Rachel Nolan
Chair and Director
Rachel Nolan is an experienced Director and a passionate advocate for cycling – both for fun and as the key to urban sustainability.
Rachel is Special Advisor at Deloitte Access Economics, a role in which she advises governments on finance and reform and supports organisations including non-profits in their dealings with government. She also Chairs the McKell Institute, a public policy thinktank, is a member of the Australian Government’s Rail Industry Innovation Council and teaches foreign public servants through University of Queensland International Development.
Rachel is a former Queensland Minister for Transport and Finance. In the former role, she was awarded the Cycling Promotion Fund’s award for greatest contribution to cycling by a politician after increasing the state’s active transport infrastructure budget to $100 million a year.
Rachel is a recreational rider, mainly on mountain bike. She lives in Ipswich and every year rides the full Brisbane Valley Rail Trail with her young son.
Miles Vass
Director
Miles has more than 35 years of experience with the Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR), holding leadership and technical roles across infrastructure delivery, network operations, and strategic initiatives. He served six years on TMR’s Audit and Risk Committee, was the department’s champion for Workplace Health and Safety, and chaired its internal WHS committee. As chair of TMR’s Emergency Response Committee, he led and coordinated responses to critical transport network disruptions and disasters.
Miles was also the Queensland Government’s cycling champion, supporting the Minister and driving cultural change within TMR to promote cycling as both recreation and transport. A key achievement was securing full implementation of TMR’s policy for positive provision for cycling in all new construction projects. He also chaired the TMR/LGAQ Alliance Board, fostering collaboration to deliver a seamless transport network across Queensland.
A lifelong recreational and competitive cyclist, Miles has been active in several cycling clubs, including executive roles with Logan Cycling Club and Audax Qld.
Since 2019, following a serious not at fault cycling accident with a car, Miles has undertaken a consulting role for a consulting engineering firm. Cycling still remains one of his enduring passions, with an emphasis on cycling safety.
James Johnson
Director
James is a passionate cyclist and an experienced digital leader. He has spent over two decades helping businesses navigate the digital landscape, with deep expertise in strategy, e-commerce, marketing, and customer experience.
He currently serves as the Director of Technology Services & Enterprise at Shopify, where he leverages his global experience. His career includes hands-on roles at companies like Michael Hill, Colorado Group, and Virgin, as well as consulting work at EY. He also sharpened his technological skills at industry-leading firms such as Demandware, Salesforce, and Shopify, focusing on the retail, insurance, and travel sectors.
Beyond his professional life, James stays current on the latest tech trends. He also maintains his fitness by participating in road and gravel cycling events. An advocate for sustainable transportation, he enjoys cycling around the Sunshine Coast with his 3 children.
Craig Sydney
Director
Craig Sydney is an experienced senior executive and governance professional with more than 35 years’ experience in professional services, with a particular focus on digital, technology, cyber security, risk and transformation. He spent 35 years with leading firms including EY, PwC, IBM and Accenture including 20 years as a Partner/Senior Executive. Craig brings extensive experience advising organisations on digital transformation, technology and cyber risk, governance, enterprise risk management and the challenges associated with emerging technologies. He has worked with major organisations across Australia and internationally, helping boards and executives navigate complex technology, risk and regulatory environments. Since retiring from PwC in 2026, Craig has shifted his focus toward portfolio governance and non-executive roles.
He is chair of the Audit & Risk Committee of Bicycle Queensland, contributing to the organisation’s financial, risk, governance, technology and strategic oversight. He also has experience working with organisations in the health and not-for-profit sectors, including Cancer Council Queensland where he is an Audit & Risk Committee member and chair of the Information Technology Steering Committee.
Outside his professional and governance commitments, Craig is a passionate cyclist and advocate for active transport and cycle tourism. He regularly rides the River Loop, BVRT and has undertaken extensive cycling adventures across Australia and Europe. He is also a regular participant and ride leader with Tour de Cure participating in their rides across Australia supporting fundraising for cancer research.
Craig combines extensive corporate and professional-services experience with a practical understanding of governance, risk, technology and organisational transformation, complemented by a strong commitment to community, cycling and the not-for-profit sector.
Sian (Reece) Keast
Director
Sian’s role as a Bicycle Queensland Director brings together her passion for and experience with physically active communities, sustainable and inclusive infrastructure and mutually beneficial partnerships. As Partner at large national law firm MinterEllison, Sian practices in the infrastructure, projects and commercial contracting areas. The majority of her work is in the transport, healthcare, social services and logistics sectors. She has particular experience in projects and initiatives that are at the intersection of commercial partnerships, public policy and community transformation. Sian is also a Board member and taskforce leader of Infrastructure Association of Queensland (the State’s peak infrastructure industry body). She is a strategic thinker and is respected for her solutions focus and dynamic, holistic approach.
Sian is passionate about cycling and active transport as a pathway to a healthier, more inclusive and more sustainable society. Sian is a lifelong bike rider and has cycled for almost every purpose – from active transport, to training and racing competitively in triathlon, to family recreation cycling with her young daughter. She is passionate about better integrating cycling into our places and communities, for benefits that include improved health, equality, sustainability and productivity.
Paul Heymans
Director
Paul is President of the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail Users Association, an experienced I.T. professional, and a long‑standing small business owner. Cycling has been part of his life for over 70 years and he has been cycle touring in the UK, USA, Italy, France, and Australia. He now lives on a rural property in the Somerset region near Wivenhoe Dam, where the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail is his home trail. A committed off‑road recreational cyclist, he rides two to three times each week.
Since 2014, Paul has been at the forefront of cycling advocacy in regional Queensland. His work on the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail has helped shape one of the state’s most successful cycling tourism assets, and he has become a recognised voice for regional riders, trail users, and local communities.
Paul brings this deep, grassroots experience to his role as a director of Bicycle Queensland. Over his term, he has championed stronger regional engagement, supported the return of high‑quality cycling events for members, and contributed to statewide discussions on improved e‑bike legislation.
He is committed to delivering real value for members, advancing active transport outcomes across all of Queensland, and improving road safety for every cyclist — whether they ride in the city, on rural roads, or on the state’s growing network of rail trails.
Paul is seeking re‑election as a director to continue strengthening Bicycle Queensland’s connection to regional communities, expand cycling tourism opportunities, and ensure the organisation remains a powerful, credible advocate for safer cycling and better infrastructure statewide.