http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ CityCyclingEdinburgh Forum » Topic: Meanwhile in England... en Sun, 31 May 2026 06:01:36 +0000 http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=545#post-4220 Wed, 24 Mar 2010 20:04:22 +0000 LaidBack 4220@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I cycled through York last week. They certainly could do with less cars holding up the traffic ;-) </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=545#post-4218 Wed, 24 Mar 2010 19:56:58 +0000 chdot 4218@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><a href="http://www.dft.gov.uk/cyclingengland/2010/03/cycling-england’s-mid-term-review"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2799/4460678058_905fdb8e62_o.jpg"></p> <p>Cycling England’s Mid-term Review</a></p> <p>"The progress of Bikeability, the Government’s national cycle training programme, shows that Cycling England is on target to train half a million children by 2012. The scheme is now provided by most local authorities in England, equipping children with the skills and confidence to tackle the modern road."</p> <p><strong>"Changing behaviour</strong></p> <p>However, Bikeability is just the first step. Although there is evidence that as many as two thirds of children are cycling more after completing their Bikeability training1, it is clear that a package of measures is required to achieve a step-change in children cycling.</p> <p>While training is fundamental to safety, skill and reassurance for parents, other barriers must also be tackled. It helps to have a champion for cycling within a school – to enthuse parents and teachers and tackle all the school’s local issues, for example there must be safe cycle parking available to lock up children’s bikes, and there needs to be a safe route to the school if children are to use their new skills to make their first journeys.</p> <p>To turn cycling from an activity into a lifetime habit, there need to be further opportunities created to enjoy cycling – from after-school cycling clubs taking advantage of the extended school day, to BMX tracks or weekend bike rides."</p> <p><a href="http://www.dft.gov.uk/cyclingengland/site/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/cycling-england-midterm-review-2010_final.pdf"><br /> 16 page PDF</a> </p>