For all those that are interested. I have created a team on behalf of SPR for the Transitional riders. This is in no way limited to the transitional riders but the pace and distance is a good match for this group. Please read the paragraphs below for information on this event.

The inaugural event was held in March 2005. It was created as a unique fundraising event for the Asthma Foundation of Western Australia and has evolved into WA’s largest mass participation cycling event. After five years it is now a regular fixture on the WA sports and community calendar.

Now entering its sixth year the annual HBF Freeway Bike Hike for Asthma will launch the 25th Cycle Instead Bikeweek 2010 – the State’s annual week-long celebration of recreational and commuter cycling. The HBF Freeway Bike Hike for Asthma is Western Australia’s largest single day cycling event and the third largest cycling event in Australia. With more than 8,000 participants in 2009 the Asthma Foundation of Western Australia is expecting great things in 2010.

The event caters for beginners through to elite cyclists and includes three options to choose from; the 60km hike from Kwinana Train Station, the 30km ride through the Tunnel from Belmont Park Racecourse, or 10km City of Joondalup Family Ride from Greenwood Train Station with all three rides finishing in the City of Joondalup where there will be plenty of food, drink, music, prizes, entertainment, and much more!

This event represents a unique opportunity for participants to cycle on the southbound lanes of the Kwinana and Mitchell Freeways free from vehicles. It is also the only time the Graham Farmer Tunnel is open to cyclists as part of the 30km event starting from Belmont Park Racecourse, still a novelty to enjoy. The event caters for all types of cyclists from those who race to families with young children. We encourage you to look through this site and contact us with any questions or feedback you may have.

The event is to be held on Sunday 21st March 2010. Our team will be taking part in the 60km ride Kwinana to Joondalup 60km. Starting from the Kwinana Train Station Carpark. Our team is entered under the 60km (Group B – 30-35kph) and will start at 7:10am.  In previous experience of this event this group should keep us out of most issues and rider congestion.

Ok the quick run down of information.

• Register at http://www.freewaybikehike.com.au

• Click Register

• When asked what type of entrant you are select team.

• You will be presented with a box to search for the team.  Enter in this box “SPR Transitional” click search

• The team name should be found and you can select this team to join.

You will be required to pay for your own registration. According to the site you are not considered a fully fledged team member until payment has been made. The total cost is $63.00 $9.90 less if you are a HBF member and $5.50 for insurance which is optional.

There is all the information you will need to know on the event at http://www.freewaybikehike.com.au I plan on catching the train up there in the morning but once we reach Joondalup we will probably make the return trip to Perth. Those that don’t want to can catch the train or make your own arrangements.

I think that is all the information I need to supply. This is a fund rasing event so people are encouraged to get sponsors for this. Like the City of Perth Great Bike Ride event donations / sponsorship can be done online. See the website for more details on this.

Anyone needing more information can contact the organisers or myself.

Regards

Nathan Rzepecki