Around 30 bikes were given a free health check by technicians from cycle charity R-evolution. In addition, helmets, bike lights and locks were handed out by members of the ERYC sustainable travel team to help improve cycle safety and security. The giveaway followed an assembly for year 7 students, delivered earlier in the month, to highlight the importance of cycle helmets.

To promote both sustainable travel and healthy eating, the ERYC team also brought with them their ‘smoothie bike’ – a pedal-powered means of blending fruit to make fresh fruit smoothies. As always, this proved to be extremely popular, with many students queuing up to take part. Around 100 smoothies were sampled.

Nick Richmond, teacher of PE with responsibility for Active Travel, said: “Our cycle-themed day formed part of a continuing programme of activities designed to encourage and support safe and sustainable travel. I would like to thank the teams from R-evolution and ERYC sustainable travel for their continuing support. I would also like to thank Tesco for the donation of fruit for the smoothie bike.”

ABOVE: Technicians from R-evolution conducted health checks on staff and students bikes. 

ABOVE: The return of the smoothie bike was a highlight of the day. Over 100 smoothie samples were created thanks to pupils' pedal power.