Thinking of riding to campus
Well, why not turn that thought into action…
But how? To find a good route to campus head to www.bikely.com
It is a wealth of information – all you need to do is search for Monash University and your applicable campus and routes that others use will appear. If you have not yet ridden to work it is a good idea to check out the route on a weekend or a non-time constrained day. It’ll give you a feel for how long it might take and if there are hills to avoid!
Make sure you have all the required safety gear – a helmet is mandatory in Victoria, front and rear lights are required at night and a low light and a high-visibility vest is recommended. Any good bike shop will help you out.
Health benefits
- Save time and money by riding to work – riding counts as exercise and towards the recommended target of 30 minutes of exercise a day.
- Exercise helps to alleviate stress – use your commute to think about the day and arrive home relaxed and ready to spend some time with your family without work worries getting in the way.
Financial benefits
- Ditch the the cost of transport – riding to work is a great cardio workout and it is free!
- Paying too much in car parking fees – riding to work is free, as is parking your bike at any Monash University campus. Register for the Clayton campus Bike Arrival Station and you have a complete end-of-trip facility to use for free!
Environmental benefits
- Every motorised form of transport emits greenhouse gas – bikes don’t!
Click here to register for the Clayton Campus Bike Arrival Station
For further information on cycling to campus, go to http://fsd.monash.edu.au/travel-parking/travel/cycling
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