Bikeability

Two children standing with bicycles outside a house, each carrying a pink quilted bag, dressed in school-like attire.

Young girl riding a bicycle on a sidewalk in a residential area on a sunny day.

Child riding a bicycle on a dirt path surrounded by trees and greenery on a sunny day.

This #WorldBookDay we’re supporting "Go All In" for the National Year of Reading.

Reading sparks imagination, cycling builds confidence. Together they help children thrive.

See our team’s top cycling books 👇
https://www.bikeability.org.uk/blog/children-who-ride-children-who-read/

Bikeability inspires Gen Alpha to choose cycling for regular exercise To mark World Obesity Day, The Bikeability Trust highlights evidence that cycle training boosts children’s exercise levels

🚲 On #WorldObesityDay: children who complete Bikeability Level 2 are nearly 3x more likely to cycle for exercise.

13% → 38% intending to cycle weekly after training.

Skills + confidence = healthier habits for life.

Read more 👇

York travel scheme gives teens confidence to use bus The confidence-building scheme is designed to help people with special educational needs.

Great to see Bikeability recognised in this BBC piece on York’s travel skills scheme 👏
Alfie built confidence through Bikeability before progressing to independent bus travel.

Cycling skills → transport confidence → real independence.

Brilliant to see our own Beccy Marston on @itvcentral.bsky.social highlighting why protected cycle routes matter 🚲

“The number one reason people don’t cycle is because they don’t feel safe.”

Safe infrastructure + quality training = confident, independent riders.

Wheels for All and The Bikeability Trust launch SEND inclusive cycling pilot New national pilot to expand inclusive Bikeability for SEND pupils.

We’re launching a new SEND pilot with Wheels for All to expand inclusive Bikeability 🚲

✔ Adapted cycles
✔ 50 trained instructors
✔ SEND schools as mini hubs
✔ Evidence to shape national guidance

We want cycle training to be accessible to every child.

A guide to inclusive cycling organisations We take a look at some of the amazing inclusive cycling organisations around the UK, in honour of LGBT+ History Month

Celebrating cycling this LGBT+ History Month UK 🌈

We’re spotlighting inclusive cycling groups across the UK — including Out Velo, OutdoorLads, LDN Riders, Gay Outdoor Club & Out MTB.

We’re also giving away 3 pairs of Stonewall Rainbow Laces all month long 👟

Cycling and children's mental health We explore the positive impact of cycling for mental health, in honour of Children’s Mental Health Week.

This #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek, we’re sharing how cycling supports children’s wellbeing.

Research shows young people who cycle weekly report higher confidence, connection & mental wellbeing. We're helps children build skills for life — on & off the road.

Quote from Georgia Gould MP highlighting collaboration with Bikeability to promote physical activity and wellbeing through cycling for young people.

Yesterday in Parliament, Wendy Morton MP raised vital access to cycle training. Thanks to Minister Georgia Gould for reaffirming Government’s commitment to Bikeability and active travel.

Working together, we can help more children gain the skills & confidence to cycle safely. 🚲

🚲 Great news from St Hugh’s Primary in Oldham Council! Pupils now have a new shelter to keep cycles safe & dry – and Bikeability training is coming soon to build road ready skills & confidence.

Could your school follow in their active travel tracks? 🚴🏫

We’re finalists in the Decarbonising Transport Awards 2026 🎉

Bikeability Club is shortlisted for Best Behaviour Change & Public Engagement, for its role in driving long-term active travel and carbon reduction beyond the school gate.

https://www.decarbonisingtransportawards.uk/2026-award-finalists

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We are always keen to welcome local changemakers to see what makes Bikeability so brilliant. 🚴

This week Julia Buckley MP was out in her constituency of Shrewsbury, to see Bikeability being delivered in a school setting and to hear directly from a teacher and local instructor about its impact.

Group of children and adults standing with bicycles on a school playground under an overcast sky.

Person in orange safety vest and helmet shaking hands with a woman on an outdoor basketball court on a cloudy day.

Children wearing helmets riding bicycles in a school playground with an instructor guiding them on a cloudy day.

Group of children wearing helmets lined up on bicycles in a playground, receiving instructions from an adult in an orange vest.

Welcoming Julia Buckley MP to Shrewsbury to see Bikeability in action!

Thank you to Harlescott Junior School for hosting, and to the brilliant Learn Cycling instructors for their high-quality cycle training—supporting pupils to build confidence, independence and skills for life.

Two pairs of Doc Marten boots with rainbow laces

Instructors’ boots with #rainbowlaces drying out after a day of delivering Bikeability in Oxford

For over a decade, players, allies and fans have laced up for LGBTQ+ equality with Stonewall #RainbowLaces.

Yet many LGBTQ+ people still hide who they are when they take part in sport—including cycling.

Lace up & help make movement safer for all.

The industry’s leading in-house trade show iceBike* iceBike* is back with the same two-event format that was such a big success in 2024 and 2025. iceBike* London will take place from 12th to 13th February while iceBike* Manchester will be on 8th to 9th February. Register now.

The iceBike* 2026 programme is here 🚲❄️

Our Chair, Trudy Harrison, will join Ed Clancy OBE on stage to discuss the positive impact of cycling — from confidence and independence to healthier communities.

Get your tickets for Manchester & London Feb 8–13 ⬇️

Winter cycle maintenance Discover our top tips to keep your cycle in great condition during the colder winter months.

Winter conditions can be tough on your cycle ❄️

A bit of regular TLC — like cleaning away grit, checking tyres & using the right lubrication — can help keep your cycle in great condition all year round.

Check out our top winter cycle maintenance tips 👇

Celebrating The Bikeability Trust’s achievements in 2025 A roundup of our achievements and highlights from 2025.

2025 was a year to be proud of.

✔️ Almost 6 million children trained
✔️ Our biggest ever Cycle to School Week
✔️ Award wins, new initiatives and growing momentum

None of it possible without the Bikeability family.
Here’s what we achieved together 👇

Bikeability Trust welcomes launch of Government’s new Road Safety Strategy Reacting to Government's first Road Safety Strategy in almost a decade; setting out a renewed national approach to reducing road danger across Great Britain.

Government's new Road Safety Strategy has launched — the first in almost a decade.
With 4–5 lives lost on our roads every day, this matters more than ever.

Here’s what it means for cycle training, lifelong learning, active travel and micromobility 👇

West Midlands councils struggling to deliver bike safety training - BBC News More than half of councils in the West Midlands are seeing a fall in the number of children taking part.

Too many children are missing out on life-saving cycle training - and we urgently need to reverse this decline.

As Emily Cherry told BBC West Midlands, safer streets & cycleways aren’t a “war on motorists” — they’re how we keep children safe, healthy & confident.

Happy New Year! 🎉
2026 will see us reach an amazing milestone — 6 million children trained to ride safely with confidence. Here’s to another year of empowering young cyclists and safer streets for all! 🚲💚

Young child wearing a helmet rides a green bike outdoors, illustrating benefits of cycling for kids like health and independence.

Cycling Tips for new riders #5 – Why cycling matters 💚

Cycling builds confidence, independence and lifelong skills. Keep the adventure going with a Bike Bus — a fun, safe way for children to cycle to school together with adult support.

Find out more: https://ow.ly/iREi50XM7NX

Close-up of a gloved hand demonstrating proper brake use on a bicycle handlebar for safe cycling practice.

Cycling Tips for new riders #4 – Stopping safely 🛑

Learning control is one of the first skills children master on their Bikeability journey. Practice safe stopping & control before heading out on the roads.

Learn more about teaching braking and control: https://youtu.be/MmnvrL-4Hbo?feature=shared

Young child wearing a pink helmet learning to pedal a bike on a paved path surrounded by trees.

Cycling Tips for new riders #3 – Pedal power! 🚲

Are your kids ready to get moving? Encouragement, practice, and active learning are key.

Get them ready for their first Bikeability adventure: bikeability.org.uk/find-cycle-training

New cyclist wearing a helmet stands next to a road bike with a banner promoting essential cycle safety checks in the background.

Cycling Tips for new riders #2 – Safety first! ✅

Before your child sets off on their new cycle, check tyres, brakes, gears and lights. A quick pre-ride check keeps the ride fun and safe.

Learn how to perform an M-Check with the cycle safety pro's: https://ow.ly/jl8q50XLkKw

A toddler in a pink outfit and helmet stands next to a pink Frog balance bike, illustrating tips for choosing the right child’s cycle.

The only thing we love more than seeing children cycle for the first time, is seeing them do it safely.

Cycling Tips for new riders #1 – Choosing the right cycle 🚲

Check out our guide for choosing the perfect cycle: https://ow.ly/Y3fr50XLkEJ

Santa Claus riding a red tricycle pulling a trailer filled with colorful Christmas presents, with a Merry Christmas message from The Bikeability Trust.

Merry Christmas from all at the Bikeability Trust 🎄

To our instructors, training providers, partners, schools & families—thank you for being part of a movement that gives children the skills & confidence to cycle for life.

Wishing you a joyful day & a peaceful festive season.

To the Bikeability family: a festive thank you from @emilycherryceo.bsky.social 🎄

From instructors to training providers, families & young riders—you’ve helped make 2025 a record year.

As a charity, your support helps keep the wheels turning.
Donate this Christmas: 🎁 cafdonate.cafonline.org/16100

Bikeability Celebrates Three Wins at the Modeshift National Travel Awards 2025 From digital innovation and immersive education to individual leadership, it was a landmark night for everything Bikeability stands for.

Big night for Bikeability at the @teammodeshift.bsky.social National Travel Awards 2025!

🏆 Innovative Active Travel Project – Bikeability Club
🏆 Education Engagement (IR training) – East Riding Council
🏆 Individual Contribution to Sustainable Travel –
@emilycherryceo.bsky.social

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@teammodeshift.bsky.social @livingstreets.bsky.social @walkwheelcyclet.bsky.social @bikeabilityuk.bsky.social the big 4 school travel organisations take the stage in Leeds, together they can make a real difference