Preparations for Bike Week 2019 are gearing up, with grants totalling $38,000 awarded to 40 recipients to hold events that encourage people of all ages and abilities to get on their bikes.
For more than 30 years, Bike Week has been Western Australia's annual celebration of people riding bicycles for transport, fun and healthier lifestyles.
The State Government's Bike Week Grants Program provides funding assistance to facilitate a diverse line-up of celebratory events.
The 2019 Bike Week grants have been allocated to community, school and workplace events that support and encourage people to explore their communities by bicycle.
Metropolitan and regional events include breakfasts, bike tours, treasure hunts and triathlons, ensuring there is something for all cycling abilities.
Bike Week 2019 will be held from March 15 to 24, and will be co-ordinated by WestCycle with the support of the Department of Transport.
For the full list of Bike Week 2019 grant recipients, visit the Bike Week website.
As stated by Transport Minister Rita Saffioti:
"Every year we see more and more people participating in Bike Week and this year our grants are helping to spread events right across WA, from Kununurra to Albany.
"If you have always wanted to give bike riding a go or get back on the saddle, these events provide the perfect opportunity to ride with your family, co-workers or schoolmates in a friendly, supportive and fun environment.
"Bike Week is also a great time to explore your community and discover your local bike routes.
"Over the next four years, $134 million is being invested towards new cycling projects, expanding the network of paths for walkers and riders, with a range of bike infrastructure projects scheduled to reach completion this year."
Bike Week 2019
Community event grants
| Organisation | Event name | Grant offered ($) |
| Burrup Mountain Bike Club and Karratha BMX Club | Karratha Bike Fest | 2,000 |
| City of Subiaco | Bike to Work Breakfast | 2,000 |
| City of Rockingham | 2019 Rockingham Community Breakfast Bike Ride | 2,000 |
| Murdoch University | Bike Week Events at Murdoch Uni | 2,000 |
| Shire of East Pilbara | Newman's Bike Bingo | 2,000 |
| City of Fremantle | The Great Fremantle Scavenger Hunt | 2,000 |
| South Perth Cycle Club | SPR WaterTower Challenge | 2,000 |
| City of Vincent | Bike Week in Vincent 2019 | 2,000 |
| City of Melville | City of Melville Back on Your Bike | 2,000 |
| Munda Biddi Trail Foundation, Inc. | Jarrahdale Munda Biddi Cruise & Perth Observatory Night Ride | 1,800 |
| Denmark MTB Club | Denmark Primary - Come and Try Day | 1,500 |
| City of Belmont | Belmont Bike Breakfast | 1,500 |
| The Girls' Brigade Western Australia | Peddle at the Point | 1,250 |
| South Stirling Primary School | South Stirling Bike Muster | 1,150 |
| Quairading CRC | Bike Week Nature Trail | 1,000 |
| Shire of Wongan-Ballidu | Community Bike Breakfast | 1,000 |
| Shire of Plantagenet | Plantagenet Treasure Ride | 900 |
| Town on Mosman Park | Life's a Bike | 750 |
| City of Canning | Canning River Ride TBC | 750 |
| Town of Cambridge | Cambridge Bike Week events | 750 |
| City of Joondalup | Bike Dr - Free bike checks for the community | 650 |
| Shire of Dowerin | 2019 Dowerin Triathlon | 600 |
| Shire of Corrigin | 2019 Corrigin Bike n Seek | 600 |
| Shire of Dalwallinu | Dalwallinu Bike Bonanza | 600 |
| The Village at Wellard Residents Association | Tour de Wellard | 600 |
| Main Street Co-op | Main Street Bike Breakfast | 550 |
| Kondinin CRC | Kondinin's Great Treasure Hunt and Obstacle Course | 500 |
| Green Skills Inc | Great Southern Sustainable Community Festival | 500 |
| Shire of Morawa | Morawa Family Fun Bike Ride | 500 |
| Pakistanis In Australia | Bike, Boards and BBQ | 500 |
| Total | 35,950 |
School event grants
| Organisation | Event name | Grant offered ($) |
| St Joseph's Primary School, Kununurra | Bike Fun Day | 200 |
| Subiaco Primary School | Ride to School Day | 200 |
| Margaret River Primary School | Year 4 Wharncliffe Mill Bike Camp | 200 |
| Gilmore College, Orelia | Bike Week breakfast | 200 |
| Fremantle Primary School P&C | Bike to School Week | 200 |
| Total | 1,000 |
Workplace event grants
| Organisation | Event name | Grant offered ($) |
| City of Kalamunda | Kala Gala Bike Challenge | 250 |
| Curtin University | Get Back on the (e)Bike! | 250 |
| City of Vincent | Bike Week Breakfast Ramble | 250 |
| Town of Cottesloe | Bikes are Better Morning Tea | 150 |
| City of Fremantle | Commuting 101 | 150 |
| Total | 1,050 |
