Fit, focused and firm, while also saving the world. What more can we say? Explore bike paths, cycle groups and ride any blues away...

Push bikes are simply the most efficient form of transport. They produce no waste and improve our health and wellbeing. If we all used a bike to get to work and visit friends and family or went on cycling holidays instead of road trips, it would have an immediate and profound effect on our fossil fuel use and contribution to climate change. Finally, as if all this is not compelling enough, if you ride your bike to work every day you will save thousands of dollars each year.

Do it now!

Cycle for fun and  leisure - try Railtrails Australia a directory of riding paths along old train lines through the beautiful Australian countryside.

Bike paths and bike lanes - Most cities have a network of off road bike paths and wide roads with bike lanes along the main traveling routes. These are ideal for the invigorating ride to work along the local river and back streets or for cruising on the weekend to find a nice spot for a picnic.

Join or form a BUG (Bike Users Group) in your area - it's a great way to meet other riders and find out about the best paths and trails.

Some online resources to get you started…

• National - Bicycle Federation of Australia
  

• Victoria - Bicycle Victoria
  

• New South Wales - Bicycle NSW
  

• Queensland - Bicycle Queensland
  

• Western Australia - Bicycle Transportation Alliance
  

• South Australia - Bicycle Institute of South Australia
  

• Tasmania - Bicycle Tasmania

• Australian Capital Territory - Pedal Power
  

Why this action

is

important

Reducing the amount of Co2 and other greenhouse gasses entering the atmosphere is critical if we are to address climate change and the environmental havoc it is causing. Riding a bike instead of driving is the most effective way to reduce our CO2 emissions and reduce our contribution to climate change.