Today, tens of thousands of Australians will hop on their bikes and ride to work as part of Australia's biggest celebration of pedal power - National Ride2Work Day.
Held at free community and CBD breakfasts across the country, National Ride2Work Day aims to not only celebrate but encourage people of all ages, gender and professions, to kickstart their day a healthier way and try riding to work.
The benefits of riding to work are clear - not only will you improve your physical and mental health, your saving time and money while helping reduce congestion and save the environment with each pedal stroke. We promise that you'll even have a bit of fun too.
Plus, if you ride a cruisey 5km on National Ride2Work Day, you could win a $2000 Intrepid Travel voucher, a Bicycle Network membership and entry to a Bicycle Network event - all you have to do is log your ride. It's that easy! Sign up to our Ride2Work Day challenge here.
Bicycle Network General Manager of Behaviour Change, Tess Allaway, said that National Ride2Work Day is a great tool for Aussies to get in the routine of active travel.
“National Ride2Work Day is the perfect way to get back on the __bike – you’ll be with thousands of other riders helping build a healthier Australia,” said Ms Allaway.
“Riding a __bike to and from work is one of the best ways to get fit and active, reduce stress, beat the traffic, save money and you’ll even have a bit of fun along the way.”
More than just a day, Bicycle Network’s ongoing Ride2Work program prides itself on its success in getting more people out of cars and onto bikes by providing the tools, support and advice that new riders and workplaces need.
“Nearly half of all people who rode to work for the first time on National Ride2Work Day 2015 told us that they are now riding every week,” Ms Allaway added.
Community breakfasts will be held as far and wide as Hobart, Cairns, Darwin, Perth and almost everywhere in between. Find a community breakfast near you.
Follow the event online using @Bicycle_Network and #Ride2Work on Instagram and Twitter and on Facebook at /BicycleNetwork.
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