Bike it to Ballidu Gravel 2026

Event Type |

Family

Date & Time

  • 27 September, 2026
  • 09:00 AM

Difficulty

  • All comers
Event Details:
Boekeman Machinery | Case IH Bike it to Ballidu Gravel is back in 2026 with a SportWest Community Sport Event of the Year gong tucked in its cargo bib pocket.
Accessible and family-focused shorter rides of 12km and 44km will once again be complemented by 82km and 155km excursions to satisfy serious gravelistas, with the added spice that those longer hit outs will be AusCycling-sanctioned for those who want to push the limits and race for glory!
Grades & Distances:

Wongan Thrills (155km*)

We won’t lie – Wongan Thrills is a tough workout that includes the pinchy climb that is Mt O’Brien, lakes, salt plains and gravel from fast and furious unpaved roads to farmer’s tracks…This is a proper gravel workout that takes on our big loop through stunning landscapes…

The minimum age for the Wongan Thrills is 18 years. Not even tough kids can apply sorry…

The Ballidude (85km*)
Still a tough ride, but only about half as tough, mostly on the big loop…

Only Ballidudes (and Ballidudettes!) over 18 years need apply. Sorry kids…

Yes You Canola (30km*)

Yes You Canola is accessible for all levels. And yes, kids, this one is open for you! Any bike or e-bike should be able to get your around here and if you’ve ridden the old Bike it to Ballidu route, this one is probably for you…crush novelty sections like a mud pit and en-route challenges and win prizes!  🙌

The minimum age of the 30km Yes You Canola Loop is 10 years**.

Just Ballidu It (12km*)

This is the one loop all riders will pass through, the one loop for all! A fun and worthy 12km gravel excursion with novelty challenges and prizes galore.

Contact Information
  • Club: WestCycle
  • Event Organiser: WestCycle

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.