The Rotary Tour of Blackwood

Event Type |

Gravel

Date & Time

  • 22 March, 2025
  • 07:00 AM

Difficulty

  • All comers
Event Details:

Established in 2017, the Rotary Tour of the Blackwood is one of the most challenging rides in Western Australia. Starting by the banks of the mighty Blackwood River, the Full Tour meanders some 130km through stunning countryside between beautiful Bridgetown and the magical townsites of Balingup and Nannup, and features over 2000m of climbing including a Category 4 ascent toward the finish line.

The beautiful Half n Best and Not-So-Cozy courses are great fun too!

NEW Gravel Experience has been added for those with gravel bikes to join the fun

All proceeds from this ride are donated to support mental health. The main beneficiaries are  Blackwood Youth Action and The Bridgetown Greenbushes Suicide Prevention Network along with other mental heath projects.​

Grades & Distances:

FULL TOUR 134km A very challenging 134km ride from Bridgetown to Balingup and Nannup. For advanced riders only. Starts 7am.

HALF N BEST 65km Somewhat easier but still challenging ride between Bridgetown and Greenbushes. For moderate levels of fitness. Starts 9am.

THE NOT-SO-COZY 30km An upgrade from the original Cozy course, now starting from Greenbushes and winding back to the Bridgetown River Park. Starts 10am.

NEW Numbat Gravel Experience 88km Follow the Blackwood River to the east of Bridgetown. Then south to the Kingston National Park where you could see a Numbat! Then heading north to Jayes Bridge and back to Bridgetown. Starts 7.15 am

Contact Information

Tim Roach

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.

Helen Sadler

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.