On your bikes, Moray workers urged

MORAY Council and Love to Ride are working in tandem to get people on their bikes this coming month.

Individuals and workplaces in the area are being asked to dust off their bikes and get pedalling for Love to Ride's annual competition, Cycle September.

Workplaces are being urged to join up to the initiative to see which firm can get most people cycling.

Riders only have to cycle for 10 minutes anywhere and at any time during September to be in with a chance of winning a prize, including a £3,000 bespoke Ribble bike package. Local prizes include a voucher for a wildlife boat trip, brewery tour and restaurant voucher.

Individuals earn points by riding their bikes any time and anywhere during the month and by recruiting colleagues. A tally of each Love to Ride workplace's points will be kept up to date online.

Council leader Graham Leadbitter is a fan of bike travel. He said: "Over the years I have really enjoyed cycling both for leisure and commuting.

"In my first full-time job over 20 years ago I regularly cycled 10 miles to work and back and felt all the better for it, as well as saving a fortune in transport costs.

"While not remotely as fit as I was then, I still enjoy getting out on my bike when I can and it’s still a very enjoyable mode of transport and a great leisure pursuit."

The initiative promotes the benefits of cycling on many levels – for health and wellbeing, the environment and the social aspect.

People can register to take part online at lovetoride.net/moray.

Do you want to respond to this article? If so, click here to submit your thoughts and they may be published in print.