Some people jump in their cars, others catch public transport, For Tanasi Gudov, riding his bike to work is the way to go.
Mr Gudov, a traffic and transport engineer at Brimbank council, will take part in this year’s National Ride to Work Day for the sixth year running.
The Keilor Park resident has ridden to work most days over the past five years and says it takes him about 15 minutes to reach the council’s office in Keilor Village and a little longer to get home due to some hills.
“It takes about the same time to ride there as it would to drive there,” he said. “I sometimes beat the traffic and riding to work better prepares me for the day.
‘‘I’m more alert and I find I’m quicker
at making decisions. I definitely enjoy it.” Bicycle Network figures reveal that 60 per cent of new riders who cycled on last year’s Ride to Work Day were still commuting by bike at least once a week.
“Riding to work is a great way to fit in exercise on the way to and from work – no need to find time to get to the gym. Riding is something you can easily fit around your busy work and family commitments,” said Tess Allaway, of the Bicycle Network.
National Ride to Work Day is on Wednesday, October 15.
For more information or to register, go to www.ride2work.com.au
Charlene Macaulay
