Hi! We’re Kenny and Johno.
We’re two mates taking on the Munda Biddi trail on a tandem bicycle to raise awareness and donations for the WA Forest Alliance.
About us
Johno was born and raised on the Sunshine Coast, but now calls Margaret River home. He is an adrenaline seeker and adventure lover who enjoys hiking, skiing, climbing and paragliding.
Kenny is originally from France. He discovered a love for the outdoors during his travels, which eventually led him to Western Australia. He currently lives in Walyalup/Fremantle and loves long-distance hiking, climbing and nature photography.
Our shared love for adventure and the outdoors first brought us together as friends. From the heights of the Stirling Ranges Ridge Walk to the depths of Kalbarri Gorges along the Murchison River, our friendship grew, along with our love for Western Australia’s natural beauty.
Every year in September, we have a tradition of discovering different parts of WA together.
This year we’ve decided to take on the Munda Biddi trail, which will take us from Mundaring all the way to WA’s south coast, and we’re doing it on a second-hand tandem bike.
Not only will our mode of transport be different on this year’s adventure, but so is our purpose.
Our motivation
The more time we spend exploring Western Australia, the deeper our connection grows to this special part of the world, and the more we become aware of the challenges it faces: loss of biodiversity, climate change, forest mining, out of date prescribed burning practices, and more.
As part of our ride, we will be cycling through the Northern Jarrah Forests, part of the Southwest biodiversity hotspot, an area under threat from almost every angle.
The Northern Jarrah Forests are highly diverse, home to an incredible variety of flora and fauna, and they are vital to water quality and supply for Perth.
These forests are irreplaceable, and once mined, cannot be rehabilitated. Further stress from a hotter, drier climate and depleting groundwater only make it harder for this forest to survive.
We want to see these special places protected.
WA’s nature has given so much to the two of us, and we feel a deep responsibility to protect it in return. We’re doing our part to protect them in tandem.
If you would like to join us for part of the ride you can contact us on Instagram @kennyruellot
Support WA Forest Alliance
As part of our journey we’re raising money for WA Forest Alliance who campaign to protect the Southwest forests.
Please consider making a tax-deductible donation to support their work.
All donations over $2 are tax-deductible.
Alternatively, you can donate directly to our bank account with the details below.
Please email forests@wafa.org.au once you have donated so that we can provide a receipt.
WA Forest Alliance
Bendigo Bank
BSB 633 000
Account 230 719 320