Riding to school can make the commute fun for kids - and it's great exercise too.

So finding them the perfect bike or scooter is an important purchase.

Luckily, Halfords offer a wide range of both to suit all ages and sizes.

Below we've picked out some of the best bargain buys across the ranges, as well as some essential accessories you can snap up.

    Buying a suitable bike

    The Apollo Cherry Lane Kids Bike is now £80 (save £20)

    Kids grow quickly and it's possible that yours are too big for their bikes now. That means you'll need to consider a new bike. Ages five to eight can hop on the Apollo Cherry Lane Kids Bike (above), £80, save £20.

    The Apollo Roxie Kids Bike (below) is also perfect for this age range, and is only £63, save £27.

    The Apollo Roxie Kids Bike is only £63

    Aimed at slightly younger children, aged between four and six, the Apollo Police Patrol Kids Bike (below) is just £56, save £24. Its awesome design will really excite your kids about cycling.

    This Apollo Police Patrol Kids Bike is £56

    There's also a matching Apollo Police Patrol Kids Helmet for just £10, save £5, that will really finish off their law enforcement look!

    The Carrera Abyss Junior Hybrid Bike is £168 (save £72)

    Once they're more established in their cycling the Carrera Abyss Junior Hybrid Bike (above) is £168 (save £72) and the Carrera Subway Junior Hybrid Bike, £208 (save £52) are good choices.

    The Abyss, with 20-inch wheels, has Shimano shifters and a choice of seven gears to choose from, as well as front & rear Tektro V-brakes for efficient and controllable braking.

    Finding a super scooter

    Scooters are loads of fun and a great way to get kids active on the ride to school.

    And once classes are finished, they're perfect for fun on the weekends too.

    The Batman Tri Scooter is now £17.99 (save £4)

    The Batman Tri Scooter (above) - priced £17.99 (save £4) is an ideal first tri-scooter for kids aged three and up. The sturdy three wheel design provides extra stability for beginners.

    The LOL Surprise Inline Scooter with Plaque is £28

    The LOL Surprise Inline Scooter with Plaque (above) is £28 and comes with with colourful LOL Surprise graphics as well as an anti-slip footplate and rear brake. It also comes with a character plaque and a sticker set for customisation - perfect for fans of LOL surprise characters!

    The JD Bug Pro Commute 185 Scooter is £100

    Older children - aged eight and up - might prefer the JD Bug Pro Commute 185 Scooter (above) - priced £100 - which has been designed with commuting in mind, with a simple folding system which makes it ideal for public transport.

    Featuring a lower footplate than other similar models and a higher, max handlebar height of 875mm, it's designed to eliminate unnecessary curvature of the spine while riding, making longer journeys more comfortable for riders of all ages and heights

    Accessories and more

    This Black and Grey Lines Kids Bike Helmet is £17

    Helmets can help protect your kids' faces and heads in even the most minor accident - and should be worn by anybody cycling. Even young children riding on the back of an adult's bike need one.

    Sometimes they need a little persuading to wear them, but picking an exciting new helmet can really help with that. Feel free to let your kids pick a helmet that suits their personality. That way there will be no arguments when it comes to popping it on.

    Halfords has a massive range of helmets in different styles. You'll absolutely be able to find one that not only keeps them safe, but they'll really enjoy wearing, too.

    Check out the absolutely awesome Black and Grey Lines Kids Bike Helmet (above) and the stylish Blogger Junior Bike Helmet (below) - both priced £17.

    The Blogger Junior Bike Helmet (54-58cm) is £17

    Other options priced at £10 include the Apollo Cupcake Kids Bike Helmet, Stars Toddler Bike Helmet and Apollo Police Patrol Kids Bike Helmet.

    For extra safety, get your little ones a set of X Rated Kids Knee & Elbow Pads for £15.

    You could also make sure they have bike lights too, especially as the winter approaches and evenings get darker. The Halfords Cateye Bike Light Set is £17 (save £8) is a great choice as it has three flashing modes to ensure you get seen.

    And don't forget, if you don't feel confident making repairs or checking your child's bike then pop to Halfords for a Free Bike Check. In-store experts will check tyre pressure, brakes and gears. If they spot anything that needs attention, they can fix it too.

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