Creating opportunity through cycling.
The Cycling Development Foundation Inc was founded in 2016 as a not-for-profit incorporated association providing proven pathways for young people to engage in cycling, develop life skills and progress toward higher levels of the sport.
Through community and racing programs, CDF connects participation, development and performance while supporting meaningful corporate social responsibility, reconciliation and community impact outcomes.
Community impact and racing pathways, connected by one foundation.
Developing riders from grassroots to elite racing.
Junior, female, male, Indigenous and disadvantaged riders are supported through a visible pathway from entry-level cycling to elite and professional racing environments.
Using cycling to build skills, wellbeing and connection.
The Community Program uses cycling as a medium to develop life skills, wellbeing and fitness in remote communities, with a focus on Indigenous youth and disadvantaged children.
Developing the whole person, not just the cyclist.
CDF programs are centred on developing the whole person using applied research, best-in-class coaching, nutrition and strength training, while teaching grit, resilience and goal setting: lifelong skills that stay with athletes and First Nations kids beyond the bike.
- Creates opportunity through cycling.
- Connects participation, development and performance.
- Provides pathways for riders, families, volunteers, partners and supporters.
Practical programs with visible outcomes.
Funds raised are used to conduct women’s specific events and in-school programs, specific purpose ride days, corporate ride days, athlete travel support, cycling services and equipment purchases.
- In-school training days and introductory cycling support.
- Development programs across cycling disciplines.
- Support for key WAIS cyclists and agreed WA athletes attending competitions.
- Development and operation of cycling race teams.
Discover. Participate. Develop. Perform. Give Back.
CDF exists to make the cycling pathway clearer, stronger and more accessible: from first exposure through to elite racing and lifelong contribution to the sport.
Discover
Introduce young people and new riders to cycling through schools, communities and accessible entry points.
Participate
Support riders to stay connected through community programs, events and structured opportunities.
Develop
Build skills, confidence, resilience and performance habits through coaching and support.
Perform
Provide racing pathways for juniors, women, men and emerging riders progressing toward elite levels.
Give Back
Build a network of riders, partners, families, volunteers and corporate supporters contributing to WA cycling.
A delivery partner within the wider cycling ecosystem.
AusCycling
Governing body regulating road and track racing, racing rules, anti-doping and sanctioned key racing events.
WestCycle
Peak cycling body and industry representative to government, supporting statewide frameworks, facilities, mountain biking and coaching.
CDF
Pathway delivery through junior and female participation, school programs, corporate ride events, development programs and race teams.
The work is simple: grow access, strengthen pathways and build the network.
Participation
Develop programs and multiple pathways that increase opportunities for junior, female and male cyclists, including racing.
Talent Support
Work with sporting associations to identify and support elite junior, female and male cycling athletes.
Community Network
Foster a network from corporate and sporting communities in Western Australia for mutual benefit.
CDF is powered by organisations that back opportunity, participation and pathway development.
Support the next generation of cycling opportunity.
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