Walk Wheel Cycle Trust are bringing new life to unused bikes and scooters by finding them new homes in local schools through the ‘Recycled Bike Project’.

Through kind donations from members of the public, community groups and local cycling groups, bikes are being refurbished and repurposed as part of the Active School Travel Programme. Participating schools are gifted with a small fleet of bikes and scooters which will remain in school for years to come and will be used to give pupils access to cycle training. This is particularly beneficial to those who might not already own or have access to one at home.

Project Officer, Johnny McCrystal is also running teacher training opportunities to help school staff be able to best utilise the resources by showing staff how to lead cycle skills sessions for children as well as ‘Learn to Cycle’ workshops to help pupils ride a bike for the very first time.

“It’s great to have the support of St Joseph’s PS in this project and for their enthusiasm in seeing children be able to develop safe cycling skills at school. We hope that the bikes will provide opportunities for many pupils to practice these skills and to develop confidence in cycling.” Johnny McCrystal (Walk Wheel Cycle Trust, Project Officer)