October 5th, 2024Biketober is back in Ballarat

The Biktober bike challange is back with the City of Ballarat and Love to Ride offering a month of free and friendly biking challenges for the wider region’s community to join.

Returning to Ballarat for its second year, Biketober is the state’s biggest bike challenge.

Riders who hop on their bikes, and encourage others to do the same throughout October, have the chance of winning amazing prizes. 

To take part, cyclists of all ages and abilities can register at www.lovetoride.net and get riding.

The initiative is for everyone, especially non-riders. It’s a great chance to try it out and join up with an experienced rider to enjoy an active mode of transport. 

Last year 177 people from the Ballarat area joined the challenge, which included 49 new riders. Ballarat totalled 120,837 kilometres over 4,910 rides which reduced carbon emissions in the city by 1,073 kilograms.

Registration is simple and free. Follow the instructions at www.lovetoride.net to fill in your details and link your profile to your workplace or club, for some friendly competition.