Want to start a Bike Bus?

A bike bus is a group of children cycling in formation with grown ups (their grown ups and other volunteers) to get to school.

Bike Buses create safe spaces for children to ride to school, reducing traffic and giving families the experience of cycling together.

Bike Buses can also improve on-road cycling proficiency, with the safety of being directed by adults and surrounded by other children cycling.

Bike Bus routes are planned for school runs, and marshalls and others ride in formation to make sure children on the ride are kept safe from vehicles.

Bike Buses show the power, and the demand, of cycling on the school run.

What are the benefits?

Physical - encourage active travel for children and their families; access to fresh air and exercise as part of a daily routine

Social - cycling as part of a group will build links between families local to each other and between classes and year groups within school

Environmental - Bicycle riding is a pollution-free mode of transport

Mental - physical activity triggers endorphins, reduces stress and anxiety and is linked to boosts in creativity and productivity

Societal - long term benefits of cycling will help to reduce carbon emissions in Worcester, improve air quality and help to fight climate change

How to start?

Bike Buses are set up and run by parents: get in touch with Droitwich Cycling, Walking and Wheels for more information and contact details for potential marshalls