A drizzly cold morning wouldn’t normally draw a cycling crowd but there was no stopping our clinic enthusiasts who came along to our July clinic to learn all about tandem cycling with WATCAC. Our morning program provided an introduction to tandem cycling for both volunteer pilots and blind or vision-impaired stokers of all abilities, in a fun and supportive environment.
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WATCAC says thank you to our volunteers
Members and friends shared a picnic lunch under crisp winter skies in Kings Park recently. Our Volunteer Picnic was held to thank and recognise all those that help the Association maintain its momentum.
Speaking to the gathering, WATCAC Chair Erin McGlew highlighted the efforts of our volunteer community in enabling the Association to operate and fulfill its objectives. Key areas of effort were recognised including fundraising, tandem cycling clinics and with our riding program.
Blind and vision-impaired tandem cycling clinic for beginners, Sunday 30 July (free event)
Would you like to come cycling with us? The Western Australian Tandem Cycling Advisory Council (WATCAC) is a community group supporting vision-impaired cycling in Western Australia. We cycle for fun and fitness. WATCAC will host a ‘try tandem cycling’ clinic for blind and vision impaired participants, on Sunday 30 July. No previous cycling experience is necessary.
Thank-You 99 Bikes For Your Generous Donation
The Western Australian Tandem Cycling Advisory Council is a charitable organisation whose purpose is to support blind and vision-impaired cycling in Western Australia. WATCAC have recently been the recipients of a $9,300 donation through an ‘Earning To Give’ initiative operated by national bicycle retailer 99 Bikes.
Tandemonium 2022 – Teaming up to celebrate WA Bike Month!
October was WA Bike Month and WATCAC joined Western Australia’s cycling community to celebrate big time! The Western Australian Tandem Cycling Advisory Council (WATCAC) hosted its second tandem muster, supported by the WA Department of Transport and WestCycle. Emphasizing the accessibility of tandem cycling, it was an open invitation extended to all comers. The event was made possible by Perth’s blind and vision-impaired tandem cycling community.