Tag Archives: Bikeability

A National Audit Office (NAO) report released today, Wednesday, June 7, has revealed that the Government is not on track to meet its objectives to get more people cycling, wheeling and walking. The report states that the Department for Transport’s (DfT) progress suggests it will not meet its targets of …

The All-Party Parliamentary Group for Cycling and Walking (APPGCW) showcase returned on Tuesday, April 18, for the first time since 2019. The event, held in the House of Commons, brought together Members of Parliament (MPs) and Peers, Charities and Campaigning Organisations, with the previous two events postponed due to the …

Halfords has appointed a new BMX ambassador, Charlotte Worthington. The retailer and Worthington have teamed up with Bikeability to give away 475 pre-pedalled bicycles across the country to equip children who don’t have access to a bicycle with the skills and confidence to cycle safely. Worthington said: “I’m thrilled to …

New YouGov research has revealed that just 14% of parents felt very confident to teach their child to cycle safely on the roads using the Highway Code. The Bikeability Trust, the charity responsible for national cycle training across England, said it wants cycling to be recognised like swimming as a …

Rebecca Morley catches up with Bikeability CEO Emily Cherry

Bikeability is on the lookout for ‘cycling superstars’ ahead of the annual Celebration of Bikeability Day, and nominations are now open. Returning for its second year on 11th November 2022, Celebration of Bikeability Day honours all the children who have completed Bikeability, and the people who have supported them. There …

The Bikeability Trust and Sustrans are inviting schools and families across the UK to take part in Cycle to School Week, taking place from 3rd to 7th October. Participants can choose between pledging to swap one car journey for cycling, cycle to school every day, cycle with their family or …

Thousands more children will learn how to cycle during the summer holidays thanks to a £500,000 funding boost from the Bikeability Trust. The additional funding will help Bikeability providers deliver cycle training to children who receive free school meals as part of the government’s holiday activities and food programme (HAF). …

Bikeability has taught more than four million children to cycle in England, the Bikeability Trust has today announced. For the last 15 years, Bikeability has been teaching children an essential life skill which helps them keep active and look after their mental wellbeing. Cycle training helps children live more sustainable …

The Department for Transport (DfT) has confirmed £20 million of funding for Bikeability to deliver its cycle training programme next year. Bikeability has trained over 3.6 million children since 2007 and DfT has now announced record funding to ensure even more are equipped with the skills, confidence and knowledge to …