May is Bike Everywhere Month at Green Action Centre. Previously branded as Bike to School Month, we switched it up after the pandemic to be more inclusive, and to stress the importance of biking everywhere! Participants will receive an activity kit to complement the theme of cycling throughout the month. Wondering where to start? Here are a few ideas:
- Start a bike bus for one week with other parents/ teachers for kids in your neighborhood.
- Bike to activities and appointments with kids
- Try going on a bike ride after supper to get some fresh air and exercise before bed.
For teachers
- Incorporate a lesson from the Active and Safe Routes to School Handbook into your curriculum for the month.
- Bike to school yourself to encourage participation
- Greet your students at the bike racks at the start of each day
- Make a “scoreboard” to keep track of how many bike trips your students have made throughout the month. It doesn’t have to be competitive and can just be fun!
Prizes and more!
To add to the fun, we always offer a few prizes during the month of the event.
Social Media Prize
Show us how you participate in Bike Everywhere Month! Tag @greenactioncentre in an Instagram post or send us a photo of your kids cycling for a chance to win!
- $100 McNally Robinson
- $50 Black Market provisions
Classroom Prize
Submit a “8 Reasons why cycling is awesome” sheet as a classroom to asrts@greenactioncentre.ca for a chance to win!
- $150 to Santa Lucia Pizza for an end of the year pizza party
Family Registration Prize
Register your kids before April 15th and automatically be entered to win this prize!
- $50 to Fete Ice Cream and Coffee
- $50 to Uptown Lanes Bowling Alley
Stay tuned for more information on Bike Everywhere Month, including a super special event!
If you have any questions, contact us at asrts@greenactioncentre.ca
