Welcome to the HUB Bike Bus Program!

A bike education instructor talks to a group of students ready to participate in a bike bus.

Photo credit: Tandem photography

The HUB Bike Bus is a fun, safe, and active way for students to get to school. We ride rain or shine, so please dress for the weather!

What to Bring for a Smooth Ride:

Bike in good working condition with inflated tires and working brakes (please no training wheels or scooters).
A properly fitted helmet - Everyone MUST wear a helmet (children & adults)
A lock to secure their bike
Rain gear in case of rain

Proper Helmet Fit:

2V2 Helmet Fit Infographic. There should be 2-fingers distance from helmet to brow. Use your 2-fingers to create a V-Shape straps around both ears. There should be 2-fingers distance from chin to strap.

Important Reminders for Participants & Caregivers:

Please arrive at your designated pick-up points a few minutes early. Pickup and drop-off times are estimated, and the Bike Bus cannot wait for latecomers
All student participants must be registered and have a signed Acknowledgement of Risk form
Join the ride! We highly recommend parents accompany their child for their initial ride to help them get comfortable with the route. Parents/caregivers are always welcome to join any Bike Bus ride! It's a great way to be active and connect with other families.
Stay connected! Many Bike Bus programs use messaging groups (like WhatsApp or Signal) to share important updates and information. Check with parents volunteers in your school.
Rider Rules: We encourage families to review the Bike Bus Rider Rules Video with your children and Code of Conduct.

Before EACH Bike Bus remind the following:

Stay on the right side of the road
Stay between the Bike Bus leader and the Back Rider
Give each other space but stay as a group
Cross intersections as a group
Listen to the Bike Bus leaders and volunteers
Have fun!

Positions on the Road

Lead - Front of the group - Make sure no one is in front of you
Corker/Marshall - Middle of the group - Help with intersection crossing when needed
Sweep - Back of the group - Make sure no one is behind you

Volunteer & Support:

The Bike Bus program really thrives with your support! Please consider volunteering if you can. As a caregiver, you can help ensure a safe and smooth ride by:

Reminding children about rider guidelines
Assisting at main intersections
Helping as needed with leading the ride or sweep

Your help makes a big difference, creating a better and safer Bike Bus experience for all the kids!

How does it work?

Watch the wonderful video from one of participating schools Ocean Cliff Elementary in Surrey:

Spread the Word!

Know other families who might be interested? Encourage them to register for the Bike Bus program and join the chat group.

Additional Resources:

HUB Bike Bus Program Webpage
Streetwise Cycling Online Course for Adults: Enhance your cycling confidence with this free online course from HUB Cycling: hubcycling.ca/education/streetwise/streetwise-cycling-online
Parent-led Bike Bus Resources: Interested in learning more or starting your own? Visit hubcycling.ca/parent-led-bike-bus-resources

For more information & questions please email us.