Council workers getting on their bikes
COUNCIL workers are getting on their bikes and leaving their cars behind... at least for a week anyway.
Staff at Gloucestershire County Council are this week leaving their motors at home for Car Free Week in Gloucester.
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on the move: City and county council workers get on their bikes.
The council's cycling club is leading the campaign to encourage more staff to make the switch.
Its founder David Grocott said: "I not only save money but I feel fitter and more alert at work."
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Nick Wood, from the occupational health team, said: "It is good for the planet but it is also good for our wellbeing."
New cyclists are even offered a buddy to pair up with for help and advice about getting out on the road for the first time with their bike.
Comments
by honslknjklyt
Friday, September 21 2012, 7:50PM
“Probably looking to have an accident and then get compensation as no one told them and there are they did not do a cyclng eficiancy course”
by honslknjklyt
Friday, September 21 2012, 1:38PM
“Must be nice if these gimmicky things is all they have to worry about. What next week - flip flop Friday.”
by Spud0
Friday, September 21 2012, 10:21AM
“Well done GCC, now if Gloucestershire Highways staff joined in and started cycling to work we might get somewhere with sorting out the dreadful provisions for cyclists in the county.”
by windy_pants
Friday, September 21 2012, 8:47AM
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