What is WestCycle? In a nutshell, we’re the peak body for bike riding across Western Australia, providing a representative voice for bike riders of all genders, ages and experience levels.
On paper, we’re an incorporated non-profit organisation with an independent Board of Directors – but beyond that, we’re a community of bike enthusiasts and change-makers.
Our mission is to make Western Australia an amazing place to ride by championing safe riding and growing our riding community through activities, advocacy and education. By representing both bike riders and eRideable users, we create a unified voice for better infrastructure and safer streets.
Working with others to create safe, enjoyable place to ride
Creating opportunities to learn about and enjoy all forms of riding
Representing the interests of all riders
Building the financial, membership, and operational foundations
To bring about lasting change, all kinds of riders need a strong, united voice advocating for their interests. WestCycle plays this role by listening and understanding their needs and then working together to champion policies that support safer riding conditions, better infrastructure and increased participation.
Underpinning all of this is ensuring the organisation remains a well governed, well resourced and independent organisation
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SUSTAINABILITY
Download our strategy through until 2028.
WestCycle was created with one purpose: to solve a problem uncovered by a commissioned report from the Department of Sport and Recreation.
This report found that cycling outcomes were not being maximised to their full potential in WA, mainly due to a lack of coordination between state government agencies and the WA cycling community.
A bold suggestion was put forward: that an overarching coordinating group should be established, which should be resourced and empowered to act as a go-between between people who ride bikes and government bodies.
This coordinating group would aim to:
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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.