Tips and Resources

You probably already know all the benefits of riding to work (saving money and time, getting fit, staying healthy, green travel…the list goes on), but you don’t know where to start. Maybe you are a little nervous about riding in traffic or walking into your workplace in your riding gear.

Once you've made up your mind to start riding, the next step is preparation. You'll need a bike in good working order, clothes to ride in and a planned route to take you to work.

Get a head start by checking out the pdf brochure The 10 most frequently asked questions about riding to work and don't forget to talk to regular riders in your workplace or neighbourhood. They're your best source of information and support. They might even offer to be your "bike buddy" on the day.We can also offer a general introduction to the world of bikes and riding.

Where do I start?
Everything you wanted to know about riding to work...but were afraid to ask!

No excuse zone - do you live in a no excuse zone for Melbourne, Sydney or Brisbane?
Have a look at the maps and see if you could ride into the CBD in just 30minutes.

Learn to ride
Find a bike riding school in your area.

Calculate the benefits
Calculate the health, environmental and financial benefits of riding to work. You can even calculate how many tim tams or bananas you can burn on your daily commute!

You don't have to ride the whole way
Give multi-moding a go and try riding part way.

Riding to Work is easy!
Practical advice on how to get started.

Visit you state/territory cycling organisation for more information on bike riding in your area.

 

 

 

Riding to work - how to beat the heat

Learn how to beat the heat this summer and ensure you continue to enjoy your Ride to Work.

Top tips for getting started

1. Talk to someone who currently rides, and scope out the path you plan to ride. Drive the path, and look at it from a bike riders perspective to get comfortable.

2. Be prepared. Have a trial ride to your work on a weekend if you can. Make sure you don't carry too much on the bike.

3. Take your work clothes in on an earlier day, even your lunch if possible. Have the necessary toiletries, towel etc at work too.

4. Make sure your bike and clothes are all ready packed the night before so there is less incentive to change your mind.

5. If you are unsure about your fitness levels to complete a return trip ride one way to work on your first day. Get the train or bus home that night and also from home back to work next day, ride home second day. Have a one day break then again until you build up to a full trip there and back.

6. Calculate the money saved on public transport tickets, fuel, car wear-and-tear and the like. Add the quality-of-life benefits, like having your exercise built into your day, and getting to experience the streets, instead of watching them passively from inside a vehicle. Multiply by the convenience of no queues or traffic-jams, and by the extra level of endorphins flowing through you. Think of all these things, and it's easy to get pedalling! A great cost-benefit equation.

 

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