That’s a wrap on the #BikeabilityConference 2025! 💚
Thank you to everyone raising the bar for quality in Bikeability — and remember, “keep bangin’ on about cycling!” 🚲
💬 Ask the Trust!
Giving delegates the chance to put their questions directly to the Bikeability Trust and Jenny Wiles of @activetraveleng, chaired by Trudy Harrison.
An open, honest conversation about the future of quality, collaboration & delivery. 🚲
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Getting the most from your grant is key to strong #Bikeability delivery. 🚲
Councils from @mkcouncil and @LancashireCC share strategies to fully utilise funding, boost operational efficiency, and maximise reach for every child.
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💬 “I’m doing the job I was born to do.”
In our workshop on effective instructor recruitment & retention, grant recipients from @BCPCouncil and @TelfordWrekin explore how to attract, support and retain great instructors.
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🚲 “Quality is at the heart of everything we do.”
Kieron McNab and Mike Holwill lead a vital session on raising the bar of Bikeability quality — exploring how collaboration, consistency and shared standards help every child receive the very best training.
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@BikeabilityUK#bikeabilityconference We agree cycling being compulsory in the curriculum is essential to active travel, social cohesion and a better environment. The Curriculum and Assessment Review is happening now so please link it up nationally on our behalf
🚲 “Together, we’re enabling 150,000 children to travel more healthily, safely and breathe cleaner air.”
“Combined Authorities: Gearing Up on Active Travel” brings together leaders from across England to discuss how local action drives national impact.
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🚲 “Your work is transforming lives.”
We’re delighted to share a message from @LilianGreenwood, Minister for Active Travel, opening the #BikeabilityConference 2025.
Championing #Bikeability across England — helping every child discover the joy and freedom of cycling.
🚲 The #BikeabilityConference 2025 is here!
This year’s theme — Quality — is all about raising the bar across the Bikeability network. From inspiring keynotes to practical workshops, today we’re sharing ideas, celebrating excellence and championing the very best in Bikeability.
1️⃣ month to go! The #BikeabilityConference 2025 is back on 22 Oct @ ICC Birmingham.
This year’s theme is ‘Quality’ - designed specifically for Grant Recipients and Training Providers. Are you a local authority championing cycling?
🎟 Secure your place: ow.ly/rXHZ50X0Lsa
We were thrilled to welcome Kirsteen & Alice of @frogbikes to the #BikeabilityConference last month. They showcased their Frogtastic range of cycles for our delegates and might have hidden an Easter surprise at their stand! (Have you spotted it? 👀🔎ow.ly/3yIx50R1Zc8)
ALT Kirsteen and Alice from Frog Bikes are standing at their stall from the Bikeability Conference. They are posing with a range of Frog cycles in front of a large branded backdrop. There is a green Frog Easter Egg peaking out from behind it!
1 week on from the #BikeabilityConference and we're filled with inspiration from the inspiring instructors, outstanding organisations, and pedal power partners who keep the wheels of Bikeability turning. We are proud to be delivering our combined vision with @activetraveleng.
ALT Emily Cherry is standing at a lectern at the Bikeability Conference 2024. She is smiling proudly at the audience.
ALT The main hall of the Bikeability Conference 2024 shows delegates sitting at round tables and watching a presentation on a large projection screen.
ALT Guy Boulby from Active Travel England is presenting at the Bikeability Conference 2024. A slide showing active travel data is on a large projection screen.
ALT Bikeability Conference exhibitors Frog Bikes are pictured talking to a couple of delegates behind an array of coloured bicycles.
Taught a fun group of riders this week 3 of whom learned to ride this week, attended the #BikeabilityConference in #Birmingham, observed a fantastic instructor, did some admin, & attended meetings.
ALT Sam and Tina on a train (left to right)
ALT Closing address at conference. Phillip Darnton speaking on stage.
ALT Children being taught in Ware. Picture shows a t junction the learners are visible but no heads in photo.
Nice for a few of the team to head up to the #Bikeabilityconference! Great to hear about other orgs supporting all things cycling including the fantastic @CycleSistersUK & a great session on coaching from @playtheirway. Lots to take on board to continue to develop & improve 🙏👍
Pleased to be at #BikeabilityConference today hearing about progress towards every child having the opportunity to participate in Bikeability. Looking forward to ideas and inspiration from colleagues across UK
Closing the #BikeabilityConference is patron Phillip Darnton OBE. A champion of the cycle training industry, leaving our delegates with inspirational thanks:
“It’s all about inspiration, integrity & independence.”
Thanks to all of our valued delegates, hosts, guests and partners.
Ask the Trust & @activetraveleng 🙋
From funding to future prospects, our executive team and @jenny_wiles answer questions and queries from industry delegates from the Bikeability family. #BikeabilityConference
Workshop: Supportive, inclusive and sociable cycling
@CycleSistersUK works to address the inequalities in cycling by ensuring that the needs of Muslim women are understood and met. This session shares cycling insight to ensure everyone is included! #BikeabilityConference
ALT Delegates are sitting in a hall with a presentation screen displaying a woman wearing a hijab and the text: “How can you apply some of these approaches in your own delivery to be more inclusive?”