Bicycle Count November 10th

Dear Sheddies

The Wellness Group would like to invite you to volunteer for the upcoming Bicycle Network Super Sunday Bike Count.

The bike count will take place on November 10th, 2024, from 09:00 – 12:00.

Our participation in the count is being undertaken on behalf of the Rotary Club of Dalkeith, which has been coordinating these bike counts twice a year for several years.

We are calling for early registration of volunteer counters so that we can coordinate with Bicycle Network for a large number of sites and hence maximise the funds raised for charity. Due to our long-standing participation in the Bicycle Counts, Bicycle Network has granted us first opportunity to man as many sites as we can field volunteers. This early access opportunity will enable us to pick as many sites as are available which are close to the areas around the Showgrounds or in the Western Suburbs.

You should be aware however, since the participating Councils (and not all Council participate) are spread throughout the metro area, some sites will obviously be a bit further away and not necessarily in a “preferred” location. We have secured sites covering from Perth City through to Fremantle.

Our Shed has previously participated in these Bicycle Network bike counts and assisted the Rotary Club of Dalkeith with their fund-raising endeavours. Combined with the Rotary Club of Dalkeith, we hope to field 50 or more volunteers for this easy volunteering opportunity.

The Rotary Club of Dalkeith was instrumental in the formation, construction, and funding of our great Shed.

The easiest way to record your interest in being a volunteer counter is to purchase a free ticket to the event we have created. This way we can record the participants and coordinate the sites accordingly.

From the Bicycle Network’s own websites, the following explanation provides details of why the counts are undertaken.

“As the weather warms up and becomes more enjoyable for riding and walking, Bicycle Network Super Sunday volunteers will be ready and waiting to tally the numbers as we move closer to summer.

Super Sunday counts take place each November and record information about weekend users of off-road paths. This includes bike riders, walkers, runners, e-scooter riders and dog walkers to paint a picture of recreational trail use.

Councils from around the country are preparing for this year’s Super Sunday count on 10 November. The data collected informs councils on how their paths and trails are being used and what improvements can be made.

This informs their planning and active transport policies with the goal of developing infrastructure that encourages physical activity and sustainable ways for Australians to get around.”

Please consult your diaries, and if you wish to participate then please purchase a” Ticket” to record your interest. We will contact you personally once you have registered your interest to firm up your participation. Whilst the actual count time is for 3 hours, if we get sufficient numbers of volunteers, we can look to share sites so that you will only have to contribute 1.5 hours of your time.

Thanking you for hopefully positively responding to this volunteering request.

If you would like further details, please respond to Peter Panek directly via email at ppanek@merit-group.com.au

Best regards

Peter Panek

On behalf of the Wellness Group and the Rotary Club of Dalkeith