The Spokes Weans on Wheels project in 2011 aimed to support parents in cycling
for everyday journeys with children too young to cycle independently. Working
with the Bike Station, this included parent training and bike try-outs at
schools and elsewhere.
Spokes
is currently (spring 2012) developing a new project to encourage
everyday cycling for families with older children who might be able to
cycle to school as well as for other local journeys. A significant
proportion of parents who participated in the Spokes Weans on Wheels
project last year asked about support with getting their children
cycling independently, for transport ultimately as well as for fun.
The factsheet for parents should be available in May / June 2012 (in the meantime, see the 'How to Get Your Family Cycling' tab) and something aimed at young people later this year.
Involving young people is vital to ensure that the content and format both appeal! Fortunately, a group of S3 -S4 pupils from the Firrhill High School Environment Group have been working with Spokes, and have come up with a brilliant project name - the "Wheel Deal" - and some creative ideas for presenting the information.
Please do contact Spokes if you would like to get involved in the project in any way - for example developing materials, or getting them out to young people and/or parents and encouraging their use in other schools and youth groups.
Email familycyclingATspokes.org.uk
Spokes
is currently (spring 2012) developing a new project to encourage
everyday cycling for families with older children who might be able to
cycle to school as well as for other local journeys. A significant
proportion of parents who participated in the Spokes Weans on Wheels
project last year asked about support with getting their children
cycling independently, for transport ultimately as well as for fun.
The
aim is to produce some information materials focusing on the
practical aspects of everyday cycling with older children, with two
separate audiences in mind: parents, and young people themselves.
The factsheet for parents should be available in May / June 2012 (in the meantime, see the 'How to Get Your Family Cycling' tab) and something aimed at young people later this year.
Involving young people is vital to ensure that the content and format both appeal! Fortunately, a group of S3 -S4 pupils from the Firrhill High School Environment Group have been working with Spokes, and have come up with a brilliant project name - the "Wheel Deal" - and some creative ideas for presenting the information.
Please do contact Spokes if you would like to get involved in the project in any way - for example developing materials, or getting them out to young people and/or parents and encouraging their use in other schools and youth groups.
Email familycyclingATspokes.org.uk
