Resources

 1. The Cycle-Friendly Workplace guide

 

This national publication is packed with case studies of successful cycle-friendly organisations around Australia including: pharmaceutical company CSL, aircraft manufacturer Hawker de Havilland and Lend Lease property group, just to name a few. 

The publication highlights the benefits of cycling including: 

  • reduced greenhouse gas emissions
  • increased workplace wellbeing   
  • increased staff productivity
  • reduced pressure on parking

Cycle-Friendly Workplace guides are free. Hard copies can be obtained directly from Bicycle Victoria by phoning (03) 8636 8888 or 1800 639 634 (outside Melbourne).

 

2. Workplace BUGs

 

Starting a Workplace BUG or Bicycle User Group is a great way to help lift the profile of cycling. If you're thinking of getting the cyclists together in your workplace, take a look at the Workplace BUG Guide.

Maybe you already have an email list or corporate cycling team but you've never called your group a BUG before. Now is the time to make if official. We encourage you to register your new BUG today. It only takes two minutes and there is no cost involved to join the growing list of Workplace BUGs.

By making your BUG known to Bicycle Victoria we can stay in contact with you and make resources available to you.

 

 

3. The Bicycle Parking Handbook

 

Maximise the return on your bike parking investment by starting with Bicycle Victoria's Bicycle Parking Handbook. This is your expert guide to:

  • Choosing a location
  • Evaluating your needs
  • Selecting the right rails
  • Designing a layout

See the Bike Parking web page for more details.

  

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More information

Download The Cycle-Friendly Workplace guide 2009 here, or order a free hard copy from Bicycle Victoria.

 

All about Bike Parking facilities - it's not as hard as you think!


If you're thinking of starting a Workplace BUG (Bicycle User Group), this information will help get you started.

 

Have a look at what some councils have done to encourage bike riding in their area.  City of Yarra and City of Darebin, Victoria, are two of these councils helping more people ride more often.

 

If you'd like to start a workplace bicycle fleet, this Toolkit will help you out.