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Every Friday morning in Montclair, New Jersey, transforms into a community spectacle. Picture this: children eagerly pedal to school with their backpacks, surrounded by a parade of families on bikes. What started as a small safety experiment with five families has morphed into a thriving weekly tradition. As organizer Jessica Tillyer puts it, "We can have up to 400 people riding together to school." Kids like second grader Gigi Drucker are thrilled, noting it's "the best way to get to school" because it's healthy for both them and the Earth. Around the globe, the bike bus movement is gathering momentum, with over 400 routes encouraging children and families to embrace community and the outdoors. The secret? Just start small, and watch the magic unfold. And as Sam Balto wisely advises, "Don't worry about what it's going to take. Find a small group of people, get on your bikes, and ride to school."