WestCycle Events

𝗪𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗖𝘆𝗰𝗹𝗲’𝘀 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗿 𝗧𝗶𝗺 𝗥𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝘄𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗪𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗖𝘆𝗰𝗹𝗲 𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 – 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗹𝘂𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲
After many years of service on the WestCycle Board and a period as vice-Chair, Tim Roach in January took over the reins after Debbie Millard’s tenure as Chair finished.

Broadening the WestCycle membership family – especially recreational riders – is a big part of Roach’s vision – as is having a bigger voice at the tables where active transport policy and regulatory decisions are made at local, state and federal level.

“I think I've got a slightly different focus areas to Debbie but it will be more an evolution than a revolution,” Roach told us recently. “So I've got a real focus on membership – I've also got a very strong focus on how we can be an advocate for all riders – be they lycra cyclists, offroad riders, commuters and users of e-bikes and eRideables.”

Read more here: https://westcycle.org.au/westcycles-new-chair-tim-roach-wants-to-expand-westcycle-membership-and-boost-our-influence/

𝗙𝘂𝗲𝗹 𝗰𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘀: 𝗥𝗶𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝘂𝘁𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗶𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗹 🚴🛴💰

Fuel prices up again? You’re not the only one rethinking how you get around. ABC Perth reports e-bike retailers seeing a sharp jump in demand, with one store going from a handful of e-bike sales a week to dozens in just over a week - as people look for a more affordable, reliable way to travel. [Link to ABC story in comments 👇]

Bike shops tell us bike servicing is on the up as people drag dormant bikes out of the shed, and e-scooter usage continues to rise.

The case for riding bikes, e-bikes and e-scooters that are ideal for the everyday 2–10km journeys that account for the majority of trips and clog our roads has never been more compelling. E-bikes and scooters can flatten hills and extend range.

If you’ve been thinking about riding for a while, consider this your nudge: start with one regular trip – to work, the shops, or the school run – and build from there.

Has the crisis changed the way you get around? Are you riding more? Love to hear your story...

We’re hiring an Event Manager!

We're looking for someone who enjoys planning and pulling events together from start to finish - seeing people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities out riding, connecting and having a great time.

You'll lead our major events including Bike It To Ballidu Gravel and Canola Classic, working closely with volunteers, contractors and suppliers to deliver events that are well-run, welcoming and genuinely enjoyable to be part of.

It’s a hands‑on role with plenty of variety and workplace flexibility.

If this sounds like you or someone you know, the link to the job description and how to apply can be found in the comments.

Want to make Western Australian shared paths safer? This research project 👇 aims to do exactly that by providing an easy-to-use tool where path users can report incidents and concerns.

In a couple of days they've already had about 50 reports from across the state. Make your report and help make our paths better places to ride.

The current project will run until January 2027.

safepaths.au

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𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗪𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗖𝘆𝗰𝗹𝗲: 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗿 (𝟯𝟬 𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀)

We're looking for a part time Membership Manager (30 hours, flexible) to grow and retain WestCycle’s membership base.

The role involves delivering exceptional member experiences and supporting the organisation’s strategic and operational goals. This hands-on role blends marketing and community engagement with a focus on continuous improvement in our membership offerings and processes.

Find out more here: https://www.seek.com.au/job/90802824?ref=cm-ui

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗔 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗜𝗻𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝘆 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝗥𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗲-𝗯𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆: 𝗪𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗖𝘆𝗰𝗹𝗲 𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝟯𝟯 𝗥𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀

Are you confused about the state-of-play with regard to the 33 recommendations delivered by the WA Parliamentary Inquiry into eRideable and e-bike safety in its December Ride Safe report?

The WA Government yesterday gave near-unanimous support to the 33 recommendations, with many caveats based on Federal Government action first.

Before this, WestCycle produced a forensic analysis of the Ride Safe report and gave our position on each of its 33 recommendations from the riding community perspective. Our analysis was sent to key figures in the WA Government and other stakeholders in the lead-up to yesterday’s announcement.

“WestCycle’s approach to improving e-mobility safety follows a clear hierarchy: fix the supply of dangerous devices first; create safer streets second; invest in education third; and use enforcement as a last resort,” said WestCycle CEO Wayne Bradshaw.

“This order of priority runs through our responses to the Committee’s recommendations and should guide the Government’s decisions about where to act first and where to direct resources.”

You can find it at the link in the comments – along with the Government’s response and our own response to that.

Have a view? The comments section is open…👇

Bicycle Queensland Road Safety Commission Western Australia Bicycle Network Bicycle NSW Bicycle Industries Australia Bicycle SA Pedal Power ACT Bicycle Network Tasmania Transport WA

WestCycle’s response to the Ride Safe report: 2025 Parliamentary Inquiry into eRideable and e-bike safety - WestCycle WestCycle responds to the Inquiry's 33 recommendations and outlines the principles underpinning our e-bike and eRideable positions.

Check out this fan edit from last year's Boekemans | CASE IH Bike It To Ballidu Gravel...🤎

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SoIQoVPGZGg

This year we roll Sunday 27 September, two week's before the gravel World Champs comes to glorious Nannup...

[credit: Justin van Viersen]

Winners Bars Shire of Wongan-Ballidu Sport and Recreation, WA

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🚵 𝗚𝗹𝗲𝗻 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗝𝘂𝗺𝗽 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 - 𝗦𝗮𝘁 𝟮𝟭 𝗙𝗲𝗯 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝟱𝗽𝗺 🚵

The Glen Forrest Jump Track officially opens tomorrow at 5pm with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, food and music and the chance to ride the track - bring your bike! 😃🚵‍♂️

"The new jump track is a fantastic addition for the local Glen Forrest community - giving young people and families a fun, active space to build their skills, get outdoors and connect with friends," said said Midland-based MLC, Klasey Hirst.

📅Saturday 21 February
🕔5 -7pm
📍Glen Forrest Jump Track (located beside Morgan John Morgan Park)

The project has been funded by the Shire of Mundaring and the WA Government’s PlayOn WA initiative to deliver 2,030 community infrastructure items across WA by 2030.

𝗟𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴? 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗲𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘆𝗼𝘂 – 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘!

WestCycle’s Ride and eRide Community Memberships are your gateway to safer riding, local updates, advocacy, events, perks, and a passionate community of riders and e-riders. And it's FREE.

Whether you're cruising the coast, hitting the trails, or commuting on an e-bike or e-scooter, join today and be part of WA’s biggest riding community.

www.westcycle.org.au/membership