The Geelong Advertiser
By: Jane Harper
Two wheels will take the place of four for staff at the Geelong Advertiser this week.
The company is joining businesses across the city in choosing bikes over cars for Ride to Work Day on Wednesday.
Workers throughout the region are encouraged to dust the winter cobwebs off their bicycles and join in with the national event.
Cyclists in Geelong will be rewarded for their efforts with a community breakfast in Johnstone Park, Gheringhap St, between 7am and 9am on Wednesday.
Cat Reupert, the Geelong Advertiser's Ride to Work co-ordinator, said it was the ideal opportunity for people to rediscover a love of cycling or get involved for the first time.
"I love the idea of Ride to Work and as a company we wanted to have a presence in the event," she said.
"Cycling is great for the environment, for traffic control, for your general health and for your pocket."
Ms Reupert said she encouraged anyone who had not ridden for a while to give it a chance.
"You might be surprised how easily it comes back and how enjoyable you find it," she said. "The phrase 'It's like riding a bike' is used for a reason."
To register for Ride to Work Day and a chance to win one of 16 Trek bikes, visit www.ride2work.com.au