THESE youngsters have real pedal power - after they spent the day at their school's first Bikefest.

Every class in Blairdardie Primary took part in a cycling-related activity, from bike maintenance to road safety.

Glasgow North West Bike Station brought along their skills track.

And the Drumchapel school also received its Cycle Friendly School Award from Cycling Scotland.

Stunt riders showed pupils a few tricks, as did members of the local BMX club.

Organised by teacher Ellie MacDougall, along with Active Schools, funding has been secured to deliver cycle training to children from as young as P2.

Local bike business Wheel Fix It has provided the school with bikes and Play on Pedals has delivered training to staff and pupils as part of a peer mentoring programme.

They also run a bike maintenance programme for older children to get their heads round the basics of keeping their bikes in good working order and have hosted several family bike runs to encourage families to use the local cycle routes.

Liz Cameron, Executive Member for Children, Young People and Lifelong Learning, said: “This is a wonderful way for our young people to take part in healthy activities and encourage them on to their bikes.

“But it is also important to learn about cycling safety too.

“Especially this month as for the first time Glasgow has been taking part in the European Cycling Challenge along with over 50 other cities.

“The challenge aims to encourage people to get on their bicycle, support their city team, save CO2 and contribute to a more active and sustainable travel choices.”