BikeBus

Results from a three-year evaluation of on-road (Level 2) training show a clear link between training and increased cycling frequency.

4,655 pupils from P6, P7, S1 and S2, in urban and rural areas across Scotland, participated in an independent study of Bikeability Scotland training over three academic years (2021-22, 2022-23 and 2023-24).

Findings show:

➡️ Pupils who participate in Bikeability Scotland cycle more frequently after training
➡️ Pupils perform better in related knowledge and awareness tests
➡️ Secondary pupils who’d received training were up to 13% more likely to cycle than those who hadn’t
➡️ Greater impact in areas of higher deprivation – particularly on cycling frequency and ownership

Harry a pupil from Livingstone, describes his experience of Bikeability Scotland: “I thought we would just be doing different games or different activities on the bikes but it was more like what you would actually do on the road or in real life. Teaching you those skills that you actually need.”