Ride To Work Day Reminder
It is now only one day before National Ride to Work Day 2008, to be held on Wednesday 15 October.
If any of you who haven't registered yet have ever thought of riding to work or lectures, this is the day to give it a go. Thousands of new riders are expected to join in from all parts of Australia. Regular riders will be on hand to help you plan your journey and provide invaluable tips Tell me which suburb you will be riding from and I will put you in contact with other rides traveling in the same direction. Just ask me and I'll do my best to get you started. There's also a host of information and resources at www.ride2work.com.au and information specific to our Macquarie Ride on www.ofm.mq.edu.au/ride2work.htm.
The first step is to register online at www.ride2work.com.au.
Here are four great reasons to do it now:
1) Go in the draw to win one of 16 Trek bikes courtesy of Trek Bicycles Australia. Details and photos on www.ride2work.com.au.
2) Don't let your team down! Help Macquarie University win a jersey pack courtesy of Trek as part of the TravelSmart Workplace Challenge. Our Team Code is 912843.
3) Enjoy a free breakfast at Macquarie University on the lawns between Building C5C and Building E5A/B.
Please remember to use Team Code 912843 when you register so that you are counted as part of our Workplace Team tally.
For assistance with planning your trip and terms, and conditions on the above offers, see www.ride2work.com.au. Any questions can be directed to Leigh Gibbens at lgibbens@ics.mq.edu.au
Risk Warning
As a participant in Ride to Work Day, and as a regular cyclist, you may be exposing yourself to a risk of harm. Macquarie University, the Ride to Work Day organisers, and Leigh Gibbens wish to warn you of the risks and hazards that are an inherent part of cycling, and to take care to prevent putting yourself, your fellow participants and/or others into danger. Please ride in a safe and responsible manner and obey all Australian road rules.
You may wish to take out Public Liability insurance, and if so, you can take out membership with either of the organisations below, both of which will give you Personal Accident and Public Liability cover while you are riding your bike at any time:
Pedal Power, located at www.pedalpower.org.au/general/index.asp?IntContId=1760 ($60 individual, $100 household)
Bicycle NSW, located at www.bicyclensw.org.au/Membership.asp ($90 individual, $135 household, $65 student).
This message was sent by Leigh Gibbens, Workplace Coordinator, National Ride to Work Day, and approved by Tim Sprague, Director of Human Resources.
Contact: Leigh Gibbens
Phone: Ext 8939
Publish Date: 14 Oct 2008
