Thursday, October 20, 2011
Ride to Work Day - Oct 12th 2011
PIDCOCK - Architecture + Sustainability, being passionate
supporters of cycling, the promotion of cycling in Sydney (and also
free breakfasts) were in attendance at the "Ride-to-work" breakfast
which took place in various locations around Australia on October
12th last.
This is the only nationally recognised event of its kind which
provides an opportunity for workplaces to celebrate riding to work
and encourages employees that don't currently ride, to start. As a
good number of our staff cycle into work on a regular basis anyway
it provided a convenient opportunity to avail of the free bicycle
maintenance and to grab a free coffee.
With the prevalence of new "Greenstar" rated office buildings
(with dedicated facilities for cyclists) as well as the established
network of Sydney's cycle paths there is now an increasing number
of people commuting to work by bicycle. As well as providing a
daily "workout" commuting by bicycle means fewer cars on the road,
less overcrowding on public transport and better air quality.
Win-win.
-Fergal White