{"id":25099,"date":"2025-12-05T15:18:45","date_gmt":"2025-12-05T04:18:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.foodbank.org.au\/?p=25099"},"modified":"2025-12-05T16:23:14","modified_gmt":"2025-12-05T05:23:14","slug":"the-wheels-spun-and-hearts-united","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.foodbank.org.au\/the-wheels-spun-and-hearts-united\/","title":{"rendered":"The wheels spun and hearts united"},"content":{"rendered":" <section class=\"lg:py-6xl section theme-dark\" data-pb-label=\"Section\"> <div class=\"container grid items-center lg:grid-cols-2 gap-x-4xl\" data-pb-label=\"Container\"> <div class=\"column mx-auto\" data-pb-label=\"Column\"> <h1 class=\"leading-none mb-0 text-center\"> <font color=\"#f2f2e2\" class=\"\">The wheels spun and hearts united\u00a0 <\/font> <\/h1> <\/div> <div class=\"column\" data-pb-label=\"Column\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.foodbank.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/FBWA_Events_CommunityEvents_Cyclists_Foodbank_05122025.png\" class=\"lg:h-96 mb-0 object-cover w-full h-64\" \/> <\/div> <\/div> <\/section> <section class=\"section section-rounded-top theme-cream bg-secondary\" data-pb-label=\"Section\"> <div class=\"container grid lg:grid-cols-12 relative z-10\" data-pb-label=\"Container\"> <div class=\"column lg:col-span-5\" data-pb-label=\"Column\"> <div class=\"content-block\" data-pb-label=\"Content Block\"> <h4 class=\"\">The steady spin of wheels and the united drive of riders proved that when we come together for a cause, we can achieve something powerful.\u00a0 <\/h4> <\/div> <\/div> <div class=\"column lg:col-span-4 lg:col-start-7\" data-pb-label=\"Column\"> <div class=\"content-block\" data-pb-label=\"Content Block\"> <p class=\"\">On Sunday 23 November 2025, the <a href=\"https:\/\/perthcoastalbikeride25.grassrootz.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"text-primary\">Perth Coastal Bike Ride<\/span><\/a> returned, not just as a test of endurance but as a celebration of community, compassion and courage.\u00a0\n <\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/section> <div class=\"section section-rounded-top bg-white\" data-pb-label=\"Section\"> <div class=\"container\" data-pb-label=\"Container\"> <div class=\"column\" data-pb-label=\"Column\"> <div class=\"content-block\" data-pb-label=\"Content Block\"> <h4 class=\"\">And what a day it was! More than 100 passionate cyclists took part across four distances, including the challenging 80km and 100km rides, in an unforgettable display of determination and heart.\u00a0 <\/h4> <p class=\" \">From 10km to 100km, riders of all levels took to the coast with one shared goal \u2013 to make a difference. Every kilometre ridden raised vital funds and awareness for Foodbank WA and three other deserving charities. Thanks to this incredible effort, more Western Australians doing it tough will receive the food relief they need.  <\/p> <p class=\" \">Some rode in memory of loved ones, others rode for the joy of giving back. But every pedal stroke sent a powerful message \u2013 together we can make a difference.  <\/p> <p class=\" \">This event, expertly managed by the <a href=\"https:\/\/piet.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Perth Integrated Events Team<\/a>, reminded us that strength is found in unity.  <\/p> <p class=\" \">To help riders refuel, we provided snacks at Yanchep, the turnaround point for the 80km and 100km riders. Our stall featured Foodbank branded shopping bags, <a href=\"https:\/\/hungerghrelins.org.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Hunger Ghrelins toykits<\/a>, Coco Loco Balls, premade <a href=\"https:\/\/www.superherofoodshq.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/CA-Balls-SCHOOLS-VERSION.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Choc Amazeballs<\/a> and Christmas cards. We made sure it was a fun day for all ages with a temporary tattoo and colouring-in stations, while also doing our bit for the environment with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.containersforchange.com.au\/wa\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Containers for Change<\/a> bucket on site too.  <\/p> <p class=\" \">It was a fantastic opportunity to connect with the community and raise awareness about our mission to fight hunger in Western Australia.  <\/p> <p class=\" \">Thank you Perth Integrated Events. 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theme-dark\" data-pb-label=\"Section\"> <div class=\"container grid items-center lg:grid-cols-2 gap-x-4xl\" data-pb-label=\"Container\"> <div class=\"column mx-auto\" data-pb-label=\"Column\"> <h1 class=\"leading-none mb-0 text-center\"> <font color=\"#f2f2e2\" class=\"\">The wheels spun and hearts united\u00a0 <\/font> <\/h1> <\/div> <div class=\"column\" data-pb-label=\"Column\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.foodbank.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/FBWA_Events_CommunityEvents_Cyclists_Foodbank_05122025.png\" class=\"lg:h-96 mb-0 object-cover w-full h-64\" \/> <\/div> <\/div> <\/section> <section class=\"section section-rounded-top theme-cream bg-secondary\" data-pb-label=\"Section\"> <div class=\"container grid lg:grid-cols-12 relative z-10\" data-pb-label=\"Container\"> <div class=\"column lg:col-span-5\" data-pb-label=\"Column\"> <div class=\"content-block\" data-pb-label=\"Content Block\"> <h4 class=\"\">The steady spin of wheels and the united drive of riders proved that when we come together for a cause, we can achieve something powerful.\u00a0 <\/h4> <\/div> <\/div> <div class=\"column lg:col-span-4 lg:col-start-7\" data-pb-label=\"Column\"> <div class=\"content-block\" data-pb-label=\"Content Block\"> <p class=\"\">On Sunday 23 November 2025, the <a href=\"https:\/\/perthcoastalbikeride25.grassrootz.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"\"><span class=\"text-primary\">Perth Coastal Bike Ride<\/span><\/a> returned, not just as a test of endurance but as a celebration of community, compassion and courage.\u00a0\n <\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/section> <div class=\"section section-rounded-top bg-white\" data-pb-label=\"Section\"> <div class=\"container\" data-pb-label=\"Container\"> <div class=\"column\" data-pb-label=\"Column\"> <div class=\"content-block\" data-pb-label=\"Content Block\"> <h4 class=\"\">And what a day it was! More than 100 passionate cyclists took part across four distances, including the challenging 80km and 100km rides, in an unforgettable display of determination and heart.\u00a0 <\/h4> <p class=\" \">From 10km to 100km, riders of all levels took to the coast with one shared goal \u2013 to make a difference. Every kilometre ridden raised vital funds and awareness for Foodbank WA and three other deserving charities. Thanks to this incredible effort, more Western Australians doing it tough will receive the food relief they need.  <\/p> <p class=\" \">Some rode in memory of loved ones, others rode for the joy of giving back. But every pedal stroke sent a powerful message \u2013 together we can make a difference.  <\/p> <p class=\" \">This event, expertly managed by the <a href=\"https:\/\/piet.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"\">Perth Integrated Events Team<\/a>, reminded us that strength is found in unity.  <\/p> <p class=\" \">To help riders refuel, we provided snacks at Yanchep, the turnaround point for the 80km and 100km riders. Our stall featured Foodbank branded shopping bags, <a href=\"https:\/\/hungerghrelins.org.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"\">Hunger Ghrelins toykits<\/a>, Coco Loco Balls, premade <a href=\"https:\/\/www.superherofoodshq.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/CA-Balls-SCHOOLS-VERSION.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"\">Choc Amazeballs<\/a> and Christmas cards. 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