Bike Ed program

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Bike Ed is a national bicycle education program for primary school students aged 9-13 years. The program is jointly provided by Transport SA and Local Government in South Australia to train students how to cycle safely.

Aims
Through participation in enjoyable learning experiences relevant to their ages and abilities students will:

• Gain knowledge and understanding of the roads, traffic environments and appropriate road laws
• Develop physical and cognitive skills
• Develop responsible behaviours, attitudes and decision-making skills for the safe use of bicycles both on and off the road.

Program resources
Freebott Pty Ltd delivers the Bike Ed program, on behalf of Transport SA. Freebott supplies resources including a teaching resource kit, equipment and trained personnel to participating schools.

Accredited instructors lead students through a program covering bicycle handling skills, road rules and traffic skills.

Instructor training course
Teachers and community members can support the sustainability of the Bike Ed program and extend their cycling knowledge, skills and experience by undertaking the Bike Ed Instructor Training Course.

For more information
If you wish to access the Bike Ed program or the Instructor training course, please view their website.

Links

• Pedestrians - Facilities
• Pedestrians - Deaths/Injuries
• Cycling Maps
• Cycling - Your Bike & Accessories
• Cycling - Deaths & Injuries
• Cycling Road Rules