Cycling
Cycling is a one-stop information resource on places to ride, people to ride with and new bike projects in Western Australia.
Start cycling |
Cycling can be a wonderful way to improve your health and enjoy the natural beauty Western Australia has to offer. Why don’t you start today? Find out everything you need to get started, and what resources are available to help you. Go to Start cycling or select from the following:
- Frequently asked questions
- Cycling for health and fitness
- Cycling for leisure
- Competitive cyclists
- Cycling clubs and groups
- Cycling skills
- Types of bicycles
- Choosing a bicycle
- Bicycle equipment and accessories
- Maintaining your bicycle
- Transporting bicycles
Cycle Instead campaign and events |
Bikewest organises many cycling-related activities under the Cycle Instead campaign. You can also find out more about the sponsorships and grants available, including Cycle Instead number plates. Go to Cycle Instead campaign and events or select from the following:
- About the Cycle Instead campaign
- Cycle Instead Bikeweek
- Cycle to school day
- MPs and Mayors' bike ride
- Cycle Instead in spring
- Bike to work challenge
- Glamour push
- Cycle Instead number plates
Cycling grants and sponsorship |
This page includes information on grants and sponsorship provided by Bikewest, including Cycle Instead sponsorship and the local government grants. Go to Cycling grants and sponsorship or select from the following:
Cycling maps and guides |
Bikewest produces a range of free brochures, facts sheets, guides and maps, which are available from bicycle shops and public outlets. It also produces the 5 Perth Bike Maps, sold from approved retailers, but does not control the pricing or availability. Go to Cycling maps and guides or select from the following:
- Perth bike maps
- Cycling into Perth city
- Cycling in and around Perth
- Cycling in regional WA
- Mountain biking in WA
- Bulk ordering maps and guides
Cycling resources |
There is a wide variety of people who would benefit from cycling, including, commuters, schools, families, seniors and women. Here you can find information specific to different types of cyclists in Western Australia. Go to Cycling resources or select from the following:
- Cycling for commuters
- Cycling for families and children
- Cycling for schools
- Cycling for tourism
- Cycling for women
- Carrying goods on a bicycle
Cycling rules, safety and infrastructure |
This section covers what you need to know as a cyclist in WA - the law, bicycle paths and routes, road safety, and parking, rules about taking your bicycle on public transport and how to report a bicycle hazard to the relevant agency. Go to Cycling rules, safety and infrastructure or select from the following:
- General safety information for cyclists
- Cycling on roads: rules and safety
- Cycling on shared paths
- Cycling at night and in wet weather
- Bicycles on public transport
- Bicycle parking and security
- Dealing with dangerous animals
- Legislation and regulations
- Reporting a hazard or crash
Publications, maps and resources |
In this section you will find Cycling publications and resources, including links to useful websites. Go to Publications, maps and resources or select from the following:
