CHILDREN at a York school are planning a special “Dr Bike” day to show their bikes just how much they love them on Valentine’s Day.

Pupils at Archbishop of York’s CE Junior School in Bishopthorpe are staging the day, which will feature a bike wash and cycle accessories shop, on Friday.

The children will all be grabbing a sponge and some chain oil to maintain their bikes, and pumping up tyres.

The school is one of 25 Sustrans “Bike It” Schools in York, which all encourage their pupils to use their bikes and scooters for the journey to work.

All the schools are also taking part in Sustrans’ national competition, The Big Pedal, from March 3 to 14, which aims to get more children active.