ChangingPace goes into a lot of schools, particularly to deliver Bicycle Awareness Afternoons.
One aim is to encourage young people to look after their bikes. We give a short talk on tools, showing that it’s possible to do quite a lot of the basics with a few simple ones.
Numbers are mentioned (well the ‘lesson’ is usually delivered in the classroom) – 8, 9, 10 spanners and 6, 5, 4 allen keys. The numbers are all millimetres.
ChangingPace has just bought this colourful high quality set (1.5 to 10) which will help to reinforce the message.
It will also add to the fun when the pupils use them on their own bikes outside.
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Heidi Docherty // April 6, 2009 at 2:21 pm |
Hi Maggie or Chris – I’m setting up a Car Free Day at D Mains School on Friday 19th June as part of Bike Week. Will use this to encourage children and parents to use the cycle path on way in to school. I’m having a stand at the May Fair on Sat 23rd June with lots of leaflets and giveaways etc. Am hoping to then set up a School Cycle Train like the Walking Bus.
Would be interested in the Bike Awareness Afternoon – Dave Edwards is backing up the cycle initiative but would need to know about costs etc.
Heidi Docherty // April 6, 2009 at 2:22 pm |
Sorry – submitted before got chance to say thanks very much!
Cheers
Heidi