week kicks off (23-27 September), there’s no better time to grab your bike helmet, dust off your kids’ bikes, and join the fun! At Coopers Lane Primary School, the excitement is palpable as they begin their third year of cycling safely to school with their brilliant Bike Bus.
This initiative is the perfect way to celebrate Cycle to School Week, promoting an active lifestyle, building friendships, and creating a safer, more sustainable way to travel to school.
In recent years, the importance of physical activity in education has grown. As schools seek to provide a holistic educational experience for pupils, integrating cycling into the curriculum has proven a successful tool! In addition to improving physical fitness, cycling improves pupils' academic performance, mental health, and overall development.
Here are five compelling reasons why schools should incorporate cycling into their curriculum.
Located in Derbyshire, Riddings Junior School, a member of the Embark Federation Multi-Academy Trust, has partnered with Frog Bikes, a leading manufacturer of kids' bikes to enhance learning and development at the school through cycling.
