Thousands of Aussie kids chose to be active this morning by pedalling their way to school as part of National Ride2School Day.
In Brisbane, ARA Australian Cycling Team athletes Molly McGill and Ryan Elliott joined students at St Peter Chanel Catholic Primary School as they hopped on their bikes as part of the Brisbane Cycling Festival.
McGill and Elliott, who are preparing to take on Australia’s best cyclists at next week’s AusCycling Track National Championships, said Ride2School day was a celebration of cycling.
McGill and Elliot also handed out TrackNats tickets to students at this Brisbane school.
“Riding your bike to school is a great way to stay fit and healthy and develop a lifelong love of cycling,” Elliott said.
“Whether these students want to become athletes and represent Australia like us, or they just want to have fun on their bikes, it is good to be able to share our love of riding together.”
Meanwhile, in Melbourne, AusBike instructors delivered skills and safety sessions to the delight of Year 3 and 4 students at Newport Gardens Primary School.
They were joined by Bicycle Network and The Honourable Tim Watts MP, Federal Member for Gellibrand, who hosted a breakfast BBQ to celebrate the joy of cycling to school.
AusBike instructors helped make Ride2School Day special in Melbourne.
On the other side of the country, 114 students took part in Ride2School Day activities at Kensington Primary School in Western Australia.
AusCycling staff hosted fun activities for the children, including an obstacle course, while a representative from South Perth Cycling Club spoke to parents about their new junior program.
One of over a hundred students at a Perth primary school who enjoyed Ride2School Day.
AusCycling CEO Marne Fechner said the Ride2School initiative plays a vital role in building lifelong riding habits.
“Ride2School Day is about creating positive experiences for kids and families while promoting safe, active travel. It’s a powerful way to introduce young Australians to the joy of cycling,” Ms Fechner said.