Registration for Sustrans Big Walk and Wheel is open
We would like to invite you to take part in Sustrans Big Walk and Wheel 2022 - the UK's largest FREE walking, wheeling, scooting and cycling to school competition.
On each day of the challenge schools compete to see who can record the greatest number of pupils walking, using a wheelchair, scooting or cycling to school.
The three best performing schools in Norfolk will each receive a free Micro Scooter as a prize for one lucky child.
The challenge will run from Monday 21 March to Friday 1 April 2022 with a programme of free daily lesson plans which are suitable for remote learning.
There is also a range of resources for children who have specific barriers to participation that prevent them from taking an active journey to school.
Sustrans Big Walk and Wheel is an opportunity to introduce active travel to the school in a fun and positive way.
Participating in the Sustrans Big Walk and Wheel also contributes towards gaining Modeshift Stars accreditation. All Norfolk schools can register for free
A survey carried out during the 2021 event showed that:
- 2% of children currently cycle to school, but 14% would like to
- 2% of children currently scoot to school, but 10% would like to
And, when we asked teachers who took part in Big Pedal 2021 'How likely are you to take part in the competition next year?' 99% of respondents said they were likely/very likely to take part.
| "With over 2,000 journeys to school during the Big Pedal we visibly reduced the traffic congestion around the school gate and for the first time the parent car park had spaces." - Teacher, Claytons Primary School |
Need more motivation?
If you register before 9 February you will be entered into a draw to win a prize from the Sustrans shop worth up to £50 - perfect for rewarding a class that tries their hardest.
You may also be interested to know in supporting the Big Walk and Wheel and active travel in schools Norfolk County Council Road Safety Team offers the following:
- Bikeability Training - to help primary school pupils gain practical cycling skills - please visit NCC Road Safety for more information.
- Bike, Walk, Scoot Club - supporting you to set up a Bike Walk Scoot Club where pupils, parents and carers choose to actively travel regularly every week over the school year - please visit NCC Road Safety for more information.
- Safe School Run Pledge - a recently developed initiative to support your school in creating a safer school environment during the school run, promoting active travel and increase understanding and highlight the importance of safe parking outside the school - please visit NCC Road Safety for more information
This news item was published : 18 February 2022.