Bike to School Day

Bike to School Day is held the first week of June every year. It is an opportunity to celebrate and encourage students to bike to school on a regular basis.

See Event Calendar for date. Register and we will send you a package of ideas and suggestions to help you with your event!

How to organize your event:

1. Notify everyone - parents, children, teachers and neighbours - of the event in advance. (Use posters, newsletters, school announcements, school assembly).

2. Invite special guests to join you (Mayor, City Councilors, School Trustee, MLA, and Police)

3. Clearly outline your plans. Event is for everyone to bike all or part of the way to school, wear your bike helmet, follow traffic safety rules, and be sure to bring a lock for your bike at school.

4. Create a festive atmosphere and celebrate participation. Give a token reward (a hand stamp or sticker) to each participant and/or a chance to win a draw prize. Have local cheerleaders, mascots or special guests greet students upon arrival.

5. Create an award for the class with most participants that could be presented at a school assembly. School Council may wish to sponsor award.

6. Take photos of your event at your school and add them to the school's Web site or newsletter. Invite local media to attend.

For more ideas for Bike to School initiatives and Bike safety tips check out the SHAPE resource manual under resources.

Bike to School Day PDF