Time to get pedalling

LOVE to Ride and the City of Greater Geelong have teamed up to get more people on bikes, bringing Biketober to Geelong.

Biketober is delivered by Love to Ride and is its biggest challenge, kicking off on October 1 with the aim of getting more people to enjoy the benefits of riding bikes.

“At a time when environmental issues, wellness and money-saving are an important factor for many, there has never been a better time to ride a bike,” Love to Ride chief executive officer Thomas Stokell said.

Participants can log their trips automatically on the Love to Ride app, on the website or by syncing another riding app.

Each time a ride is logged, the participant goes into the draw to win a range of prizes, including a $4000 holiday.

Workplaces are also encouraged to get involved with a workplace profile available on the Love to Ride app, allowing colleagues to compete against each other to earn the most points.

Running for the entirety of the month, Biketober is suitable for all experience levels with Love to Ride encouraging people to get out in the fresh air anytime, anywhere.

Through its programs, Love to Ride is dedicated to promoting active travel and healthy lifestyles, on a mission to inspire and enable more people to enjoy riding.

“We aim to create positive change through our cycling programs and to promote healthier, happier people, places and businesses.” Mr Stokell said.

The challenge will come to an end on October 31, with a 72-hour grace period for participants to log their final rides.

For more information or to sign up for the challenge, head to lovetoride.net/geelong