More than 60 year 5 pupils at St George’s Primary School in Shrewsbury have been receiving free Bikeability road safety training from Learn Cycling, the Bikeability provider for Shropshire.
Learn Cycling instructors are at the school from 20 to 30 April [2026] teaching pupils the essential skills they need for road riding, including road position, priority, signalling, observation and the meaning of road signs and markings.
Learn Cycling have visited the school for many years and in previous years have taught both the Year 5 and Year 6 students.
Bikeability is supported by Active Travel England and Shropshire Council. It offers pupils free of charge road safety training, that encourages cycling advocacy, aiming to promote active travel and a healthy lifestyle.
Keith Jepson, MD of Learn Cycling said:
“It’s amazing to visit St George’s each year. We often teach both their year 6 and year 5 pupils, with over 100 children per year learning the skills to be more confident on the road. The school strongly supports active travel and really encourages its pupils to cycle to school for sustainability, health, and well-being.”
Councillor Rob Wilson taking part in the Bikeability training
Rob Wilson, Shropshire Council’s Cabinet member for transport and economic growth, said:
“Enabling transport independence for our children is a key priority for Shropshire Council. Bikeability is a rite of passage, and gives our young people the confidence to navigate our streets. Not only is everyday activity good for the body, it also helps them in lessons too. It’s fantastic to work with LearnCycling, a passionate local business to deliver cycle training across the county.”
Last year Shropshire Council was named one of the top ten councils in England for the number of children undergoing Bikeability cycle training last year – with almost 5000 children being trained. The council is also one of just three areas to increase numbers by more than 30% in the two years from 2022/23 and 2024/25.
