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

  • The Austalian MTBO Championships:

The Australian Mountain Bike Orienteering Championships will be held in Dwellingup on14-16th of October 2016. This unique event attracts riders from around Australia and takes place on parts of the Munda Biddi Trail just 100kms from Perth.  Information of the event can be found at the official website. About Bike Hire is proud to be one of the sponsors of this event.

  • 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. The Mundda Biddi Trail is officially opened on April 6th 2013 with a ride from Albany to Perth.

  • 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 October 23rd - October 26th, 2014

  • 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 May 2014.

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. City of Perth Festival of Sport. November 2014
  2. The Great Santos Bike Ride. November 2014
  3. Australia Day Criterions. January 26th, 2014
  4. City of Perth Triathlon. January, 2014
  5. Weetbix Tryathlon. 30th March, 2014
  6. Nissan BRW Corporate Triathlon. 14th April, 2014
  7. Freeway Bike Hike for Asthma. 30th March ,2014
  8. 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

  • MS Night Ride - April 16th 2016 - 6.30pm

Location - Centenary Park

Register for the ride at http://www.msfundraise.org.au/Night-Ride/

  • Join us on a magical, moonlight ride around the Swan

and Canning Rivers. You'll follow seldom used pathways

and discover lots of hidden gems along the way, including

stunning views of Perth and the river.

40km and 70km options are available, so anybody can

rediscover their adventure for riding.

Bike lights are a must for this ride, but we want you to go

one step further. Dress up in your brightest reflective gear

and decorate your bikes with lights, reflective strips and

glow sticks.






  • Rotary Team Challenge -12th April 2015-

Run, cycle or walk 75 km from Northam to Swan View on the picturesque heritage Kep track in the inaugural Rotary Team Challenge. The event will start at 7.00am on Saturday 4th May 2013. Cyclists and runners may complete the course in one day while walkers can camp overnight in Chidlow, where entertainment will be provided. The event is open to teams of three and donations made to the team will go to the Multiple Sclerosis Society of WA. Log on to http://rotaryteamchallenge.org.au.

  • Ocean Ride for MS  October  18th 2015

Join us for a unique cycle along Perth's beautiful coastline from Fremantle to Hillarys. With a 30km, 50km, 70km and 90km ride options there is a ride to suit everyone! Round up your friends, family or workmates and enter the 2015 Ocean Ride for MS together!

Register here

  • 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........