1. Organised Bike Rides

There are plenty of options to participate in organised bike rides in and around Perth and Western Australia. Events for every skill level and type of bike are available:

TouringMunda Biddi 2

Off-road Mountain Biking

Road Racing/Triathlon

Cycling Charity events

Bike Education/ Riding lessons

Touring

  • Cycling Touring Association

The Cycling Touring Association organises regular recreational and cycling rides around Western Australia. Their Riding the Wave event is a must on October 1st, 2011.

  • Moonlight Ride

Perth Integrated Health Cycling Group conduct cycling events throughout the year, designed for all levels.

 

Off Road Mountain Biking

  • Munda Biddi Trail Foundation

The Munda Biddi Foundation maintains an Events page, with a variety of rides aimed at all skill levels. Event calendars are also available at About Bike Hire.

  • Cape to Cape MTB

The Cape to Cape 4 day mountain bike race through the Margaret River region is fast becoming an iconic event. It will be held from Thursday October 20th - Sunday October 23rd, 2011

  • Kep Track Adventure

The Kep track is one of the finest offroad tracks. The Perth Integrated Health Cycling Group is co-ordinating a ride on the Kep Track on May 29th, 2011.

Road/Racing/Triathlon

  • Bicycling Western Australia

Bicycling Western Australia organises road rides for the lycra-brigade or the novice rider, including the Cyclo Sportif series.

On May 15th, a new 'Flagship' event will be held to ride across the Garden Island Causeway to the HMAS Stirling Naval Base.

  • Triathlon WA

Triathlon WA publishes an Events Calendar with a variety of excellent events conducted in Perth and throughout Western Australia.

The following are held within a short walk of About Bike Hire and our best road bikes are always a competitive option:

  1. Australia Day Criterions. January 26th, 2012
  2. City of Perth Triathlon. January 29th, 2012
  3. Weetbix Tryathlon. March 25th, 2012
  4. Nissan BRW Corporate Triathlon. March 11th, 2012
  5. HBF Freeway Bike Hike for Asthma. March ,2012
  6. City of Perth Festival of Sport. November 2012
  7. The Great Santos Bike Ride. November 2012

 

Garland Cycles group rides

Nearby Garland Cycles conducts regular early morning group rides, commencing from their shop in South Perth. These rides are free of charge and for all cycling levels from Beginner to Advanced. Rides conclude with a coffee and muffins.

Charity Rides

  • Amy Gillett Foundation Community Ride

Ride this scenic Perth Hills circuit on Sunday November 27th, 2011 to support the Foundation. Register here

  • Freeway Bike Hike

The Annual HBF Freeway Bike Hike for Asthma is held in March every year.

 

Bike Skills and Education

  • Perth Integrated Health Cyling Group

PIHC are involved not only in providing training and courses, they organise events and specialise in rehabilitation from injury. Further information including organised rides can be found on their web-site.

  • Chain Reaction TrainingTurning bike riders into cyclists

Learning the riding and training skills required to be a successful road cyclist is the specialty of Chain Reaction Training. Their motto is 'turning bike riders into cyclists'.

  • Travelsmart Programs

Many City Councils around Perth have a Travelsmart Officer, who conducts Bike Skills classes. The City of Stirling has been particularly successful in teaching some Seniors to ride for the first time in their lives through their Women on Wheels Program.

About Bike hire equipment is often used in these classes and it is hoped to set up links from this page in the near future........