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Written by Suze Chalmers

Spring has sprung as they say! It’s time to wake from our hibernation and get out and about. Over the next couple of months there are quite a few activity-based events that certainly look worthy of getting involved in – here is a round-up of some of them:

27 September 2009: City of Sydney Spring Cycle

NB: last day to register is Thursday 24 September 2009

Whether you do it to get fit, enjoy a great day out with your friends or raise money for one of our partner charities, The Oncology Children's Foundation or MS Australia, the Spring Cycle has something for everyone!

There are four Ride Options:

Ride North Sydney- 40km
Ride Blacktown- 45km
Ride Liverpool- 50km
Ride the Park- 7km

www.springcycle.com.au

26 September - 4 October 2009:NSW Bike Week

NSW Bike Week is a state-wide NSW Government initiative that raises the profile of cycling as a healthy, easy, low cost and environmentally friendly alternative to driving for short trips in your local community. NSW Bike Week provides an opportunity for the local community to participate in organised bicycle events in a safe and supported environment. Participation is aimed at all members of the community, with a particular emphasis on encouraging new cyclists.

For more information on NSW Bike Week, please phone 131782 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

http://www.bicyclensw.org.au/content/nsw-bike-week-2

30 September 2009: Earth Ride Day

Earth Ride is a global initiative to encourage people all around the world to help fight climate change by riding a bike. It's about taking responsibility and actively making steps towards a low-carbon future.

Earth Ride is an ongoing "call to action" to everyone around the world, via the website and other activities, to get "on your bike" now!

Its not about a single event - anyone can make any bike ride an Earth RideTM (riding to work, to school, going to the shop) or any major bike events can carry the "Earth RideTM " logo, either as a central theme or simply part of the reason for some of the people on the ride.

It's a social networking thing - "tell your friends to Earth RideTM " You can up load your activity by going to the event page and filling out the online form.

Earth Ride is a two-fold initiative:

an ongoing, global call-to-action to get on your bike now
Earth Ride Day: 30 September 2009. If there's any one day to be a riding a bike, it's Earth Ride Day.

http://www.earthride.com.au

02 October 2009:National Walk to Work Day

Participating in Walk to Work Day is easy; simply leave the car at home, put your feet first, and walk all or part of the way to work. If it's too far to walk, use public transport and get off a few stops early. Or if you must use the car, try to park a good distance away from work and walk the rest of the way.

This year, Walk to Work Day is challenging Australia's employers to register as WTWD Corporate Ambassadors:

To promote regular walking as a healthy activity (better physical, mental & social health)
To reduce reliance on the private motor vehicle (reduce car-dependency)
To promote and improve the use of public transport (less traffic)
To improve air quality by reducing unnecessary vehicle emissions (help tackle climate change and reduce global warming)

Individuals can also pledge their willingness to walk by registering as a Walking Class Hero at www.walk.com.au

14 October 2009: NationalRide to Work Day

ride to work day 2009

What better way to kick start spring and cycling to work than with the annual Ride to Work Day. On Wednesday 14 October join the growing number of commuters nationally that choose to ride to work.

Ride to Work is behaviour change program that encourages workers to feel good and have fun by commuting to work by bike and experiencing the health, financial and environmental benefits of riding.

Other Benefits:

Win a Bike - 48 to be won around Australia in conjunction with your ABC Local radio station: Share your bike commute story and you'll go into the mix to win a bike via your ABC Local radio station
Ride to Work Day 2009 Community Breakfasts- all around Australia - or even organise your own:

www.ride2work.com.au

Have we missed any? Email us if there’s an active spring event we should include here.

Written by Suze Chalmers

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