A Harrogate primary school has launched a free bike-lending scheme.
Oatlands Infant School, which is part of the Yorkshire Causeway Schools Trust, recently unveiled its ‘bike library’ to promote health and wellbeing.
The school said the scheme will mean pupils, staff and family members can borrow bikes for free.
Headteacher Christopher Harrison said:
“Children with active families and active teachers inevitably lead healthier lives.
“We are delighted to be able to give back to the wonderful community that we proudly serve, and we are excited to see the bikes in actions over the coming weeks!”
The school partnered with North Yorkshire Sport, Creating Active Schools and the Department for Education’s opening school facilities programme to bring the project to life.
The bike library includes four adult bikes and four children’s bikes, as well as helmets and alarmed locks, which have been provided The Electric Bike Shop on Leeds Road.
Mr Harrison added:
“We are also really thankful for the support from North Yorkshire Sport and the fabulously helpful team at The Electric Bike Shop.
“We recognise that many families cannot afford bikes, nor can they store them, so we hope that this gives our community an opportunity to experience adventure on two wheels.”
Families can borrow the bikes and equipment for up to a week at a time to commute to-and-from school, as well as for evening and weekend bike rides.
The school said families can also arrange longer bookings to take the bikes on holiday with them.
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