WestCycle caught up with Member for Thornlie, Chris Tallentire, as he arrived at Parliament House (on his bike of course) for another day’s work in WA’s chambers of power…
Chris doesn’t just enjoy cycling though – his tireless advocacy for bike riding, cycling events and active transport has many regarding him as WA’s unofficial ‘Minister of Cycling’.
As Chair of the Bike Riding Reference Group/Active Travel Group, the Lower House’s only regular bike commuter is deeply engaged in initiatives to get more kids and adults riding bikes across WA.
In this wide-ranging chat, Chris speaks candidly of the challenges faced to boost bike riding participation rates; the role big firms can play in backing green commuting; the grassroots effects of WA’s recent pro cycling successes; the rise of gravel and…the joy of bike riding!
