Read what kids and schools have to say about Bikes in Schools and our Cycling Skills Program…
"Thank you for taking the time for us. When it was rainy, you still taught us and focused on teaching us. I think that was really nice of you. Thank you for helping me learn things I didn't know.
I learned how to nearly ride with one hand, and that was really fun. At first, I was really scared but then each time I started to lift my hand up off the handlebars more and more. It really made a difference each time I tried.
My favourite thing was going around the cones. Sometimes it was hard going around the sharp corners but I got the hang of it. Each time I went around the cones I started to get more balance and in the end, I was able to do it without putting my feet on the ground."
Charlotte
"Thank you for showing me how to ride the red bikes and to ride with one hand. I really appreciated the help from you. I enjoyed the 'guess the colour' picture game a lot. It was a fun exercise, so thank you so much.
All of my class enjoyed it, including me. I had fun during the bike ride to the windows and back. I enjoyed the 'try not to touch the ground' game. I also remember the safety shake."
Hanna
"Thank you for helping us with the biking and teaching us about indicating with our hands. Thank you for teaching us that when you want to turn right you have to put out your right hand.
I learned that every time you go on your bike you need to do the A.B.C.D.E. test. I learned that every time you get off your bike you go on the left side."
Ben
"I learned about the A.B.C.D.E. safety rules. In my opinion, I think that those rules work really well because they keep people safe on bikes but also safe on roads too. Another thing I learned was that when you turn a corner you have to put your hand out. Don't worry....next century they'll probably have indicators on bikes!!"
Kaya
"Well, I learned a lot of things such as the A.B.C.D.E., safety bike check and to not bend your arms when you look back. Eventually, I learned how to get the ball off the top of the cone without having to reach out. At first, I would get it but then drop it. When I could finally do it, I was so proud. I also learned that I had built more of my courage and that I must never ever give up."
Tyla
"I learned the A.B.C.D.E. test which helps me to check my bike safety. I also learned that if you pull the front brakes too hard you can lean back and you will be ok. Another thing I learned was if you're going right you need to put your right hand out."
Ryan
"I learned that biking is an important skill to learn. I always thought that biking was something that young men would do in their free time. I was wrong, I learned that biking is a sport and it's very common.
My favourite part was when we were driving around the cones even though I accidentally squished one with my bike. I loved the way you had the time to teach us how to be safe on a bike."
Ayla
The kids really enjoyed the visits from Kevin. We are now able to run school tryathalons with our bikes and the kids are getting outside more to ride.
We loved seeing the growth in confidence in students moving from being unable to ride to being able to ride in one session.
