Bikeability, the government’s national cycle training programme, is on a mission to help 5 million children ride confidently and more often by 2025. This summer, in partnership with The Active Wellbeing Society, Bring it on Brum! offered an exhilarating 680 cycling opportunities across 8 districts in Birmingham.
Summer 2023 Highlights:
- 45% of participants learned to pedal for the first time.
- 55% completed their Level 1 confidence-building course.
Andy Brown from Oasis Hobmoor, a Bring it on Brum! provider, shared his excitement: “Excellent! Thank you so much. Real added value, and the kids and parents love it. Most kids completed Learn to Ride Level 1, and I plan to take older ones out for Level 2 in the future.”
Another provider added, “We have several children with special educational needs who all participated in Bikeability. Because we didn’t have massive groups, staff could spend one-on-one time with the kids who needed extra support. This made a real difference and meant they really got to grips with riding a bike well.”
The Active Wellbeing Society collaborates with schools and organizations across Birmingham, bringing Bikeability to their doorsteps. This initiative offers young people essential cycle training on-site and on the road, teaching them a vital life skill.
Bikeability and Bring it on Brum! are empowering the next generation of confident cyclists, making Birmingham’s roads a friendlier place for young riders.