📢 We're hiring! Join the Bikeability Trust as our new Marketing Projects & Partnerships Lead. If you're an organised marketing professional who thrives on delivering projects, activating partnerships and coordinating multiple workstreams, we'd love to hear from you. Apply by 22 July 👇

With temperatures are set to soar again, Bikeability instructors continue helping children gain skills for life, making sensible adjustments where needed to keep young riders safe. If you're heading out on your cycle, read our top tips for staying safe ☀️

We’re proud that our CEO Emily Cherry is taking part in Tour de 4 2026 — the fundraising cycling event created by Sir Chris Hoy to support people affected by stage 4 cancer. Please support her fundraising for Maggie's ⬇️

Celebrating instructors who go above and beyond 🚲 Victoria Brierley was named our 2025 Instructor of the Year for her outstanding commitment to helping every child feel confident on the saddle. 🚴 Read her full story 👇

Innovation should make our streets work better for everyone. As more technologies emerge, it's vital they work with, not against, the hierarchy of road users—protecting those who are most vulnerable. We're proud to support Living Streets' #PavementOverload campaign. Take action 👇

Who's your #PeoplesChampion? 🏆 Vote for your winner to receive a bonus £150 Decathlon UK voucher! ⏰Hurry! Voting closes midnight this Sunday (5 July). 🔗https://ow.ly/Vz0Z50Zi84J

"If kids learn to love cycling they're likely to keep cycling for the rest of their lives" Thanks Will Norman for visiting Our Lady & St George's Nursery to see #GetCyclingInSchools in action 🚲 🎥Thanks to Sawston Village College work experience students for their filming & editing skills!

Celebrating schools making cycling part of everyday life 🚴🏫 Last year, Cold Harbour CofE Primary were announced as winners of our School of the Year Award. From balance bikes in Reception to Bikeability in Years 5 & 6, read their inspiring story 👇

Encouraging news from the Bicycle Association Market Data Service 🚲 Children's cycle sales were up 17% in May, reaching their highest May level since 2020. More cycles + quality training = more children gaining the confidence, skills and freedom to cycle. 🔗bicycleassociation.org.uk/market-data

Every cycle has the potential to change a journey 🚲 We're proud to support Cycling UK Official #TheBigFix, helping get unused cycles back on the road & make everyday journeys more affordable. Confidence + access + a roadworthy cycle = more people enjoying the freedom of cycling.

Pedalling into adulthood with Bikeability 🎈 Last week in Parliament, students from Sawston Village College asked about almost two decades of National Standard cycle training. What's your birthday message to Bikeability? #Bikeability18

Better transport is about more than infrastructure. This #BetterTransportWeek, we're proud to play our part by helping millions of children gain the confidence to cycle safely and independently, creating healthier communities, cleaner air and more travel choices for everyone.

Kevin has dedicated over five decades to cycling, including 13 years teaching Bikeability in Dudley. That’s why he was crowned the 2025 People’s Champion! Know a cycling star like Kevin? Voting for the 2026 People's Champion is open now on our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/BikeabilityUK

We're delighted that our CEO, Emily Cherry, has been recognised in The King's Honours for services to active travel for children. A fitting tribute to a career dedicated to improving opportunities, confidence & outcomes for young people. Congratulations Emily! 👏

As Bikeability turns 18, we're proud to host our first-ever Parliamentary Reception. Celebrating 6m children trained, launching our #LostGeneration report & unveiling #CycleIn, bridging the cycling skills gap for adults. Thanks to our host & sponsor Ruth Cadbury MP & Forest

We welcome today’s #CWIS3 in making active travel safe, easy & accessible. The ambition for 60% of children to walk or cycle to school by 2035, alongside a national safe routes network, is a significant step forward.

This #BikeWeek we're highlighting a “lost generation” of adults lacking confidence cycling on today’s roads. While over 6m children have now been trained through Bikeability, three-quarters of adults did not cycle in the past year. Time to close the gap.

Hundreds of children discover cycling through Bikeability every day. This #BikeWeek we're helping adults rediscover that confidence too. We're back in Westminster City Council#BikeWeekwith Lime helping civil servants build their cycle confidence, refresh their skills or learn for the very first time.

#BikeWeek starts now! 🚴💨 School visits. Parliament. New faces. New research. A few special guests. And one or two surprises... It's shaping up to be one of the busiest & most exciting weeks in the Bikeability calendar. Follow along & get involved with Cycling UK Official 🔗cyclinguk.org/bikeweek

Cycle to School Week returns 5–9 October 2026! 🚴🏫 With the cost of the school run continuing to rise, cycling offers a healthier, cheaper and more enjoyable way to travel. Make your pledge today for FREE resources, activities and inspiration 👉 cycletoschoolweek.co.uk

🚨 Nominations closing for #CelebrationOfBikeability Know a young rider who's grown in confidence? A family making cycling part of everyday life? An instructor going above & beyond? Time to celebrate them 🏆 ⏳ Closes midnight Sun 31 May 🔗 https://ow.ly/GwS650Z50Jy

Delighted to welcome Vikki Slade MP to Wimborne First School to see Bikeability in action 🚲 Big smiles, brilliant focus & plenty of confidence on display from pupils taking on their cycle training. Big thanks to Dorset Council instructors.

Jacqui has spent years shaping Bikeability in the South West. From volunteer ride leader to supporting thousands of riders and instructors, her impact is truly lasting. Know a cycling star like Jacqui? Nominate them in the #CelebrationOfBikeability 👇

"I now ride my bike more safely and understand the rules of the road.” A major milestone for Bikeability in Wiltshire: 50,000 children trained. Celebrating at Aloeric Primary School instructors and pupils highlighted the lasting local impact of Bikeability.

Our 2025 Rising Star Stefan Povolotsky is known for going the extra mile to deliver Bikeability training – often literally! Nominate your rising star in this year's #CelebrationOfBikeability now 🔗 https://ow.ly/UrOe50Z2yc8#CelebrationOfBikeability

Cycling safely is about confidence, good habits & having the right information to make your own choices on the road. Our recent feature in the Telegraph explores how riders can approach equipment decisions with expert guidance from the Bikeability Trust.

This #WalktoSchoolWeek, we’re proud to support Living Streets and their #MissionMove challenge 🚶‍♀️🚲 Walking, wheeling and cycling to school helps children build confidence, independence and healthy habits for life. 👉 livingstreets.org.uk/walk-to-school/primary-schools/walk-to-school-week-2026/

The Wards are at the heart of their local school cycling community, helping to make cycling more visible, accessible and enjoyable 🚲 That’s why we named them our 2025 Family of the Year. Could your family be celebrated this year? 🏆 Read their story 👇

“Learning to cycle is a life skill that all children should have” - Sir Chris Hoy 🚲 Great to welcome Sir Chris Hoy to see first-hand how Bikeability helps children gain confidence, skills & independence on today’s roads.

“E-cargo bikes could transform family travel, but only if boroughs back them with subsidies, secure parking, and cycle training.” That’s why Bikeability matters — providing the skills & confidence to cycle safely for everyday journeys like the school run.

Mohammed Dawud Ali learned to ride a bike as an adult - then helped hundreds in his community do the same. 🚲 He’s our 2025 Personal Achievement Award winner! Read his inspiring story in full: https://www.bikeability.org.uk/blogs/meet-mohammed-winner-of-the-2025-personal-achievement-award/

📢 Who powers cycling in your community? Nominations for the #CelebrationOfBikeability 2026 are OPEN 🏆 Instructors. Schools. Families. Orgs. This is your chance to put them in the spotlight 🚲 Nominate by 31 May 🔗 bikeability.org.uk/awards 🧵 Categories (& prizes!) below 👇

“Remember your why — it gets you through the hills.” 🚵 Powerful words from Ed Clancy OBE as he joins today’s #SouthNorthAdventure ride from Sheffield, raising funds for children’s mental health. DONATE 🔗https://ow.ly/OhTB50YRBBY#SouthNorthAdventure

From first pedals to a world-first journey 🚲🌍 Like all great adventures, day one of the South-North Adventure road route began with Bikeability at Sheet Primary School, joining pupils in their very first moments of cycle independence. Donate now 🔗https://ow.ly/Y0GM50YNRaq

The South North Adventure is officially underway — all in support of children’s mental health. We're proud to support the mission by providing Bikeability training + GPS route planning. Stay tuned as we join them for the ride! Donate now 👉 https://ow.ly/l14250YGZU7

Feeling stressed? Try cycling 🚲💚 This #StressAwarenessMonth (and #WorldHealthDay), we’re highlighting how cycling can boost mood, improve sleep, and reduce stress — while building confidence for life. Read more ⬇️

Spring into cycling this Easter 🚲🌼 With the holidays here, it’s the perfect time for children to build confidence and learn essential cycle skills with Bikeability. Find a course near you and get riding this Easter 👉 https://www.bikeability.org.uk/find-cycle-training/

Bikeability at the heart of safer, better-connected transport. The Department for Transport's Better Connected places active travel at the centre of a safer, integrated system. We’re proud to be recognised for building safety, confidence & capability from an early age.

🚲 Want to shape the future of cycle training? We’ve extended our Head of Development deadline to 10 April. A senior role with national impact. 🔗 Apply now ⬇️ https://www.charityjob.co.uk/jobs/the-bikeability-trust/head-of-development/1061513

🚲 £100m+ investment in active travel — including £78m for Bikeability. Emily Cherry: “Bikeability is an essential skill, benefitting children’s health and happiness, and helping them make more sustainable travel choices for life." More skills. More confidence. More choice.

🚲 Cheering for lifelong cycle skills! The children at Oval School received their very own bikes from Big Birmingham Bikes — paired with Bikeability to help them ride safely & confidently. We hear their excitement loud and clear, cheering for the skills they’ll carry for life.

🚲 25 children. 25 bikes. Lifelong skills. Great to see Bikeability paired with cycle access in Birmingham this week—building confidence, independence and safer journeys for the next generation. Thanks to Birmingham City Council & TAWS for championing the young cyclists of Birmingham.

Important work to help make our streets safer and more inclusive for women and girls. When people feel safe, they are more likely to choose walking, wheeling and cycling — which is why street design, infrastructure, and cycle training must go hand in hand. 🚶‍♀️👩‍🦽🚴‍♀️ Read more about ATE's new programme ⬇️

📢 We’re hiring: Head of Development Join The Bikeability Trust to lead our strategic development work. Ideal for experienced professionals with backgrounds in quality assurance, qualification design & high-impact project delivery. Apply before 6 April ⬇️

📢 We’re hiring: Administrator Be at the heart of the team supporting instructors and training over half a million children each year. This part-time role involves helping ensure the smooth running of The Bikeability Trust team. Apply before 6 April ⬇️

Great to see Bikeability mentioned in Parliament this week 🚲 Thank you to Jenny Riddell-Carpenter MP for raising access to cycle training, and to Schools Minister Georgia Gould MP for recognising Bikeability’s role in helping children build the skills and confidence to ride safely.

Today is #BeepBeepDay with Brake, the road safety charity 🚦 Teaching road safety basics to young children is the first step in helping them travel safely and confidently later in life. Early awareness → practical skills → independence. Get involved: brake.org.uk/beep

Great to see #BigWalkandWheel back! 🚶‍♀️🧑‍🦽🚲 Active journeys to school help build healthy habits for life — and @walkwheelcyclet.bsky.social are inspiring schools to get walking & wheeling from 16–27 March. Find out more and get involved 👇 bigwalkandwheel.org.uk

TfL investment across London is delivering new cycle routes, School Streets & safer roads—alongside training for thousands of riders. In 2022–25, 86k+ were trained to Bikeability Level 1 as part of the programme. Skills + infrastructure = safer cycling.

Cycle safety was in the spotlight on @thetimes.com Radio & @emilycherryceo.bsky.social spoke about why it’s not just about equipment, but about Bikeability too. Before you even put a helmet on, safer cycling starts with the right skills, knowledge & confidence.