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25.01.2022 As you may be aware, over the last two years the governance and running of cycling in Australia has been discussed at length, resulting in the formation of AusCycling at a National level. WestCycle’s role as the peak body for bike riding in Western Australia remains unchanged. What will change however, is that AusCycling will be responsible for the delivery of services to competitive bike riders from the 1st November. It’s important to note that WestCycle remains as committed... as ever to Clubs and competitive cycling, however we will respect that AusCycling is the organisation that will deliver many of the services to these members. This change allows WestCycle to re-divert our resources that are currently focused on competitive riding to deliver more outcomes for those that ride recreationally or to get from A to B. Now we have finalised the discussions in regard to the administration of cycling, we can get back to focusing on what is really important and that is better outcomes for the entire riding community. Read the full statement here: https://westcycle.org.au/auscycling-update-october/

25.01.2022 Day 2 of 7 of the Veris Racing Perth to Laverton Cycling Classic has just rolled into Ningham Station after a second tough day in the saddle. On Saturday and 1000km later they finish in Laverton, raising funds for an indigenous, youth & community cycling program. Brad Hall MD of the exercise institute and Glenn te Raki, WestCycles GM of WestCycle Road and Track sum up the last two days. To support their mission with a tax deductible donation visit this link:... https://asf.org.au//exercise/laverton-cycling-project-2021 Pedal Mafia Euroz Charitable Foundation Oral7 Pharmacy 777 Rinnai RIDE WA Infocrank Cycling Development Foundation

21.01.2022 In a significant announcement for the riding community today the Mark McGowan State Government and Transport Minister Rita Saffioti MLA have announced a $105 million infrastructure package to improve cycling and walking infrastructure in the Perth CBD. The projects deliver on priorities within the Perth Greater CBD Transport Plan. For those that experience the current frustrations of riding in the City of Perth this is a significant and welcomed commitment that will encourag...e more people to ride to the CBD and make it safer to do so. It reconfirms that Western Australia is the bike riding capital of Australia! The projects include: - Swan River Causeway Bridge linking East Perth with Victoria Park via Heirisson Island (previously announced) - Upgrading the Kings Park Road Shared Path - Improving the Spring Street and Mounts Bay Road Bike Connection - Upgrading Aberdeen Street bike lanes - Upgrading Northbridge Laneways - Wellington Street Bike Lane upgrade - Upgrading the Riverside Drive Shared Path - The Roe Street Enhancement (including road upgrades, wider footpaths, improved bike lanes, landscaping, lighting, CCTV, paving and street furniture). Transport WA John Carey Chris Tallentire

21.01.2022 THANK YOU We'd like to extend a huge THANK YOU to all the riders who travelled to York to support the first Canola Classic and the Road State Championships! These events could not have happened without our incredible volunteers, the Shire of York including the York Recreation & Convention Centre, and our fantastic event partners; the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries, South West, Pedal Mafia, Vault Cycle Services, Subaru Wangara and SiS Nutrition.... Turning around an event of this size in under 6 weeks was a challenge, but it is clear that the demand for cycling events in this great State is on the rise, and we are thrilled to be a part of it. We are looking forward to providing the community with even BIGGER and even BETTER events as part of the 2020/2021 calendar - coming soon!

19.01.2022 Workplaces and community groups are encouraged to hold a National Road Safety week morning tea during the week of 15-22 November and help remind people to: - Remove distractions and never use your mobile behind the wheel - Don’t put people at risk by speeding, driving tired or under the influence of alcohol or drugs - Talk to people about how they can reduce their risk as a driver for their own safety and the safety of others... - Pledge to drive so others survive For more information and print resources to share, please visit: https://www.rsc.wa.gov.au/National-Road-Safety-Week Road Safety Commission National Road Safety Week

18.01.2022 We had a great time at the City of Stirling Bike Jam on 15 November - Here are some of the photos from the day - the modular pump track was a hit with the kids (even the adult kids)

18.01.2022 Join the Western Australian Tandem Cycling Advisory Council 8am Saturday 21 November in South Perth for its Inaugural Tandem Muster and explore how you can be involved in tandem cycling

16.01.2022 Reece Harley for City of Perth demonstrates a clear understanding of the needs and benefits of bike riding to a capital city. For those involved in voting and deciding the next Council for the City of Perth don’t miss this golden opportunity for Perth to become a global influencer in the well being of capital cities by embracing a riding culture.

16.01.2022 Have you entered the #ridetogetherWA photo competition yet? Thanks to WA Bike Month, there are 2 x $100 bike shop vouchers to give away to two lucky winners AND their chosen friend every single week until the end of October, plus the chance to win the overall grand prize: a $1,000 bike shop voucher! It's super simple and fun to enter. Just follow these three steps:... 1. Go for a ride and take a photo of yourself, your bike or your favourite place to ride 2. Share your photo on Instagram using the hashtag #ridetogetherWA 3. Tag a friend, colleague or family member that you want to encourage or challenge to ride a bike in the caption section Together, let's encourage more people to give riding a go this October! You can find out more about the #ridetogetherWA photo competition on www.wabikemonth.com.au

15.01.2022 Have you heard the news? Entries for the 2021 Dams Challenge opened earlier this week! We'd love to have you join us on Sunday the 28th of March, 2021, for WA's favourite on-road personal challenge. Early bird pricing and the stunning new Challenge jerseys are available exclusively until Midnight on the 31st of December. Attracting thousands of entrants each year, this is a true "bucket list" style ride. The event has something to offer every kind of rider; whether you've ju...st taken up riding and want to test yourself, right through to those with years of experience (and tan lines) in the legs! Choose your challenge today and join us on the start line on March 28, 2021! Find out more at westcycle.org.au/dams-challenge/

15.01.2022 If you're reading this you probably already ride a bike and that's great. Think back to when you first started riding, you may have learnt the hard way where the best places to ride are, how to fix a flat tire and the best coffee shops to visit. That’s why this WA Bike Month, we are calling on enthusiastic bike riding champions like yourself to help to get more people to ride bikes for transport, fun and for a healthier lifestyle. That’s why today we're launching the #rideto...getherWA photo competition. This competition is your opportunity to show the rest of WA just how great bike riding is and offer your support to your friends and family. All you need to do is: Step 1. Take a photo of yourself and/or your favourite bike whilst out on a ride. This can include your favourite place to ride, your favourite bike, your favourite coffee shop to visit by bike or your local WA Bike Month event Step 2. Share your photo on Instagram using the #ridetogetherWA hashtag Step 3. Tag a friend/family member you want to encourage or challenge to ride a bike in October Each week in September and October, two people and their nominated friend will win a $100 bike shop voucher each. Up for grabs is also a $1,000 major prize for the photo that best represents WA Bike Month 2020. Whether it's helping a mate dust off that bike hiding in the shed, accompanying them to a WA Bike Month event or even encouraging a roadie to try out mountain biking (or vice versa), let's get more people into bike riding, together. For more information on how to enter and for t&c’s, please visit http://wabikemonth.com.au WA Bike Month is a collaborative effort between WestCycle and Transport WA.

14.01.2022 Works will soon commence on the Tonkin Gap project that will not only see road and bridge duplications from Great Eastern Highway and Railway Parade, but will also see the construction of a fully separated Principal Shared Path (PSP) connecting the recently constructed PSPs north and south and to the Midland Railway PSP. This large undertaking will see the existing paths in the area being closed and detours in place in several stages for approximately 18-24 months. In additio...n, the Alliance is also working on infrastructure to enable the Morely-Ellenbrook Line. Detours of the PSP between Railway Pde and Morley Drive are also required for a shorter period but will utilise the shared path on the eastern side of Tonkin Hwy where possible. WestCycle has been working with Main Roads WA and the Tonkin Gap Alliance to ensure good outcomes for bike riders both during works and at its completion. We will share updates of this project and the many other cycling infrastructure projects that are due to commence. To keep up to date, sign up to our e-newsletter or visit the website: https://westcycle.org.au/major-works-updates/

12.01.2022 We thought we'd share this awesome initiative from Dr. Tony Buti MLA in the spirit of the #ridetogetherwa photo competition launched yesterday as part of WA Bike Month. What a cool initiative! Congratulations Alex on his attendance record - we hope you enjoy the new wheels

11.01.2022 GOAT FARM CLOSED DUE TO FIRE CONDITIONS! Due to extreme Fire Conditions, Goat Farm Mountain Bike Park will be closed from Wednesday 6 January until Monday 11th January.

10.01.2022 Today the Liberals announced their commitment to grow and support cycling in Western Australia! For more information, read the announcement below.

10.01.2022 Come on down to Bradley Reserve in Innaloo on Sunday 15 November between 9-12noon to the City of Stirling's Bike Jam! This a free community event that will host a range of interactive educational activities including children’s learn to ride sessions, Constable Care puppet show and bike safety presentations, bike repair workshop, awareness/education stalls, a modular pump track, sausage sizzle and guided social rides (6.4km or 2.1km) along the Moorland Street Bicycle Boulevard. Make sure to register at: https://www.stirling.wa.gov.au//events-calen/bike-jam-2020

10.01.2022 Whilst not a video specific to Western Australia it is brilliant. We’ve got a big problem in Australia with how children travel to school. The obesity problem it contributes to alone is alarming. Hopefully this video helps inspire a few more parents let their children ‘feel the wind in their hair’ on the way to school! https://m.youtube.com/watch?t=12s&v=3lA1EUxde90

09.01.2022 Day 3 of the Veris Racing Perth to Laverton Cycling Classic. 150km on the bike from Paynes Find through to Mount Magnet where the riders were welcomed by local Elder Vince who spoke about the customs of Indigenous culture. His message was the culture remains strong throughout Western Australia. exercise institute Infocrank Euroz Charitable Foundation Pedal Mafia Rinnai

07.01.2022 Heading out on a ride this weekend? Make sure to enter the #ridetogetherwa photo competition! Simply upload a photo of your ride to instagram using the hashtag #ridetogetherwa and tag a friend you want to ride with in October for WA Bike Month and you'll be in with a chance to win one of 2 x $100 Bike Shop Vouchers for you and your friend every week until the end of October! Find out more about the Competition and view the current entries here: http://wabikemonth.com.au/

07.01.2022 On Friday, the Reid Highway PSP extension between Altone Rd and West Swan Rd was opened This PSP now connects to the Tonkin Highway PSP, and the Drumpelier Dr and West Swan Rd shared paths making its even easier to explore Whiteman Park and the Swan Valley! More information is available on our website: https://westcycle.org.au/reid-hwy-psp-extension-2019/

06.01.2022 The Karel Ave/Roe Highway PSP is now open! The Perth PSP network continues to get better and better. Did this reopening improve your ride this morning? P.S. We love the Dams Jersey featuring in the picture below!

06.01.2022 WestCycle is Hiring!! Event Manager The Event Manager role is responsible for the planning, delivery and post-event management of all events run by WestCycle. If you're an event management guru and have a thing for bike riding we want to hear from you! ... https://westcycle.org.au//2020/10/PD_Event-Manager_FY21.pdf

05.01.2022 A record of $50,984 in grants have been awarded across 50 metropolitan and regional events held in October to celebrate WA Bike Month! The WA Bike Month event grants program is designed to encourage people of all ages and abilities to give riding a go this October. Grants of up to $2,000 have been awarded to 30 local governments, organisations and groups to host events that are open to all members of the public. A further 20 minor grants of $200 for organisations such as scho...ols and workplaces to run smaller events. The types of events that will be on offer include breakfasts, rides/tours, safety and skills sessions, workshops, scavenger hunts and more. The full list of recipients can be found here:https://westcycle.org.au/wa-bike-month-grant-recipients-an/ WA Bike Month is a collaborative effort between WestCycle and the Transport WA.

04.01.2022 There is just over 24 HOURS to purchase the 2021 BDO Kalamunda 100 exclusive Event Jersey designed by @pedalmafia This is an unmissable opportunity to get your hands on some fantastic Pedal Mafia kit at a great price. Don’t miss your chance to secure your badge of honour as a Kalamunda 100 rider register now to avoid missing out! Both Men's and Women's sizes are available. Find out all you need to know and register online here: https://westcycle.org.au/kal100/

04.01.2022 Are you a WestCycle Member and considering entering the 2021 Dams Challenge? Well ponder no further because WestCycle Members get MORE when they sign up to ride the 2021 Dams Challenge!

03.01.2022 Kids of WA - rejoice! The school holidays officially kick off tomorrow. If you're looking to keep the kids active and entertained these holidays, why not head out on a family ride? We've compiled a list of kid-friendly rides and other helpful hints and tips on our website here: https://westcycle.org.au/getting-started/ If you're behind the wheel these school holidays, make sure to take extra care around local paths and playgrounds and watch out for kids walking and cycling. Enjoy the break!

03.01.2022 Last chance to purchase one of the exclusive BDO Kalamunda 100 Jersey! Enter before midnight tonight to purchase this awesome jersey and look the part when you are tackling the Hills of Kalamunda on the 21st of February. Both Men's and Women's sizes are available. Find out all you need to know and register online here: https://westcycle.org.au/kal100/