Bikeability Conference 2023

Returning to Birmingham’s Eastside Rooms, the Bikeability Conference will take place on 2 March 2023. At this conference we’re focusing on the impact Bikeability makes, whether that be to each child we train or in society’s shift to more sustainable, active travel.

With an agenda packed with inspirational keynote speakers, fascinating workshops, and plenty of opportunities to network with colleagues. You will be inspired, share best practice, and learn more about the Bikeability Trust’s plans for the future.

9:00 - 10:00 

Registration, networking and partnership stands. 

10:00 – 10:10 

Introduction from the Active Travel Minister

10:10 – 10:40 

Introduction from Emily Cherry, Chief Executive, Bikeability Trust  

Keynote speech from Active Travel England

10:40 – 11:20 

Impact through Bikeability – Achieving Active Travel England’s vision  

Join Bikeability Trust Chief Executive Emily Cherry in conversations with key players from the world of cycling and walking, including Active Travel England representatives, industry experts and academics.

11:20 – 11:30 

Refreshment break  

11:30 – 12:30  

How Bikeability is breaking down the barriers to cycling

In this session we will focus on the impact of the Widening Participation Fund, which invested £1.6 million in 44 projects which reducing the barriers to Bikeability for children from underrepresented groups.

Join Rosa Shirm (Research and Development Officer) and Mike Holwill (Innovation Officer) from the Bikeability Trust as they present key findings from the projects. Hear stories of the young cyclists who learnt to cycle and learnings from project leads.

You will then join one of five workshops, each focusing on a different Widening Participation Fund project. You will learn more about how project leads removed barriers to Bikeability, the impact it had on children and families involved, and how you can be more inclusive in your Bikeability delivery.

You will be invited to register for workshops via email closer to the conference. 

12:30 – 13:30 

Lunch  

13.30 -14:00 

Keynote Speech

14:00 – 14:45 

Workshops: Bikeability best practice  

During the afternoon, we will split into five workshops, each focused on supporting you to deliver Bikeability to the highest standard. Workshops will be run by the Trust and industry experts with the goal of inspiring and encouraging best practice across the Bikeability industry.

You can choose from five workshops, you will be invited to register for workshops via email closer to the conference. 

Including everyone: accessibility and inclusivity

Making Bikeability fun: active learning and delivery styles

Growing team Bikeability: instructor recruitment and retention

Keeping riders safe: compliance, GDPR and safeguarding

High quality delivery: Internal quality assurance

14:45  -15:00 

Refreshment break  

15:00 – 15:30 

Say hello! Meet our partners and network

We’re inviting Bikeability’s partners to the conference so you can learn more about the fantastic work they do to support us and get more kids cycling. Explore, get chatting and find out more about the discounts and deals available to industry.

15:30 – 16:00 

Ask the Trust

This is your chance to quiz the Bikeability Trust executive team. Whether it’s future funding, digitisation, or award materials, ask us anything! CEO Emily Cherry will be joined by Benjamin Smith, Development Director, and other members of the Trust’s executive team and board of trustees. Submit your question in advance here.

16:00 – 16:10 

Thank you and goodbye

Closing words from CEO Emily Cherry and patron Phillip Darnton OBE.

16:10 – 17:00 

Networking  

Join us at the venue bar for socialising with colleagues.

Host or Publisher The Bikeability Trust