Established in 2011, the Tour de Office event raises awareness about the health risks office workers face by sitting for prolonged periods of time. The average Australian sits for nine hours a day. That’s a shocking statistic when sitting for more than seven hours a day puts you at a 40 per cent higher chance of dying within the next 15 years than someone who sits for less than three hours a day. During the week-long event, organisations across Australia host a bike within their workplace and staff ride 30 minute legs to raise awareness about this real health risk facing office-bound workers. Participating organisations raise funds for a charity of their choice through peer-to-peer fundraising.