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Community events open to the public (metropolitan area)
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Subiaco Bike to Work Breakfast |
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Friday 7 March 2008 |
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Start time: |
7.00am |
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Contact: |
Cathy Gossel tel: 9237 9283 email: cathyg@subiaco.wa.gov.au |
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A free healthy breakfast was provided by the City of Subiaco at the Dome Café in
Rokeby Road, Subiaco for anyone who rode to work. Despite the inclement weather,
an estimated 300 people took up the offer and enjoyed the experience.
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Peel Region Cycle Instead Program - For a full calendar of Peel Region events click here (pdf 550kb). |
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Date: |
Friday 7 March to Sunday 30 March 2008 |
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Contact: |
Robyn Lister tel: 9586 4509 email: robyn.lister@health.wa.gov.au |
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The South Metropolitan Public Health Unit, in conjunction with local organisations and bike clubs, coordinated a range of highly successful cycling-related events during Bikeweek.
These included a BMX workshop that had more than 100 participants, two seniors rides with about 120 riders and a slow bike race with 55 competitors.
The program culminated with a Treasure Hunt Breakfast Ride, in conjunction with the Mandurah City Rotary Club, that attracted 150 participants.
Special congratulations to Robyn Lister for organising such a diverse calendar of events in the Peel region. |
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Cockburn Community Coastal Ride |
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Date: |
Saturday 8 March 2008 |
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Start time: |
8.00am |
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Greg Miller tel: 9411 3654 email: gmiller@cockburn.wa.gov.au |
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The City of Cockburn coordinated a family and community ride from Woodman Point to Coogee Beach and return. The 20-minute ride was led by an experienced guide, and the 45 participants enjoyed a free healthy breakfast afterwards. | | | | |
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GO BUG Community Breakfast and Ride |
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Date: |
Saturday 8 March 2008 |
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Start time: |
8.00am (breakfast); 9.00am (social ride) |
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Contact: |
Jillian Woolmer tel: 9391 3216 email: jwoolmer@gosnells.wa.gov.au |
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A free light healthy breakfast for cyclists was hosted by the City of Gosnells at the Agonis cafe on Albany Highway. The café is becoming known as the “bike café” because it has become such a popular meeting place for cyclists. Immediately following breakfast at 9.00am, participants had the opportunity to complete a ride with the Gosnells BUG along local shared paths along the Canning River. |
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Courtesy Zone Project |
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Date: |
Saturday 8 March and Sunday 9 March 2008 |
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Contact: |
Joanne Burgess tel: 9345 8910 burgess.joanne@stirling.wa.gov.au |
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An ongoing community event organised by the City of Stirling where courteous shared path use is being encouraged and promoted along the main coastal route using fun characters and signage to highlight the message. |
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Life Cycle for Canteen |
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Date: |
Saturday 8 March to Monday 10 March 2008 |
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Start time: |
6.00am |
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Contact: |
Jennifer Aramini tel: 9315 7131 email: jenny.aramini@lifecyclewa.com |
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The ninth fundraising ride for the Canteen organisation. Riders are placed into groups according to their normal speed and follow a set route from Bassendean to Busselton. The ride takes three days and includes overnight stops at Pinjarra and Brunswick Junction. It is open to any rider over the age of 14, is conducted under escort and is fully catered. |
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Town of Bassendean Family Social Bike Ride |
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Date: |
Sunday 9 March 2008 |
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Start time: |
9.30am |
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Contact: |
Travis Moore tel: 9377 8051 email: tmoore@bassendean.wa.gov.au |
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An easy family ride for all ages took place along the river, conducted by the Bassendean Bicycle User Group. Start and end was at Sandy Beach Reserve in Bassendean. A free lunch and refreshments were provided after the ride for an estimated 90 participants. |
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CTA 4 Rides and a BBQ |
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Date: |
Sunday 9 March 2008 |
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Start time: |
9.00 am (60km ride) and 10.15 am (30 km ride) |
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Contact: |
Colin Prior tel: 9418 1571 email: info@ctwa.asn.au |
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Join the CTA for a leisurely ride. You have the choice of two distances - 60km and 30km. Riders wanting to attempt either distance can start at Deep Water Point, Mt Pleasant or in Kings Park. All rides conclude at South Perth foreshore where a free sausage sizzle will be provided. |
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| Rider Reviver 1 - CBD |
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| Date: |
Monday, 10 March 2008 |
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7.00 am |
| Contact: |
Auriole D'Souza, DPI tel: 9216 8313 email: Auriole.D'Souza@dpi.wa.gov.au |
| A free healthy “ride through pitstop” consisting of fruit, juice, freshly baked buns and muffins was provided by the Department for Planning and Infrastructure at David Carr Memorial Park near the Mitchell and Kwinana Freeway Interchange, Perth. An estimated 600 riders enjoyed the pitstop. |
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Cycling Workshops |
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Date: |
Monday 10 March and Friday 14 March 2008 |
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Start time: |
9.30am |
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Contact: |
Dorte Hansen tel: 9311 8148 email: dhansen@vicpark.wa.gov.au |
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A series of basic bicycle maintenance workshops organised by the Town of Victoria Park and the City of South Perth. Free refreshments will be provided.
The Monday, 10 March workshop will be held at Leisurelife Centre, 34 Kent St, in East Victoria Park starting at 9.30 am.
The second workshop will be held on Friday, 14 March at the Scented Gardens, Sir James Mitchell Park (approx 200m east of the Mends Street Jetty, car park 11) from 9.30 am to 10.30 am.
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City of Gosnells Wirrabirra Primary School Social Ride |
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Date: |
Tuesday 11 March 2008 |
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Start time: |
9.00am |
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Contact: |
Jillian Woolmer tel: 9391 3116 email: jwoolmer@gosnells.wa.gov.au |
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A community ride along local shared paths for local residents organised by the City of Gosnells in conjunction with the Wirrabirra Primary School. Several routes ranging from 3km to 12km will be available to suit all riders’ skill level and confidence. |
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Rider Reviver 2 - Fremantle |
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Date: |
Wednesday 12 March 2008 |
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Start time: |
7.00am |
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Contact: |
Katharine Earl tel: 9432 9982 email: katharinee@fremantle.wa.gov.au |
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A free healthy ride through pitstop consisting of fruit, juice, freshly baked buns and muffins was held in Kings Square near the mall, organised by the City of Fremantle for anyone who cycled to work in the area. About 250 riders enjoyed the pitstop. |
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Gosnells Social Ride |
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Date: |
Wednesday 12 March 2008 |
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Start time: |
8.00am |
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Contact: |
Jillian Woolmer tel: 9391 3216 email: jwoolmer@gosnells.wa.gov.au |
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A community ride along local shared paths for local residents organised by the City of Gosnells in conjunction with the Historical Bike Group. The route takes in quiet roads and shared paths along Canning River. Commences at the Agonis and finishes at Thornlie library. A morning tea will follow, with a guest speaker giving cycling tips. |
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Belmont Bike to Work Breakfast |
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Date: |
Wednesday 12 March 2008 |
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Start time: |
6.45am |
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Contact: |
Ian Goodwin tel: 9477 7163 email: ian.goodwin@belmont.wa.gov.au |
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A free healthy breakfast organised by the City of Belmont at Faulkner Park for anyone who cycles to work or school. |
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CTA Evening Ride |
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Date: |
Wednesday 12 March 2008 |
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Start time: |
6.00pm |
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Contact: |
Noel Eddington tel: 9355 2745 email: info@ctawa.asn.au |
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A social ride of about 20km that starts at Coode Street Wharf in South Perth. It will be followed by a free sausage sizzle. Bring your friends, your appetites and some lights for your bicycles. |
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Rider Reviver 3 - Melville Smart Travellers |
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Date: |
Thursday 13 March 2008 |
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Start time: |
7.00am |
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Contact: |
Ruth Behn tel: 9364 0680 email: rbehn@melville.wa.gov.au |
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A free healthy ride through pitstop consisting of fruit, juice, coffee, freshly baked buns and muffins was provided by the City of Melville at Apex Park on the Esplanade in Mt Pleasant for everyone cycling into work or for leisure. An estimated 350 riders enjoyed the pitstop. |
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Rider Reviver 4 - Northbridge |
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Date: |
Friday 14 March 2008 |
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Start time: |
7.00am |
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Contact: |
Auriole D'Souza, DPI tel: 9216 8313 email: Auriole.D'Souza@dpi.wa.gov.au |
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A free healthy ride through pitstop consisting of fruit, juice, freshly baked buns and muffins was provided by the Department for Planning and Infrastructure in Russell Square, Northbridge. An estimated 450 local riders enjoyed the pitstop. |
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Perth city foreshore and wetlands cycle ride |
| Date: |
Saturday 15 March 2008 |
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2.00pm |
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Sally Lake tel: 9227 9514 email: Sally Lake tel: 9227 9514 email: info@cbcg.org.au |
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An easy ride around Perth CBD to explore how the river and lakes impacted on the early history and design of our city and how changes affect the Swan River. Starting at the corner of Plain Street and Riverside Drive. With members of the Claise Brook Catchment Group. Click here (pdf 72kb) for more details. |
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Rockingham Bike, Bite and Family Ride |
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Date: |
Sunday 16 March 2008 |
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Start time: |
9.00am |
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Contact: |
Catherine Swift tel: 9528 0490 email: cswift@rockingham.wa.gov.au |
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A family ride for all ages led by experienced members of the Peel Cycling Club, left from Churchill Park and followed the picturesque Rockingham foreshore. A free morning tea was provided after the ride where participants had the opportunity to take part in activities such as bicycle checks and engraving.
Given the advantage of a glorious autumn morning, the Rockingham 'Bite, Bike and Family Ride' was very well supported by approximately 50 people, from children through to active retirees.
The event offered two ride options: A short ride for those who preferred a pleasant four kilometres guided tour along the scenic coastal path system, including Palm Beach; was taken up by 20 participants. The remaining 30 riders participated in the 12 km ride to discover several safe routes between the town centre and the Rockingham rail station. This also enabled them the opportunity to view the new secure bike parking cages that have been provided by the Public Transport Authority. The event concluded with a great morning tea, with Garden Island and Cockburn Sound as a backdrop.
Congratulations go to Catherine Swift, the Rockingham TravelSmart Officer, and her support team for organising and promoting a successful event that was enjoyed by all. |
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Freeway Bike Hike for Asthma |
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Date: |
Sunday 16 March 2008 |
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Start time: |
7.00am |
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Contact: |
Marissa Wilson tel: 9204 1899 email: freewaybikehike@trievents.com.au |
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The fourth Freeway Bike Hike was once again held as part of Cycle Instead Bikeweek. More than 7000 participants rode in one of a 60km ride, 30km ride, 30km sprint cycle race or 10km family ride, raising a substantial amount for asthma research in the process. The weather was perfect and many families took the opportunity to enjoy the experience of cycling along the freeways. Free train travel was provided on the day and this proved very popular. |
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Munda Biddi Early Birds |
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Date: |
Sunday 16 March 2008 |
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Start time: |
7.45am |
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Contact: |
Crystal Reed tel: 9481 2483 email: events@mundabiddi.org.au |
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The Munda Biddi Trail Foundation will host a ride along this new and exciting recreational cycling route. Participants will have the choice of advanced, intermediate and novice/family routes that range from 14 to 20km in length. Each group will be led by an experienced ride leader with all participants enjoying a free healthy breakfast at the half-way point. Riders will set off from Sculpture Park in Mundaring. |
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Summer Concert in the Park |
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Date: |
Sunday 16 March 2008 |
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Start time: |
4.30pm |
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Contact: |
Jamie Bennett tel: 9273 6566 email: Jamie.bennett@vincent.wa.gov.au |
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About 300 people spun their wheels along the river to Banks Reserve, in Mt Lawley, for a free Summer Concert. The Town of Vincent and Cycling WA welcomed all cyclists to an afternoon of musical fusion of Spanish rumbadomba from the band Funkalleros. More than 60 prizes were handed out to cyclists during the afternoon. |
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Autumn River Ramble Cycle Tour |
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Date: |
Sunday 6 April 2008 |
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Start time: |
10.00am |
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Contact: |
Alex Pusenjak tel: 9272 0698 email: alexp@bayswater.wa.gov.au |
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A 4km community ride organised by the City of Bayswater, along the river between Bardon Park in Maylands and Riverside Gardens in Bayswater. At the completion of the ride, participants can enjoy a free healthy breakfast. |
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