We are excited to announce the return on the Perth Hills Gran Fondo after a hiatus due to the pandemic. The Perth Hills Gran Fondo has its roots from the City of Armadale Grand Fondo which historically is the first ever Gran Fondo ever held in Western Australia and thus no new arrival to the scene of community participation events.
This ride sees the introduction of three category of rides which transverse through the Perth Hills covering Kalamunda, Gooseberry Hill, Boya, Darlington, Mundaring, Carmel and Pickering Brook, all commencing for the same great start location, the Hills Emporio in Karragullen.
The Piccolo is 47km, the Medio 86km and the Gran 136km
Event Date: Sunday 28th April 2024
Time: Staggered start from 600 am for the different distances. Please see below for the category start times.
Start / Finish: Hills Emporio, 1615 Canning Road, Karragullen
Distances
There will be three categories available with different price points and also reflecting the level of technicality of this Gran Fondo event
Piccolo – 45-50 km which will see riders mostly at the top end of the Perth Hills covering the iconic and breathtaking Zig Zag with the primary climb back up to Kalamunda and through the apex of Pickering Brook back to Karragullen.
Medio – 85-90km – This is a progressive distance taking you from the developmental 50km that has been our staple distance to a new target of 75km.
Gran – 136 km – Our signature event which made the name Heritage Drive synonymous with Hill Climbing for cyclists.
*Please note distances are approx whilst the course routes are still being finalised.
Start Times
6.00am Gran
6.15am Medio
6.30am Piccolo Fondo
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Elected Director | Off Road
Tim has been in senior leadership and strategic development roles for more than twenty years. He is currently Director of Executive Education in the School of Business and Law at Edith Cowan University and is a past Assistant Commissioner and General Manager in the public service. He is an Accountant (FCPA) and sits 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. Tim is the current over-50 State Champion in downhill mountain biking. He is also a very regular and enthusiastic transport cyclist; frequently seen in a suit and tie riding to meetings in the city on a mountain bike.
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.
