Pedal Power ACT Annual Report 2013 Pedal Power ACT Inc. Annual Report 2013

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About Pedal Power ACT Inc. Contents About Pedal Power ACT 2 Pedal Power ACT Incorporated is a not-for-profit Mission statement 3 organisation founded in 1974 (now 39 years old) to act as a Benefits to members 3 rallying point for people who ride bicycles in the Australian Council and staff during 2012 3 Capital Territory and Queanbeyan regions. Volunteering 3 Pedal Power ACT represents the interests of people Special annual volunteer awards 3 who ride bicycles and who potentially would ride bicycles. President’s report 4 It promotes the activity of cycling for transport, recreation Community activities 5 and sport as well as the benefits of improved fitness and the New Horizons 5 positive contribution cycling makes to the community and a FIT-Ability program 5 sustainable environment. Rides and tours 5 Pedal Power ACT is an incorporated association Ride and walk to school 6 (incorporated in the Australian Capital Territory). Bike maintenance 6 A Council, comprised of volunteers elected at the Annual National Ride to Work Day 6 General Meeting, provides oversight and direction. Information and social evenings 6 Part-time staff – Executive Officer, Communications Supporting other events 6 Manager, Project Manager and Office Manager – are Membership 6 employed to undertake the bulk of the management activities. Membership of other organisations 6 The organisation relies heavily on a host of volunteers Ride leaders 6 who promote cycling, plan and run rides, advocate for cycling Cycling advocacy in 2013 7 causes, organise and run events, organise and run training Partnerships 8 courses, produce the magazine and undertake other activities, The ACT Cycling Alliance 8 various administrative tasks and programs. National advocacy 8 Together, the staff and volunteers ensure that Pedal Power Enhancing partnerships 8 ACT is run effectively and professionally. Major cycling events 9 Pedal Power ACT’s income comes from membership fees, Amy’s Big Canberra Bike Ride 9 donations, events, event sponsorship, gifts, prizes and grants Rotary Rides Canberra 9 from the ACT Government through Sport and Recreation Centenary Trail Blaze 9 Services and the Health Promotion & Grants Unit of the Fitz’s Challenge 9 Department of Health. Merchandise 10 This annual report covers the activities of Pedal Power Projects 10 ACT for year ended 31 December 2013. Cycle facilities rating scheme 10 Cordon count 10 Pedal Power ACT is the trademark of Pedal Power ACT Inc. Bike parking 10 Member insurance Communications 11 Facebook and Twitter 11 Media 11 E-bulletin 11 Website 11 Canberra Cyclist magazine 11 Grants 12 Beneficial charities 12 Treasurers report 12 Statement of financial position 13 Statement of income for the year 14 Auditor’s report 15

2 Pedal Power ACT Inc. Annual Report 2013 – www.pedalpower.org.au Mission statement Volunteering

To get more Canberrans cycling more often for a better community Pedal Power ACT is an organisation that relies heavily on its volunteers. We estimate that some 300 people volunteered with Objectives Pedal Power ACT in some capacity during 2013 and contributed The objectives of Pedal Power ACT are to: over 8000 hours of labour. • Run recreational bicycle rides and events Unfortunately, we cannot recognise all volunteers • Promote membership of Pedal Power individually, but Pedal Power ACT, its members and the wider • Provide member services cycling community are grateful for their contribution. • Educate the community about the health, environment and economic advantages of cycling Special annual volunteer awards for 2013 • Provide advocacy for cycling services and facilities Awards are presented at the annual general meeting (February 2013) • Maintain direction as an organisation. The Paul Truebridge Memorial Volunteer of the Year award in recognition and celebration of the outstanding effort by a volunteer Benefits to members in the running of Pedal Power ACT and/or the promotion of cycling in the community Pedal Power ACT membership provides an attractive package Roger Bacon for his work on the Advocacy Team, particularly of measures designed to enhance members’ riding experience, for consistently producing well-researched and prepared through: submissions, including those for the ACT budget and the • Insurance for personal injury and third party costs Vulnerable Road Users Inquiry. • The satisfaction of supporting Pedal Power ACT’s efforts to improve cycling infrastructure Events of the year awards for the events that have been conducted • The opportunity to participate in a multitude of social rides, one-day by volunteers successfully and/or introduced innovation to an event events and cycle touring, as well as bike maintenance courses (new or ongoing) • Discounts at major bike shops and cafes in the Canberra region Fitz’s Challenge 2013: This year it was the biggest and best • The bi-monthly Canberra Cyclist magazine and the fortnightly event ever organised and managed by Clem Tozer, Gillian email bulletin to keep members informed of Pedal Power Heylar, John Widdup, Keith Heylar, & Vicki Deakin activities and cycling issues generally. Tour de Darling: A successful 1000 km tour down the Darling River that was a logistically difficult new initiative arranged and Pedal Power ACT encourages all cyclists in the Canberra and managed by John and Julia Widdup Queanbeyan region to become members, enjoy cycling with Centenary Trail Blaze: A new two-day event to celebrate the others, and to do their bit to improve facilities and improve the opening of Canberra’s Centenary Trail, successfully organised environment, to benefit all who ride or would like to ride bicycles. jointly with Canberra Off-Road Cyclists (CORC) by volunteers Neil Dall and Matt King from CORC, Jeff Ibbotson from Pedal Power ACT and many other volunteers from both clubs, with Council and staff during 2013 Pedal Power ACT’s Stuart Jones as event manager.

Council members Leadership award for the volunteer who has been a prominent President: Jane Brooks and successful leader in some aspect of Pedal Power ACT activities Vice Presidents: Jeff Ibbotson & John Widdup Beth Johnston for taking on, pioneering changes and improving Secretary: Vicki Deakin the New Horizons program. Treasurer: Eric Huttner Member: Robert Patch, Prame Chopra, Michael Braund, Service award in recognition of giving exceptional service to Pedal Rod Katz, Clem Tozer Power ACT and/or the cycling community over recent times Silke Smaglinski and Doug Thompson for many years of work Staff members on devising, organising, providing and expanding Pedal Power Executive Officer: John Armstrong ACT’s bicycle maintenance courses. Communications Manager: Matt Larkin (until November) Penni Lewer (from November) Volunteer recognition awards in recognition of conspicuous and Project Manager: Hanny Allston (to May) worthwhile volunteer work in the interests of Pedal Power ACT and/ Stuart Jones (from May) or the cycling community in general Office Manager: Emily Blacker Jenny Cleaver for continued and professional services to the New Horizons program, adopting the new revised format with Public Officer professionalism, actively fostering the Further Horizons social Luke Wensing rides and giving excellent support to novice riders. John Widdup for the huge amount of time he dedicates to Pedal Power administrative and advocacy activities, event organisation and management, and dedication to all things Pedal Power June Hornby for being the electronic face (email recipient and organiser) of Advocacy for many years.

Pedal Power ACT Inc. Annual Report 2013 – www.pedalpower.org.au 3 President’s report

Patron and Ambassadors Canberra Bike Ride event, in conjunction Pedal Power ACT is fortunate to have with the Amy Gillett Foundation, to Professor Stephen Parker as Patron encourage families to ride together and was and Sue Powell and Michael Milton as enjoyed by many riders. The Amy Gillett Ambassadors. Foundation and the Heart Foundation Stephen is the Vice-Chancellor of both received significant donations from Jane Brooks the University of Canberra and is a keen the event. It’s been a great year for Pedal Power cyclist and supporter of Pedal Power Two new and very different types of ACT with outstanding success in events, ACT. Stephen rode in the University events were hailed as fantastic and exciting the appointment of a Patron and two of Canberra team that entered Fitz’s rides. These were the Tour de Darling (a Ambassadors, the participation in the Challenge again this year with the team 1000 km ride down the Darling River) Centenary of Canberra celebrations and raising an amazing amount for the Kids and the Centenary Trail Blaze (a two-day the successful implementation of the key Cancer Project charity as part of the event riding around the new 145 km areas in the strategic plan. The professional $69,000 raised overall by participants in Canberra Centennial Trail). Both events, quality of work conducted by staff and the event. although very different in form, brought volunteers coupled with sound financial Similarly, Michael Milton participated much enjoyment to all who participated. management has enabled these successes in Fitz’s Challenge. Michael seriously The 2013 Pedal Power Pub Crawl and ensures the long term sustainability of pursued his interest in cycling to win ventured through the lower Hunter Valley. Pedal Power ACT. a gold medal in the 3000 m individual This annual tour has become so popular Volunteering pursuit and silver in the 1 km time trial at that the numbers were limited and two Two new Council members, Prame the Para-Cycling World Championships riding groups were again needed. Chopra and Robert Patch, joined in France in August 2007. His success Other activities the Council bringing new ideas and led him to being selected for the Beijing Pedal Power ACT continues to offer a contributions. All the Council’s work this Paralympics in 2008. myriad of opportunities for members. year has been directed at improving Pedal Sue Powell was a gold medallist Options exist to participate in weekday Power ACT for members and the broader in the London 2012 Paralympics social rides, weekend road riding, touring cycling community. It is the wonderful Women’s Individual pursuit C4 setting and trail blazing. When not in the contribution from volunteers that enables a new world record. Sue has many other saddle there are extensive opportunities Pedal Power ACT to be so successful. If cycling achievements with four world to support Pedal Power ACT through you have a desire to assist the Council, championships, being named Champion volunteer activities or by contributing members or the cycling community of Champions at four consecutive to the advocacy effort. Over the past consider the many volunteering options paracycling Track Championships and year Pedal Power ACT has continued to available. For those of you with limited three times Female Paracyclist of the year. develop as a strong recreational cycling time, your volunteering would be valued Pedal Power ACT welcomes Stephen, association for the benefit of its members at any of the selected events and tasks that Michael and Sue and looks forward to and to encourage cycling by more people, arise during the year. If you would like an a great year and their involvement in more often. The Pedal Power ACT ongoing role assisting Pedal Power ACT by promoting and advocating for cycling and advocacy team is held in high esteem offering your time to assist Council or the Pedal Power ACT. by decision makers in government and Advocacy team it would be very welcome. Events politicians thereby enabling strong The Council has recently conducted It has been a particularly successful and collaboration and consultation that fosters the annual review of the strategic plan and fulfilling year for Pedal Power ACT successful outcomes to benefit all cyclists. one of the actions for 2014 is to develop as many wonderful new and familiar In the year ahead we plan to develop and a volunteer register where you can record events have been conducted throughout build on the foundations established over your interest in being a volunteer, the the year. Fitz’s Challenge, our hallmark the past year and try to further improve skills you have to offer, the time you have hill-climbing event, was conducted on facilities and activities for members. available and your areas of interest. At a picture perfect day with beautiful Looking forward to seeing you out times, Pedal Power ACT requires advice sunshine, no wind and no rain. Record there cycling. 3 from experts in fields such as marketing, numbers (1561) took part in the many submission writing and communications. rides offered. Many emails espousing the A database showing people with the desired success of the day were received from skills who can assist with projects would be participants – a true testament to the invaluable. As the database is developed success of the day. Pedal Power ACT will keep you informed. Pedal Power ACT ran its signature Big

We have a saying: Pedal Power ACT is a very lazy thing. Actions only occur when someone volunteers and does something! Don't say what can Pedal Power ACT do for you – say what can you do for Pedal Power ACT and cycling and the community.

4 Pedal Power ACT Inc. Annual Report 2013 – www.pedalpower.org.au Community activities: encouraging people onto bikes New Horizons Rides and tours

New Horizons continues to help and application in July to get equipment Pedal Power ACT offers members and inspire new and returning cyclists to gain including a heavy duty tandem for our others a wide range of recreational confidence and enjoyment in riding their larger riders. cycle rides and tours. They are 100% bikes. Diane and Paul Truebridge designed FIT-Ability participated in several volunteer organised and operated and and ran the program with fantastic results major events: range in length and difficulty from short for many years until 2012. In 2013, Beth They had a team in the Hartley social cycle rides in the suburbs to long Johnston became coordinator and is Challenge (Canberra to Kosciuszko) and distance multi-day cycle tours. A common working hard to emulate their results. 24 hour Wheel-a-thon. Glenn and all our feature of all rides and tours is the shared Two New Horizons for Women pilot volunteers who have participated enjoyment of riding and the fellowship programs were run during 2013 with a over the years received the Hartley Lifecare among participants. total of 16 participants. Annual Achievement Award. The wide range of rides and tours on The courses ran for nine or ten weeks In March they held a Come and Try offer ensures that rides are available for and taught participants about bike safety morning, attracting some new riders, and people of all ages and abilities as well as principles, bike handling skills and how to in September we participated in a special rides on paths, roads and tracks. look after themselves and their bikes. ACT Sportenary event to allow people As Pedal Power ACT membership The course includes evening with disabilities to try a wide range of has grown so has the number of rides and information sessions covering basic bike sports, including tandem riding. tours – increasing with more than 364 maintenance, nutrition, bike equipment During the year some of the newest rides offered in 2013 resulting in over and clothing and strengthening and riders and our old-hands joined Pedal 6,500 riders participating. stretching to reduce the risk of injury. Power ACT breakfast and Sunday In 2013, Pedal Power ACT offered a Practical sessions focussed on riding Wanderers rides. number of overnight social rides, including: skills, riding on bike paths, riding with Julia and Lauren participated in the the annual Pub Crawl (five days, for the others, loading a bike onto an ACTION Bay in a Day ride in Melbourne and our seventh year), Christmas in July (weekend), bus and riding on the roads in low traffic tandems participated in the Fitz’s Challenge. Illawarra Escape (weekend), Tour de environments. Over the duration of the Rosemary piloted on the ‘Cycle for Sight’ Darling Tour (1,000 km over three weeks), course, rides increased in distance from on the Canberra to Newcastle leg. Spring Cycle Tour (two weeks) and Sydney about 7 km to 50 km and progressed to Up to five tandems regularly joined to The Gong (weekend). include hills. ACT Vets road races and Vikings crits. Most local rides are open to members Pedal Power ACT is grateful to the New starters Grace and Kirsten raced and non-members and Pedal Power ACT numerous volunteers who have dedicated in a para-cycling time trial. encourages non-member participants to join their time and energy to this program. Four tandems raced at the Para- Pedal Power ACT for insurance cover. Multi- These volunteers are crucial to the cycling Road Racing Championships in day tours are generally restricted to members success of the program and participants April, bringing home one gold, three silver – for insurance reasons. regularly comment on their skill and and one bronze medal. Paul and Brandie Visitors to Canberra are especially professionalism. We would also like to are training for track racing at the 2014 welcome on our rides. thank the presenters who generously share Commonwealth Games in Scotland. Pedal Power ACT encourages its their expertise with participants. Lindy and her pilot participated in members to participate in other rides In 2014, we plan to run two programs the world triathlon championships and and tours such as Tour de Femme in parallel – New Horizons for Women carried the Australian flag during the (Canberra), Round the Bay in a Day and New Horizons for Seniors – in the opening ceremony. (Victoria), Gear Up Girl Rides, and the autumn and again in the spring. 3 Grace won the 12-16 year age group annual ‘Big Rides’ organised by our sister at the Tour de Femme. cycling organisations. 3 FIT-Ability program Don and Ashley won gold riding a tandem at the Melbourne The FIT-Ability program continued Masters Games. strongly in 2013. The FIT-Ability website FIT-Ability is a partnership between www.fitability.org.au promotes Pedal Power ACT, Females in Training its activities and provides and VisACT (Vision Impaired Sport information to interested cyclists ACT). It provides tandem riding to and existing members. It also vision impaired cyclists and others allows supporters to make online who cannot ride alone. The program donations to maintain the fleet of appreciates the involvement of all its tandem bikes. Pedal Power ACT members. FIT-Ability is always looking The best news for the year was that for confident cyclists to ride as one of our 10 tandem bikes, which had pilots and other people interested been stolen in 2012, was located by in assisting the vision impaired police and is now back in use. FIT- riders in any way. 3 ability was also successful with a grant Pedal Power ACT Inc. Annual Report 2013 – www.pedalpower.org.au 5 Ride or Walk to School National Ride to Work Day 2013 Membership

During 2013 Pedal Power ACT continued Pedal Power ACT hosted the National A large membership is vital to the operations as a key partner in the expanded Ride Ride to Work Day on Wednesday 16 and effectiveness of Pedal Power ACT. or Walk to School program. While October in , Canberra City, At the end of 2013, Pedal Power ACT continuing to act in a consultancy role for with those passing through able to enjoy had 3781 members (a 9% increase on the the new schools in the program, 2013 also a free breakfast of chia and fruit buns 3476 members at the end of 2012). saw Pedal Power take a more hands-on and bananas kindly supplied by national Members are in 1272 individual approach with the delivery of two Ride sponsors Baker’s Delight and Australian memberships, 2481 household to School Events – National Ride2School Bananas with the 5 Beans coffee van memberships, 13 life and honorary Day and Avanti Ride Safely to School Day providing the morning’s caffeine hit! memberships and 3 corporate memberships. – as well as the production and delivery of Medibank Private was on hand with The increased membership is partly teacher professional development sessions giveaways and information, the Rideshop attributed to the growing reputation of on cycling related activities. had a display of the latest commuting Pedal Power ACT including its increased The Ride or Walk to School program bikes from Trek, ACTION buses were presence in the local media during the will look to expand further with the aim of demonstrating how to operate the bus bike year, particularly in the first half of the reaching 45% of all primary students in the racks and Belconnen Physiotherapy were year, plus the influence of Fitz’s Challenge ACT by the end of 2014. available to provide advice on correct bike generating new memberships in October fit and setup. and November. 3 Recreational Cycling in the Attendee numbers at the breakfast Workplace were down slightly on last year’s event, Membership of however Bicycle Network advised that other organisations Pedal Power ACT received some dollar- overall registrations were up on last year. for-dollar funding from ACT Sport & Pedal Power were also able to support During 2013, Pedal Power ACT was a Recreation Services to create a program a number of ‘fringe’ breakfasts around member of: that incorporated bicycle recreation into Canberra, most notably the event at • YHA the working day with a view to promoting the University of Canberra that was • Associations forum bicycle commuting to work and ultimately well attended and provided an excellent • Conservation Council of the ACT. 3 improving the health and wellbeing of networking opportunity. 3 workplace employees. Ride leaders The program ran for 6 weeks during Information and social evenings October and November with beginner and In 2010, Pedal Power ACT introduced a intermediate rides in Belconnen, Civic and Pedal Power ACT continued the popular system for ride leader testing, accrediting Woden and an intermediate level ride in information and social evenings in 2013 and re-accrediting (every three years) to . All rides were led by qualified with nine evening events (one in each help to ensure ride leaders are competent ride leaders and feedback from all involved month from March to November). and conduct well run rides and to was very positive. Attendance ranged from forty to ninety minimise risk (to Pedal Power ACT and The six-week program will run again members. Presenters covered a wide the ride leaders). in early 2014 with the intention that it will range of interesting subjects: tales of cycle The criteria for becoming a ride leader evolve into an ongoing program run by Pedal touring in Australia and internationally; are given on Pedal Power ACT’s website Power ACT. 3 new trends in bikes, clothing and and at the end of 2013 there were 67 equipment; electric assist bikes; keeping fit; accredited ride leaders. 3 Bike maintenance courses cycle lighting; and nutrition. In December the evening was a The bike maintenance courses continued to Christmas party by the lake. run in 2013 with 68 attendees across the nine Pedal Power ACT thanks Claire courses delivered. Munro, Annie McDevitt and Carol 2013 was a time of change for the Taylor for organising and conducting an bike maintenance courses, with long-time interesting program. 3 course conveners Doug Thompson and Silke Smaglinski deciding to retire. Doug Supporting other and Silke have delivered the courses for events many years with hundreds of members benefiting from their knowledge and Pedal Power ACT supported and advised expertise. The Pedal Power ACT Council on the Rotary Rides Canberra event and office staff extend (including their sincere thanks to the Five Peaks Doug and Silke. Challenge) The management organised by of the courses has now the Rotary been taken on by the Club of Pedal Power office with a Woden. 3 revised course ready for launch in 2014. 3 6 Pedal Power ACT Inc. Annual Report 2013 – www.pedalpower.org.au Cycling advocacy in 2013

During 2013 around twenty members of In March, smiles of satisfaction came Constitution Avenue Pedal Power ACT’s Advocacy Team, led from Tony Shields and the other Advocacy Advocacy Team members continued to by Jeff Ibbotson, continued to advocate Team members who worked solidly on the work with the NCA and Roads ACT to for improvements in cycling infrastructure Civic Cycle Loop since first proposing it in provide safe and convenient cycling on in the ACT and region that the team 2009. The Marcus Clarke and Rudd Street Constitution Avenue – a major commuter considers will get more Canberrans cycling sections now provide more Canberrans with route. The NCA would not agree to on- more often for a better community. easier, safer and more convenient access road cycle lanes; however, Team members Team members made submissions to to Civic. During the year Bryn Challis were able to get some intersection the ACT Government and the National and other Team members liaised with the modifications that will make the separated Capital Authority; met Ministers and consultants who are working on the Allara off-road cycling smoother and easier. their advisors; liaised with government Street and the shared space A positive development was the officials responsible for transport policy sections that will take shape in 2014. NCA’s adoption of the road user hierarchy and delivery, and for infrastructure that places the needs of people who walk planning, construction and maintenance, and cycle ahead of those who drive. and met with and provided comments to cycling facilities consultants and contractors designing or Pedal Power ACT is pleased that Majura working on infrastructure in the ACT. Parkway will include both on-road and Planning and standards off-road cycling facilities. Advocacy Team While Pedal Power believes that building members, Julie Clutterbuck and John good cycling infrastructure gets more Widdup liaised extensively with Roads Canberrans cycling, good planning and ACT and the project contractors on design standards are essential to ensure that the issues and on temporary traffic management right infrastructure is in the right place. arrangements for the Parkway. Advocacy Team members also Other cycling facilities contributed to the development of the The City to the Lake Plan’s suggestion Team members advocated for and liaised Government’s Strategic Cycle Network to build over gives scope to with Roads ACT and their contractors on Plan, which unfortunately proceeded at a complete the Loop; but that could be a range of other infrastructure projects, glacial pace in 2013. many years away. including: Roads ACT began updating its Making the Lake Burley Griffin ride ‘the * Yamba Drive shared path upgrade, which ‘Design Standard For Pedestrian And best half day ride in Australia’ completed a 2012 election commitment Cycle Facilities’ (DS 13-11). Advocacy The number of Canberrans and visitors who * William Slim Drive duplication plans Team members, coordinated by Jo Clay, ride on Lake Burley Griffin’s shared paths * Gungahlin and Weston Creek Town reviewed the walking and cycling network show how this circuit has the potential to Centre plans documented in DS13-11 to bring it up be the best half day ride in Australia. * Woden bus interchange planning and to date and to help Roads ACT prioritise The NCA completed a section from the Woden-Mawson master plan future works. the Carillon to Kings Avenue Bridge, and * Molonglo Valley and West Belconnen Advocacy Team members attended Roads ACT completed the Molonglo developments briefings and prepared Pedal Power ACT’s Reach bridge (crossing the site of a * Shared path and road resurfacing comments on the draft ACT City Plan, washout in flooding some years ago). program (road resurfacing enables cycle which includes the City to the Lake Plan. The NCA moved the Bowen Drive lane markings on the new surfaces) The comments concentrate on ensuring crossing in preparation for work to * Numerous temporary traffic that cycling is included in making Civic commence on the underpass in 2014. arrangements for building and road works. a success and points out that many of the Advocacy Team members prepared Submissions world’s most cosmopolitan and vibrant city a submission to the NCA’s review of Advocacy Team members, in particular centres recognise that people, and especially Commonwealth and Kings Avenues. Roger Bacon, prepared a number of people cycling, contribute to a lively city Very limited progress was made on significant submissions during the year. centre. Far more people would visit or pass Kingston Foreshore, where the Land Pedal Power ACT’s submission to through Civic if cycling was encouraged. Development Agency continues to ignore the ACT Budget called for a funding As well as advocating good planning recreational riders and commuters who commitment that matches the ACT practices to government, the Advocacy will use this section of the lake ride. Government’s Transport for Canberra Team itself revised and monitored its own Advocacy Team members target of a 6% commuter mode share for plan for 2013. participated in the Jerrabomberra cycling by 2016, and 7% by 2021. John Infrastructure Wetlands open day, organising a ride to Armstrong, Pedal Power ACT’s executive In keeping with tradition, the Advocacy the wetlands to help Parks ACT showcase officer, and Jeff Ibbotson, Advocacy Team Team focused its yearly activities on two this section of the lake. leader met with ministers and advisers to key infrastructure projects that will get Pedal Power ACT asked for Bowen explain the proposal. Unfortunately, the more Canberrans cycling more often: the Park and the section from the Hospice to government’s commitment to the light rail Civic Cycle Loop and the Lake Burley Kings Ave Bridge to be improved, so in project meant fewer funds were available Griffin Circuit. 2014, the 50th anniversary of the opening for cycling facilities. Civic Cycle Loop of Lake Burley Griffin, we can celebrate Pedal Power ACT met with Stages 1 & 2 of the Loop are open and being the completion of the Best Half Day Ride representatives of ACTION and the used and the remainder is being developed. in Australia. continued next page ... Pedal Power ACT Inc. Annual Report 2013 – www.pedalpower.org.au 7 ... continued Capital Metro Agency and discussed the the mainstream media (by Matt desires and requirements for integrating Larkin and John Armstrong). cycling into public transport and to Facebook’s impressively emphasise the need for cycling feeder speedy viral reach was illustrated routes to public transport and for the light by the Advocacy Team’s post on rail vehicles to accommodate bicycles. the day the completed Molonglo The ACT Legislative Assembly’s Reach bridge and remedial works Vulnerable Road User Inquiry provided were open for people to use. Pedal Power ACT with the opportunity Within 36 hours the post had to present a range of measures that we been seen by 1,450 people, ‘liked’ consider will improve the safety and by 45 and shared by 11 – a amenity for people who walk and cycle powerful advocacy tool indeed. in Canberra. John Armstrong appeared June Hornby, and then before the Committee to outline our Ted Catchpole managed the submission and answer questions. steady stream of inwards communication the ACT and provide an increased diversity The Advocacy Team prepared to the Advocacy Team via advocacy@ of income. 3 Pedal Power ACT’s submission on the pedalpower.org.au. ACT Road Safety Action Plan 2014-17. Pedal Power ACT’s submissions and National advocacy Measures called for in the submission more information on the Advocacy Team’s included: lower speed limits around activities are on the Pedal Power ACT Pedal Power ACT considers that a national schools, local shops, town centres and website www.pedalpower.org.au > advocacy. cycling advocacy organisation would other areas that attract high or potentially The year in a nutshell better support the objectives of getting high numbers of people who walk or ride; Pedal Power ACT’s Advocacy Team’s more people cycling more often. Ongoing more infrastructure to physically separate awards for the year are: stakeholder discussions in recent years bicycles and motor vehicles; and four * Gold Star Award to Roads ACT and its have led to the concept of an ‘Australian metre wide shared paths on all new major contractors for successfully delivering the Cycling Alliance’ but there has been little recreational shared paths. first two stages of the Civic Cycle Loop development on that front in 2013. Liaison and working groups * Black Spot Award to the Land The national election in 2013 saw the As well as the day-to-day liaison with Development Agency for continuing to emergence of the ‘Vote4Cycling’ platform ministers, officials and contractors ignore the needs of people cycling. 3 that allowed all cycling entities in Australia mentioned above, Pedal Power ACT’s to support a push for cycling related policy part-time executive officer and volunteer Partnerships statements to the major parties. Advocacy Team members invest Pedal Power ACT will continue to considerable time and effort contributing Pedal Power ACT is the largest pursue the formation of a national cycling constructively in working groups and recreational organisation in the ACT advocacy organisation to assist in it bodies of the ACT government and and enjoys a healthy relationship with its achieving its aims. 3 NCA to promote cycle-friendly policies, government and corporate partners. infrastructure and programs. Enhancing partnerships Jeff Ibbotson and Geoff Farrar The ACT Cycling Alliance represented Pedal Power ACT at the Pedal Power ACT continues to work Bicycle Advisory Group that Roads ACT Pedal Power ACT has been working closely with other organisations to further convenes for government officials and closely with Cycling ACT, BMX the objective of getting more people bicycle community representatives to ACT and Canberra Off Road Cyclists cycling: discuss and advise on matters affecting (CORC) to establish a mutually beneficial * Working closely with the Heart people who cycle in the ACT. administrative services model. Subject Foundation ACT in local advocacy John Armstrong (executive officer) to the provision of funding from ACT * Allying with the Amy Gillett Foundation represented Pedal Power ACT on the Sport & Recreation Services, Pedal Power (AGF) in both national safety advocacy Road Users Group, a forum where ACT is ready to play a lead role in the and the Amy’s Big Canberra Bike Ride road safety officials, ACT Policing, and provision of financial, administrative, * Cooperating with The Kids with Cancer community representatives worked on a event management and advocacy services Project through the Fitz’s Challenge cycling road safety campaign that will be to those within the alliance. It is proposed where, this year, the participants donated launched in 2014. that such services will be provided on a over $69,000 to the Kids with Cancer Spreading the word cost recovery basis and it is anticipated Project – a great tribute to the Canberra At its monthly meetings (coordinated by that there will be cost efficiencies through cycling community Richard Bush) Advocacy Team members amalgamating such services. The proposed * As part of the Ride or Walk to School planned actions to get more Canberrans model specifically identified synergies Program, Pedal Power ACT formed cycling. Team members publicised issues in education, administration, advocacy, a partnership with ACT Health, the through Canberra Cyclist (by Jo Clay and marketing, communication, development Education Directorate, The Smith Family, Graham Downie), the Pedal Power ACT and event delivery. Such a broadening of Ride 365, Backbone BMX and the website (by John Widdup), Facebook the function of Pedal Power ACT will Physical Activity Foundation to conduct (www.facebook.com/PPACT by Matt allow it to increase its presence in the a comprehensive program for 2013 in a Larkin and Jeff Ibbotson), and through cycling area, assist in fostering cycling in further ten schools in the ACT. 3 8 Pedal Power ACT Inc. Annual Report 2013 – www.pedalpower.org.au Major cycling events Rotary Rides Canberra

During 2013 Pedal Power ACT ran many In 2013, Pedal this event was held largely off-road, which events and none of these would have taken Power ACT is new territory for Pedal Power ACT, place without the help of the dedicated took over the relationships needed to be established with army of volunteers. The event organisers event management of the popular Rotary bodies we don’t always work with such as would like to express their thanks to all Rides Canberra incorporating the Five- ACT Parks & Conservation. who volunteered their time to ensure the Peaks Challenge. We also partnered with The weekend ran smoothly with success of each event. the ANU Research School of Astronomy& over 400 people taking on the challenge, Astrophysics that saw the ride finishing at and most people riding both days. The Amy’s Big Canberra Bike Ride the summit of Mt Stromlo. feedback has all been very positive with To celebrate Canberra’s Centenary, an the trail proving to be tougher than many additional two ‘Peaks’ were included to participants initially thought. A view also make the Centenary Seven Challenge. shared by the event organisers! A perfect autumn day saw a record field The Centenary Trail Blaze should go on of 380 riders head off from the starting to become a very successful annual event. 3 Amy’s Big Canberra Bike Ride 2013 was location at Stromlo Forest Park to climb run on March 3rd in near perfect weather as many of the event’s peaks as they could Fitz’s Challenge conditions. The ride followed a similar manage. The well-stocked feed stations format to the previous year with a slight for which the event is renowned were as Pedal Power ACT revision of the route which saw the 110 km popular as ever, as was the soft grass that conducted the option heading a little further out into the many riders used to lie down on at the 25th annual Fitz’s Brindbella mountains. There was general summit of Mt Stromlo at the completion Challenge on Sunday agreement that the new route was an of their ride! 27 October 2013. improvement on last year’s two-lap formula. Thanks to the fund raising efforts of all The event All participants enjoyed closed road the riders, the event raised over $14,000 for comprised five separate rides and attracted conditions over King’s Avenue Bridge, Woden Rotary’s two benefiting charities 1,561 participants, a record number, with Parkes Way and Lady Denman Drive, – Rotary Oceania Medical Aid For Children riders from the ACT, NSW, Victoria and which gave regular riders the chance to and Technical Aid for the Disabled ACT. 3 elsewhere. enjoy the routes without cars. It gave kids There were five rides offered: 253 km and grown-ups alike the chance to stretch Centenary Trail Blaze Fitz’s Extreme with 112 participants their legs and ride with real freedom. (7.0%); 208 km Fitz’s Epic with 196 The fund raising efforts of the riders, participants (12.2%); 165 km Fitz’s Classic for both road safety projects and heart with 601 participants (37.4%); 105 km health projects, resulted in over $35,000 Tharwa Challenge with 498 participants being raised. (31.0%); and 50 km Tidbinbilla Challenge The event village was bigger this year with 200 participants (12.4%). with more riders and their families staying Pedal Power ACT teamed up Participation numbers have been rising to enjoy the food and entertainment. with Canberra Off Road Cyclists over the years as illustrated in the chart.

Planning is well under way for the (CORC) to deliver the inaugural 1800 Fitz's Challenge participation 2014 event which will once again see Centenary Trail Blaze event that was first 1600 Pedal Power ACT partnering with the conceived in early 2012. With the date 1400 Amy Gillett Foundation to deliver another of the event being dictated by the official 1200 wonderful bike ride. 3 opening of the Centenary Trail, it took 1000 some time to establish when it would be 800 held, with it just 600 400

sneaking into the Numbers of participants 200

Centenary Year! 0 Pedal Power 1989 1991 1993 1995 1997 1999 2001 2003 2005 2007 2009 2011 2013 Year ACT and CORC developed a great Participants ranged in age from 12 and productive years (our age limit is 12 years old) to over working relationship 75 years with 15% of entrants being female in the six months (down from 17% last year but still an leading up to the increase in total numbers). event, with both For the second year, we employed organisations able to a motor cycle police officer to patrol the draw on their vast course and had electronic timing. Both were event management deemed a success and will be continued. experience to deliver Fitz’s Challenge relies heavily on a great weekend of the work of volunteers with some 80 riding. Given that volunteer workers involved in this year’s Enjoying the view during the Centennial Trail Blaze event. Volunteers from Pedal Power ACT continued next page ... Pedal Power ACT Inc. Annual Report 2013 – www.pedalpower.org.au 9 ... continued Projects Bike parking provided the administration and marshalling services while a local amateur radio group Cycle Facilities Rating Scheme In 2013, Pedal Power ACT provided bike- WICEN (a regular Fitz’s feature) provided parking services for: the important communication services for The first half of 2013 saw the completion * National Folk Festival the event. Hartley Lifecare provided food of the pilot phase of this scheme with * Floraide services at the start/finish area and lunches assessment reports provided to the National * Enlighten Festival for the volunteers. Library, the Family Law Courts of Australia * Living Green Festival The major charity beneficiary for and the Australian Centre for International * Ride to School (at Lyneham High the event for the last five years was the Agricultural Research. School). 3 Oncology Children’s Foundation (under This phase was critical to the success the The Kids’ Cancer Project). Participants of the scheme as the data gathered during raised some $69,000 taking the total over this time was used to make some important the four years to over $270,000. modifications to the ratings tool. Fitz’s Challenge will be on again on 26 The first formal assessment took place October 2014. 3 in June with the review of the end-of- trip facilities at the Murray Darling Basin Merchandise Authority on Allara Street. 3 Cordon count During 2013, Pedal Power ACT sold books, maps and cycling kit to members Over the last ten years, since 2004, Pedal and others, comprising: Power ACT has undertaken a count of • How to ride – a complete guide to bikes people riding bikes into and out of Civic and cycling particularly for novice cyclists! and the ANU campus on a weekday Member insurance • Where to Ride in Canberra – a 200 page morning in March (from 7:30 am to 9 am). book published by Bicycling Australia In 2012 and 2013, as part of a three- Pedal Power ACT maintains insurance featuring 61 fabulous rides to inspire and year contract with Roads ACT, Pedal policies to protect the organisation and motivate people to get out and ride in Power ACT undertook counts of people its volunteers and to give some protection Canberra and the region. walking and cycling across cordons to members. • Cycling Around Canberra – a book with around the five town centres in the ACT: Pedal Power ACT, in late 2012, all the information you need to plan your Civic town centre and ANU campus; changed to the same insurers as Cycling ride and confidently navigate your way Belconnen town centre and the Canberra Australia, BMX Australia and Mountain on twenty-five rides (from 1 to 6 hours University; Gungahlin town centre; Bike Australia. The use of a common with different themes: the national capital, Tuggeranong town centre and Woden insurer gives the potential to integrate Canberra satellites, exposing Canberra’s town centre. There were three two- insurance cover across all cycling entities in hidden places, active family fun and swap hour counts at each location during the the ACT. The new insurance maintains the rides, and riding the bush capital). morning (7 am to 9 am), mid-day (noon high level of insurance that Pedal Power • Clothing – jerseys and nicks. to 2 pm) and evening (4 pm to 6 pm). ACT has always had for its members and Pedal Power ACT also distributed The results of the counts (available in remained in place for 2013. free copies of the new Canberra and summary on the Pedal Power ACT website) Members are covered by the 24 hour, Queanbeyan Walking & Cycling Map. 3 were delivered to Roads ACT. 7 days per week worldwide cover for The data for people riding in and cycling-related legal liability and crash that out of Civic and the ANU campus (see offers a premium value to Pedal Power chart), showed that the numbers in ACT members and the organisation. 2013 were significantly greater than For further details, see the summary of in 2011 and 2012 and have increased insurance on the Pedal Power ACT website.3 by 93% over the past nine years – an average growth rate of about 10% per year. 3

10 Pedal Power ACT Inc. Annual Report 2013 – www.pedalpower.org.au Communications

Pedal Power ACT uses a number of newsletter to members and other channels to communicate with its members, subscribers. The feedback on the changes the broader cycling community and to a has been very encouraging and some wider audience through the media. 40% of recipients open the e-bulletins – In 2012, Pedal Power ACT produced well over double the industry average for a ‘strategic communications framework’ newsletters of this kind. 3 and started to overhaul and modernise Website some of its channels of communication. The Pedal Power ACT website (www. During 2013, Pedal Power pedalpower.org.au) was overhauled ACT continued to make progress in during 2012 and continued to be very modernising the way it communicates popular during 2013. with a particular emphasis on mass media Monthly visits to the website went and social media, and the e-bulletin. 3 from under 5,000 a month at the start of the year to over 11,000 a month by Facebook and Twitter the end. Facebook: www.facebook.com/ppact New stories and pages have been Twitter: @actpedalpower continually added to give the site – far At the end of 2013, the Pedal Power more current news and information, ACT Facebook site (www.facebook.com/ the primary reason for the increase in ppact) had nearly 600 page likes (up from visits to the website. 3 under 300 at the start of the year). The Twitter site (@actpedalpower) is continuing to be established with over 200 followers added in the second half of the year. Some posts and dialogue on the sites have engaged a wide audience – with a Facebook post about the removal of banana bars reaching nearly 1000 and publicity for events such as Ride2Work day and the Centenary Trail Blaze being largely The Canberra Cyclist magazine carried out via Facebook and Twitter. 3 Pedal Power ACT publishes its official magazine, the Canberra Cyclist, every Media second month – February, April, June, The media profile of Pedal Power ACT was August, October and November. raised significantly during 2013 – in both It is a leader amongst similar publications print and radio. produced by state cycling organisations. A good working relationship with the The magazine is an important and Canberra Times was established, largely effective method of communicating with through our support of their ‘Lycra Diaries’ members and the community and, in and ‘Cycle Diaries’ online initiatives. addition to members, it goes to the broader Numerous stories were placed in community, politicians, government the Canberra Chronicle and the Canberra departments, bicycle shops, libraries and Weekly, City News and Play magazines. selected cycling organisations. The number of radio appearances Over 2100 copies of each edition were increased during 2013 with both the delivered during 2013 with an estimated Executive Officer and Communications 5000 readers. Manager making regular appearances on Many volunteers are involved in the ABC666, 2CC and Canberra FM (106.3 production and distribution of the and 104.7). Canberra Cyclist. They include This has resulted in Pedal Power ACT writers, photographers, being seen as the ‘go-to’ organisation for proof readers, ride calendar media comment on most cycling matters. 3 compilers, the editor, those who prepare it for mailing and E-bulletin many others. Early in 2013 the e-bulletin was redesigned Julia Widdup was the and relaunched in a new template that magazine editor throughout the enabled easier layout and editing and year and responsible for the look provided a more modern look and feel. and feel of the magazine and its The e-bulletin content has been production. Carol Taylor was the style tweaked and improved through the year to manager and proof reader. 3 provide a succinct, current and informative Pedal Power ACT Inc. Annual Report 2013 – www.pedalpower.org.au 11 Treasurer’s report & financial statements Grants Eric Huttner, Treasurer In 2013, Pedal Power ACT receives grants Pedal Power ACT finished for Roads ACT, a comprehensive cordon for the ACT Government. 2013 with a surplus count, and will do the same in 2014. Once again, ACT Sport and Recreation for the year of $18,941 The year also had some challenges. Services provided ongoing support through (2012 was $7,212) Following the completion of the Cycle the Triennial Grants program with Pedal thereby increasing the Friendly Workplace project last year, we Power ACT receiving $22,000 in 2013 financial buffer (reserve) have started to offer a rating service where for operational assistance. As the largest created over the past years to a total equity of we rate workplaces for their bike friendliness recreational organisation in the ACT, these $261,245 (2012 was $242,304). and the end of trip facility they provide. We funds were essential for the continued This surplus is a good result in a year completed several ratings but this service operations of Pedal Power ACT in 2013. when the organisation has continued to has not yet established itself as a sustainable A further $10,000 matched funding expand as described in more details below activity in the ACT. We will have to review grant was provided by ACT Sports and and elsewhere in this annual report. how we can best offer it in 2014. We also Recreational Services for the ‘Recreational Revenue from membership fees, had some difficulty in efficiently managing Cycling in the Workplace’ program. This the largest single source of funds, Amy’s Big Canberra Bike Ride and despite allowed Pedal Power ACT to conduct a increased slightly – due to a 9% increase a reasonable turn out, and the help of many supervised lunchtime ride in the Spring number of members and the timing volunteers, we did not generate a surplus of 2013 with the same program to be of payments. The rate of members not from running the event. Lessons were repeated in Autumn 2014. renewing their membership is about learned and we are confident that we will do As part of the Strategic Review of 30%: it remains one priority of Council better in 2014. This is an important event Cycling that has led to the formation of to address the retention of members for Pedal Power ACT’s goal of getting more the ACT Cycling Alliance, ACT Sport by understanding why members do not Canberrans to cycle more often, because of and Recreation Services provided $15,000 renew their membership, increasing its very broad target audience, especially its to enable a consultant to develop the direct communication and offering better attractiveness to families. strategic plans and the business case for services to members. This year was marked by the such an entity. This was provided through This year we have finally managed to outstanding success of Fitz’s Challenge, one Pedal Power ACT. keep the cost of insurance (for members of our flagship events. It was the largest we ACT Health provided some funding and the organisation) under control. have run so far. Thanks to the dedicated to service the needs of the Pedal Power Council had been looking at options for the team organising it, the event contributed ACT component within the Ride or past few years and was successful in entering substantially to Pedal Power ACT’s Walk to School program with a grant of into an agreement with Cycling Australia financial resources, to the ACT economy $11,700. This grant was increased by a allowing us to access their insurance. (with about half of the participants from further $3,600 to provide an increased Getting cycling insurance through Pedal out of state), and to Canberra’s reputation level of service as part of the program. 3 Power ACT continues to represent excellent as a premier cycling destination. value for money for our members. In 2014, we will increase our efforts We have continued to expand our with schools through the Travel Safe to Beneficial charities services: our Executive Officer John School initiative for which we received Armstrong has been involved in new additional funding. During 2013, the following charities activities around the Ride to School Our 2014 budget includes increased benefited from Pedal Power ACT events: projects. We had a Project Officer for the funding for our advocacy group. * The Kids Cancer Project (part of the whole year, with Stuart Jones succeeding The statement of financial position is Oncology Childrens’ Foundation) Hanny Allston. We are also getting on the next page 13 and the statement of * The Amy Gillett Foundation professional assistance to rejuvenate our comprehensive income is on the following * The Heart Foundation (ACT branch) branding; I hope you like Pedal Power page 14. The auditor’s report is on page * Hartley Lifecare ACT’s new, modern, look! This is a work 15. All financial reports are for the 2013 * Rotary Club of Woden and, through in progress, to be continued. calendar year (from 1 January to 31 them, charities they support – Rotary Grants from the ACT Government December). Oceania Medical Aid For Children and agencies TAMS (Sport and Recreation Since the reporting date, Sport and Technical Aid for the Disabled ACT. 3 Services) and ACT Health continued to be Recreation Services have funded Pedal an important source of funds. In addition Power ACT for the development of an to our regular operational grants ACT Canberra Cycling Alliance that should from these agencies in 2013, result in positive changes to the way we Pedal Power ACT obtained other provide services to our members and the grants from ACT Government members of other cycling organisations. agencies. These allowed us to In 2014 we will invest modifications to undertake specific activities such the bike transporting trailer, new tents to as the Travel Smart to School be used at events, and a Pedal Power ACT Program, the improvement of branded two-wheel bike-trailer. our redesigned website, and the Apart from the Canberra Cycling workplace based lunchtime rides Alliance funding, there has been no that will be developed further significant financial events subsequent to in 2014. We also completed, the reporting date. 3 12 Pedal Power ACT Inc. Annual Report 2013 – www.pedalpower.org.au Pedal Power ACT Inc. Statement of financial position as at 31 December 2013

Notes 2013 2012 1 $ $ $ $ ASSETS Current assets Cheque account 16,880 60,943 Business Online Saver account 66,900 140,042 Tours account 5 10 n.a. Prudential Fund - term deposit 189,550 68,854 Petty cash (on hand) 89 100 Trade debtors 3,964 2,486 Accrued income 0 647 Stock on hand 5,492 5,964 Total current assets 282,886 279,035

Other assets Prepayment of insurance in advance 2,818 2,984 Trailers 2,162 2,162 Equipment 6,200 6,200 Bike maintenance tool kit 2,273 2,273 Shipping container 3 4,000 4,000 Accumulated depreciation -6,243 -3,775 Total other assets 11,210 13,843

TOTAL ASSETS 294,095 292,878

LIABILITIES Current liabilities Trade creditors 10,672 11,161 Grants received in advance 14,163 30,216 GST collected 10,059 10,837 GST paid -6,210 -7,046 Payroll liabilities Superannuation payable 0 890 PAYG withholding tax payable 4,168 4,517 Accrued expenditure 0 Total current liabilities 32,851 50,574

Non-current liabilities 2 0 0

TOTAL LIABILITIES 32,851 50,574

NET ASSETS 261,245 242,304

EQUITY Retained earnings 242,304 226,804 Current year earnings 18,941 15,500 TOTAL EQUITY 261,245 242,304

Notes to the financial statements Note 1: Amounts rounded to nearest whole dollar Note 2: As at 31 December 2013 there were no non-current assets or liabilities Note 3: Core income means all income other than for events Note 4: Core expenses means all expenses other than for events Note 5: There are some differences in the way the income and expenditure was reported in 2012 and 2013. A ‘n.a.’ against an income of expenditure item indicates that in that year the income or expenditure did not occur or was not recorded against that item and any income or expenditure for that item (if any) is included elsewhere.

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Notes 2013 2012 Notes 2013 2012 1 $ $ $ ... continued from previous column $ $ $ INCOME Core income 3 Telephone & fax 1,752 1,579 Membership 164,786 144,513 Internet & web hosting 1,570 8,446 Corporate membership 736 600 Communication services 5 4,000 n.a. Operational Grant 22,000 26,998 Stationery 1,511 438 Other core grants 500 0 Graphic design 3,394 450 Advertising 3,536 4,049 Printing (other than magazine) 3,162 5,042 Donations, awards, etc. 7,198 3,891 Catering 842 319 Interest 8,014 8,869 Advertising 0 2,017 Other income 5 2,882 n.a. Dues & subscriptions 1,342 2,722 Sales merchandise 4,074 6,644 IMGSTG fees 10,006 9,235 Hire equipment 371 68 Bank, finance & legal fees 923 453 Cordon count 41,800 41,800 Merchant fees & charges 1,207 1,079 Facilities assessment 5 446 n.a. Insurance 33,178 41,999 Total core income 256,341 37,433 Office rent 6,207 6,078 Electricity 830 937 Events income Venue hire 340 959 Tied grants 56,354 57,750 Depreciation 2,468 1,446 Sponsorship 0 5,909 Registration 172 167 Entry fees 144,427 124,333 Other Expenses 162 440 Other income 55,330 1,118 Office security 382 382 Merchandise sales 16,855 10,382 Training 906 6,883 Total events income 272,966 204,633 Trade mark registration 5 300 n.a. Magazine printing 25,064 18,398 TOTAL ALL INCOME 529,307 442,066 Magazine postage 8,835 10,687 Magazine production costs 5 340 n.a. Cost of sales Stock spoilage & write-off 842 4 Merchandise cost of sales 3,039 1,332 Total core expenses (other than staff) 117,205 127,786 Total cost of sales 3,039 1,332 Events Expenses (other than staff) GROSS PROFIT 526,268 40,734 Consultant & contractor 44,461 32,949 Volunteers rewards 1,322 386 EXPENSES Volunteers 5,373 5,374 Staff costs Equipment purchase 2,083 566 Accounting & audit fees 2,209 1,636 Equipment hire 6,001 10,942 Office Manager 31,914 29,864 Postage 1,291 1,093 Executive Officer 99,793 84,378 Stationery 93 1,851 Project Manager 44,535 41,165 Printing 7,486 4,262 Communications manager 39,215 18,180 Catering 14,120 8,166 Casual labour 14,850 19,750 Entertainment 5 600 n.a. Superannuation 10,549 8,119 Marketing 1,589 999 Other Contractors 11,775 3,351 Graphic design 5 1,350 n.a. Other staff expenses 223 1,316 Venue hire 4,092 3,316 Volunteers expenses (other than events) 1,935 479 Other Expenses 3,137 2,683 Travel expenses 20 1,115 Jersey & tee-shirt 12,549 5,473 Total staff costs 257,017 209,353 Accommodation 7,801 3,543 Donations 5 6,063 n.a. Core costs (other than staff) 4 IMGSTG fees 4,727 4,301 Equipment purchase 105 985 Travel 8,968 2,201 Equipment hire 5 297 n.a. Total events expenses 133,105 88,104 Computers & software 1,139 649 Repairs & maintenance 5 123 n.a. TOTAL ALL EXPENSES 507,327 425,234 Transport & freight 231 723 Postage 5,578 5,269 NET PROFIT / (LOSS) 18,941 15,500 continued in next column ...

Notes to the financial statements See previous page 13 14 Pedal Power ACT Inc. Annual Report 2013 – www.pedalpower.org.au This annual report, including the financial statements, signed on behalf of the Pedal Power ACT Inc. in accordance with a resolution of the Council, by:

Jane Brooks John Widdup President Vice President Canberra 5 February 2014

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