Beat Peat

Beat Peat launched successfully at Meynell Primary School today.

So for the rest of this term Sustrans Bike It schools across Sheffield are going to be able to compete against the reigning world downhill mountain bike champion, Steve Peat, in a virtual bike race competition.

Children from Sustrans Bike It schools will be given the opportunity to virtually race Steve on a turbo trainer bike; a bike linked to a computer.

Steve  raced the half mile course, setting the benchmark time of  1.16! This was saved to the computer and set as the challenge for students to beat. The bike will allow competitors to race through the virtual mountain bike course, monitoring their progress directly against Steve’s as they go.

Steve Peat comments, “Its great to be involved with the Sustrans Bike it project, I have always encouraged young people to get into this great sport so to be involved in this way is a big bonus for me. The more young people get on their bikes at an early age, the better it is in my eyes.”

The competition is being generously supported by Edinburgh Bicycle Cooperative (who’s Sheffield store is opening shortly). They are providing goodie bags for all students taking part as well as some great prizes.

Keep an eye out on here for updates of the fastest times and current leaders!

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