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Community events open to the public (regional areas)
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Merredin Community Bikeweek |
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Friday 7 March to Sunday 16 March 2008 |
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each day |
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Contact: |
Jamie-Lee White tel: 9041 3033 email: papc@merredin.wa.gov.au |
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Various events throughout Merredin during the week, with a feature being safe riding workshops at local primary schools. On Sunday 16 March, a family bike ride will be held at Apex Park and participants will receive a free sausage sizzle. |
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Boddington Cyclists Morning Tea |
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Date: |
Friday 7 March 2008 |
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Contact: |
Tamsin Columb tel: 9883 8347 email: records@boddington.wa.gov.au |
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A free morning tea for cyclists, organised by the Shire of Boddington, was held at the rotunda by the river. A total of 16 locals participated and the whole town had the chance to win some great raffle prizes.
Winners of the two main prizes were Leslie McPherson and Henry Hussey. |
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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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Midwest Corporate and Community Challenge |
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Date: |
Friday 7 March to Friday 4 April 2008 |
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Contact: |
Rebecca Zappelli tel: 9956 2213 email: Rebecca.Zappelli@health.wa.gov.au |
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Now in its fifth year, the Challenge involves corporate, community and secondary school teams competing to see who has the best average percentage of team members riding their bike over a four-week period. |
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Moora Community Bike Ride |
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Date: |
Saturday 8 March 2008 |
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Start time: |
8.00am |
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Contact: |
O’Brien tel: 9651 1401 email: jennyobrien@moora.wa.gov.au |
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A 16km community ride commencing at the Shire of Moora and proceeding to Western Wildflower farm at Coomberdale was held with 16 riders taking part. A free morning tea was provided after the ride. |
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Battle of the Pools Triathlon |
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Date: |
Saturday 8 March 2008 |
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Start time: |
9.00am |
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Contact: |
Michelle Duffield tel: 9629 1101 email: avonbeactive@goomalling.wa.gov.au |
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The Battle of the Pools was a triathlon run jointly by the Shire of Dowerin, Shire of Goomalling and the local Be Active office.
Starting at the Dowerin swimming complex, the event has held over a short course consisting of a 200m swim, 4km cycle and 1.5km run. A sprint course was also on offer, with a 400m swim, 8km cycle and 3km run.
A total of 50 competitors took part, ranging in age from 8 to 57 years. |
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Carnarvon Town Beach to Jetty Ride |
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Click here for photos from the event
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Date: |
Saturday 8 March 2008 |
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Start time: |
9.00am |
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Contact: |
Ali Mills tel: 9941 0049 email: cs.manager@carnarvon.wa.gov.au |
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A trail ride headed up by bike leaders commenced at the Town Beach gazebo, travelled through the heritage precinct, and concluded at the jetty. A free healthy breakfast was then served to the 40 or more participants. |
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Bike and Brunch in the Bay |
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Date: |
Sunday 9 March 2008 |
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Start time: |
9.00am |
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Contact: |
Angela Murray tel: 9651 0282 email: angela.murray@health.wa.gov.au |
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A 10km community bicycle ride starting a finishing at Dobbyn Park in Jurien Bay. Participants will receive some safety tips from local police before setting off, and a free brunch will be provided at the end. The event is ideal for families and spot prizes will be awarded. |
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Kulin Community Bike Ride |
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Date: |
Sunday 9 March 2008 |
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Start time: |
9.00am |
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Contact: |
Margaret Keay tel: 9880 1000 email: reccentre@kulin.wa.gov.au |
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A 13km community bike ride organised by the Shire of Kulin that commences at Freebairn Recreation Centre and concludes at the local swimming pool. The ride is suitable for all ages and will be followed by a free bbq brunch. All participants will receive a raffle ticket and will have the option of a using a shuttle bus back to town. |
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Katanning Family Bike Ride |
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Date: |
Sunday 9 March 2008 |
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Start time: |
9.00am |
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Contact: |
Carl Beck tel: 9821 4200 email: mcs@katanning.wa.gov.au |
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A 10km community bike ride organised by the Shire of Katanning that commences and concludes at the Katanning Leisure Centre. The ride is suitable for all ages and there will be on route puzzles to solve. The ride will be followed by a free bbq lunch. |
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An initiative by the Newdegate Gymnastics Club where during adult circuit classes, participants in a relay will be required to keep a stationary bike moving for a full hour. Classes conducted in Lake King, Hyden, Pingrup and Newdegate will compete against each other for prizes based on the most distance ridden. |
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Kellerberrin Swap the Car for a Bike |
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Date: |
Tuesday 11 March 2008 |
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Start time: |
noon |
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Contact: |
Christine Parker tel: 9045 4006 email: cdo@kellerberrin.wa.gov.au |
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Mukinbudin Community Bike-a-thon |
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Friday 14 March 2008 |
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5.00pm |
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Ann Brandis tel: 9047 1102 email: ann.brandis@mukinbudin.wa.gov.au |
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A promotion organised by the Shire of Kellerberrin. A free community lunch will be held at Pioneer Park and locals will be encouraged to ride to get there by bike. Along with the sausage sizzle, there will be giveaways to entice novice riders. |
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Calingiri Community Bike Ride |
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Date: |
Saturday 15 March 2008 |
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Start time: |
8.00am |
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Contact: |
Jenny O’Brien tel: 9651 1401 email: jennyobrien@moora.wa.gov.au |
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Five people of a variety of ages took part in the Calingiri Ride, setting off from the local recreation centre and riding 10km along the New Norcia Road, before turning around and cycling back to town. |
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Albany Bicycle Treasure Hunt |
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Date: |
Saturday 15 March 2008 |
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Contact: |
Pam Lincoln tel: 9842 5175 email: albanybug@hotmail.com |
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A community ride organised by the Albany Bicycle User’s Group that is now in its second year, commencing at Middleton Beach foreshore. The ride is based around a treasure hunt where teams use clues to find hidden items. Participants must cycle a certain route in order to answer all the clues. It is not a race, therefore lends itself to family groups and people of all cycling ability. |
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Pilbara Ride |
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Date: |
Sunday 16 March 2008 |
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Start time: |
9.00am |
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Contact: |
Megan Nash tel: 9188 4459 email: megan.nash@ashburton.wa.gov.au |
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A community bicycle ride starting a finishing at Lions Park in Tom Price. Participants will receive some safety tips before the ride and a free healthy breakfast at the conclusion. There will also be games and activities for the children. |
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Denmark Great Family Bike Ride |
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Date: |
Wednesday 16 April 2008 |
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Start time: |
10.00am |
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Contact: |
Damian Schwarzbach tel: 9848 2044 email: denrec@denmarkwa.net.au |
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A 6km family-orientated ride and scavenger hunt being organised by the Shire of Denmark. Commences at the recreation centre, the route proceeds down the Mokare Heritage Trail, taking in some wonderful views along the shoreline of Wilson Inlet. Riders conclude their journey in the townsite and can enjoy a free sausage sizzle. |
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Narrogin Community Bike Ride |
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Date: |
Sunday 16 March 2008 |
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Start time: |
9.00am |
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Contact: |
Nicole Dawson tel: 9216 8532 email: Nicole.dawson@health.wa.gov.au |
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More than 50 people turned out to either ride or help with the family ride around a 2km circuit. Depending on their riding ability and endurance, participants were encouraged to complete as many laps as they could within the one-hour time limit. Chris Norwell was the overall winner, with ten laps completed, closely followed by his sister, Zoe, and friend Paul Beresford, who each completed nine laps.
Event organiser Nicole Dawson was very pleased with the turnout. “It was a great day and an opportunity for the whole family to get active together,” she said. |
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Bike it to Ballidu |
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Date: |
Friday 8 March 2008 |
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Start time: |
4.30pm |
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Contact: |
Scott Kelly tel: 9672 3014 |
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The WA Country Health Service organised a 10km community bicycle ride that started and finished at Dobbyn Park in Jurien Bay, with 34 riders taking part. Participants received some safety tips from local police before setting off, and a free brunch was provided at the end. |
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Surf 2 Turf Family Ride |
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Date: |
Sunday 6 April 2008 |
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Start time: |
10.00am |
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Contact: |
Rebecca Zappelli tel: 9956 2213 email: Rebecca.Zappelli@health.wa.gov.au |
| This is a social ride organised by the Midwest section of the WA Country Health Service and associated partners. The event will be held in Geraldton and open to all residents. A free healthy sausage sizzle will be held following the ride. |
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Gibb River Road Challenge |
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Monday 12 to Friday 16 May 2008 |
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Geoff Rimmer tel: 9191 5000email: geoff.rimmer@police.wa.gov.au |
| The second annual Challenge involves teams of riders attempting to complete an 800km route along the Gibb River Road through the rugged Kimberley region. The ride commences in Derby and concludes in Kununurra. Proceeds from the event do to help Police Legacy and other charities. |
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