Case study - 7 Lesson Series for children in Leuven: approach and results

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Last updated:  21 June 2025

Getting to work in Fietsschool XS

To eliminate the cycling deficit among Leuven children aged 6 to 12, De Fietsschool launched Fietsschool XS with support from Greenpeace Belgium's Healthy Air Fund. The main aim of this new approach is to help children on their way to becoming independent cyclists and to empower parents to support their children's learning process and Cycling Skills.

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Approach Fietsschool xs - Cycling School

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Not all children learn to ride a bike at home. As a result, they miss out on opportunities. With Fietsschool XS, we empower children and parents so that they can ride a bike together. Find out how we do that here.

Lesson progression Fietsschool xs

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Teach children cycling in a playful and spontaneous way. Use our guide with practical exercises to put your first cycling lesson for children on the right track.

Fietsschool XS: Cycling lessons for children

De Fietsschool also aims to get vulnerable children on bikes. With Fietsschool XS, it empowers children and parents so that they can go out together by bike.

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