Ride bikes to Gosford for breakfast

Peninsula residents are being encouraged to get on their bikes and ride to Gosford for breakfast on Wednesday, September 21, to mark NSW Bike Week.

With the support of Transport for NSW, the Central Coast Local Health District will host a free Go Active 2 Work Breakfast in William St Mall, Gosford, from 6am to 9am.

Bike Week is a NSW Government initiative which aims to raise the profile of cycling as a healthy, easy, low cost and environmentally friendly transport option for short trips.

District health promotion officer Mr Nigel Tebb said cycling was faster than people thought.

"Certainly for trips of up to five kilometres, cycling can be quicker, easier and cheaper than driving.

"Why sit in traffic when you could be riding?

"Why worry about having to find, and possibly pay, for a car park when you could enjoy the convenience of riding door to door and parking your bike for free?," Mr Tebb said.

Mr Tebb said an added bonus to cycling for transport was the physical activity.

"With many people being time poor and not getting enough physical activity, cycling offers people a time efficient way to fit some, or even all, of the activity they require for good health into their busy lives," he said.

Both beginners and experienced bike commuters are invited to roll up on the day for a free healthy breakfast and giveaways.

Media release, 14 Sep 2016

Casey Virgin, Central Coast Local Health District