The ‘Get on your Bike’ Challenge is on during the month of May.
Challenge yourself and RIDE to commute and you could be into WIN!
Just a reminder the ‘Get on your Bike’ Challenge kicks off next week.
Simply ride as much as you can to the places you would normally take your car, record your trips on the Challenge Log and be into WIN.
A trip can be to/from work, the shops, school, a friends place, the gym, training etc. Any trip you would usually make by car.
Overcoming bike commuting excuses:
- It takes too long: The average speed of cyclist that rides to commute is 16 kmph (faster if you are a bit fitter or experienced). So for a 5km ride, it would take approximately19 minutes, a 3km ride would take approximately 12 minutes and for 2km it would take approximately 7 and a half minutes.
- No bike parking: Look for areas around your workplace you could keep your bike – storage areas, your office or another workplace close by
- No showers at work: You do not necessarily get a sweat up when riding! If you want a work out, ride home faster. Alternatively if you have a gym or recreation centre near by, they usually will rent their showers out for a small fee.
- I have to dress up for work: Pack your clothes to change at work – try rolling them instead of folding, leave some spare clothes & shoes at work.
- I’ve got errands to run: Be organised and schedule your errands in. If you do not have a carrier or basket to carry your things in, use a bag or backpack and do not forget to pack your lock so you can lock your bike at your destination.
There are some great prizes up for grabs including:
- 100 Avanti Plus Whangarei store vouchers
- Avanti bike services
- High visibility vests
- High visibility backpack covers
- Bike lights
- Bike locks
- Helmets
- And more!
It is FREE to register – visit http://www.10000stepsnorthland.co.nz or ph 0800 ACTIVE (22 84 83) or (09) 470 3234 for a registration form and more information.
We look forward to seeing you on your bike!
The Sport Northland Team
Sport Northland
Cnr Bank St & Hunt St
PO Box 1492
WHANGAREI
DD: 09 470 3234
0800 ACTIVE
Mob: 0274 303 085
http://www.10000stepsnorthland.co.nz
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