How does it work?
2) Trade & Negotiate
3) Build Your Car
4) Race & Compete
Interact with other teams to trade resources. Strategy and communication are key to securing the best parts.
Work as a team to assemble your chassis, steering, and drive system. Engineering skills put into practice.
Put your creation to the test on the track. Navigate challenges and race for the top spot on the podium.
1) Get Your Parts
Start with a basic starter kit of components. You'll have enough to begin, but not enough to finish.
The Trading Challenge
More than just a race.
The Pedal Car Challenge isn't just about who crosses the finish line first. Teams start with only some of the parts they need. To get the rest, they must enter into negotiation, a high-energy environment where negotiation and strategy are as important as engineering. Groups can choose to compete with this added layer of complexity or stick to a pure building focus.
Negotiation
Learn to trade surplus parts for essential components.
Strategy
Plan which parts to acquire to gain a competitive edge.
Resource Management
Balance speed and quality with limited components.
Communication
Coordinate with teams to make mutually beneficial deals.
Note: The trading element is optional and can be adapted for younger groups or shorter sessions.
Make the Challenge Your Own
The Pedal Project is fully customisable to meet your specific goals, curriculum needs, or corporate outcomes. We adapt the complexity and the challenges for every group.
Schools & Colleges
Focused on engineering basics, teamwork, and practical STEM applications.
Universities
Enhanced complexity focusing on negotiation, problem solving and competitive racing.
Businesses
High-level team building, corporate strategy, and resource negotiation challenges.
Your Group
Custom activities for clubs or community organisations looking for a unique event.
Pedal Car Challenge in Action
“We used Lemmiout Activities to organise and run our annual team building day for 120 employees. Everyone that participated enjoyed the experience and the team certainly got to know each other better. All the feedback was very positive, we can’t recommend them highly enough.”
Julian Howe. (managing director, Crouch Waterfall & partners.
“This is a valuable experience, and was presented in a very enjoyable way by Lemmiout Activities, by creating a competitive environment between groups.”
– Dr Robert Bowen. (Cardiff University Business School)
Pricing.
FROM £300
For up to 30 participants
Larger groups can be accommodated, with additional costs depending on participant numbers and staffing requirements.
Need a tailored quote? Get in touch to discuss your group and activity requirements.
Team Size
Small groups to full classes, perfectly scaled.
Number of Teams
From 2 to 10 teams competing simultaneously.
Duration
Flexible half or full-day activity schedules.
Equipment
Everything provided, from tools to race track.
Rewards and Competition: The winners of the race are not always the winners of the project. We celebrate strategy, negotiation success, and engineering excellence alongside crossing the finish line.