IT’S the early bird that gets the worm, or in this case breakfast, for those who ditch their cars in favour of cycling to work on Wednesday morning.
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National Ride2Work day has been a growing event on the Border over the past few years.
Wodonga Council will be putting on barbecue breakfast and coffee between 7am and 9am at The Cube courtyard for those who kick-start their day with a bit of physical activity.
Council's recreation officer Liona Edwards said it is a good way to relieve stress and save money.
“Riding to work is a great way to fit in exercise on the way to and from work,” Ms Edwards said.
“It is something you can easily fit around your busy work and family commitments.”
More than 150,000 people across the country are expected to take part in the day which is organised in the hope people will make cycling a regular mode of transport.
Of the new riders who registered in 2014, 61 per cent reported they still ride to work on at least a weekly basis when they were surveyed in March 2015.
Not only is the exercise good for your health, but it save money on petrol and reduces the impact of cars on the environment.
“We have 10 council staff registered to ride to work and we are hoping other work places will get on board with the even now and in the future,” Ms Edwards said.
“There are about 100 regional breakfasts this year so it is growing.
“If there are any workplaces who have questions about it I would encourage them to contact council.
“It's also a great event for networking and we have even had discussions with people about bike paths and other cycling topics with people who ride regularly.”
Ms Edwards said they are hoping for 60 people to gather for breakfast after the morning ride.
The Department of Defence, Department of Sustainability and Wodonga TAFE have all shown interest in peddling to work.
CycleStation Albury is also along for the ride and will be taking care of people's bikes.
The business’ bike mechanic Rasul Shariff said they would also be there to give advice on bike safety.
“With the weather starting to warm up more people are taking up cycling,” he said.
“People should make sure they check their tyre pressure, wear gloves where possible and a helmet and be alert on the road.”
Back on Track physiotherapy will also be on site with information on how to manage common cycling injuries.
The event is free for all participants, to register head to ride2work.com.au.
