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New Bury St Edmunds bike project launches to help pupils journeys to and from school

By Cameron Reid
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cameron.reid@iliffepublishing.co.uk
Published: 13:29, 31 August 2022
 | Updated: 13:29, 31 August 2022

A new project to get children cycling to school safely kicks off this month with six free events to get people prepared.

The Bury Bike Train project is run by EcoCarriers BSE with support from Bury St Edmunds Town Council, and will see pupils riding their bikes to and from school in a group supported by adult cyclists.

The free bike fix and learn-to-ride sessions are on September 10 and 24, 10am to 1pm in Bury, and the group rides are 11am to 1pm on September 11 and 25.

An example of what the project could look like - a Warwick Bike Bus in action. Picture: Simon Storey (59009416)
An example of what the project could look like - a Warwick Bike Bus in action. Picture: Simon Storey (59009416)

Children and adults will be able to get their bikes checked over, receive one-to-one riding lessons from a qualified instructor, and enjoy a group ride along one of the Bike Train routes thanks to funding from Cycling UK.

EcoCarriers BSE volunteers on route-checking duty waiting for the Bike Train from Marham Park. Picture: Eco Carriers BSE (59009446)
EcoCarriers BSE volunteers on route-checking duty waiting for the Bike Train from Marham Park. Picture: Eco Carriers BSE (59009446)

For more details call EcoCarriers BSE on 01284 413441 or look online ecocarriersbse.co.uk/bury-bike-train/

Bury St Edmunds Environment Cameron Reid