FREE CYCLIST TRAINING FOR FAMILIES
Sunday 29th June, click here for your free places.
What's On 2008
For details of our events, promotions and competitions during the year, click here
Saturday 14th June
See us in Kingsbury at the Community Showcase. Bring your bike and get it checked over.
Friday 20th June
Save the Planet by car sharing to work on this day and you will get a bag of delicious Mars Planets. Log onto Click here
Saturday 21st June
Green Transport Festival, Kingsbury Circus Bill, Jazzercise, Dr Bike, Mix96 Megaslide. Fun all day. DON'T MISS IT!
Cycling to School
Parents
How safe is it really?
Safety risks are usually perceived. Aylesbury has some of the safest roads for cyclists in the UK.
60% of Aylesbury schools have a cycle route within 200 metres.
Our cycle network links routes with specific cyclist facilities to quiet roads that are more suitable for family cycling.
Many crossings have been upgraded with specific cyclist facilities to make it safer for cyclists to cross busy roads such as the inner ring road.
My child's school doesn't encourage children to cycle to school
Only one school in Aylesbury has banned cycling. However if you have concerns about the safety of the pupils or the security of their bikes, our Travel Planning Team can work with the school to solve problems through cycle training and helping provide cycle facilities.
Contact the Travel Planning Team on 01296 383449 or email travelchoice@buckscc.gov.uk
How old should my child be to cycle alone?
It is recommend that children under 10 years of age should be accompanied by an adult.
But the car's so much easier?
We're not suggesting you abandon the car completely, particularly when the weather is bad. Commit to cycling when it's sunny or for 1 or 2 days a week. You'll notice the health and financial benefits very quickly and you'll be helping the environment too! What a great message for your children.
My child is too small to cycle
There are many types of fun trailer bikes, which allow small children to join in with the pedalling, and these attachments go on and off mum and dads' bike in a few seconds.
I'd like to give it a go, but lack confidence cycling with children
Take an individual or family training course to refresh your skills and build up your confidence. Click here for information on Cyclist Training.
Get your bikes checked too!
Halfords and Buckingham Bikes offer bike servicing from as little as £25.00 and Buckingham Bikes will do a free safety check. Ring beforehand to book you bike in.
Buckingham Bikes - telephone 01926 482077
Halfords - telephone 01296 399010