WARWICKSHIRE is gearing up for Cycle September.
Residents are being called to saddle up for the initiative led by Warwickshire County Council and cycling platform Love to Ride aimed at promoting the benefits of getting on your bike.
Participants can get involved by signing up to the Love to Ride app where they can log their bike trips and potentially win prizes.
Riders of every level are invited to participate and can ride anywhere, anytime in September – even a 10-minute ride around the park.
Workplaces can also unleash their competitive side through the workplace competition. Co-workers can join their workplace profile on Love to Ride and compete to earn the most points and top the client area leaderboard in their size category.
WCC’s transport spokesperson Coun Jennifer Warren said: “The benefits of active travel, particularly travelling by bike, are huge.
“For many of us, it might seem difficult to know where to start, as travelling by car has become so engrained in our daily lives. However, we are committed to supporting residents to realise that they can start their active travel adventure by switching just one car journey every week to an active alternative such as cycling.
“Cycle September is for everyone. There is no special gear needed and definitely no pressure to ride long distances. Every ride counts, it’s an opportunity to get outside, feel good and connect with others in your area.
“We hope that Cycle September with Love to Ride will offer residents a fun and engaging way to get into cycling and encourage their friends, family and colleagues to do the same.”
Visit www.lovetoride.net/warwickshire for more details.
