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Bike Right Birmingham
Bike Right are now delivering Bikeability in six areas of Birmingham, including; Hall Green, Selly Oak, Edgbaston, Northfield, Ladywood and Perry Barr.
Our activities are managed and delivered by a team of Birmingham instructors working locally with primary and secondary schools and community groups across these areas.
Some of the benefits of a child cycling to and from school:
Quieter, safer roads - having fewer cars around school makes it safer for parents and children to walk or cycle on their journey to and from school.
Fitness and health - children need at least an hour of physical activity each day, and walking or cycling to school is a great way to get some of that exercise.
Improved Air Quality - there are also concerns about the level of pollution children are exposed to when sitting inside cars in congested or slow-moving traffic. When planning a cycling journey to school, it may be possible to find a route that is quiet or traffic-free, and cycling through green spaces such as parks can make you feel calmer and happier
Concentration at school - children who are physically active on the way to school burn off some of their excess energy and are more able to settle down and focus well in lessons
Road-safety skills - Teaching children to cycle safely to school will stand them in good stead for the rest of their life and help when they become drivers
Socialising and independence - cycling together with others will enable children to have extra time in the day to build friendships and feel comfortable around other people
We book schools at least a term in advance so please get in touch ASAP if you want to secure specific dates.
Free learn to ride and cycle training courses for children.
Learn to Ride
For non-riders (including those on stabilisers) aged 7+. The sessions are 2 hours long with a maximum of 6 children.
Bring along your own bike (with no stabilisers) and helmet - check the event listing for more information.
On Road Cycle Training
For children aged 10+ who can already ride a bike confidently without stabilisers. Sessions will start in a local park to build confidence in skills such as braking and signalling, before progressing out onto local roads.
Sessions are typically split across at least two days - check the individual event listing for more information.
Get ready – Cycle September is coming to Birmingham!
The countdown is on – Cycle September starts 1 September, and everyone’s invited! Whether you ride every day or haven’t been on a bike in years, this free, fun challenge is open to individuals, workplaces, schools, and community groups.
How it works:
Ride anywhere, for any reason, anytime in September.
Earn points for every mile, every day you ride, and each person you encourage.
Compete on leaderboards – from organisation vs organisation to top riders locally and nationally.
Win prizes – including major cash giveaways and Love to Ride’s limited-edition summer T-shirts.
It’s all about having fun, enjoying the ride, and maybe getting a little competitive along the way.