Ride Your Motorcycle to Work Week revamped for 2020
The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industry’s (FCAI) annual ‘Ride Your Motorcycle to Work Week’ will take a different approach for 2020 under COVID-19.
The FCAI still encourages all motorcyclists to ride on 21-27 September, 2020, but understanding that many of us are now working from home, the “to Work” aspect has been scrubbed. Instead, the initiative encourages motorcyclists – no matter what they ride - to ‘Ride This Thing Out’ in 2020 by dusting off their bikes and scooters for good mental health and socially distanced recreation.
Have Fun Promoting Riding
FCAI Motorcycle Manager Rhys Griffiths said the week was an opportunity to have some fun, whether commuting or recreating.
“There’s no doubt 2020 has been challenging, but together we can ride this thing out,” said Griffiths.
“The pandemic has hit everyone hard and the mental health benefits of riding are well documented. The biggest smiles are always hidden behind a helmet.”
This year’s event also aims to draw attention to two-wheeled transport as a potential solution in COVID-19 recovery.
“Riding has a real role to play in helping Australia get back to work, offering socially distanced transportation and alleviating congestion and parking issues,” Griffiths added.
“Our aim this year is primarily about reminding Aussies how much fun they can have on a bike, but our secondary goal is to capture the attention of policy makers who too often overlook riding in developing transportation infrastructure.”
Riding under COVID-19
The FCAI understands that Ride Your Motorcycle Week 2020 may not be possible in some areas, particularly the Melbourne metropolitan area under its ongoing Stage 4 lockdown restrictions, but they are monitoring the situation in Victoria, as well as other states, and will provide updates via the event’s dedicated Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/ridetoworkweek
All riders should adhere to any and all Government regulations at all times.
Additionally, the FCAI initiative offers a DIY guide to ensuring your motorcycle is ready for the road this 21-27 September at: http://www.ridetoworkweek.com.au/news/pre-ride-check
