More than 160 schools had students rolling to school on May 3

More than 160 Minnesota schools participated in Bike to School Day on May 3! This national event encourages bicycling (or walking) to school. Students gain the health and academic benefits of a little bit of exercise before school while having fun riding bicycles with their friends.

And after a long winter, we were thrilled to see so many happy students out biking and walking enjoying Minnesota’s springtime. Gov. Tim Walz also signed a proclamation in support of Bike to School Day. Here’s a few photos from across Minnesota.

View more Bike to School Day photos on MnSRTS facebook or by using the #MNBikeDay hashtag on social media.

Bicycling Poster Contest Winners Announced

Minnesota Safe Routes to School held its eighth-annual Bike to School Day Poster Contest as part of Bike to School Day. A statewide poster contest asked students, “How does it feel to ride a bicycle?”

The top three winners in the K-3 and 4-8 grade categories will be awarded a fantastic prize package from Quality Bicycle Products. The top winners in each grade will also earn a new bike rack for their schools from Dero!

2023 Bike to School Day Poster winners students from 3rd to 8th grade.

SRTS in the news:

• RPS Students enjoy new bike fleet - Rochester
• Harrison Safe Routes project set for this summer – Brainerd
• Bike & Walk: Just do it! – Mankato
• Parents, kids gear up for Bike to School Day in Minnesota

Upcoming events:

• Oct. 4, 2023 – Walk to School Day
• Feb. 7, 2024 – Winter Walk to School Day
• May 1, 2024 - Bike to School Day  

Resources

Check out the web-based Minnesota Bike Map, order free MN Bike Maps and MN Bicycle Handbooks (English, Spanish, Somali) for your organization’s events!

Learn more about the Walk! Bike! Fun! curriculum, bike fleet trailer request and future training opportunities.

More about MnSRTS

Visit: http://www.mnsaferoutestoschool.org

Follow us on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/MinnesotaSafeRoutestoSchool/

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