Veris Limited and the Cycling Development Foundation (CDF) invites Veris Limited employees and associates to ride with members of the Veris Racing Team in a new format to our monthly rides. This monthly event aims to promote cycling as a form of transport and exercise for health-well being. From Friday 7th July, and the first Friday of each month thereafter, riders can meet at 6,00am at the Veris Corporate office, 3 Hasler Road [...]
Members of the Cycling Development Foundation (CDF) recently hosted an event for Perth based female cyclists alongside Perth based cycling store Giant Cycles Cannington Liv Cycling is a women's only cycling brand, that aims to increase participation rates on bikes and to do so with functional women's specific bicycles, clothing and accessories. Each quarter the CDF hosts a women's specific event that is part of a national event day roll out. [...]
Through partnerships with corporations and industry representatives, members of the Cycling Development Foundation are able to race nationally and internationally in exchange for their assistance in attending and managing community based initiatives aimed at further developing areas in need. Connor is one such athlete who gives back to community whilst also competing at a high level internationally. We hear from Connor around his recent racing experience at the Irish national Time Trial [...]
The Goldfields Cyclassic is Australia's richest handicap cycling race. Both the Veris Racing men's and women's teams ventured to the event hosted by the goldfields cycling club. This event has an extensive history, and allows for cyclist's of almost any fitness level to participate in the event. A unique offering allows riders of any ability level to participate across two days of racing and enjoy some of Australia's beautiful interior countryside, with [...]
The Cycling Development Foundation (CDF) seeks to grow cycling as a sport and exercise. Recently we have commenced initiatives with Hope2day in providing support and education for those in need, through cycling related programs. Our 'Veris Racing' team athletes are active in roles as facilitators, with these programs aiming to engage and assist diverse community groups, with the purpose of tying 'community' together. Sport is considered a structured form of exercise, while exercise itself is movement for [...]
The Cycling Development Foundation would like to welcome Tracie Dawson to the board of the Foundation Tracie brings a wealth of experience in both business and cycling at a personal and corporate level. After joining AAP Reuters in a training/marketing role, Tracie has gone on to work with national corporations, federal government agencies, and WA's largest NFP health fund in business development, corporate wellness and general management roles. “My purpose as a [...]
The Cycling Development Foundation (CDF) aims to engage with the community through sporting leaders that are part of our development pathway. We aim to deliver on companies 'corporate social responsibility' needs. We actively seek to engage with like-minded charities and community groups to offer services for at-need groups and individuals within WA. All of these activities are brought about through funding from our valued partners, including: Veris Ltd, Aurecon, Giant Bicycles Australia, [...]
In line with national Liv Cycling Autumn Harvest Ride Perth will also be hosting a Liv ride for women Join us In Good Company for our Autumn Harvest Ride on Saturday 29th April! Exchange Perth's busy urban streets for quieter roads through Kings park bushland and riverside views in the stunning Crawley and Dalkieth region. Join us as we celebrate the changing of the seasons with a 25km loop. You can relax [...]
Recently one of our Veris Racing riders Sabine Bird contested the world championships across 24hrs of riding, and won. Sabine is supported by partners of the Cycling Development Foundation (CDF). The CDF seeks to increase gender diversity in sport and in non-sporting contexts. In fact Sabine is also an academic and business woman in her own right. Sabine was aptly assisted by other friends and family on the day, highlighting how the athlete [...]
Jan Cooper, AFL Manager: Female Football Development at Australian Football League, today on radio (882 lunch segment) said research demonstrates women generally lack self belief when it comes to trying something new, and that the new womens football league is about providing opportunities for girls that were not available to her as a child. Mentoring, inclusion. creating new and accessible pathways for women to 'have a go" and to have the same opportunities as [...]
