Counting down to Cycle September

Thursday, 30 August 2018 07:00

People across West Yorkshire are being invited to switch to two wheels for Cycle September.

West Yorkshire Combined Authority has joined forces with Cycle September organisers Love to Ride for the UK-wide event aimed at getting more people to discover the benefits of cycling by taking part in a fun and friendly cycle challenge.

Registering on the Love to Ride website allows participants to log miles, set goals and earn badges for cycling to work for a week, riding 100 miles or encouraging a friend or colleague to take part, with friendly competitions taking place between individuals and workplaces.

Councillor Kim Groves, Chair of West Yorkshire Combined Authority’s Transport Committee, said: “Encouraging more of us to travel by bike or on foot brings many benefits, both at an individual level by boosting people’s health in addition to often saving time and money, as well as the wider environmental and economic benefits to us all.

“We want as many people as possible to get involved in Cycle September - whether you cycle every day or whether you haven't been on a bike in years, if you’re cycling for transport or for fun, whatever time and wherever you’re going.

“Last year, nearly 1,500 people across West Yorkshire cycled almost 206,000 miles, and we’re hoping to make this year even bigger and better.”

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