Sport Minister Phil Reeves is encouraging Queenslanders to get on their bikes and Find Their 30 on their way to work today.

With today being National Ride to Work Day, Minister Reeves said it was the perfect day to look for ways to incorporate exercise into our everyday routine.

“Most of us have to travel to work each day, and one of the best ways to Find Your 30 is to integrate exercise into activities you already have to do. That’s why I’m encouraging Queenslanders to ditch the car and get on their bike today for National Ride to Work Day,” Mr Reeves said.

“This event is an excellent example of the Toward Q2: Tomorrow’s Queensland initiative, which commits the Queensland Government to cutting obesity rates by one third by 2020, and in the process making Queenslanders Australia’s healthiest people.”

“It’s also a great opportunity to get out and enjoy some of Queensland’s great infrastructure, such as the recently opened Kurilpa Bridge.”

National Ride to Work Day is an annual event which encourages regular physical activity and an easy way to help improve the environment.

There are many activities around the state which Queenslanders could get involved with for National Ride to Work Day.

In Brisbane city, a free healthy breakfast will be served up and a Find Your 30 display will be featured at the Ride to Work Day event at Emma Miller Plaza, Corner Albert and Ann Streets Brisbane from 7am.

“The Find Your 30 campaign encourages all Queenslanders to live healthier, more active lifestyles by incorporating just 30 minutes of physical activity into their day and make healthier food choices,” Mr Reeves said.

“Just 30 minutes of activity a day can also help reduce your risk of developing heart disease, Type 2 diabetes, stroke, cancer and a range of other diseases.”

For further information about National Ride to Work Day, visit https://ride2work.bv.com.au/home

For further information about Find Your 30, visit www.your30.qld.gov.au.

Media contact: Minister Reeves’ office 3224 7081.