Apply now! Free cycling education programs and bike racks
Cycling Education Program
Schools can apply to have a skills-based cycling education program delivered to their students free of charge! All schools are eligible to apply. Schools that did not receive an EcoSchools Cycling Education Program during the previous school year will be given priority in the selection process. All other schools will be selected based on a lottery.
The following is a list of Cycling Education Programs available to schools in the spring of 2017:
Elementary and Middle School Programs
a. Bike rodeo
b. Bike assembly
c. Mechanics workshop
Secondary School Programs
a. Road safety
b. Riding skills workshop
c. Mechanics workshop
The deadline to apply is February 28th; all successful applicants will be notified by March 31st, 2017.
Bike Rack Program
Schools can now apply to have bike racks installed at their school free of charge through the EcoSchools Bike Rack Program (deadline June 30th, 2017). Schools will be selected to receive bike racks based on need and commitment to promoting active transportation. For the 2016/17 school year, the Bike Rack Program timeframe is as follows:
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Deadline to submit application for consideration for spring 2018
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Successful applicants are notified. An EcoSchools staff member will conduct site visits at the selected schools to determine bike rack placement.
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Bike racks will be installed at selected schools.
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Questions regarding the Cycling Education Program and Bike Rack Program can be directed to Cynthia Chan at Cynthia.Chan@tdsb.on.ca or 647-209-8155.