Wednesday, May 8, 2024
May is National Bike Month and Bike and Roll to School Day is an important part of the campaign to increase active transportation. On this day, students and families are encouraged to strap on their bike helmets and ride to school.
Many schools organize special welcome stations for bikers, decorate their bike racks, ask special guests to bike with students, and hold events like “bike rodeos” that teach students on-bike safety skills.
Bike to School Day Resources
How to Plan A Bike to School Day Event – National Center for Safe Routes to School
Plan a Bike to School Event in 7 Days
Newsletter Announcement for Bike to School Day – sample announcement your school can modify
Bike to School Day Logos – use these in your promotional materials or on your website
Fliers & Banners – customizable for Bike to School Day
Participation Certificates & Punch Cards – customizable for Bike to School Day – some resources available in Spanish, Hmong, Chinese and Korean
I Biked to School Today – stickers – English – (use Avery 5160 labels or similar size) – Hand these out to your student and family rollers!
I Biked to School Today – stickers – Spanish – (use Avery 5160 labels or similar size) – Hand these out to your student and family rollers!
Bike Safety Tip Sheet – best practices for being safe, visible and predictable on a bike
How to Fit a Bike Helmet – describes the 2x2x2 rule to properly fit a bike helmet
ABC Quick Check for Bicycle Maintenance – a quick check of “air, brakes, chain, and quick releases” to do before each ride!
Bicyclist Hand Signals – from Safe Ride4 Kids
Bike Train Planning Guide – National Center for Safe Routes to School
An Organizer’s Guide to Bike Rodeos – Cornell University, New York State Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee
