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WA Bike Month was a big success this year, and RAC is proud to have been part of it. The month was full of events and activities that helped people of all ages enjoy cycling safely and have fun.
RAC contributed $25,000 to the WA Bike Month Grants Program, bringing the total grant pool to $82,000. These grants helped schools, local councils, and community groups run a wide range of bike events across the state. This year, there were 114 applications for different types of events, from community rides and safety workshops to school programs. Among the many activities, a few examples were TADWA’s All Abilities Bike Festival, which celebrated inclusive cycling for people of all ages and abilities; the Walpole Community Resource Centre’s Walpole Wilderness Bike Tour, which encouraged riders to explore WA’s South West by bike; and Nungarin Primary School’s Cycle Through 2025 event, which promoted safe and active travel for students. Together, these events inspired people to ride more often, learn about road safety, and enjoy being active.
A special part of Bike Month was RAC’s work with TADWA (Technology for Ageing and Disability WA) and their Freedom Wheels workshop. For the second year, RAC helped donate two custom-built trikes to Perth children with disabilities — Aurora and Zein. These bikes give them the chance to ride safely, have fun, and spend time with their families.
The trikes were given at TADWA’s All Ages and Abilities Bike Festival, held at the Constable Care Safety School. Families joined in to test ride many different types of bikes, some for the very first time. RAC team members Katy and Des were there and said it was an amazing day.
“It was buzzing — heaps of families riding different bikes and having a ball!” said Katy.
WA Bike Month showed how cycling can bring communities together and make a difference for everyone, including children with special needs. RAC is proud to have supported the month’s events and to help make cycling fun, safe, and accessible for all Western Australians.