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Chris Tallentire: WA’s ‘Minister of Cycling’ talks advocacy, gravel, pro cycling & much more…

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!

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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.