Riding a bike is one of the easiest and most efficient ways to get to work. More than 30,000 people in the City of Sydney’s area ride a bike each week. It’s fast and safe using our cycleways and shared paths.
5 reasons to ride to work
1. Protect our future
Every kilometre you ride a bike instead of driving a car saves more than 240g of carbon, slowing global warming and reducing climate change.
2. Reduce your commute time
A 5km to 10km ride to work will only take 15 to 30 minutes on average. Peak-hour city trips up to 10km are generally faster by bike than any other form of transport, door to door.
3. Save money
People who ride to work not only cut travel time and get fit but save between $6,000 and $15,000 which is usually spent on fuel, car repairs, public transport and parking.
4. Feel better and focus more
Organisations that encourage employees to ride to work benefit from increased productivity due to improved fitness, physical health and mental health.
5. Improve your health and wellbeing
A regular ride to work can help you keep up regular physical activity. This helps your health and reduces the risk of chronic disease and depression.
We offer free and low-cost resources and services to support people riding:
- Order a free map of our complete bike network
- Join a cycling in the city course and learn safe cycling skills
- If you’ve not ridden in a while, join a rusty rider’s course
- Free 1-on-1 guided rides and skills sessions for residents and workers in our local area
See all our cycling courses, classes and programs.
Published 14 October 2022, updated 18 October 2022
