Round-the-world cyclist Mark Beaumont urged motorists to be more aware of children taking their bikes to school as he launched a safety campaign.
The adventurer has teamed up with Cycling Scotland to promote the national Give Me Cycle Space initiative.
Under the campaign, drivers are being reminded to leave plenty of space when passing cyclists on the roads. The recommended distance is 1.5 metres, the same width as a car.
Mr Beaumont, who broke the round-the-world record when he cycled 18,296 miles through 20 countries, helped to launch the 2013 campaign during a visit to St Benedict’s Primary in Glasgow.
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He said: “It’s great to be involved in the Give Me Cycle Space campaign again this year because I believe that giving parents the confidence to allow their children to cycle on the roads is essential.
“By asking motorists to be more aware of young cyclists, Cycling Scotland is promoting a vitally important message.
“I’m confident the campaign will encourage drivers to give bikes plenty of room on the road, creating a safer environment for all road users.”
Mr Beaumont was joined by stunt cycle team The Riderz, who showed off their moves in support of the campaign.
Ian Aitken, chief executive of Cycling Scotland, said: “Following last year’s campaign, nearly two-thirds of parents reported that they felt more confident about their children cycling to school.”