How it works
The Blackpool Workplace Cycle Challenge running from Monday 4th July to Friday 22ndJuly is a fun event encouraging cycle journeys to work and friendly competition.
Log each ride you make online during the Challenge period for a chance to win one of 25 prizes and earn a place on the Rider leader board which is determined by the number of rides made. Also, cycling to the shops, to a friend’s house, for leisure or any other purpose will count towards rider rankings in the competition.
Riders should try to commute by bike as much as possible and also encourage their colleagues to do so in order that their workplace features on the best organisation in category leader board.
Map your ride
The Challenge includes a route mapping tool that enables you to plan, map and share cycle routes. The route logger uses Google Maps to help you easily create the different rides you make during the Challenge period. This fun feature is great for sharing your favourite rides or trying out new routes cycled by others.
It's easy to take part
- Register on the Cycle Blackpool website
- Receive a confirmation email
- Ride a bike at least once in the challenge period to enter the prize draw
- Log your cycle ride online
- Encourage your colleagues to have fun riding a bike too
25 Prizes!
There are 25 prizes to be won by prize draw or finishing top of the rider's board:
- 20 pairs of Pleasure Beach 2 for the price of 1 wristband vouchers
- 1 Bannatyne's Health Club sports bag kit
- 4 cycle computers
Hire Bike
If you don't have a bike and want to take part, then join Blackpool's hire bike scheme! Membership costs just £10 for 24/7 access to over 450 hire bikes that are now available at hub stations throughout the town. There is a link from the Cycle Blackpool website to the hire scheme's registration site or call the helpline telephone no. 01253 320094.
Why Cycle?
Here are some great reasons to get on your bike again, burning calories instead of carbon!
Cycling makes you feel better
When you cycle the pituitary gland releases endorphins in your brain giving you a feeling of euphoria — cyclist's high. These naturally produced brain chemicals make you feel great after a cycle ride and bring stress relief especially after a busy day at work.
The pedal workout strengthens your heart so it's no surprise that your life expectancy is increased. Your immune system is also boosted so less sniffles and no more feeling run down.
Cycling makes you healthy
Regular cycling will bring you the general health of someone 10 years younger. It's a low impact form of exercise that goes easy on your joints so is safer than jogging..
Cycling keeps your shape trim by toning those troublesome parts of your body — thighs, bottoms and stomach. Cycling helps to keep your weight down by raising your metabolic rate — the rate at which your body burns calories. A two mile trip at a leisurely pace can burn up to 100 calories.
Cycling saves you money
Cycling is free as the energy driving you forward is pedal power instead of costly car fuel. Add to this parking charges and wear and tear and it is smarter to leave your car at home for shorter journeys.
Its also one of the easiest ways to keep fit saving you money on gym membership and much more useful as it actually gets you from A to B..
Cycling is fun and eco-friendly
A cycle trip is an ideal way to enjoy the great outdoors by giving you flexibility and a rewarding experience either in the countryside or in town cycling through parks and here in Blackpool along the promenade.
By travelling in this sustainable way you are enhancing the environment by reducing the air pollution, carbon emissions and road traffic in your local community and the places you visit on bike.
