Halfords helps 12,000 pupils get on their bikes
Over 12,000 children at 455 schools nationwide learn about cycle safety
HALFORDS helped 12,000 pupils from 455 schools all over the country skill up and learn more about cycling safety and maintenance, at free workshops held in June.
Held in schools by Halfords colleagues, the free workshop is the ideal way for school children to learn all about cycling safety and how to keep their bike in tiptop condition. The sessions also aim to help children develop their confidence and independence when cycling.
Halfords’ Community and CSR Manager Emma Thomas said “We’re so proud that, since the Halfords workshops began in June, we’ve taught 12,000 school children about bike maintenance and safety, a key part of kids becoming confident on their bikes. Our research shows 82% of parents want cycling safety added to the National Curriculum – and the fact that thousands of children have benefited from the Gear Up! bike workshops shows how important cycling education is.”
Recent research from Halfords has uncovered that 82% of the nation would like to see Bikeability become part of the National Curriculum and 32% of parents would like schools to teach cycle safety.
Halfords’ Gear Up! bike workshops teach kids about bike maintenance and safety and help them develop key life skills including teamwork and problem-solving as well as promoting exercise in an engaging way. In addition, to date 30,000 kids have attended Halfords Kids’ Bike Clubs that run through the summer holidays (www.halfords.com/bikeclub).
Pupils that took part in the June workshop were given fun downloadable activities to help them learn all about bikes as well as a certificate upon completion. The activities included a competition giving pupils the chance to win a bike of their choice as well as free cycle helmets for the whole class. Teachers can register an interest in future school bike workshops by emailing emma.thomas@halfords.co.uk.
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Louise Iles
Email: louise.iles@halfords.co.uk
Tel: 01527 513206
With over 100 years experience of selling cycles, Halfords are the UK's number one bike specialist. At Halfords, we understand that selling a bike is more than providing it in a box. That is why we offer free* bike build at your local Halfords store even if you buy online and have your bike delivered to your door. We'll also fit free of charge any accessories you've bought at the same time as your bike, whether bought online or in store. We also offer a six-week free health check on your bike.
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