
In celebration of the 2026 UCI Gravel World Championships in Nannup, Warren Blackwood Alliance of Councils and WestCycle are proud to present The Southern Forests & Valleys Rainbow Rides. Taking place is Balingup, Bridgetown and Pemberton, these FREE events are centered around a community gravel ride that invites participants to ride through stunning scenery and enjoy the beauty these regions have to offer.
The shires of Donnybrook-Balingup, Bridgetown-Greenbushes and Manjimup are supporting the events by providing local vendors and activities at the event sites and WestCycle is also running skills workshops for the younger bike riders. Come on down for some fun and adventure and celebrate this wonderful occassion. See you there!



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.

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.