by Stuart

The State Time Trial Championships are on Saturday afternoon of June 13 at Dardanup – see details here. This event is highly recommended – the start location is good, the course is interesting (if you have the time or inclination to pay attention to the passing scenery) and the profile is not too hilly to make it hard, but not too flat to make it boring. It has a very fast finish if you have the energy to make the most of the gentle decline and smooth road. And, to further encourage South Perth Rouleur participation, it’s a good opportunity to present your credentials for a prestigious place in a SPCC team in the State Team Time Trial Championships in September. It is likely that SPCC can field a few teams in this event so places in teams will be keenly sought – put your hand up now!

And there’s more. In order to make the trip to Dardanup (near Bunbury) even more attractive, a nice recovery ride has been planned for the following day, in partnership with the South West Cycle Club (SWCC). In summary, the route will be from the centre of Bunbury, northward to Australind, east toward Collie climbing Roelands hill, down to Wellington Dam for a coffee stop, then along the lower Collie River before climbing the famed River Road and finishing back at Bunbury Dome café via Dardanup (map to be blogged later). It is planned to join the South West JETS (Junior Emerging Talent Squad) on route back to Dardanup, which provides opportunity to encourage some of the young talent. You never know, they might move to Perth and need to join a club!

SWCC have suggested going out for tea after the time trial (ala Pemberton) so in order to confirm if this idea has legs, we need an indication of your support ASAP, please.

Obviously if you intend to participate in both events you will need to plan (ie chat to your other half, book accommodation, fix your TT bike, etc) NOW. Even if you can only find time or freedom to do one event please give it serious consideration, and respond/comment to this blog.