WIN A BIKE WITH LOVE TO RIDE & SHARE YOUR BIKING STORY!

As we get ready to launch our new cycling facilities, don’t forget that June isBike Monthand there’s a chance towin a brand new bike! If you’ve been enjoying cycling over the last few months and planning to start cycling when you return to work we would love to hear from you!

Riding to work is good for you, your wallet and the environment - plus you could win great prizes by taking part inLove to Ride, the bike riding initiative to get more of us on the saddle. Love to Ride has something for everyone. On the site or the app you can record your rides, encourage others to jump in the saddle, complete a virtual ride and set goals!

There’s a chance to win one of TWO brand-new bikes, one of FOUR £500 donations to your local Bikes for Key Workers/Coronavirus Community Support initiative, or one of THIRTY Love to Ride t-shirts.

All you have to do is register on the Skypark 'Love To Ride' group and set yourself a goal for how much cycling you want to enjoy in June, and log your journeys – it’s as simple as that! Friends, family and colleagues can join in - CLICK HERE for more info, and the link below to register. ADD Link? Download the Love to Ride app to quickly and easily log rides wherever you are. You can even track your rides using GPS, making taking part even easier!

Download the app here: lovetoride.net/cyclingscore/groups/733

Changing your commute can feel daunting, but it's more straight forward than you might think if you use these tips:

• Dress normally. If your ride is less than 30 minutes, chances are you can just ride in your normal work clothes. Unless you want to ride fast, you can just cruise into work on your bike - no sweat!

• Find the best route. Don't just take the route you would if you were in a car, try looking for routes through quiet neighbourhood streets or other parallel/alternative routes where traffic is naturally slower and safer. Adding a little bit of distance in exchange for a more comfortable ride is almost always worth it!

• Use a pannier. Make use of the bike to carry your belongings rather than a backpack - freeing up your back will make you more agile, keep your back comfortable, and make it easier to carry items at a whim.

For more tips on riding to work visit www.lovetoride.net/global/pages/tips_biketowork

Happy biking! If you would like share your biking story in Skyline or are looking for a bike buddy, we’d love to hear from you as we gear up to launch our new state of the art bike facility – with space for 250 new bike racks, toilets, showers and a changing area, a repair space that is designed for you!