Cycling fact sheets

The following fact sheets deal with a variety of topics relevant to cycling in Western Australia.

Please visit again soon, as new sheets are being added regularly.

• Bikes and equipment
• Rides and routes
• Riding skills and rules
• Riding environment
• Miscellaneous

Bikes and equipment

• Tandems require teamwork (pdf 180kb)
• Bicycle cameras keep drivers honest (pdf 164kb)
• Choose a backpack designed for cycling
  or pdf 168kb
• GPS and SatNav for bicycles
  or pdf 152kb
• Historical display shows bicycle development
  or pdf 168kb
• Tag-along bikes great for in-between ages
  or pdf 163kb
• Cycling glasses, gloves & masks are useful
  or pdf 169kb
• Maintenance will save time and money
  or pdf 165kb
• Finding a good fitting bicycle for women
  or pdf 160kb
• Clipless pedals produce a better pedalling action
  or pdf 159kb 
• Choosing and using a bicycle helmet
  or pdf 155kb 
• Airless tyres are worth a look
  or pdf 166kb
• Caring for your chain gives a better ride
  or pdf 158kb
• The importance of a good bicycle seat
  or pdf 163kb
• Automatic bicycles finally get into gear
  or pdf 165kb
• What sort of bicycle do you get for $20,000?
  or pdf 167kb
• It’s amazing how much you can carry on a bike
  or pdf 165kb
• Cycling fashion now available to suit everyone
  or pdf 150kb
• Child carrier seats for important little passengers
  or pdf 160kb
• Recumbents could be making a comeback
  or pdf 172kb 
• Keeping your bicycle secure is a simple matter
  or pdf 158kb 
• Lights are essential when riding after dark
  or pdf 156kb  
• Power-assisted bikes give you that little bit of help
  orpdf 163kb 
• Wide choice can make buying a bike daunting
  or pdf 168kb 
• Bicycle trailers now come in all shapes and sizes
  or pdf 170kb
• Bike carriers for cars are not all the same
  or pdf 158kb
• Folding bikes are an ideal option for cheap commuting
  or pdf 158kb
• Mirrors improve your view of the world
  or pdf 165kb

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Rides and routes

• Albany rides set the standard (pdf 170kb)
• Kep Track is a golden ride (pdf 188kb)
• Bike and trains make a good pair (pdf 160kb)
• Mandurah rail line opens new riding opportunities
  or pdf 186kb
• Swan Valley has some great bike trails
  or pdf 200kb
• Take a “coffee and cake ride” this weekend
  or pdf 186kb
• Great choice of trails around for mountain bikers
  or pdf 160kb
• Signage and a good map make route planning easy
  or pdf 156kb
• Recreational bike routes highlight the best of Perth
  or pdf 163kb 
• Margaret River is a bicycle tourism magnet
  or pdf 176kb  

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Riding skills and rules

• Use the correct technique when mountain biking
  or pdf 190kb
• Treat pedestrians with care and avoid problems
  or pdf 181kb
• Using the gears properly gives a better ride
  or pdf 164kb
• Build up endurance slowly for long rides
  or pdf 158kb
• Tips for riding in traffic
  or pdf 140kb
• Being part of a bunch adds a new riding dimension
  or pdf 161kb 
• Teaching a child to ride should be done in steps
  or pdf 160kb 
• Correct pedalling technique makes all the difference
  or pdf 156kb
• Motorists and cyclists can live in harmony
  or pdf 156kb 
• Children really benefit from riding to school
  or pdf 164kb
• Tips for motorists - sharing the road with cyclists
  or pdf 149kb
• Wet weather riding has its benefits
  or pdf 158kb
• Rural riding requires a special awareness of trucks
  or pdf 154kb
• Ring your bell to make others aware
  or pdf 151kb

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Riding environment

• Speed Dome offers a range of facilities (pdf 170kb)
• Paths need to be kept clear
  or pdf 166kb
• Bicycle facilities at traffic signals
  or pdf 201kb
• Is it a shared path or a footpath?
  or pdf 163kb
• Glass punctures cause frustration
  or pdf 180kb
• There is more to a shared path than meets the eye
  or pdf 163kb 
• Reporting a hazard can help the entire community
  or pdf 155kb  

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Miscellaneous

• Web-based network is a great resource for cyclists (pdf 173kb)
• Take a bike on your next caravan trip (pdf 170kb)
• Travelling by air with a bike
  or pdf 160kb
• Keep an eye out for snakes on paths
  or pdf 182kb
• Automotive developments lead to better bicycles
  orpdf 162kb
• Cycling has many benefits for seniors
  or pdf 179kb
• Dealing with a furry problem
  or pdf 150kb
• Riding to work is a great option
  or pdf 156kb
• Joining a group can make cycling even more enjoyable
  or pdf 166kb    
• Make riding for fitness your New Year’s resolution
  or pdf 156kb
• Dealing with swooping birds
  or pdf 153kb
• Harassment and personal safety issues for cyclists
  or 160kb