Bikers' breakfast

Bikers' breakfast

About this activity

Suitable for primary and secondary schools.

NB: We’re bringing together all the TfL education programmes, including STARS, under one exciting new umbrella programme called TfL Travel for Life. They will be the same great programmes, but with a new name and a new look, easier online process and dedicated support team. STARS for primary schools will be renamed TfL Explorers. STARS for secondary schools will be renamed TfL Pioneers.

Offer children that have cycled to school a free breakfast on arrival at school to reward them and encourage others to get cycling by highlighting the benefits of active travel. 

Bikers' breakfasts also offers an opportunity to promote your school's other cycling initiatives and facilities such as cycling clubs, pool  bikes and scooters scheme and Dr Bike sessions.

What you’ll need

  • Healthy breakfast options. You could speak to your school's kitchen or borough officer about supplying or funding the breakfast
  • A table for the breakfast options and promotional materials. If possible, locate the table near the bike shed or in a prominent position. Add some balloons or flags to make it welcoming

 

Photo: Gary Manhine

Activity steps

1
Get ready
Form a team. Work with your TfL Travel Explorer Ambassadors or school working group to help you plan and run the event. Speak to your borough officer about donations or a partnership with a local shop to help fund the event
2
Promote your activity
Spread the word about the bikers' breakfast in your school's newsletter, on posters and in assemblies
3
Have fun!
Host the breakfast – either as a one off or regularly on a weekday of your choice - take lots of pictures, talk to attendees about the benefits of cycling, share cycling tips and compare spokes!
4
Check for success
Ask the cyclists who came for breakfast for their feedback. Did it encourage them to cycle? How could you improve the bikers' breakfast next time?
5
Tell your story
Sign in to TfL Travel for Life website to add your story and include pupils’ feedback. Explain the activity and add photos and any posters or promotional materials. How many people cycled because of your event. Feedback to your borough officer

Tags

  • Scooting
  • Cycling

This activity counts towards:

  • Travel activity

How it helps

  • Encourages interaction with other children
  • Promotes exercise as part of the daily routine
  • Gateway to other cycling initiatives

Resources

Useful links, templates and case studies to support this activity