On a cold Friday afternoon, 13 students from Barleyhurst and Two Mile Ash primary schools competed in the first heat of Bikeability Olympics 2023 (won by Giles Brook last year – see story).

Both schools proceeded through to the finals which we be held on 7th July (see details).

The highest scoring individual winners (full results below) were:

• 1st place – Reshan Mohanathas, Two Mile Ash
• 2nd place – Sophie Christie, Barleyhurst
• 3rd place – Kaydi Mcmanus, Barleyhurst.

Presenting the certificates, Cllr Emily Darlington, MK City Council Cabinet Member for Adults, Housing and Healthy Communities, said: “It’s good for Milton Keynes to have young people cycling and these contestants show a good example to us all.”

Joe Passmore, Deputy Headteacher of Barleyhurst Primary School, ,said: “Despite the wind and rain, pupils completed the various cycling challenges with enthusiasm and enjoyment. It was fantastic to see their team spirit as they cheered each other on to be the best that they could be. A lovely afternoon.” 

Jake Saville, Head of PE & Enrichment Coordinator at Two Mile Ash School, said: “The children had a great time taking on the five challenges which tested their cycling skills and knowledge. The Bikeability instructors provided the children with lots of support, encouragement and most importantly made sure they enjoyed themselves! It was a wonderful event and we look forward to being involved again in the future.”

Richard Allman, Bikeability Instructor who organised the Obstacle Course event, said: “It was great to see how the children had developed & improved their riding skills since completing the Level 2 course.”

Full results

• Bike Detectives
  • 1st place – Zakariya Khan, Barleyhurst
  • 2nd place – Ryan Knotts, Barleyhurst
  • 3rd place – Sophie Christie, Barleyhurst
• Obstacle Course
  • 1st place – Zakariya Khan, Barleyhurst
  • 2nd place – Kaydi Mcmanus, Barleyhurst
  • 3rd place – Reshan Mohanathas, Two Mile Ash
• Relay Race
  • 1st place – Freddie Booth, Two Mile Ash
  • 2nd place – Michaela Searrott, Two Mile Ash
  • 3rd place – Reshan Mohanathas, Two Mile Ash
• Slow Race
  • 1st place – Michaela Searrott, Two Mile Ash
  • 2nd place – Dylan Glynn, Two Mile Ash
  • 3rd place – Reshan Mohanathas, Two Mile Ash
• Road Ride
  • 1st place – Kaydi Mcmanus, Barleyhurst
  • 2nd place – Sophie Christie, Barleyhurst
  • 3rd place – Amber Russell, Two Mile Ash