BIKE, scooters, even horses and unicycles were among the modes of transport chosen by students as part of Ride2School Day.
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More than 250,000 students from across the country replaced cars and buses for pedal power yesterday.
Eaglehawk North Primary School principal John Morton said one third of the school's students travelled to school actively including 92 on bikes.
He said the school participated in Ride to School Day every year.
Mr Morton said it was a way to promote different ways of getting to school instead of using a car or bus.
"There is a bike riding culture at our school," he said.
"We have a bike track and lots of kids ride to school to use that.
"They really enjoy it."
Mr Morton said children spent a great deal of their time engaged in technology and it was important to get them to exercise regularly.
"It is a real social thing (bike riding)," he said.
"It's a whole body exercise and a great peer support activity."
Mr Morton said a few of his staff were keen bike riders also.
Other schools to participate in the national day included Epsom, Huntly and White Hills primary schools.
For more photos from Ride2School Day visit www.bendigoadvertiser.com.au
