Christmas comes early as new bike scheme for children launches
Pupils from a West Northamptonshire School have received bikes for Christmas as part of a scheme to support children's mental wellbeing and grow a love for cycling and being active.
Nine students in Years 5 and 6 at Daventry's Monksmoor Primary School received the free bicycles under the pilot initiative, which aims to encourage young people to take part in physical activity, enjoy the outdoors and connect with friends. By having access to these bikes, will help to support our younger generation to consider active travel options that are local to them, as well as prompt enjoyment through using more sustainable modes of transport.
All the bikes were donations gifted to The Delapre Bike Doctor, Steve Adams, who refurbished them into their good-as-new condition, before presenting them to the children.
The pupils also received safety equipment including cycle helmets, as well as cycling proficiency lessons from Space 2 Talk, insight into cycling safely through Northamptonshire Police and a short course in basic bicycle maintenance from The Bike Doctor.