2013 Goldfields Cyclassic

UPDATE 3:

An executive decision was made to change our accomodation to Kal, the benefit being two nights for the same price and the ability to ‘base’ ourselves there rather than packing up & moving/racing each day.

We are planning to leave Friday PM and return to Perth Sunday PM after the race.

UPDATE 2:

If you are interested and did not recieve an email from me can you please get in touch ASAP at lukeellis@iinet.net.au

UPDATE 1:

Seems like we have ~20 interested. i’ll begin making arrangements for two 12 seater buses and accommodation.

  1. Luke
  2. Roz
  3. Amanda
  4. Andrew B
  5. Alistair
  6. Gary
  7. Gary’s +1
  8. Richard L
  9. Jason G
  10. Brian Saunders
  11. Greg M
  12. Jess Huston
  13. Jess’s +1
  14. Carlos
  15. Jono B
  16. Emma
  17. Dome Coffees Cycling Team – Michael Keenan
  18. Andy (solo breakway) Williams
  19. Des Mullins
  20. Dane Frey

Brooke Colton, Ben O, Ben O’s +1

Those that have opted for alternatives i will leave you to arrange.

 

The Golfdields Cyclassic is coming up – http://www.cyclassic.com.au/

This is a two day handicap race offering something for all grades of racer and a community challange for those that dont want to compete. Run June 1-2 from Kalgoorlie to Menzes on day one and  Menzies to Leonora on day two.

It should be a fantastic event and we’d love to have SPR represented. There are two main options for transport and i would like some feedback from club members.

  • Option 1 – Fly, $220 pp + accom
    • +Fast
    • -require bike bags and time is tight on raceday to assemble everything
    • -expensive
  • Option 2 – SPR Team Bus $TBA <$75 + accom
    • +cheap
    • +social
    • +room for gear
    • -slow (its a 6hr drive to kal)

Can you please leave comments letting me know if you are intersted, and what your preference for transport would be.

More Info;

Accomodation is shaping up to be $77 per person, nice beds, showers and toilets with breakfast included.

 

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  1. Amanda and I are definites. Happy with either option but I reckon that Option 2 would be our preference…after-all the ‘slow’ option should be okay considering it is a long weekend…it will definitely make things easier in terms of carrying gear as well!

  2. I am driving up on the Friday morning and wifey and I are staying till Monday arvo (public holiday). Was planning on staying in Kal but would be interesting in staying with everyone else (whereever that is).

  3. I’m in. I really do need to stick something on my calendar to get my butt into gear and do some proper training. 6 weeks should be enough right?

    And I’m leaning towards option 2.

  4. Luke will the SPR bus be following the riders.I understand community riders have to look after their own food,water etc. A few of us had made tentative arrangements for a bus in Kalg to follow our riders to Menzies and bring them back

      1. so, this is the response.

        follow cars are allowed, but not directly behind a specific rider. You can zoom on ahead, or leapfrog your way along.

        so, yes, but you would have to move up the convey, deliver food water etc then drop back behind the race…. i wouldnt want to try that in a large bus.

  5. The laid back Cyclo participants version – Ross’s riders for trannies/developers who what options! Sunday or not Sunday.
    Carol and John will be participating on the Sat ride. We will travel by train – after six years of travelling the road to Kal, John was not keen to do it again — ever ever ever. We are staying in Kalgoorlie Friday and Saturday and contemplating Sunday so can do the second day riding. Ross from the trannies is looking at renting a bus in Kalgorolie for the Saturday (possibly Sunday – extra cost for those who want the option) and the event organiser has offered to upsize the bus to a 25 seater as long we bring some journalists back on the Saturday afternoon – good PR opp! Ross’s wife has a heavy ridgid licence and kindly offered to drive the bus.. that’s one way to get out of cycling…hmm Sunday would be an option Jo! Three nights hotel, train transfers and bus in Kal… laid back .. but not the cheapest.. more of a long weekend away with cycling.

  6. Apologies Luke but other half will be 30wks pregnant and isnt keen on a weekend in the SPR bus (i dont know whats wrong with her!). So, I’m going to stick around in Perth and ride Peel District instead. Maybe next year….

  7. I’m happy to come along as support. Bus for me. I can bring my massage table. 20 minute leg massage for $10 if anyone is interested

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