School Cycling Champions

This year, we’re excited to have a number of school staff who will be taking part in Ford RideLondon-Essex, as ‘School Cycling Champions’. They will be using this challenge to help inspire and engage children and young people in cycling at their school, in the lead up to the event. We will be following their training journey and supporting them in helping to engage their pupils through cycling themed activities and by being an advocate for promoting the benefits of physical activity.

Meet our School Cycling Champions below:

Paul White – Woodville Primary School
I’m Paul and I am the deputy headteacher at Woodville Primary School in South Woodham Ferrers, and I’m hoping to complete the Ford RideLondon-Essex...
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Alex Burden – Flitch Green Academy
I’m Alex and I am the Principal at the Flitch Green Academy in Dunmow. I love all things sport and I’m really passionate about...
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Tom Jones – Dedham C of E Primary School
I’m Tom and I am a teacher at the Dedham C of E Primary School. Cycling challenges aren’t new to me as I’ve recently...
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Get your school involved!

There are a number of ways you and your school can get involved, and Active Essex are here to support you with everything you may need to make it happen.

Ford RideLondon-Essex is set to bring a lot of excitement to the county and we have lots of resources such as Bikeability opportunities and a Walk and Talk toolkit, to support children’s mental wellbeing. We have design your own banner and cycle jersey templates, as well as information on initiatives such as the Daily Mile, Wheelie Wednesday and competitions.

With lots of ways to inspire your pupils and their families, be sure to get them excited about cycling by downloading these resources!

Get your school moving ahead of RideLondon-Essex

Week of Activity Poster

Daily Mile- Get to know the Essex Map

Cycling Bingo

Wheelie Wednesday

Design Your Own Banner Template

Design Your Own Cycle Jersey

Bikeability Resources

Love 2 Ride

Walk and Talk Mental Wellbeing Toolkit

Active Travel Toolkit - resources & support to implement a school active travel plan

Family Friendly Bike Maps in Chelmsford, Eye Spy Treasure hunts

To get as many schools involved in the Ford RideLondon-Essex celebrations as possible, we’re offering a free pack to engage both pupils and staff. If your school would like to receive an activation pack, please register your interest by completing the form below by Wednesday 1st May 2024.

Please note that this year, we are unable to accommodate every school in the county.

This pack will include:

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