Cycle to School Week encourages children, young people and their families to swap car journeys for cycling wherever possible. Whether it’s cycling the whole route to school or combining cycling with part of the journey, the week is all about helping more children build active habits that can benefit their health and wellbeing for years to come.
Regular physical activity plays an important role in supporting physical health and mental wellbeing. Cycling is an easy way to build movement into everyday routines while also helping young people gain confidence and independence.
Why get involved?
Cycling to school can:
- Help children achieve their recommended daily physical activity levels.
- Improve wellbeing and fitness.
- Reduce traffic and congestion around schools.
- Support cleaner air in local communities.
- Create healthy habits that can last a lifetime.
How can families take part?
Getting involved doesn’t need to be complicated.
You could:
- Cycle the whole journey to school.
- Cycle part of the route and walk the rest.
- Organise a cycle-to-school group with friends.
- Practice cycling skills together at weekends before taking on the school run.
Every journey, no matter how short, can make a difference.
Keep moving beyond Cycle to School Week
Cycle to School Week is a great opportunity to try something new, but active travel can be part of everyday life throughout the year.
If you’re looking for more ways to get active, visit the Let’s Move Lincolnshire Activity Finder to discover walking groups, cycling opportunities, family activities and much more taking place across the county.