Children saddle up to improve their health and put cycling back on track

Children at a city primary school have been getting on their bikes to improve their health and to do their bit for the environment.

- by Neil Fatkin

Sunderland City Council, in partnership with Dame Dorothy Primary School and Sunderland Young People's Bike Project (SYPBP), has launched a new programme of cycling sessions to encourage active travel among young people.

Funded through the Government's Active Travel England Capability Fund, the initiative is part of a wider effort to promote walking and cycling.

The programme focuses on behaviour change by building confidence, skills, and awareness among pupils, helping them to choose cycling as a safe and healthy way to travel.

The youngsters kicked off the four-part programme with a session to ensure all Year 6 pupils' bicycles are safe and roadworthy.