British Cycling welcomes Bikeability funding announcement

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British Cycling welcomes today’s announcement that the Bikeability programme will be extended to every child in England – but has urged the Government to back it up with a bold and sustained investment strategy at next month’s Budget.

The announcement, which was made by Cycling and Walking Minister Chris Heaton-Harris at a visit to a primary school in Daventry this morning, means that the expected spend on cycling and walking from 2016 to 2021 will reach £2.4 billion.

Former world and European champion Andy Tennant, who joined the Minister at the announcement, said:

“If we want our children to continue cycling into adulthood it is absolutely vital that we equip them with the skills and knowledge to ride at a young age.

“Learning to cycle is a brilliant way to help children live happy, healthy and independent lives, and we’re absolutely thrilled that so many more children are now going to benefit from the programme in the coming years.�

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