Team Bicycle Centre Warrnambool

We've been a little quiet on social media lately, but there's been plenty happening behind the scenes.

Team BCW started as a group of friends who wanted to help more people fall in love with cycling. While elite-level riders are well looked after, there's precious little support for everyone else, especially women in cycling. We might be small in size, but we're big in heart. We do have a few blokes on the team, but our primary focus is breaking down barriers and creating a level playing field for women to enjoy cycling and grow in the sport.

With that in mind, it's time to welcome a new member to the team...

🚵‍♀️ Welcome, Lisa Munro ()!

Lisa is an avid off-road cyclist who loves spending time on her gravel bike and MTB. We can't wait to work together and watch her adventures unfold.

If a team built on support, inclusivity, fun and equality sounds like something you'd like to get behind, we're always on the lookout for sponsors to help our incredible members reach their goals. If that sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you.

Of course, as always thanks to our current sponsors, without you, this wouldn't be possible.

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Beaton Building Consultancy - Building Surveyors
Bicycle Centre Warrnambool
Kidman Law Company

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Now that the dust has settled and Kate and Dave have had time to soak in their achievements, the team and everyone at Bicycle Centre Warrnambool wants to acknowledge the efforts of team member Kate and her partner Dave at the recent Ironman 70.3 Cairns triathlon.

Both of them had fantastic races and can hold their heads high. Our team member Kate went about her training in the lead up to this event in her typical style, minimal fuss and fanfare, maximum determination and grit. We are proud of both of you and thanks for letting us be part of the journey!

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Beaton Building Consultancy - Building Surveyors
Kidman Law

This weekend our first member of the team, the ever smiling Kate Haberfield and her partner Dave are up in Cairns competing in the Cairns Ironman 70.3.

We wish them the very best of luck and can’t wait to hear all about it.

Ironman Cairns

With yet another stunning ride, our evergreen rider Matthew Opperman put on a display at the 2026 Australian Gravel Championships securing a top ten finish for his age group, crossing the line in 9th place.

On a day that was far from pleasant, Oppy excelled in the mud and continued his run of form!!

From all of us Matty, well done!

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Bicycle Centre
Bicycle Centre Warrnambool
Beaton Building Consultancy - Building Surveyors
Kidman Law

Massive congratulations to our superstar Larisa Togiapoe who rode a really strong race on Sunday at Warrnambool at the Greg Gleeson Memorial Race.

Larisa was the first female rider and never missed a beat all race. Going from strength to strength she is doing some amazing stuff on the bike at the moment.

Big thanks to all the riders and volunteers (including team member Leesa Askew)

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At our core, this team has never been about results alone. We’ve always valued the character of the rider, the way they support others, and the impact they have on the cycling community.

That’s why we’re so excited to welcome Larisa Togiapoe to the team.

Larisa is the kind of rider who always brings encouragement, positivity, and a smile to every ride — while quietly building an impressive list of results along the way.

We can’t wait to support you on your cycling journey and see where the road takes you next 🚴

Showing some sparkling form recently, our very own sponsor and team ride Matthew Opperman has ridden to an awesome 4th place today in the Mt 100 Classic in Mt Gambier.

Ridden in trying conditions, Oppy proves class on a bike is permanent and was a protagonist all day.

A great result for a champion bloke!

Some fantastic news coming out of South Australia over the weekend, our very own team member and sponsor Matthew Opperman finished 7th in the Barry Skinner Classic Handicap in Berri. Oppy was unlucky to get caught within reach of the finish line but held on for a gutsy 7th!!

A great result for one of the good guys of cycling!! Congrats Oppy, well deserved!

Beaton Building Consultancy - Building Surveyors
Bicycle Centre Warrnambool
Associated Roof Tiling
Kidman Law

Time for another team sponsor shout out!

Beaton Building Consultancy PL
are a private building surveying practice located in Warrnambool, which was established in 1995. They specialise in the Issue of Building Permits for Residential, Commercial, Industrial and Farm Buildings (Inc. Inspections and Reports) within South West Victoria.

Dion and the team at Beaton Building Consultancy - Building Surveyors were one of the first businesses to jump on board and support the team, Dion has a keen interest in cycling himself, recently competing in the Otway Odyssey and joining us on our last gravel ride through the Otway’s.

For all your building inspection and permit needs, the team at Beaton Building Consultancy are the ones to use.