Riders rolled into the Wheatbelt for another unforgettable weekend of gravel adventure, with challenging conditions adding an extra layer of grit to an already tough day on the bike. Despite a short-lived but nasty storm, a few (million) midgies, the racing was fierce, the costumes were colourful, and the smiles were everywhere.
What continues to set Ballidu apart is the incredible community spirit from the folks in the Shire of Wongan-Ballidu, and the Shire’s support for this gravel festival that is now its biggest annual event. The warm country welcome is alive and well.
A huge thank you too to the phenomenal folks at our event partner the Ballidu Progress Group and the 30+ sponsors and partners including Race Sponsor Dunn Aviation, Nutrition Partner Winners Bars who make Boekeman Machinery | Case IH Bike it to Ballidu Gravel happen.
Thanks too to the WA Government for its ongoing support.
Chapeau to our Dunn Aviation race and QOM/KOM winners:
Wongan Thrills 150k | Corrie Johnstone and Ethan Branchi The Ballidude 82k | Christophe Gardner and Yael Gardner
Mt O’Brien QOM/KOM (1km, 8.6%) | Corrie Johnstone and Ryan DeathFull results are here: https://www.bluechipresults.com.au/results.aspx?CId=11…
From our magnificent MC Erik Mellegers, to all in the event team, our awesome band of vollies including on-course motos, marshals, pit stop attendants and more, AusCycling race commissaires to everyone who rode, raced, supported and helped bring Bike it to Ballidu Gravel 2026 to life – we salute you!
We can’t wait to see you in Ballidu in 2027!
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Check out our full event album on the WestCycle Events Facebook page from Patrick Boere Photography, Dan Hoey/Broken Media and WestCycle]
Check out our full event album on the WestCycle Events Facebook page from Patrick Boere Photography, Dan Hoey/Broken Media and WestCycle]
