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13 October 2010
Bright and early on the morning of Wednesday
13 October, staff from GHD’s Orange office participated in the 2010
Ride to Work Day.
The office's one experienced cyclist, and many that
had not ridden a bicycle in years, donned safety gear, mapped out a
safe route to the office from their homes and enjoyed a celebratory
breakfast at the end.
“It was a fun and refreshing initiative that seems
to have definitely inspired our staff to ride more, and was also
great for overall morale,” said Steve Martin, GHD Manager – Orange
& Dubbo, who also runs the Orange Triathlon Club.
There are significant benefits for everyone who
takes up bike riding – especially improved physical and mental
health and a greater sense of well being, fulfilment and
happiness.
Riders consistently report that they are motivated
to ride by health benefits as well as a sense of connection and
belonging, new friends and engaged work mates.
The majority of GHD’s people are eager to ride to
work on a regular basis now that the weather is warmer and look
forward to further initiatives that encourage a healthier
lifestyle.
GHD provides technical leadership in engineering,
architecture and the environmental consulting in more than 100
offices around the world. In Central West NSW, GHD’s local offices
in Orange and Dubbo harness a diverse range of professionals who
work closely with global resources as projects dictate.
For more information, contact Kane Dowsett