Do you want to improve your fitness, have fun and get out there and enjoy our wonderful environment? Then it's time to get rolling.
For the month of October, Sunshine Coast Council's ThinkChange program is supporting Love to Ride's biggest event Biketober.
To join the health-boosting movement, you are encouraged to swap the car for a bike and reap the benefits of active travel.
Residents are encouraged to sign up and as extra incentive, they can win some great prizes, including a $4,000 holiday.
Sunshine Coast Council's Managing for Growth Transport Portfolio Councillor Christian Dickson said the aim of the joint initiative was simple: to get more people to enjoy the benefits of riding bikes, anywhere, anytime, for the month of October.
"Whether it's the daily commute, school run, or weekend outing, every bike trip helps reduce emissions, ease traffic congestion and boost personal wellbeing," Cr Dickson said.
"Last year, more than 99,000 rides were logged nationally during Biketober with 55,516 kilometres ridden on the Sunshine Coast.
"This year let's push those pedals and discover a healthier, more sustainable way to travel."
Pedal for prizes
Just one bike ride a week during October puts you in the running to win great national prizes including a $4,000 holiday to a destination of your choice and an expanded local prize pool, including a $500 Spicers Tamarind Resort voucher, $200 99 Bikes voucher, Wildlife HQ ticket and other great Sunshine Coast experiences.
Sign up for the challenge, download the app and start logging your rides to be in the running.
Join as a workplace
You can join as an individual, with friends, or as part of a workplace team.
Businesses are also encouraged to get involved by registering their workplace on the Love to Ride platform. Staff can compete in a friendly leaderboard challenge, boost team morale and support a healthier, more sustainable workplace culture.
It's not about how far you ride; it's about having fun, getting outside, enjoying the fresh air and making small changes that add up to a big impact!
Register on the Love to Ride website and get ready to ride this October.
Delivered through Sunshine Coast Council's ThinkChange program and supported by Love to Ride.
Awesome Coast adventures
Find your next ride along our Coastal Pathway which forms part of the 73km route from Bells Creek in the south to Coolum in the north.
There are more self-guided rides for mountain biking and riding on Adventure Sunshine Coast.
