Sustrans has just announced that, last week, leading up to Team Green Britain Bike Week, over half the youngsters (127) at Belvidere Primary School, Shrewsbury, cycled to school every day. The school’s head teacher also made his 30 mile commute on two wheels. Parent governor Debbie Clee cycled in with her two children and said, “It is fantastic to see so many bikes in school.”
Sustrans has worked with the school since October 2009. Kim Williams, Sustrans Bike It officer for Shrewsbury has been working with the school, teachers, pupils and parents to encourage children to get to school under their own steam. Back in October 2009 there were around 12 regular cyclists each day – now there around 25 children who regularly cycle to school each day.
Let’s hope they keep it up.
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