Age no barrier to getting on your bike
Age should not be a barrier to getting on your bike, according to football legend and avid cyclist Barry Cable.
Cable, who has been appointed as one of this year's Bikeweek ambassadors, said he had always seen riding as a terrific way to exercise and keep fit.
"I have been riding for many years and I still enjoy it," he said. "It's a great pastime for so many reasons.
"And Perth has so many great areas for cycling for all ages."
Cable's love of cycling has passed down to his two sons and his five grandchildren.
Grandson Tim, 19, frequently rides to his studies at Curtin University and granddaughter Shelley, 20, is a regular rider.
Cable is one of four Bikeweek ambassadors, the others being West Coast Fever netballer Shae Brown, her husband and West Coast Eagles star Mitch Brown and Commonwealth Bank general manager Gary McGrath.
WestCycle chief executive Matt Fulton said ambassadors were appointed to promote cycling as a fun and easy way to get exercise and as a way to combat Perth's rising road congestion problems.
"Bikeweek is inclusive and targets everyday Western Australians - mums, dads, kids, community groups, cyclists, bike enthusiasts, seniors and advocates of lively and active lifestyles," Mr Fulton said.
"Bike riding is for every-one. It's not just about the lycra set."
