3. The Giro d’Italia is coming! The Giro d’Italia is one of the biggest bike races in the world, and it’s coming to Northern Ireland! First held in 1909, the Giro d’Italia is a long distance road bicycle stage race held for professional cyclists over a three week period in May and June annually. The Giro takes place in Italy, but there is a tradition to hold the start of the race in another country. This year the first three stages of the Giro are being held in Ireland, with stages taking in Belfast, Armagh and Dublin. The Giro is viewed around the world by a potential audience of 800 million.

4. What is the Sustrans Giro Schools Challenge? Inter-school walking, cycling and scooting competition that allows all schools in Northern Ireland to take part in a virtual Giro d’Italia race It is an active and healthy way to travel to school It is FUN! Takes place from 31 March and 11 April 2014

5. Racing the route!

6. Go PINK! - Single Stage Days There are two Single Stage days – Wednesday 2nd April and Friday 11th April. Prizes for the schools who get the most pupils walking, cycling and scooting to school. ‘Go Pink’ by wearing something pink – the official colour of the Giro d’Italia - on the 11th April to celebrate the last day of the challenge.

7. Important things to remember! Put up your wall chart so everyone can see it Ride, scoot and walk safely! Register your journeys with your teacher each day Remind your teacher to add up your class journeys ready to go on the website at the end of each day Check out how your school is doing by visiting the Giro Challenge website: www.girochallenge.sustrans. org.uk Colour in each stage on the wall chart as you finish it Encourage your school mates to ride, walk or scoot to school too Have FUN!

8. Great Prizes! There are categories for small primary schools, large primary schools, and post-primary schools (which one are you in?) Prizes will be awarded to the top 3 schools in each category for cycling and for active travel The more pupils that walk, cycle and scoot to school the more points you get. And points mean prizes! All you and your family need to do is cycle, walk or scoot to school on as many of the days as you can, and try to get your school to the top of the leaders table

9. Great Prizes! BMX Displays from T13 Class visit to Titantic Belfast Dr Bike Hi Vis jackets Bikes! And More