Chesterfield businesses urged to get on their bikes
Chesterfield businesses are being urged to get on their bikes for the 2016 Derbyshire Workplace Cycling Challenge. The Workplace Challenge is a national workplace health programme coordinated locally by Derbyshire Sport; the initiative hopes to get more people cycling more often, whatever their ability or fitness level.
The month-long Cycling Challenge will run from July 1 to July 31, and is perfect for those who may have been inspired by the recent Aviva Women’s Tour which finished in the town centre in June.
Prizes will be on offer for workplace teams and individuals who take part by cycling to work, cycling on the road or along trails in their spare time, or by taking part in indoor cycling at the gym. Businesses that sign up can use a free online activity tracker and earn points to work their way up the leader board. Such prizes include:
- A track session at Derby Arena
- Free cycle hire for two people at Carsington Water
- £25 Central Health voucher which can be used for any treatment at Central Physio, Central FootClinic or Central Osteopaths.
Rachael Dyer, Sport Development Officer at Derbyshire Sport, which runs the Workplace Challenge in Derbyshire, said:-
“The Derbyshire Workplace Challenge allows users to track how active they really are in a quick and informal way.
“The aim is to motivate workers to get more active and encourage their colleagues to do the same. We want to inspire people to make a few small changes to their working day which could help to make a real difference to their health and fitness. This could include cycling to work, hiring a bike and going cycling with friends or family at the weekend, or trying a spin class.
“More activity means more points, which will means users will not only soar up the leader board but they will see their fitness and energy levels rise too.”
New users can sign up for free at www.workplacechallenge.org.uk/derbyshire
Derbyshire Workplace Challenge
