it’s may already.  since the turmoil within cycling wa has been going on for some time now, the racing season really doesn’t feel like it has been underway very long.  however, pretty soon it will be june and then the tour de france will be on again.  before that though, the giro starts next week so keep your eyes out for info on the new tipping comp.  more people equals more prize money.  also keep your eyes out for an invite to the spr social day which will be on the 22nd may.  this is a chance for your partners andfamily to see who you spend so much time with.  this will be a non-lycra affair so you may not actually recognise anyone.

racing – the busso half ironman is on this saturday and we have a few heading down to fly the spr flag.  if you are down that way make sure you cheer them on.  the 1.9km swim, 90km bike and 21.1km run does not make for an easy day and i know this from experience.  hope they have a good day.  for those that don’t want a swim and run with their bike, the tom lowry memorial race is on down at collie.  there are about 13 or so heading down across various grades so hopefully we have a good day.

cycle cap – i have received a few entries for the cycle cap design.  i will post them soon so you can give your feedback on which one we go for.  this order will also include summer and winter gloves, summer and winter shoe covers and socks.

ride routes – i think i need to sit down andmap out a few more routes.  we don’t have that many in rotation now unless i sendyou home into the headwind.  for the fast group this may not be a problem, but some of the others may not cope too well with the distance if you have to work extra hard on the way home.  i will get to it soon.  on sundayhowever, there is a new route for the main group.  if you are intending to go out with this group, make sure you have a good look at the map beforehand.

saturday 1st may- all rides start at coode st carpark at 7:00am

development group – spr saturday 35.48km (novice shelley)

transitional – spr saturday41.73km (canning vale reverse)

main 1 & 2 – spr saturday 50.47km (south st)

fast – spr saturday 53.81km (hale rd reverse with guilford)

sunday 2nd may- all rides start at coode st carpark at 7:00am

main – spr sunday 67.96km (greenmount & zig-zig)

fast – spr sunday 95.04km (greenmount & parkerville & mundaring weir)