Twenty-one Bay of Plenty organisations and companies have pledged to get their employees on bikes this summer.
It's the Aotearoa Bike Challenge, a new national bike initiative which encourages organisations to get as many staff as possible to give cycling a go.
More than 250 businesses and 1400 people across the country have already signed up.
The challenge, which runs from February 1-28 provides companies with guidance and tips, and the chance to win prizes including a new bike and cycling gear.
The NZ Transport Agency is behind the challenge and it's national cycling manager Dougal List, says a ten minute journey by bike is all it takes to qualify for the competition.
'It could be a trip to the dairy, a bike ride to a cafe or to work. Just 10 minutes will make you feel great and give you the chance to win prizes.
'Taking part in the challenge is easy, with online registration and recording of your bike trips. It's a great chance for organisations to get their staff and department teams involved, whether they're competing to see who can get the most people to ride a bike or just to create healthy habits.”
The Aotearoa Bike Challenge is not about who can ride the most kilometres, but who can encourage the most people to give cycling a try.
The teams with the highest percentage of their staff riding for their size category will win, so the more people involved, the more chances of winning prizes.
Read more about the challenge here.
2 comments
Make me!!! :-P
Posted on 15-12-2016 07:32 | By HallowesHell
But in all seriousness, I would ride a bike if I wasn't so bloody scared of some moron on the road taking me out. My husband rides a scooter and almost got taken out at a set of lights by some dink who thought he had the right of way, even though the delinquent was on a red light.
no thanks
Posted on 15-12-2016 11:49 | By kurgan
having to deal with moron drivers and toxic exhaust fumes, I'll stick to my motorcycle
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