Introducing a fleet of bikes to your school encourages students to embrace physical activity, explore the outdoors, and develop healthy habits. Biking promotes cardiovascular health, builds strength, and offers a fun, eco-friendly way for students to get around. It also fosters independence and can be integrated into lessons on road safety and environmental stewardship. By providing access to bikes, you create opportunities for adventure, fitness, and a sense of freedom, all while enhancing student well-being and fostering a more active, engaged school community.
This project pairs well with nature trail and bike track projects.
Bike selection
Bike safety (teaching younger students)
Bike/trail maintenance
Local Bike Shops
Biking safety education through EAC "Making Tracks" program
$5,000
Bikes
Tire Pumps
Repair kits
Helmets, bells, mirrors/other safety gear
Fluorescent vests
Racks and/or baskets
Connect with local bike shops for mountain bike lessons and/or maintenance tips!
Consider making bikes accessible to community members outside of school hours
Dr. WA MacLeod School, Hebbville Academy, and Thorburn Consolidated completed projects involving bikes.
CBC News Video Clip: All aboard the bike bus! These students bike 3 km to school