Bike to School Week is all about the joy of riding a bike!
May 29 – June 2, 2023
Bike to School Week inspires students to try riding a bike to school for the first time, to learn new skills, or to just have fun, explore, and connect with people, the community, and nature.
Resources for Parents:
- Bike Helmet Fitting (Step-By-Step Guide)
- A simple and straightforward guide for parents assisting kids with helmet fitting. Created by Sick Kids Hospital.
- Bike Helmet Fitting (Video)
- Teaches how to properly fit a child’s bike helmet. From CANBIKE Manitoba.
- Bike Rodeo (Do-It-Yourself Guide)
- Appropriate for kids in Grades 1 – 6 who have mastered the basics of starting, stopping, balancing, and riding. This mini-version of the Ottawa Safety Council Cyclesafe bike rodeo will allow your kids to practice in their own driveway!
- Carrying Kids on Your Bike (Guide)
- An overview of the variety of methods for carrying young children safely on your bike. From BikeMonth 2022.
- Getting a Child Their Own Bike (Guide)
- Helpful tips for parents on ensuring that their child’s bike is safely fitted. From BikeMonth 2022.
- Micromobility Devices Introduction (Video)
- Introductory overview on micro-mobility devices as a mode of transportation in Ontario. Created by the MTO.
- Micromobility Devices – Getting to Know Them (Video)
- Further information on micro-mobility devices and the rules and regulations for using small-wheeled devices in Ontario. Created by the MTO.
- Teaching Safe Cycling (Guide)
- A brief overview of safe cycling skills for parents to convey to their children.