People can hone their cycling skills in a safe environment at Ilam School's new learn-to-ride bike course. Photo: NewslineChristchurch children learning to ride bikes now have a new place to safely practice their skills. Contractor Fulton Hogan has completed a new learn-to-ride bike course in the grounds of Ilam School that the public can use on weekends and outside school hours. Modelled on the popular learn-to-ride bike park in Westburn Tce, the course is laid out so kids can practice all the skills they need to ride safely on the road - including balancing, turning, signalling and passing. "If we want to encourage active forms of transport, we need to teach kids the skills they need to bike safely on our roads and cycleways," Ellis said.

Source: Otago Daily Times October 05, 2021 20:03 UTC