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Bikes in Schools

Bikes in Schools is a programme to allow students equal access to bikes and tracks in the school setting so everyone can experience the benefits of cycling.

News - 17 October 2025

Waka Kotahi NZTA has announced that they will work with the Bike On Trust to provide $3.5 million in new funding for the Bikes in Schools programme through to June 2027.

Visit bikeon.org.nz or contact Paul at Bike On to see if your school may be considered under this new funding. 

Bikes in Schools is a programme run across our rohe to provide more tamariki with a chance to get out and have fun on two wheels. 

The benefits to a Bikes in Schools programme are numerous. As well as the obvious skills development, ākonga develop confidence physically and socially, they become more aware of their surroundings, and they come back to the classroom refreshed and ready to learn. 

Greater Wellington's Bikes in Schools pageopen_in_new has videos, maps of tracks near you and information on how to get funding for events or to build a track. 

Try out a bike track near you

Visit this Google mapopen_in_new for all local bike tracks.