World Bicycle Day: How Lug+Carrie Riders are Making a Difference

Established by the United Nations, World Bicycle Day is a global celebration of the humble bike. It reminds us how cycling is a simple, affordable, and incredibly sustainable way to get around. It’s a powerful tool to boost our health, cut emissions, and help create better, more liveable cities for everyone.

For the Lug+Carrie Good Mover community, every day is bicycle day! We’re incredibly proud of the positive impact this movement is having in our communities, right here in Australia.

Just how much impact, you ask? Well, let’s dive in!

Making a Good Move for the Planet

We’ve all seen the impacts of climate change in our own backyard, from more severe floods to droughts and wildfires making headlines regularly. It can feel like an uphill battle to put the climate back on track when faced with such big challenges.

But here’s the thing: one person making a “Good Move” for the planet can create a massive ripple effect. And, you know how the saying goes, it all adds up!

So, how much does it add up? Since Lug+Carrie started, our community of Good Movers has collectively prevented over 1.5 million kilograms of carbon dioxide from entering the atmosphere!

That’s like taking 300 petrol cars off the road for an entire year! Every single kilometre ridden on an eBike is a direct win for cleaner air and a healthier planet.

Why not swap a few car trips for a Lug+Carrie and be part of this positive momentum? Together, we’re truly making a difference.

World Bicycle Day CO2 savings

*Based on Bicycle Network research, comparing eBike, Tesla Model S, and petrol car emissions per km. Calculated using total subscribers, average tenure, and average daily kms.

Fewer Cars, More Freedom

“I love spending time in traffic!” — said no one, ever. No matter how familiar the route, that fresh frustration hits every time you’re stuck in gridlock. Some reports show Melburnians losing an average of 25 minutes every single day to traffic jams. That’s a staggering 92 hours (or 12 full days!) they could be using for things they actually enjoy. Meanwhile, Brisbane often claims the title of Australia’s most congested city. That’s a real bummer!

World Bicycle Day Time Savings

By choosing an eBike instead of a car, our Good Mover community is:

  • Helping to reduce pollution.
  • Contributing to fewer car accidents.
  • Creating more enjoyable public spaces.
  • Gaining an extra 1-2 hours a week for doing the things they love.

Sounds pretty good, right?!

Easing Cost of Living Pressures

With the cost of everything on the rise, finding smart ways to save money is more important than ever.

Did you know your car could be costing you up to $21,000 per year between repayments, insurance, rego, parking, and fuel? That’s a serious chunk of change!

On petrol alone, Lug+Carrie Good Movers have collectively saved over $1 million since we began! You might be wondering how we worked that out… well, with a bit of “napkin math” involving average fuel consumption, fuel costs, and our community’s riding habits, we landed on this very large figure!

While individual savings vary, even replacing a few car trips with an eBike each week adds up significantly. Many of our customers have even been able to go a step further and get rid of a car completely! Not only are they saving significant amounts of money, but they’re also having way more fun. Win, win, win!

World Bicycle Day Petrol Savings

It’s Time to Get Moving!

We could list reasons why biking is best all day long, but honestly, we’d rather be out there soaking up the ride with you.

So today, in honour of World Bicycle Day, why not do the same?

  • Dust off your helmet.
  • Pick a new route.
  • Invite a mate to roll with you.
  • Swap your usual commute for two wheels instead of four.

However you ride, just get out there and enjoy the freedom, fun, and good vibes that come with it.

Happy World Bicycle Day from the Lug+Carrie team!

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