WITCHES, wizards and even a few skeletons got on their bikes for a spookily fun final bike bus of the school term.

Pupils and parents across the city had fun on Halloween-themed school Bike Buses, supported by Bike Worcester.

Children, parents and bike bus volunteers decorated their bikes and headed out as skeletons, witches, zombies and pumpkins on seriously spooky school runs.

The Halloween fun was organised by Bike Worcester volunteers, who have helped set up ten Bike Bus routes at seven schools in Worcester over the last 18 months.

New Bike Buses started at St Georges C of E Primary and Honeywell Primary School this autumn term.

They aim to reduce traffic and air pollution from cars.

And now Stanley Road primary school is getting ready to launch its first bike bus after half term.

Bike Buses are now operating from North Worcester Primary Academy, St Georges RC Primary School, St. Barnabas C of E Primary, Redhill Primary, Nunnery Wood Primary School, St. Georges C of E Primary and Honeywell Primary School.

Danny Brothwell, chair of Bike Worcester, said: "It’s fantastic to see Bike Buses expanding across Worcester city.

"Schools, families and the wider community are seeing the benefits of getting involved, enjoying healthy active lifestyles and reducing air pollution.

"Everyone involved has a lot of fun and we do get out in all weathers.

"We are finding that parents who haven’t been on a bike for years, are regaining confidence, and children are super keen to join in to cycle with friends and practice bike handling skills and road sense.

"If you are interested in getting support from Bike Worcester to start a Bike Bus at your school, please get in touch."

Bike Worcester’s other popular active travel initiatives include a monthly organised family bike ride, called Kidical Mass and a Bike Recycling Project in collaboration with Crowngate Shopping Centre with unwanted bikes refurbished and going to people in need.

There is also the SHIFT scheme, where businesses are encouraged to make a small donation for every kilometre cycled by employees to a charity of their choice, providing a great incentive to try active travel.