About

Board

Pedal Power ACT is governed by a volunteer board, committed to our vision of getting more Canberrans cycling more often. The board is elected by members at our Annual General Meeting in March.

View the Board Charter for 2021-2024. This Charter must be read in conjunction with the Pedal Power Rules.

  • Portrait photograph of David Whitney

    David Whitney

    PRESIDENT

    After a career in the arts around Australia and as Director of the Canberra Theatre and artsACT, David has now re-kindled his enjoyment of recreational and touring cycling and is committed to encouraging others to discover Canberra and the local region on a bicycle.

  • Portrait photograph of Linda Laker

    Linda Laker

    SECRETARY

    Linda has been on the board since 2018, following a career in government and the private sector. Linda brings to the role strategic and policy skills as well as financial, IT and communications experience. She is a casual leisure cyclist.

  • Portrait photograph of Jill Walker

    Jill Walker

    TREASURER

    Jill is a semi-retired economist, who has spent most of her career working in the field of competition law and economics. She has experience in public sector governance, and has served on numerous boards.

  • Portrait photograph of John Widdup

    John Widdup

    John has been on the board (and its predecessor) since 2004, serving as President or Vice President for 10 of those years and active in advocacy for most of that time. John is a retired civil engineer and an enthusiastic recreational, transport and touring rider.

  • Tony Watson, CSC

    Tony retired from the Australian Defence Force in 2025 after nearly 30 years of service and brings extensive strategic, business, and project management experience, including 14 years as Managing Director of a fitness training company. A passionate mountain biker and qualified coach, he advocates for safe, accessible cycling infrastructure, especially for Adaptive Cyclists and those with mental health conditions or Autism Spectrum Disorder.

  • Geoff Farrar

    Geoff is a lifelong cyclist and civil engineer with 35 years of experience delivering infrastructure projects across Canberra, from highways to paths, and has been a long-time advocate for active travel. He brings deep local knowledge, technical expertise, and strong relationships to the Pedal Power Board to help create a better, more rideable Canberra for all.