The Big Pedal starts next week, every journey on foot, scooter or bike, counts and we are up against over a thousand other schools across the whole UK.

To help parents prepare, Sustrans has developed a handy free guide packed with advice, games and challenges to help them have hassle-free cycle, walk or scoot to school. Parents can download the free pack on www.sustrans.org.uk/free-active-family-download

Get set… we’re taking part in Sustrans Big Pedal 2019, the UK’s largest inter-school cycling,
walking and scooting challenge. The challenge runs from 25 March to 5 April. It’s free and
we would love everyone to be involved.
The details
On each day of the challenge schools compete to see who can record the greatest number
of pupils, staff and parents cycling, walking or scooting to school. You can let us know if you
or whoever does the school run has cycled, walked or used a scooter by reminding your
child to tell their teacher to include additional adults from their family in their daily class
count.
It’s a great way to get more of our pupils travelling actively to school and is a simple way to
boost their physical and mental health.
Cycle, walk, scoot and snap to win family prizes
You and your family can also win prizes during Sustrans Big Pedal. Simply post a photo of
you and your child cycling, walking or scooting to school on social media during the
challenge using #BigPedalWin. To be in with a chance of winning, you’ll need to follow
Sustrans on Instagram instagram.com/sustrans, Twitter twitter.com/sustrans or Facebook
facebook.com/Sustrans. Be sure to check the terms and conditions found on the Big Pedal
website prior to entering the competition.
What’s next?
All you need to do is encourage your child(ren) to cycle, walk or scoot to school on as many
days as possible during the event, and join them on their way.
To help you prepare, Sustrans has developed a handy free guide packed with advice,
games and challenges to help you have hassle-free cycle, walk or scoot to school.
Download your free pack [pdf].
For more information about the event go to www.bigpedal.org.uk. Enjoy the challenge!
Mrs Lobb

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