On this page you will find a range of resources about Cycling. These are for you to use in schools ahead of the Tour of Britain 2018 which is back in Cumbria for two whole stages on the 6th and 7th September. We have taken the pain out of trawling lots of websites and created links at the bottom of the page by Key Stage to the various resources from the following websites: Sustrans | British Cycling | Think! Education | BBC Education | Bike Week | Active Travel | Bikeability | Cumbria Road Safety Partnership
Please scroll down to see the wide range of downloadable resources by Key Stage.
To celebrate Cumbria’s hosting of the Tour of Britain, Cumbria County Council and partners gave school children across Cumbria the opportunity to design the Starter 's flag and the Winner's Jersey. for both Stage 5 & 6.
One lucky entrant in each category will WIN a VIP experience at the Tour of Britain and have their winning designs created.
The winner of the flag competition will receive a copy of the flag and will start off the Tour of Britain. The winners are:
The winner of the jersey competition, will receive a copy of their jersey and see another copy awarded to the stage winner. The winners are:
Mr Stretch toured the county visiting three schools in each district with the Pedal Your Health roadshow.
The schools we're chosen by the six Local Area Committees for Cumbria County Council who have kindly funded the roadshow along with the Lake District National Park authority. The roadshow will be accompanied by the Pedal Your Way to Health resource.
Think! Education - Puffin Crossing
Think! Education - Zebra Crossing
Think! Education - Match the Traffic
BBC Education - Cycling safety
BBC Education - Bike Maintenance
British Cycling - Ready Set Ride
Think! Education - Tales of the Road Booklet
Think! Education - Design a Helmet
Think! Education - Beetle Bike Game
Think! Education - Road Sign Language
BBC Education - Wind Resistance in Cycling
Bikeability - Benefits of Cycling
Bikeability - Planning a Bike Ride
Think! Education - Ready to Ride (Letter for Home)
Think! Education - Road Safety Education
Think! Education - Journey Planner 11-14
Think! Education - Journey Planner 14-16
Think! Education - Road Safety Out of School Booklet
Think! Education - Out of School Activities
Cumbria Road Safety Partnership - Safer Steps
Sustrans - Looking After Your World
British Cycling - Go Ride for Schools