for many people out there, the length of rides that we do on a regular basis may be considered to be quite long. not everyone is comfortable riding on busy roads or attempting events like the dams rides. last year the inaugural giro d’perth event was held and was very successful. it combines bike riding with exploring around areas of perth that you may not have seen before. hidden laneways, street art, cobble stones and the challenge of getting lost and discovering new things.
there are 3 distances covered (11km, 17km, 31km) so that this event can cater for everyone. if you have a partner that is tentative about getting on the bike, or have younger kids that can’t smash out 100kms yet, then this may be the perfect way to introduce them to riding for fun.
the rouleurs support this event and provide the online registration to get it up and running. part profits come back to the club but more than that it is an event that provides a pathway into cycling for many people.
if you are not doing anything on the 16th and want to try something different, then head to the website and register. you can do it solo or in a team, but the idea is to have fun on the bike.
more info and registration can be found on the website.
It was a great event last year – heaps of fun.
I have registered for this year – time to dust off the old steel fixie with the carbon tri-spoke wheels and the duck-honker horn and find that bucket helmet hidden away somewhere !
I rode this last year with my 8 y/old son and whilst we missed the instruction that said “20 km course starts at checkpoint 6” and so did the whole course (he slept well afterwards) we had a great time and he pushed for us to sign up again this year.