​​​​​​​BIKES IN SCHOOLS

Bikes in Schools is a unique concept which aims to provide all pupils at primary schools with regular and equal access to bikes, bike helmets and specially designed bike tracks, within the school environment. The aim is to encourage pupils to become more active and healthy, help them develop various bike skills and build their self-esteem and confidence, all while in a safe and familiar environment.

Bikes in schools provides a complete biking package for schools that includes;

A fleet of new bikes

A bike helmet for every child

Combination of riding, pump, and bike skills tracks

Bike storage facility (where needed)

Bike coach to introduce the project and teach basic riding skills

All bikes and helmets are owned by the school and remain on the school property. The tracks are built within the school property.

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​​​​​​​WHY IS BIKES IN SCHOOLS SUCCESSFUL?​​​​​​​

    ​​​​​​​Demand: All children want to ride bikes

    Supply: A complete package is available on-site at the school

    Effective: Provides high level of regular biking/physical activity

    Simple: Low level of organisational input required from the school

    Risk Management: Proven in-school programme is low-risk

    Cost: Upfront investment of only approx. $150 per child

    WHAT IMPACT DOES IT HAVE ON STUDENTS?

    Rregular access and riding of a bikes goes from approximately 30% of the pupils to 100% of the pupils. This impact is both immediate and measurable.​​​​​​​

    Feedback from Principals, teachers, parents and pupils continually state that it; 

    • Raises the confidence and self-esteem of pupils through a fun activity
    • Delivers health and wellbeing outcomes for the pupils (and staff)
    • Provides an opportunity to self-manage risks within a safe environment
    • Instils the habit of using an environmentally-friendly form of transportation
    • Results in more children and extended family biking more often

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