Detailed description (English): Bilecik Municipality gives trainings to demonstrate the importance of bicycle use in safe and healthy use of bicycles in traffic and the protection of the environment and nature. In the practical trainings given at Pelitözü Primary and Secondary School, after explaining the safe and healthy use of bicycles in traffic, practical information on correct and safe bicycle use in the school yard was conveyed.
CYCLING TRAINER HAKAN YAVUZ:
Bilecik Municipality Cycling Trainer Hakan Yavuz, who gave information about the trainings in which information about the maintenance and repair of the malfunctions in the use of bicycles, was given, stated that the trainings carried out brought very productive results and said:
We do the training that we started in theory first, then we do it practically in the school gardens. Our aim is to provide awareness in correct, healthy and safe bicycle use. There are happy feedback from the school administration and students. In our trainings, we want to raise awareness about the rules to be followed in the use of bicycles in traffic, the importance and benefit of bicycles in protecting the clean and natural environment.”
Pointing out that the use of bicycles keeps children away from technological and other addictions as well as the convenience of transportation in traffic, the protection of the environment and nature, Yavuz said, “Children and young people who use bicycles on the street and in the playground avoid internet, technology and other addictions. This shows the importance of our work.”
Target group(s): Children Students
Objectives: Traffic, Environment, health, dexterity, socialization, hobby, getting away from bad habits.
Partner: Pelitözü primary and secondary school
Bicyclists Association Bilecik representative
Turkey