Promoting Cycling

Promoting Cycling in our firm

1 Why do we want to promote cycling in our firm?

(a) Health and well being
(b) Environmental concerns
(c) Morale
(d) Other?

2 What do we have at present

(a) Parking
(b) Showers
(c) Towels
(d) London to Brighton
(e) Cycle to Work
(f) Police visits
(g) Laundry and dry cleaning

3 What stops people cycling?

(a) Fear
(b) Distance
(c) Equipment
(d) Weather
(e) Lack of inspiration

4 What can we do?

(a) Bozza bike keys
(b) Cycle training
(c) Cycle maintenance
(d) Escorted rides
(e) Group rides
(f) Social rides
(g) Velodrome session
(h) Inspirational talk(s)
(i) LCC
(j) Show cycle races in staff restaurant
(k) Negotiate discounts at Local Bike Shops
(l) Drying room/facility

So this is the outline I put forward and which we are now pursuing with the firm's central management. It is not an overnight scheme but one that will take work over months and years. One step at a time but continually moving.

Any more ideas always welcome and, yes Will, I will buy you a drink and hear your views.