Bikes at School

With the fantastic help of Jonny, our wheels man at school, we have now planned out a potential bike track around the grounds of Amesbury School.
Students who are able to ride a two wheeled bike with reasonable confidence can now ride their bike at school around the track each day if they choose to, as long as they are wearing their helmet. Students can use the bike track at morning tea and lunch time, but we are asking students not to ride their bikes around the grounds before school, as it is often crowded with people coming and going, including very young children, which could make it unsafe.
The track runs around the perimeter of the school and is mainly on grass. There are a few bumps along the way, so the track is more suited to a sturdy bike. It is not suitable for very small bikes or cyclists who are quite wobbly and unsure.
We will use the bike track for a couple of weeks and monitor it carefully to ensure it is working safely for everyone. If the track is working well we will mark it out to make it clear and easy to see. If there are any problems with the track we'll send Jonny back out there to plot another trail!
This timing fits perfectly with our Pedal Ready training in Harakeke Hub, where Year 4-6 students have the option to learn safe cycling skills. Here are some pictures from our first session today.