CHILDREN and parents cycling to school in Worcester have appeared in a clip on BBC's One Show.
Bike Worcester, a group dedicated to promoting safe and accessible cycling in Worcester, was featured on BBC's The One Show last night (Monday, September 4).
The bike bus featured on the show was making its way to St Barnabas CofE Primary School.
Bike Worcester has helped set up ten Bike Bus routes at seven schools in Worcester over the last 18 months.
Katie and Alex Mace lead the Bike Bus to St Barnabas CofE Primary which launched in November.
A bike bus is an organised group cycle on a set route with timetabled stops along the way.
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The couple said: “We are so thrilled to have one of Worcester’s Bike Buses featuring on the One Show, drawing attention to families enjoying cycling as a healthy and sustainable way of getting about.
"Our boys, ages 10 and 7, think it’s a really fun way to start the school day, cycling to school with their friends and have even nicknamed it the Barna-bus.
"We enjoy having occasional special visitors along to join in, such as our headteacher, as well as the Mayor of Worcester and the local councillor.
"We’ve even invited Jermaine Jenas, the One Show presenter, to come along and see how it all works.”
Over the last 18 months, Bike Buses are now operating from North Worcester Primary Academy, St. Georges RC Primary School, St. Barnabas C of E Primary, Redhill Primary and Nunnery Wood Primary School.
Earlier this year, a £1,000 grant from Worcester City Council, helped Bike Worcester to provide support for more schools in the city to introduce Bike Buses, funding equipment, such as high-vis tabards for parents and children cycling and group leaders.
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Danny Brothwell, chair of Bike Worcester, said "It’s fantastic to see Bike Buses expanding across Worcester city and all the benefits this brings to families and the wider community by reducing air pollution and enjoying healthy active lifestyles.
"Over the last year, we’ve seen parents who haven’t been on a bike for years, regain their confidence and children super keen to join in to cycle with friends and practice their bike handling skills and road sense.
"We invite parents to get in touch via our website if interested in getting support from Bike Worcester to start a Bike Bus at other schools in the city."
This new school term, Bike Buses will start at St. Georges CofE Primary and Honeywell Primary School, helping reduce traffic and air pollution from cars.
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