Cycling to school

Children's Walking and Cycling Index Scotland launch event at Craigdhu primary school in Milngavie

Giving children the skills and confidence to cycle to school with their family and friends will help to establish sustainable travel behaviour for the future. Children and young people can learn to cycle and improve at cycling clubs, at school through Bikeability, and via group or one-to-one training sessions provided by some of the city’s cycling organisations.

Bikeability cycle training

Bikeability Scotland, a national cycle training scheme managed by Cycling Scotland , gives your child the skills and confidence to cycle safely on the roads. Most Bikeability Scotland training is delivered in a school setting, usually by a member of staff at the school or a volunteer, often a parent of one of the pupils. Find out if your child’s school delivers Bikeability.

As a guide, the three levels of Bikeability are delivered to children in P5 up to young people in S2:

Level 1 – P5
Level 2 – P6
Level 3 – P7-S2

Instructors play a hugely important role in encouraging and getting children cycling, in an enjoyable and fun environment. Qualified Cycle Trainer Assistants can deliver Levels 1 and 2, with Qualified Cycle Trainers able to deliver all three levels. Volunteers, school staff and individuals can explore training to be a Bikeability Instructor.

Cycle training, image courtesy of Bike for Good

Cycling Scotland’s Cycle Friendly Primary School Awards and Secondary School Primary School Awards supports more pupils to enjoy the benefits of cycling and ride their bikes more often. The Awards works closely with teachers, parents and pupils at Scottish schools to take a leading role in improving the facilities and increasing the opportunities for children to cycle to school.

Cycling to school in Glasgow

Bike for Good

Cycle training and skills development for children at kids clubs, sale of refurbished bikes and more to support children and their families to confidently cycle to school. Group children cycling lessons are also available.

65 Haugh Road, Glasgow G3 8TX, UK 539 Victoria Road, Glasgow, G42 8BH
Glasgow Eco Trust

Deliver Bikeability Level 2 on road training to P6 pupils in local primary schools and work on a range of community led solutions to enable a Safer School Run.

De'ils On Wheels, Kingsway Court, Glasgow, UK Heart of Scotstoun Community Centre, 64 Balmoral Street, Glasgow G14 0BL, UK
On Bikes (St Paul’s Youth Forum)

We run bikeability classes in local schools.

We offer free bikes to young people who cannot afford one. Please contact [email protected] for more information.

Molendinar Community Centre, 1210 Royston Rd, Glasgow G33 1HE, UK 1240 Cumbernauld Rd, Glasgow G33 1AH, UK
Parents for Future Scotland

Support to set up Bike Buses, as well as Kiddical Mass events – a joyful, family-friendly ride through Glasgow as we call for Safer Streets for All.
Women On Wheels

Family Cycling sessions are suitable for complete beginners and give families the skills to cycle safely together. Women On Wheels also collaborate with various schools.

Women On Wheels, Dixon Road, Glasgow, UK