The Bikes4School scheme offers discounts on bikes and cycling equipment to parents, teachers and pupils.

Guthlaxton College has been invited to join the Bikes4School scheme, which offers discounts on bikes and cycling equipment to parents, teachers and pupils and donates a percentage of sales to the school.

Example purchase:

Raleigh Hot Rod 24w 2009

Price: £149

Discount: £14.90

School earns: £7.45

Diamond Back Venom BMX 2009

Price: £229

Discount: £22.90

School earns: £11.45

Bikes4School is a fantastic new initiative aimed at tackling the increasing problems of childhood health and obesity whilst helping to protect our environment.

To encourage cycling, schools can run the Bikes4School scheme. Parents and teachers get a discount when they buy a bike, cycle clothing or cycling safety gear.

Watch this space for more information.

Published on Thursday 18th December 2008 at 09:00