Bike for Health

From May until October, participants in the challenge can collect kilometres by cycling so they can win prizes. To record the number of kilometres they ride, we’re using an app called ‘EPP – Pomáhej pohybem’. With the app, employees can use the kilometres they’ve covered to support various projects. This gives them two good reasons to hop on their bikes: cycling is good for their own health, and it also helps to support charitable projects. The Bike for Health campaign is an expanded version of the earlier Bike to Work initiative which was staged at our glassworks in Kyjov and Nemšová during the summer months of the last two years. 

The aim: to encourage our employees to swap their car or bus for a bike, as a way of doing something for their own health and for the environment. This year, we've adapted the rules to encourage even more employees to join in. It doesn’t matter where people go on their bikes – cycling itself is the objective. 

Cycling is far more than a way of getting around on two wheels. It’s also a wonderful opportunity to discover the beauty of nature, keep fit, and experience a unique sensation of freedom. Our star bikers – Vetropack colleagues who are committed to cycling – share their enthusiasm for this mode of transport: 

Sonia Kroupová 

She rides her bike three times a week, both to keep fit and to explore new places. Her most memorable experience? In the bike park at Rokytnice nad Jizerou.

Edita Neusarová 

She uses cycling to keep herself fit, to visit interesting places – and to have fun. She also uses her bike for small errands.

Stanislav Bálka 

He cycles into the vineyards between spring and autumn. He appreciates travel by bike because it’s environment-friendly, and he prefers the pace of cycling to walking or driving a car. His favourite route takes him through picturesque spots such as Velké Bílovice and Mikulov, and he often stops off at ‘U Ferdinanda’ – his favourite pub.