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Bicycle Friendly Awards for Workplaces

FACTS about Canadians and Cycling:

· Six out of ten adults own a bicycle.

· Nine out of ten children own a bicycle.

· Cycling is one of the ten most favourite physical activities.

· Eighty per cent of adults say they would like to cycle more.

· Physically active employees are healthier and more productive.

Ideas for Bike Friendly Schools

Simple and Effective Ideas for Making Your Workplace Bicycle Friendly:

· Provide employees with cycling literature:

Bike to Work Guide Bike Week flyer

Trail Etiquette Lighten Up eh!

Order copies from the Regional Niagara Public Health Dept.

905-688-8248 ext 7344 or nrphd-hl@regional.niagara.on.ca

· Include cycling information in the staff newsletter:

· Announcements of local bike rodeos and events.

· Cycling safety tips.

· Cycling maintenance information.

· Invite a cycling enthusiast to speak about bicycling trails in the Niagara Region during Bike Week (May 31 to June 8, 2003) or any other time of the year.

· Invite a cycle “expert" and host a Bike Ready and Roll hands-on workshop. Bring your bike in and the expert will help you get it ready to ‘roll’ with an inspection and recommendations for bike readiness.

· Promote cycling related web sites through staffs newsletters and pay cheque inserts:

www.regional.niagara.on.ca/gncr (Greater Niagara Circle Route) www.rnbc.info (Regional Niagara Bicycling Committee)

· Plan a cycling event, challenge another workplace.

· Include a cycling component to the annual staff BBQ.

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Refer to the Bicycle Friendly Awards Information and Application Form for more ideas.