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9 Jul 2025

A recent BBC Breakfast segment has sparked backlash from the cycling community over its portrayal of e-bikes, with critics accusing the broadcaster of conflating legal e-bikes with illegal,...

8 Jul 2025

More than 30 locations across Scotland have seen a major rise in the number of people cycling, according to newly released data.

7 Jul 2025

Sixteen illegally upgraded e-bikes capable of speeds up to 40mph have been seized and disposed of in a joint enforcement operation in Birmingham city centre.

7 Jul 2025

Bristol-based Cytech training provider and ACT member Life Cycle has launched its award-winning Bikes Beyond Bars programme at HMP Bullingdon, expanding a project that has already impacted lives...

4 Jul 2025

New data from Strava reveals a major surge in cycling across the UK, with Gen Z and Millennials leading the charge.

3 Jul 2025

Shimano has launched an urgent investigation into what it describes as a “critical” shortage of skilled bike mechanics across Europe, warning that the situation threatens to...

2 Jul 2025

MPs have called on Amazon and eBay to tighten controls after e-bikes and chargers flagged as serious fire risks were found for sale on their platforms.

25 Jun 2025

The E-Bike Positive campaign has seen major success in the first half of 2025, with its message reaching nearly 8 million people across the UK through high-profile media coverage and growing...

20 Jun 2025

The House of Commons Business and Trade Committee has asked the ACT, and its parent company Bira, to help them reach out to small business retailers across the country, for their quick input on...

20 Jun 2025

Activate Cycle Academy has reopened its Cytech training facility in Darlington, offering a full range of courses from Home Mechanic up to Cytech Technical Three.
 

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Cycle to School Week to celebrate the joy of active journeys.

Posted on in Business News , Cycles News

Sustrans are calling on schools and families across the UK to take part in Cycle to School Week from 25 to 29 September to experience how travelling actively can be healthy, cheap and fun.

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It has been estimated that more than two thirds of children between age five and 10 live less than a mile away from their school, almost two-thirds are driven the short distance. A Sustrans survey shows that around four out of every five children would like to make that journey by walking, wheeling, scooting or cycling.

Organised by The Bikeability Trust, in partnership with Sustrans, Cycle to School Week encourages families and schools to celebrate active journeys.

Participants can either choose to pledge to swap one car journey for cycling, cycle to school every day, or cycle with their family or discover somewhere new.

Schools are equipped with the tools to encourage their pupils to take part in the week, including presentations, activities and lesson plans created by Sustrans and The Bikeability Trust. The resources are available throughout the year on the Sustrans website, allowing schools to continue the conversation around active travel beyond Cycle to School Week.  

  • Research shows that 71% of UK school pupils are worried about climate change.
  • Transport accounts for 27% of the UK’s greenhouse gas emissions
  • Switching from the car to cycling, scooting or walking the school run can help reduce air pollution around the school gates.

 In addition, getting active on the way to school provides a boost to children's physical health and wellbeing. Children arrive more relaxed, alert and ready to start the day. It improves our mental health by reducing stress and anxiety and increasing our self-esteem. There's reduced congestion and pollution around the school. Children are more aware of road safety and feel more independent.

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