Be Switched On - Free Bike Lights offer

FAO: Year 6 children who complete their Level 2 Bikeability Course , 11 October 2024 10:42

Be Switched On is helping young cyclists improve their visibility when riding.

In a current survey, only 11% children aged between 10-11 years, reported having a front and rear light on their bike.

Norfolk County Council Road Safety Team is excited to announce secured funding from the Norfolk Safety Camera Partnership to offer front and back cycle lights, whilst stock lasts to Year 6 children who complete their Level 2 Bikeability Course (delivered by Norfolk County Council commissioned Bikeability providers - Outspoken, Pedal Power and SJ3 Outdoors) across Norfolk school's network. (Subject to stock levels)

This is part the wider Norfolk 'Be Switched On' Campaign, where the aim is to reach young cyclists to:

Ensure more young cyclists have access to both a front and back bicycle lights.
Promote the benefits of using bike lights both during the day and at night.
Support those transitioning to secondary school.

How to participate

Register your school's interest in funded Bikeability courses between October 2024 - March 2025, by please emailing roadsafety@norfolk.gov.uk or contacting your existing Bikeability training provider.

To find out more please visit: Bikeability - Norfolk County Council or Explaining the levels: Bikeability cycle training in schools (youtube.com)

Free Prize Draw

Participating schools will also be entered into a prize draw to win a £250 bike voucher. (Funded via Bikeability Trust)

To be in with a chance of winning a £250 bike voucher your school must have received a Bikeability course from an NCC commissioned provider (SJ3, Outspoken, Pedal Power) during the below term period.