CNNMoney.com reports that CIGNA employees plan a two-week, 3,000 mile bicycle trek to raise awareness of the dire need for Americans to commit to health, fitness and wellness. As Fat Loss Victory noted yesterday, America has received a terrible report card from Trust for America’s Health, with obesity rates on the rise. In light of such reality, CIGNA employees are to be commended.

From September 10 through September 21, more than 80 CIGNA employees from locations across the country will be riding in seven coordinated, five-day bicycle tours, each averaging 426 miles. The riders will be stopping in 30 cities along the routes to share their own personal stories and bring the message of health and hope to thousands of CIGNA employees and their families, as well as the company’s clients, members and the general public, through participation in community-wide events and one-on-one conversations.

“Through the personal example and outreach of CIGNA’s employees, we hope to encourage more Americans to take an active role in reaching their own best health,” said David Cordani, president of CIGNA HealthCare, who will be riding in several of the tours. “CIGNA’s member-focused health advocacy programs, employer workplace wellness initiatives and consultative approach with clients have proven that reaching out, one person at a time, can make a real difference. Extending our message into the broader community with the CIGNA Health Awareness Tour is simply a continuation of our commitment to wellness,” added Cordani.