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Bike it to Ballidu Gravel wins Community Sport Event of the Year!

In just its second year the Boekemans Machinery | Case IH Bike It To Ballidu Gravel festival took out the SportWest Community Sport Event of the Year at the WA Sport Awards at Optus Stadium last night.

“The festival brought people together, showcased incredible talent, and created unforgettable memories,” SportWest said of the event that saw rider numbers jump 44% to 475 from 2023.

“This Award is fantastic recognition for a lot of hard work from many parties but especially the people of the Shire of Wongan-Ballidu who have given their special energy to an event that has transformed a Wheatbelt town with a population of 58,” said WestCycle CEO Wayne Bradshaw.

“It’s great for the gravel riding scene, great that we were the only winner on the night from the cycling world, and a great showcase for what these kinds of events can do for regional communities.”

This year’s Bike it to Ballidu Gravel festival takes place on 28 September.

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WestCycle acknowledges the Traditional Custodians throughout Western Australia and their continuing connection to the land, waters and community. 
We pay our respects to all members of the First Nations communities and their cultures, and to Elders both past, present and emerging.

The State Government through the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries and Lotterywest are major supporters of WestCycle in Western Australia. Sport and recreation creates vibrant, inclusive and connected WA communities.

Tim Roach

Elected Director | Off Road

Tim has been in senior leadership and strategic development roles for more than twenty years. He is currently Director of Executive Education in the School of Business and Law at Edith Cowan University and is a past Assistant Commissioner and General Manager in the public service. He is an Accountant (FCPA) and sits on the Divisional Council of CPA Australia.

Tim has been involved in racing mountain bikes, BMX and triathlon for many years, both as a father of two children who race and as a past and current bike racer. Tim is the current over-50 State Champion in downhill mountain biking. He is also a very regular and enthusiastic transport cyclist; frequently seen in a suit and tie riding to meetings in the city on a mountain bike.

Helen Sadler

Independent Director

Helen is a Town of Cottesloe councillor and is the current Chair of WestCycle’s Transport Advisory Group.

A medical doctor, Helen is a strong active transport advocate with a focus on health outcomes and social well-being.