The Tour de Office we know and love today came from humble beginnings at the home of Scout Talent. In 2011, our founder (Tudor Marsden-Huggins) came up with the great idea of having a stationary bike in the office for 2 weeks during the Tour de France. The aim was to introduce fun into the work day, all while encouraging people to squeeze in 30 mins of activity.

The team dedicated their efforts to raising money for Diabetes Queensland, while helping raise awareness about the foundation’s mission. In QLD alone, Diabetes Queensland estimates the cost of diabetes at $1 billion in lost productivity annually. The foundation identified a lack of activity being a key contributor to the problem, and our bikes held the answer.

Soon enough, other companies caught wind of the ingenious idea and wanted to take part. Through live streaming of the event, Tour de Office was available for people to connect and engage online, all while spreading the message about the importance of activity in the workplace.

Fast forward 11 years, and we’re here today more determined than ever to continue giving back to the community and encouraging Australians to put their health and wellness first. Through education and awareness, we’re motivating employees to #QuitTheSit and prioritise their health through a fun, super engaging, and incredibly popular activity anyone can do. We’re able to provide the unique opportunity for hosts to choose their own beneficiary for fundraising while reconnecting workplaces over a bit of healthy competition. No wonder we’re known as Australia’s favourite in-office cycling challenge, and we can’t wait to see what the future holds.

Book now for the 2022 Tour de Office ride week from 10 – 14 October. You can also book a custom ride week at any point throughout the year at a time that works for your organisation! Be part of the event that has raised over $1.3 million for charities.