Cycling isn’t just a mode of transportation; it’s a way to connect with nature, improve your health and contribute to a more sustainable future, and October is the perfect time to get on your bike and enjoy some spring weather. Each year WA Bike Month aims to encourage everyone to ride bikes for transport, for fun and to enjoy a healthier lifestyle. This initiative is funded by the Department of Transport, and supported by RAC WA and administered by WestCycle – WA’s peak cycling body for cycling.
To catch up with all that is happening in October for WA Bike Week, head to https://westcycle.org.au/wa-bike-month
WestCycle provides the WA community with cycling resources from the very basics of getting started, clubs, bike trails, how to maintain a bike, and importantly understanding the rules and cycling safety. Cycling safety doesn’t just include the bike, but the paths we ride on and where we can ride. RACWA highlights the need for improved cycling infrastructure, including improved lighting on Perth’s principal and recreational shared path networks, to encourage more West Australians to adopt active modes of travel. To read more about their projects head to: https://rac.com.au/about-rac/advocating-change/active-travel
Did you know…
That sporting and recreational activities account for 36.5% of childhood backyard injuries? According to the latest Kidsafe WA Childhood Injuries Bulletin, 17.1% of those specifically related to cycling between June 2018 and June 2022. The bulletin on Backyard Injuries highlights the importance of the built environment closest to our homes – the backyard, and provides strategies for preventing and improving the safety of this important play area for our kids. Read the latest by visiting https://www.kidsafewa.com.au/professionals/wa-childhood-injury-bulletins-reports/
The built environment plays a significant role in our daily lives and can influence our behaviour, wellbeing, and safety. A well-developed built environment design encourages increased participation in physical activity which can in turn reduce the risk of transport-related injuries and improve overall health and wellbeing.
Discover more about the impact of the built environment and injury, and initiatives that support injury prevention by heading to:
Review the Know Injury Outdoor Recreation and Leisure Sports Toolkit
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