Cycle of fun awaits all at Karratha Bike Festival

The people of Karratha are being encouraged to get on two wheels ahead of a bike extravaganza starting in town next week.

The Karratha Bike Festival 2019 will be hosted by the Burrup Mountain Bike Club and Karratha BMX Club from March 15-23.

BMBC vice-president Kathryn Dart said both committees thought it would be a nice reflection of the strengthening relationships between the clubs to host Bike Week activities together.

“The ultimate aim is to entice people to try a sport they may not have contemplated before, and teach them enough to do it as safely as they can while still having an absolute blast,” she said.

Activities will include come and try sessions for both clubs, ladies’ and kids-only sessions, and a guided night ride through the Karratha hills.

“Offering a range of activities and different times across the week, we’re hoping to maximise exposure to ensure that as many people as possible can come down and have a go,” Dart said.

The week will finish with the Karratha Bike Festival Shindig on March 23, with a few bike skills and games followed up by a game of bike soccer and a barbecue under lights.

Participants in the BMTB activities will need a day licence or an MTBA membership.

For BMX sessions, people must have long pants, a long-sleeved shirt, socks, gloves and a compliant helmet.

The week has been supported by the Department of Transport through a shared grant of $2000 to the clubs, and there is a $600 voucher for Scott Cycles up for grabs.