Paid for contentShetland – Bike month May is coming

Have you registered yet for the Bike Month May Challenge, which is organised by Love to Ride? Individuals, groups and workplaces can get involved! Whether your employees are regular riders, or have yet to dig their bikes out of the shed this year, we want them to feel empowered to ride more. You can ride your bike anytime, anywhere for a minimum of 10 minutes!

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.

Last year, 47,819 riders and 7,829 workplaces took part in the Bike Month Challenge, and this year we’re hoping to push those numbers even higher!

What is the Bike Month Challenge?

It’s a fun, friendly bike challenge with a bit of friendly competition for individuals and workplaces. Staff ride their bikes and encourage others to earn points, and the workplaces with the most points will top the leaderboards. There are lots of prizes up for grabs for individual riders, from new bike gear to £2,000 cash!

What if you’re new to riding?

To join the challenge, it doesn’t matter if you ride every day or if you haven’t been on a bike in years. The folks at Love to Ride are behaviour change experts who have refined their approach by helping people worldwide get into biking. Love to Ride has lots of resources to help people ride out with confidence, including a range of Tips articles and Quick Courses.

There are so many benefits to be enjoyed from riding a bike, and the Bike Month Challenge is about embracing each and every one of them, such as:

• Supercharged physical health – even a 10-minute bike ride will boost your immune system, improve cardiovascular health, and help you live longer
• Improved mental health – riding a bike is a mindful activity that promotes the release of endorphins and can reduce the causes of depression
• Reduced stress and anxiety – biking can calm the mind, improve self-confidence, and elevate your mood
• Protecting the planet – reduce your carbon footprint by leaving the car at home
• Saving money – cut down on transport costs and car maintenance

Getting involved with the Bike Month Challenge is easy, just go to lovetoride.net to create your free profile and register for the challenge. There’s a Love to Ride app for iOS, too (Android coming soon)! It’s available to download here.

Elevate your energy, axe your anxiety, protect the planet, and heighten your happiness with Love to Ride!

Sign up at: www.lovetoride.net/shetland