Erin Kinnealy talks about ambition, opportunity and experience at the launch of the Cycling Development Foundation in October and reflects on a season racing at the highest level in Europe. There were four of us fortunate to have been given the opportunity to race in Europe for the best part of the 2016 season, myself and Elissa Wundersitz Sofia Erhard Sarah Duffield Each one of us had unique objectives in approaching this [...]
Develop with confidence - new direction for 2017 Media Statement Press embargo 1800 WST 27 October 2017 Veris expand commitment with the Cycling Development Foundation Veris and the Cycling Development Foundation (CDF) are pleased to announce the expansion of our joint commitment to cycling in WA. Building on the existing partnership with the OTOC Vault Men's team, Veris (Previously OTOC limited) has agreed to undertake a new agreement that shall see an expanded commitment to [...]
Information about the Liv Ride Perth Spring Revival About the Ride The Liv Spring Revival Ride is part of the national Liv Ride quarterly series organised by Liv Cycling Australia. The ride is delivered in Perth by the sponsored riders and Liv ambassadors appointed by Liv Giant and the Cycling Development Foundation. The ride is a social "no drop" women's only road ride. Road bikes are required. Details Saturday, 22 October Start [...]
Teaching kids to ride with confidence This week the CDF is delivering a bike skills course at a local North Perth Primary School. The three 1.5 hour lessons have been funded by a City of Vincent grant and the CDF is delivering the course. Local Mayor John Carey, a massive proponent of funding for bicycle infrastructure and riding as a form of transport, is expected to attend one of the three days and [...]
Thom Lund at the 2016 Melbourne To Warrnambool 280km classic Saturday, 15 October At the 2016 Melbourne to Warrnambool bike race, we had two guys competing, Ash Mackay and myself , both of us for the first time in the 280km long classic. The race started off hectic, with more than 200 riders heading out of Werribee, with a few crashes and punctures, but with both of us staying out of trouble. [...]
The CDF's community engagement extended to Melbourne this week. It was a great turnout for the first OTOC Corporate Ride Day, despite the chilly Victorian conditions. Otoc riders were in Melbourne after competing at the National Road Series Tour of Tasmania and prior to the Melbourne to Warrnambool bike race. The day was jointly hosted by Bosco Johnson which a large surveying company and OTOC subsidiary based Melbourne, and law firm HWLEbsworth. The ride [...]
Butterfly Ride 2016 Turn by Turn Start at John Oldham Park Perth Turn LEFT onto Mounts Bay Road Turn RIGHT at RAB and continue on Mounts Bay Road Turn LEFT at Hackett Drive Veer LEFT at RAB onto The Avenue Turn LEFT onto Birdwood Parade Birdwood Parade becomes Jutland Parade – continue on Jutland Parade becomes Victoria Ave – continue on Turn RIGHT at RAB onto Queenslea Drive Got STRAIGHT over Stirling [...]
A cycling mindset can teach success Nic Mattock The recipe for a cyclist is pretty simple: quads, glutes, heart, a generous dose of intensity training, add espresso to taste. Much of what makes a good cyclist, however, is intangible. Whilst many of us are blessed with natural physical ability, even those most gifted in this department will fail to meet the demands of competition if they cannot also master the required mentality. [...]
The Cycling Development Foundation The Cycling Development Foundation (CDF) aims to increase corporate engagement and exposure into cycling as an exercise and sport through community based initiatives. The CDF aims to add value to our partnerships with corporations so that each arrangement is be tailored to the needs of a corporation. We do this by hosting community based events on your behalf or by your corporation becoming a designated partner of the CDF. Partnering for development Proceeds [...]
The Butterfly Ride 2016 Sunday, 9 October 7am Perth CBD Butterfly Ride spokesperson Toni Burbridge reveals details about her long struggles with an eating disorder and body image issues. OMG how haven’t I been affected?? "Firstly, what’s with lycra only being available in small sizes? Don’t manufacturers know that lycra is great to wick sweat and let our lady parts feel comfy on a bike for bigger women too? "It is only [...]
