Dear Parents/Carers,
Get set… we’re taking part in The Big Pedal 2015, the UK’s largest inter-school cycling and scooting challenge that inspires pupils, staff and parents to choose two wheels for their journey to school.
Powered by Sustrans and funded by the Bike Hub, the challenge runs from 2 to 20 March. It’s free to enter 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 or scooting to school. Our best 10 days will determine our final position in the challenge. We’ll be competing against other schools right across the UK.
Why we’re taking part
It’s a great way to get more of our pupils travelling to school on their bikes and scooters. We will be competing to become one of the UK’s top schools for two-wheeled journeys and will be in with a chance to win prizes including bike and scooter stunt shows, exciting days out with the YHA and fantastic cycle and scooter storage.
Journeys made by parents, guardians and siblings, known as supporter journeys, are also eligible for prizes (as well as teachers and staff). Schools with the most supporter journeys will be entered in to a prize draw to win one of 10 family passes from The National Trust. There is also a prize draw to win a family cycling holiday from Saddle Skedaddle. Enter the competition at bigpedal.org.uk.
What’s next?
All you need to do is encourage your child(ren) to cycle or scoot to school every day during the event, and join them on their way – parent and sibling journeys count too!
As we continue to make our school, a culture of active travel is something that we are striving to grow together. Beyond the competition, for us this is about encouraging each other, getting out there and living well.
Please get in touch if you have any questions. Our Year 7 students, Carrie and Ellie are manning their newly created blog to share news and hear your views. The blog address is www.pscatravel.edublogs.org.
Heads up for the Bike-in Breakfast to launch the event!
Enjoy the ride!
Matt Bisco
Phase Three Leader