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22nd August 2023 Road Safety Week Road Safety Week is the UK’s biggest road safety event, coordinated annually by Brake, the road safety charity. Brake, the road safety charity, founded Road Safety Week in 1997 as… 22nd August 2023 Bike to School Week Bike to School Week Bike to School Week takes place this year from 23 to 27 September 2024. This week-long event is organised by the Bikeability… 1st June 2021 Apply for school travel grants School Travel Grants  (We are now closed to new applications) Schools are able to apply for a ‘Travel Grants’ to… 28th May 2021 National Bike Week Get on your bike and join the rest of the country in a celebration of cycling for National Bike Week. Bike Week is delivered by Cycling UK. It is an… 27th May 2021 Cycle training for Schools What can Bikeability do for your school? Cycling is a great way for children to travel to school, get some exercise and start the day fresh faced and motivated. Take… 27th May 2021 International Walk to School Month Join thousands of children across the globe celebrating the benefits of walking to school. Pull on your autumn boots and give walking a go this month. A… 26th May 2021 Skills training Cycling skills and training courses In Milton Keynes we offer a range of cycle training courses to help you improve your cycling skills and boost your confidence, no matter what… 18th May 2020 March into May Competition March into May! Applications have now closed! We have an exciting competition running for all infant, junior and primary school students in Milton Keynes! What do you have to do… 29th August 2019 Bike to School Week rolls through the UK Schools across the UK are being invited to take part in Bike to School Week During 23 – 27 September, the Get Smarter Travel MK team is inviting schools in… 25th February 2019 World Car Free Day Every year on 22 September, people from around the world get together in the streets, intersections, and neighbourhood blocks to celebrate Car Free Day. Let World Car Free Day be a… 25th February 2019 Walk to School Week #PowerUp for Walk to School Week  Walk to School Week is an annual five day walking challenge to celebrate the Walk to School, join us on 20th – 24th May!… 25th February 2019 Cycle September A fun, free competition to get more people on bikes. Join Love to Ride UK  to get involved and take part in Cycle September – a fun, global… 20th February 2019 National Walking Month Take to your feet this May for National Walking Month. Walking is one of the easiest ways to improve our health and stay connected to our community, helping us feel… 20th February 2019 World Environment Day World Environment Day is a chance to reconnect with nature and celebrate the places that matter most to you. Take part in one of thousands of events across the globe… 20th February 2019 Clean Air Day Join Global Action Plan on 20th June and make a pledge to reduce the amount of air pollution you create. There are lots of simple things we can do to… 30th January 2019 Rise in cycling could prevent 34,000 life-threatening illnesses The NHS will save £319m if cycling doubles in seven UK cities every eight years by 2040, according a new report from Sustrans. The charity calculates that 34,000 life-threatening illnesses… 30th January 2019 Halfords support for Bikeability 2018 – 2021 Halfords – the official cycling retail partner of Bikeability Halfords funding has supported the creation of a Bikeability Participants’ Hub – to encourage family cycling post Bikeability training by offering incentives,… 5th January 2019 NICE Prioritise active travel over vehicles Physical inactivity is responsible for one in six deaths and is believed to cost the UK £7.4 billion each year, including £900 million to the NHS. Active travel including pedestrians,… 3rd October 2018 International Walk to School Month Walk this Way Every October is International Walk to School Month – an opportunity for children to join hundreds of thousands of pupils across the globe celebrating the walk to… 31st August 2018 Back to School Back to School Resolutions It’s nearly the end of the 6 week Summer holidays and time to head Back to School. Put your best foot forward this year and set… 19th April 2018 Pedalling Culture launch Pedalling Culture project launches in glorious sunshine at Bletchley Park The new Pedalling Culture project’s launch event saw six bespoke electric cars unveiled for the first time. Commissioned for the… 5th March 2018 Getting schools active Why not get your whole school active with a challenge Your school can take part in various active travel challenges throughout the year, check out the following challenges that happen annually which you… 5th March 2018 Modeshift STARS Modeshift STARS programme Modeshift STARS is the national schools awards scheme that has been established to recognise schools that have demonstrated excellence in supporting cycling, walking and other forms of… 2nd February 2018 The school run The benefits of walking with children Walking is a fantastic activity for you and your children.  It’s free, you can be spontaneous and it’s a great way to… 17th October 2017 Cycling with children Cycling needs to be encouraged because it’s green, healthy and fun and it helps children to become independent. However, it is important for young children to learn how to stay… 17th October 2017 Help for schools How we can help your school Get Around MK can provide support and advice to help your school encourage safe, sustainable and active travel. Children, parents and teachers can take… 6th October 2017 Get to School The best way to start the day The school journey is a perfect opportunity for children to discover their local area, gain independence and develop social networks. Reducing… 6th October 2017 Advice & Safety Cycling is a fun family activity – helping you and your children ride together more. Cycling is great for children – it’s healthy, fast and fun and gives them the…