Award Winner cycling company

Roger Newton honoured in Australia Day Celebrations 2009

On Sunday January 25th at Lions Park, crowds staked their spot with tents, blankets and fold-up chairs before Mayor Bob Abbot presented the Sunshine Coast Australia Day Awards. Roger Newton of Bike On Australia recieved the Sport and Recreation Award for his significant contribution to the health, wellbeing and bike education of the Sunshine Coast, in particular the outdoor recreation community. Roger promotes sustainable transport and healthy living not only through his educational programs but with all who come in contact with his business. Roger is the man behind Bike On Australia and Noosa Bike Hire and Tours, established on the Sunshine Coast since 1996. Source: www.thedaily.com.au

 

The Brisbane City Council Award for

Outstanding Achievement (Organisation) 2007

Bike On Australia was recognised for the significant contribution it has made to the health and well being of the Sunshine Coast community by winning the coveted Brisbane City Council Award for Outstanding Achievement (Organisation). Roger Newton, owner of Bike On Australia, said Bike On had evolved into a total cycling experience owned and run by people who have a real passion for cycling.

“Bike On Australia staff give generously of their time back to the community and regularly conduct free bike information and education seminars. They are actively involved with council groups such as the Noosa Bicycle Advisory Group and the Noosa Trail Network which promote cycling and improved infrastructure for cyclists. They have established a local working group and are partnering with the Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service to make the local trail network more accessible and sustainable,“ he said.

	Roger Newton, owner of Bike On Australia was awarded the Brisbane City Council Award for Outstanding Achievement (Organisation).

The Brisbane City Council Award for Outstanding Achievement (Organisation)

Bike On Australia Pty Ltd and Noosa Bike Hire and Tours was established in 1996. During this time, the company has evolved into what it is today, a total cycling experience owned and run by people who have a real passion for cycling. Bike On Australia staff give generously of their time back to the community and regularly conduct free bike information and education seminars. They are actively involved with council groups such as the Noosa Bicycle Advisory Group and the Noosa Trail Network which promote cycling and improved infrastructure for cyclists. They have established a local working group and are partnering with the Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service to make the local trail network more accessible and sustainable.

Bike on Australia have formed a significant relationship with Noosa Shire Council and are directly involved with many initiatives such as Get Active in Noosa programs, Community Bike Rides, Maintenance workshops, Getting to know your Local Bikeways programs and Introduction to Mountain Biking Courses. In 2007, over 2,500 primary school students have undertaken Bike Education and Cycle Safe Programs conducted by Bike on Australia. Bike On has made a significant contribution to the health and wellbeing and to the bike education of the Sunshine Coast, particularly the Noosa community. Bike On intend to continue to further develop their relationship with local council and the broader community to help combat the obesity problem in young people, and to promote sustainable forms of transport, sustainable trails and healthy living.

Runner Up: The Outlook

The Outlook, a unit of the Department of Communities, provides training, resources and support services for government departments, funded agencies and the outdoor community. The Outlook is situated on the outskirts of Boonah, approximately 90 minutes from Brisbane.

NOMINEE Roger Newton Bike On Australia Pty Ltd QLD

The experienced team behind Bike On Australia have been delivering quality cycling programs on Queensland's Sunshine Coast for over 10 years. These include:
 Mountain Bike Adventure Tours
 Corporate Training
 Adventure Camps, Bike Education and Cycle Safe
 Get Active
 Coaching
 TravelSmart initiatives
 Bike Maintenance Workshops
 Bike Hire
 Cycling Holidays.
Strong partnerships with a range of local, state and national based community,
government and industry groups have added to the success of these programs.
Motivated by a strong passion for cycling, Bike On is a major promoter of cycling on the Sunshine Coast.
Contact:
Roger Newton, CEO
T: 07 5474 3322
E: info@bikeon.com.au
W: www.bikeon.com.au