The National Heart Foundation of Australia is proud to be principal partner of the Cycling Promotion Fund, Australian Bicycling Achievement Awards.

Physical inactivity is a major health problem in its own right. About half of Australian adults (54%) are not sufficiently active to gain health benefits. Physical inactivity costs the health budget an estimated $1.5bn a year and causes 16 000 premature deaths per year.

It increases the risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes, colon and breast cancer and is a critical factor in Australian’s obesity epidemic, with more than half of all Australian adults being overweight or obese.

The Asia Pacific Cycle Congress. Hosted in Brisbane, Australia from 8 to 21 September 2011, the Asia-Pacific Cycle Congress brings together key cycling experts, researchers and enthusiasts from around the world. The Congress is the proud sponsor of the Bicycle Achievement Award in the Honorary category.

Australian Cyclist Magazine is the national magazine for recreational, commuting and touring cyclists. It is Australia’s largest national non-competitive cycling magazine. Australian Cyclist is the proud sponsor of the Award for Contribution by a Politician.