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Cycle safe

Christchurch

Intent

To improve the cycle skills of year six students and encourage cycling.

Audience

Children aged 10–11 years

Approach

The Cycle safe programme aims to teach children about cycle safety skills and appropriate clothing to wear, so they can safely ride to and from school. There are five modules in the programme: cycle maintenance, clothing and cycle check, riding skills, road rules and simulations, and a practical road test. On-road sessions involved groups of six or seven per instructor.

Students need to be available on four consecutive mornings or afternoons to complete the course. Teachers can also participate in the programme and cycle with the students. Parents can attend and cycle with their children during the on-road section and are also involved with marking the practical road test. Parents are contacted if their child is struggling with the course and encouraged to help with practice.

Evaluation

Pre and post programme testing was undertaken with questionnaires for students and parents. Children’s theory knowledge increased. Children’s knowledge of cycle behaviour increased. There was a high level of compliance with the rules learnt.

Reference

Annual Road Safety Report 2002–2003. Christchurch City Council, 2003.

Contact details

Michele Gyde
Christchurch Cycle Safe
Christchurch City Council
P O Box 237, Christchurch

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Last updated: 22 February 2007