Kids try new activities on bikes

School Kids across the country looking to try new activities have decided to get on their bikes.
But this is a bike ride with a difference, as it's a virtual race organised by Bike Hub.
The Big Pedal event lasts for three weeks and involves kids (as well as parents and teachers) following a stage-race format.
From Monday 7th March, everyone who decides to get involved (more than 800 schools so far) will cycle to school and the more who do so every day, the faster a school's time will be. At the end of the events the winner will be named as the place with the lowest time.
"We’re delighted with how many schools have signed up to take part. The Big Pedal is a great way for whole school communities to join together as they take on schools from across the country," Sustrans school travel director Paul Osborne said.
Any schools across the UK who want their pupils to try new activities can decide to join in the event free.
And they'll be in good company. British cyclist Mark Cavendish expressed delight to Metro that every time he returns home (he's based in Italy) more and more people seem to be enjoying cycling. It's definitely time that people got on their bikes!
Posted by Katie Finch
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