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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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Tim Roach (Chair)

Elected Director | Off Road

Tim has been in senior leadership and strategic development roles for more than 20 years and is currently a project risk consultant, and a part time academic at Edith Cowan University.

He is a past Director of Executive Education in the School of Business and Law at Edith Cowan University and Assistant Commissioner and General Manager in the public service. He is an Accountant (FCPA) and previously sat 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.

Helen Sadler (Deputy Chair)

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.