Groups to ride to Gosford CBD

Gosford Council is organising chaperoned bike rides from the Peninsula to Gosford CBD on Wednesday, October 15, as part of National Ride to Work Day.

Council's project officer of cycleways Mr Allan Brown said Peninsula residents had the opportunity of cycling to work and getting a free breakfast.

"We are encouraging residents from the Peninsula to ride their bikes to work as part of the national event," Mr Brown said.

Council would provide a free breakfast in Gosford for National Ride to Work Day participants.

"By cycling to work on National Ride to Work Day, people can join with thousands of others in discovering a healthier, happier way to get to work," council's director of city services Mr Stephen Glen said.

"As well as encouraging personal fitness through healthy exercise, National Ride to Work Day promotes the community benefits of cycling such as reducing traffic congestion and pollution problems.

"And by donating the amount participants save on petrol or public transport, they can help to raise funds for research into diabetes, heart disease and obesity."

Mr Glen said council was continuing to install more shared paths and introduced the Central Coast Cycling Guide in conjunction with Wyong Shire Council, to encourage cycling and walking as an alternative transport option.

Both individuals and workplace teams can pre-register online.

He said people should call council to express their interest in the group ride.

For more information visit www.ride2work.com.au or phone Alan Brown on 4325 8929.

Press release, 10 Oct 2008 Lisa-Maree Schell, Gosford Council