Cycle to Work Day, the annual event encouraging workers across the UK to take to two wheels for their commute, will celebrate its fifth anniversary on Wednesday, 13th September. The event invites employers as well as individuals to sign up and reap the potential benefits of active commuting. Established by Cyclescheme, a leading UK cycle to work provider, Cycle to Work Day is free for all participants. Employers of all sizes across the UK with or without a cycle to work scheme in place can get behind the event. This year’s Cycle to Work Day is on track to reach its goal of one million miles pledged, and participating cyclists have the opportunity to win from a prize pot worth over £5,000.
Cycle to Work Day was created by Cyclescheme in 2013 to encourage cyclists of all abilities to give cycle commuting a try. In 2016, Halfords came on board as an official partner and is now jointly promoting the event. In addition, Olympic gold medallist Chris Boardman MBE has been an ambassador of Cycle to Work Day since 2016, and joins again this year.
Adrian Warren, Business Operations Director at Cyclescheme, said:
'Our experience over the last five years has demonstrated to us first-hand the impressive benefits that employers feel when they have a workforce with an active commute. We’re proud to give first time cyclists and seasoned cycling commuters alike the chance to engage with us each year. We urge all employers – from the big to the small – to sign up to Cycle to Work Day 2017 and see what difference it could make to your workplace.'
