Get back on your bike
Spring has arrived with moderate temperatures and sunny days, making it the perfect time to bring your bike out of the shed and get it back on the road.
October 12 is National Ride2Work Day, the largest celebration of commuter riding in Australia! It’s a day for new riders to find the motivation to get on two wheels and for regular riders to encourage work mates to get involved.
Find out more
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Take the sweat out of cycling with an e-bike
Electric bikes can help you get around and stay fit without the costs and emissions of a car or the traffic congestion – and they are great fun!
An electric bike (e-bike) is similar to a traditional bicycle with the addition of a battery pack and an electric motor that assist the rider’s efforts.
E-bikes can make cycling a more enjoyable and feasible option especially if you:
- Commute long distances
- Live in a hilly area
- Can’t easily pedal a traditional bicycle
- Enjoy tailwinds but not headwinds
Switch your thinking is taking a closer look at e-bikes through our Switched on bikes initiative. You can read our guide to electric bikes and enter a competition to win an e-bike valued at $3699.
Find out more
Switched on bikes is proudly supported by RAC rac.com.au/sponsorship
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New to two wheels?
Bicycle Network will send you a free Start Riding pack straight to your door and give you access to resources to help you:
- Choose a bike that’s right for you
- Plan your route
- Learn the road rules and
- Get a handle on basic bike mechanics
Find out more
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Bold Park sunset stalk
Thursday 6 October
5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
WA Ecology Centre, 165 Perry Lakes Drive, City Beach
Be accompanied by Friends of Bold Park guides to take in the sunset sights and the local wildlife who call the beautiful Bold Park home.
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Bike Dr pop-up
Saturday 8 October
11am – 1pm
Waterford Plaza, Kent Street and Manning Road, Karawara
Ride down to Waterford Plaza and pop in to see the Bike Dr. They will be performing free services and safety checks of bicycles.
Find out more
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Wednesday wetland walk
Wednesday 12 October
9:00am—11:00am
City of Belmont Civic Centre, 215 Wright Street, Cloverdale
See the wetlands in bloom on a guided walk.
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Green cleaning
Wednesday 12 October
6:30pm—7:30pm
Kenwick Library, Kenwick
Create your own natural cleaning products. This hands-on workshop will teach you how to create green cleaning products. Participants will get to make their own products to try at home.
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DIY Frog ponds
Thursday 15 October
10:00am—11:00am
Environment House, Bayswater
Everything you need to know to build your own frog pond.
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Living smart
Thursday 20 October to Thursday 17 November
6:30—9:00pm
City of Belmont Civic Centre
Meet new people and learn new skills in this seven week course.
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Night stalks at Ellis Brook Valley
Friday 21 October
6:45pm—9:30pm
Ellis Brook Valley, Martin
Bring your torch for a guided night ramble to discover the local nocturnal animals and contribute your findings to a national fauna survey.
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Wildflowers in a wetland wonderland
Saturday 22 October
9:00am—11:00am
Brixton Street Wetlands, Kenwick
Enjoy a guided walk through the wetlands and discover the amazing and unique plant life on offer.
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Armadale sustainability network meeting
Wednesday 26 October
3:45pm—5:30pm
Settler’s Common Field Studies Centre, Bedfordale
Little Green Steps present a quarterly meeting for staff and educators from primary schools, high schools and early childhood services.
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Bike swap meet
Saturday 8 October
8:00am – 12 noon
590 Beaufort Street, Mount Lawley
It’s back! Want to sell some of those pre-loved bike parts or keen to buy a new bike or find that elusive shiny part for your steed?
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Solar battery storage
Tuesday 11 October
5:30pm – 7pm
City of Belmont Civic Centre, 215 Wright Street, Cloverdale
Are you battery storage ready? Government incentives, availability, pay-back times all revealed.
Find out more
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National Ride2Work Day
Wednesday 12 October
The largest celebration of commuter riding in Australia! It’s a day for new riders to find the motivation to get on two wheels and for regular riders to encourage work mates to get involved.
Find out more
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Ride to work breakfast
Thursday 13 October
9am
Oxford Reserve, Leederville
Join us at Oxford Street Reserve for a delicious breakfast, a game of ping pong or a quick check of your bike by the bike mechanics!
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Aussie backyard bird count
Thursday 17 October to Sunday 23 October
Make every bird count by taking part in Australia's largest bird survey.
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Canoeing on the Canning
Friday 21 October
8:00am—3:45pm
Riverton Bridge, Riverton
Enjoy this active learning day for local teachers, youth group leaders and community members.
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The Good Day Out
Saturday 22 October
12 noon – 5:00pm
John MacMillan Park, Kent Street, Victoria Park
The Good Day Out sustainability fair brings over 50 environmental stalls together in a family fun afternoon.
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Garage Sale Trail
Saturday 22 October
Garage Sale Trail is a people powered reuse movement! Host a garage sale and declutter your home or pick up a bargain in your own neighbourhood.
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