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Bike Bus
What is a Bike Bus?
A bike bus is an organised group bike ride along a set route and timetable where children and adults can join or leave at designated stops to commute safely together, most commonly on the school run.
What are the benefits of a bike bus?
- Bike buses make cycling more fun, social and accessible, particularly for children and adults who are less confident cycling on their own.
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Riding together helps build confidence and road awareness, while giving children the chance to explore their neighbourhood, connect with nature and develop independent travel skills.
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Active journeys can also help children arrive at school more relaxed, alert and ready to learn, while regular cycling benefits everyone’s physical and mental health.
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And by replacing car journeys with cycling, bike buses help reduce traffic, air pollution and carbon emissions.
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Anyone can set up a bike bus - all you need is a few people who want to cycle together.
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Find some riders: Start with a small group of families, friends or colleagues.
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Choose a simple route: Keep it easy and avoid busy roads, complicated junctions and too many turns.
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Agree when to ride: Decide how often your bike bus will run based on what works for the group.
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Spread the word: Once you’re up and running, invite others to join - either as riders or ride organisers.
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Don’t overthink it! A bike bus can start small and grow over time.
How to set up a bike bus
Find out more about the bike buses available in North London
The Northwest Pedal Express is a parent-led London bike bus that runs every Friday morning from St Gabriel’s Church on Walm Lane, NW2 4RX, taking children to schools across NW2, NW3, NW10 and NW6.
Visit the website to see the route map and find out how to join.
Bike Bus Camden is a parent-led bike bus that leaves Chalk Farm Bridge every Thursday morning (7.30am meet, 7.45am depart), taking children to a range of schools in Belsize Park. Camden Cyclists provides marshals for the bike bus.
Visit the wesbite to see the route map and find out how to join.
Visit the London Bike Bus Instagram account to discover other bike buses operating across London - and enjoy some amazingly fun videos of bike bus rides around the city!