Love to Ride. Be part of the International Cycling Campaign!
Using different themes, Love to Ride encourage people to get out on their bikes, whatever the weather and wherever you are going.
Log your bike rides year-round and participate in four major campaigns where you can win prizes simply for riding your bike and encouraging others to do the same! Use the Love to Ride website to set personal challenges, compete against friends and colleagues, and climb the leaderboards. This initiative also focuses on getting more people to rate how safe and comfortable they feel on their routes. This valuable rider feedback can then be used to help transform local infrastructure, making cycling safer and more enjoyable!
The four big campaigns are;
- Ride it Out (March)
- Bike Month (May)
- Cycle September (September)
- Winter Wheelers (December)
Here’s how anyone can take part:
- Sigh up for free at www.lovetoride.net/miltonkeynes. Download the Love to Ride app for Apple or Android devices.
- Enjoy a bike ride anywhere, any time
- Use the Rate My Routes feature to provide feedback on streets and paths
- Earn points with every bike ride that will turn into prize draw entries
- Encourage others to get involved to earn more points and prize entries
- Create a profile for your workplace to take part in a bit of fun competition, too!
What if you’re new to riding?
To join the challenge, it doesn’t matter if you ride every day or if you haven’t been on a bike in years. The folks at Love to Ride are behaviour change experts who have refined their approach by helping people worldwide get into cycling. Love to Ride has lots of resources to help people ride out with confidence, including a range of tips articles and quick courses.
There are so many benefits to be enjoyed from riding a bike, and the Bike Month Challenge is about embracing each and every one of them, such as:
⚡️ Supercharged physical health – even a 10-minute bike ride will boost your immune system, improve cardiovascular health, and help you live longer
🧠 Improved mental health – riding a bike is a mindful activity that promotes the release of endorphins and can reduce the causes of depression
🧡 Reduced stress and anxiety – biking can calm the mind, improve self-confidence, and elevate your mood
💰 Saving money – cut down on transport costs and car maintenance
🌍 Protecting the planet – reduce your carbon footprint by leaving the car at home
Elevate your energy, protect the planet, heighten your happiness, and influence infrastructure with Love to Ride.
