Start them while they’re young, and cycling will become part of children’s lives, with many health benefits and a simpler school run.
With this in mind, Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council’s programme of outdoor events begins tomorrow in Shanganagh Park, Shankill, Co Dublin (where there is a brilliant playground), between 1pm and 5pm. Active8 is a free cycling event for children with unicycle workshops, cycle safety training, maintainence checks, a mountain biking skills course and a cycle trail around the park (with medals for all who complete it). For more details, see www.dlrevents.ie.