Cycling lessons for Carmarthenshire schoolchildren
Youngsters in Carmarthenshire will learn how to ride a bicycle in school. Some 18 schools have been selected to take part in The Early Years Cycling scheme, a first of its kind in Carmarthenshire. Funded by Sport Wales , the six-week project will see each child progress through the cycling journey by using age and ability specific equipment designed for toddlers and young children aged 2-7. The council’s sports and leisure staff will deliver training sessions to teaching staff for implementation. Each school will receive 10 balance bikes, one pedal bike, 10 helmets and child friendly road safety equipment such as stop and go signs, road cones and zebra crossing. At the end of the six weeks a celebration event is planned for parents, guardians and others to see the pupil’s progress. The council’s area sport and leisure manager, Gary Price said: “This is an exciting project for the team to be involved in. The huge response from the schools highlights the importance of this ‘skill for l...