Why am I taking part

6 months ago, as I was just about to enter the third trimester in my pregnancy, I took part in an incredible workplace initiative that FE Sports hosted for our team. A number of us took time out of our workday to jump on a bike for Tour De Office and pedal to raise funds for Healthy Workplaces. Now, they are hosting a ride week once again, this time to raise funds for Beyond Blue. Things look a little different this time around! My workplace, FE Sports, has incredibly managed to set things up for me to be able to take part from home, during my maternity leave! I am 9 weeks postpartum, navigating the throws of motherhood and a huge shift in my identity, so this challenge couldn’t have come at a better time, cementing the importance of staying active and not letting go of activities and hobbies that I enjoy. When I started cycling all those years ago, it really helped shift my headspace and improve my mental health, so with this challenge raising funds for Beyond Blue, I was incredibly motivated to dust off the cobwebs from my Wahoo Fitness KICKR Bike and get back into something that keeps me grounded, happy and healthy. It is so important to check in with yourself, invest in your physical and mental health, so that you are able to maintain the best version of yourself - at work and at home! Bonus points having my own little cheerleader on the sidelines (and for finding something that helps him nap comfortably during the day!)