school holidays are just around the corner and this usually means more kids out on bikes. as cyclists, pretty much all of us also drive a car. does your attitude to cyclists change when they are holding you up when you are on your way to work??? do you give enough space to riders when you are overtaking??? make sure that your actions off the bike are just as positive as those on the bike.
ride leaders – support the club and help us become ambassadors for the sport in the public eye. put your name down as ride leader to ensure that the group ride is safe and organised. stu has written a bit about what i means to be a ride leader which pretty much sums it up. sign up here.
goldfields cyclassic – the next big race on the calendar is at the start of june and as it is in kalgoorlie, it will take a bit of organising. more info is on the previous post and if you are interested, please put your name in the comments section.
ride routes – just be aware that with the hilly race on sunday, most of the hills riding regulars that normally lead the ride may not be there. the routes are not too hard, but make sure you have a look before you come out.
saturday 12th april
ride starts under the narrows (cityside) at 5:30am
early lap – earlybird 40.93km spr special
all rides start at coode st carpark at 7:00am
development group – novice shelley 36.06km spr saturday
transitional – trans rebold 38.69km spr saturday
fast & main groups – cresswell & herdsman 48.86km spr saturday
sunday 13th april
ride starts under the narrows (cityside) at 5:30am
early lap – earlybird 40.93km spr special
all rides start at coode st carpark at 7:00am
short – wlsh weir 62.23km spr sunday
long – wlsh obs kal 90.32km spr sunday
Phew… Thanks El Prez!
This does not discount the fact however, that I will still be relying on a lot of wheel sucking to get me to coffee!
Happy to co-lead Main 4 if there’s demand
And happy to assist as always John
Thank you John and Chris for looking after Sam. Great club spirit shown once again!
Been a while since SPR hit Cresswell! Just a coincidence Mr.Beardman was doing repeats during the week???
Just coincidence. I can’t get out in the morning anyway unfortunately. Or maybe not so unfortunate given fast group always unhitches me there.
friggin’ creswell. another saturday morning ruined before it’s even started.. ;0$
Join us leading M3, we haven’t done this ride !!!
Great job Davie and Janice leading Main 3! Thank you! x
Fast and Main groups, please be mindful of keeping to the left lane through dual lane roundabouts. Just about every time I’ve been on an SPR ride going past the Ascot racecourse (like we do tomorrow) our riders have taken the straightest line and cut from the left lane to the right lane.
Ride smart and stay safe.
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And…. no they didn’t listen Stu! 🙁 Pretty basic stuff guys… if it’s not OK for a car to do it, it’s not OK for a bike either! Same goes for overtaking in the sprint along Mts Bay Rd etc… stay in the lane.
I have to say M3 was excellent and followed the lane as should be done. Was a pleasure to lead the group yesterday, great group and all riding very sensibly. Due to the size we decided to split into two groups with Jan taking the other. Some of the more experienced M3 riders helped loads in both groups.