Looking for a way to inspire your teams while doing something good for the community? Check out Biketober!
Every year hundreds of companies from around the metro Atlanta region gear up to pedal Biketober, a friendly bike challenge presented by Georgia Commute Options. For employers, the event is a great way to bring teams together, support a healthy work culture and help make the Atlanta region a better place to ride for everyone.
Biketober kicks off Oct. 1 for the 20-county metro Atlanta region. This monthlong cycling event encourages residents to get out of their cars and discover the joys of riding bikes for fun, health or to get from point A to point B.
Last year, more than 2,600 residents and 350 Atlanta-area companies participated in Biketober. In total, participants biked nearly 340,000 miles and saved nearly 34,000 pounds of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions.
Riders can participate individually or form a team with friends or coworkers. Cyclists compete by logging their miles and earning points for every mile they ride, every day they ride, and for every person they encourage to join. The more points they earn, the more chances they have to win prizes. This year’s grand prize is an electric bike courtesy of Outback Bikes.
Everyone who participates in Biketober will also be making communities better for biking by rating their routes. The Love to Ride app, used to record bike rides, allows riders to give feedback on how safe and comfortable they feel when riding their bikes on different streets. The anonymous feedback is combined with other participants’ ratings to show which parts of the community are in greatest need of infrastructure improvements.
In addition to promoting healthier communities, Biketober encourages everyone to experience the joy of bicycling anytime, anywhere. The more physically active employees are, the healthier and happier they are – fostering a friendlier work environment, reducing healthcare spending, and keeping them engaged and at work.
For more information about the Biketober Challenge, including registration details and event updates, visit www.biketober.com.