ok, so the weather forecast is not looking too good this weekend. actually it is looking total crap. so, lets go for a ride.
saturday there is only one route mapped as depending on numbers and conditions it may be safer to just hang together and cruise along rather than include any fast sections. we will play this one by ear.
sunday sees the majority of the regular hill climbers doing the cyclo-sportif at swan valley. as per usual for this event, the worst weather has been predicted over the weekend. they have even cancelled the ferry to rotto for the next three days. so if anyone is left and wants to do a hills ride, i have mapped out a route that allows the most chances at heading to an early coffee as it passes the coffee shop three times.
SPR KIT – i am hoping to have the order finalised by the end of the month. there are some items that haven’t sold very well and we will not make the minimum garment requirement so they will have to wait till next order. these are most probably the summer arms and sleeveless jersey. we still need a few more vests and winter arms to make the minimum, so if you are thinking you need more kit, let me know asap.
TOUR DE FRANCE TIPPING – i have started a new page on the website that will act as the main page of the tour de france tipping comp. similar rules that we have played the past two years where you have to pick a new rider every day. this year it will all be done through the website and you will enter by placing your tip in the comments section. working out the costs now, but there will be prizes for gc, sprint, mountain and stage winners. all proceeds will go towards the club.
If anyone does brave the Sunday ride, can they please flick through the points to me (julianjohnson@iinet.net.au) so I can update the page. Depending on the weather I may even do the first climb but I have to be home by 9.30 am.
Cheers