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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Travel
Michael MacLeod

Oxgangs, the pedal powered primary

Oxgangs pupil Regan Scott, tries out the blender bike
Oxgangs pupil Regan Scott, tries out the blender bike

Regan Scott, nine, was among 60 pupils who cycled to school at Oxgangs Primary on Friday as part of a healthy lifestyle week.

As you can see above, there was a special guest bike in the school playground, hooked up to a smoothie blender, donated by the Edinburgh Bicycle Cooperative.

The bike day was organised by Sustrans, a sustainable transport charity. They've been in touch to share details about a pilot they're running called I Bike, working with teachers, pupils and parents to encourage children to get to school under their own steam. Lynn Stocks of I Bike told us:

"Oxgangs has been great in promoting cycling to school amongst pupils as part of a healthy lifestyle and to help reduce congestion in and around the school community. The school is continuing to work hard to achieve a lasting pro-cycling culture.

"It's so good to see more young people cycling which is benefiting children's health, confidence, independence and the environment."

There are now 12 schools in the city working with Sustrans to try to increase the numbers of children cycling, particularly among girls.

The Sustrans website has a free online map service to help people find out how to get around everyday on foot or by bike. You can search for local or national routes and plot your journeys.

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