P5 bike and rider tests

Early June and it's time to get all the children in P5 ready for Bikeability when they are in P6 in the next school year. 

Many schools do Bikeability (the modern version of Cycle Proficiency), but few make sure that all children take part. 

Fewer still take the trouble to 'prepare' their p5s. 

Today (the first of three days) one class had their bikes 'safety checked' - quite a few needed saddles raising (for comfort and riding efficiency). 

Then a session for improving bike handling skills followed by a trip to The Meadows - perhaps the longest ride some of the children have ever been on.