The Active Travel Challenge is a competition to see which teams in Derbyshire can get the most people walking, running or cycling in the month of September. It's fun, free and anyone can get involved. Teams that come top win great prizes. Individuals can also win prizes, just by taking part. It's a chance for everyone to enjoy active travelling in Derbyshire, whether to work, on the school run, to the shops, to visit friends or for leisure.
It's not about doing the most miles. It's about getting more people to experience (or remember) how much fun, and how easy, regular walking, running and cycling can be. There are so many benefits - getting fit, staying healthy, saving money, feeling less stressed, and being kind to the environment.
If you walk, run or cycle already, why not create a team and encourage your colleagues, pupils, friends or family to join you?
The Challenge begins at 9am 5th September and will continue until 5pm 30th September 2011. You can join and log journeys at any time until 8pm 30th September 2011.
Quick facts
What trips can I log ?
Any walked, run, cycled or walked for 10 minutes or more. To count towards the Challenge, trips must be logged from 9am 5th September to 5pm 30th September 2011.
Who can join?
Anyone who lives, works or studies in Derbyshire can set up or join a team, whether a team from a workplace, a school, a community group, a club, or friends and family. Simply go to the Join Now page, join the Challenge, then create or join a team.
What's in it for me?
You'll have fun! It will also motivate you to do more exercise. And you could win some great prizes. Each week of the Challenge, there will be a Spot prize draw for all those that have logged trips that week. You could win a bike, tickets to Buxton Opera House, or a luxury overnight stay at one of Derbyshire's top hotels, East Lodge. More about Prizes here.
What's in it for my team?
More fun! It's also great camaraderie and team building exercise. And your team could win more prizes! The team that persuades the most people to join in could win an Outdoor Gear Goodie Bag, a half-day guided walk with Peak Walking Adventures or a Go Ape! experience.
How do I log miles?
Simply go to My Page, enter the type of journey, distance covered, and press Log a Trip. If any of your team do not have access to the Internet, you can download a log a trip chart to give to them at the bottom of the FAQs page.
How much does it cost?
It's free!
How do I join?
Simply join online, then create or join a team. Then get your colleagues or friends to join in the fun! Remember the more people you get to join your team, the greater chance you have of winning prizes.