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Riding to School
This year, WA Schools have the opportunity to take part in two days which aim to encourage children to ride to school.
Looking forward to Lancelin
The first Cyclo Sportif event is fast approaching and the event organising committee is excited to unveil its plans for what is going to be a great weekend.
Launch of BWA website
We are very excited to welcome you to the new BWA website. Please take some time to look around!
Cyclo Sportif Series
The 2010 Cyclo Sportif Series dates have been announced with some old favourites and some exciting new locations. Click here to view the calendar.
Five Dams Challenge
2010 will bring a new exciting event to the BWA calendar. The 5 Dams challenge will be a 230km ride through the Perth hills in March. For more information, please click here. SOLD OUT
BWA is now on Facebook
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The Riding Community
3 Mar - Input into National Cycling Strategy
Members of the BWA Committee have given input into the next Australian National Cycling Strategy to ensure WA is represented. The 2005 - 2010 Strategy can be viewed here.
22 Feb - Five of the best hybrid bikes
Combining robustness and agility, hybrids are designed to tackle daily commuting. The Sunday Times (UK) selects some of the best.
9 Feb - Munda biddi makes the wish list
The Lonely Planees top authors have shared their ideal destinations for 2010, including WAs own Munda Biddi Trail.
8 Feb - Important information on PSP upgrade
A small amount of work will be done on the PSP at the southern end of the pedestrian bridge over the Hepburn Avenue off-ramp. Access on the PSP will be maintained with minimal disruption from today until Monday afternoon, 8 February. Signage and mesh barriers will be in place.
2 Feb - One mans epic journey
On the 26th of February 2010, Australian Tom Smitheringale will set out, with the aim of being the first Australian to reach the geographic North Pole solo and unsupported in the name of charity.
Jan 25 - Perth to become more bike friendly
A “people first, public transport second and cars last” approach to transform Perth has been released and part of the plan is to improve the CBDs bike paths.
Jan 25 - When a bike is more than a car.
People are starting to spend more and more money on their bicycles, and not just those who ride in lycra.
Jan 24 - Greipel wins TDU
With the help of his HTC-Columbia team, Andre Greipel wins his second Tour Down Under crown, winning three stages on the way to victory.
Jan 22 - Town of Cambridge Review Bike Plan
The Town of Cambridge is currently reviewing its plan for bicycle facilities and is seeking your feedback on how they can make riding easier and more practical around the area. Closing date for comments/suggestions is 15 February 2010
Jan 22 - Race Across Australia for the World Record
On February 2nd Paul Solon will leave Perth and ride 600km in 20 hours a day, for 7 days, to reach Sydney by Feb 9th. If you are interested in getting involved, or watching him set off, visit his website.
Jan 21 - Heading to the Skyworks this Australia Day?
Avoid the traffic and transport hassels and take your bike. The City of South Perth is introducing fenced off and supervised bike parking at the Australia Day Family Zone.
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