team. there are lots of opportunities for you to represent spr between now and the end of the year. if you managed to qualify for the grand fondo, then you could be racing in your aussie/spr kit. if not, then you can always help out at our feedzone on the day. pickering brook race in on this weekend as is the last of the cyclocross races for those that want a softer landing (and beer handups). for the ultimate team experience, you can’t beat the tour of margs. travelling as a team, racing as a team, staying together as a team. so much green for a weekend.
ride leader sponsor – the ride leader sponsor for august is Life Ready Physio & Pilates South Perth who are back as a second time sponsor. A number of our members already utilise the services provided by Life Ready Physio & Pilates South Perth as they are conveniently located in South Perth.
rules of engagement – please read the previous post if you come out on any of our rides. it is up to all members to enforce these rules.
cyclocross – the last race in the numbat cup is this sunday at garvey park. if you are looking for something different, or something for the kids to do, then entries close late tonight.
ride leader pilot program – as mentioned previously, we are kicking off the ride leader pilot program. this is to ensure that we have a consistent message across all the groups. as such, some of our regular ride leaders may be taking part in the practical sessions that are being run in conjunction with the online theory. we may be looking for a few regular riders to step up and help the club by looking after a group.
the beverley – this is just a heads up for more information to come soon. the beverley race returns in conjunction with the beverley heroic. this race will be run by spr and will be a similar format to the collie-donnybrook. more info and entries can be found here, but there will be a blog post to follow soon.
tour of margs spr riders – the riders that have nominated for this years tomr have now been announced. teams will be determined from this list to give the best balance of abilities in each team. as with previous years, there are usually a few people dropping out due to sickness/injury/family/work so a couple more on the reserves list will not hurt. check out the previous post for more details and let the all powerful race committee know if you are interested.
uwct training – we will continue to replace the normal long hills ride with the uwct course and will be a race pace ride for those that have qualified. check out the previous post for more details.
uwct volunteers – to run a race as big as the uwct grand fondo final takes a lot of people covering a lot of ground. currently they are looking for volunteers for the 4th september to work as road race marshals. they are looking for people to help stand on corners, and it’s important that these people have some experience in cycling as they will be on the more challenging aspects of the course so being able to think like a cyclist will help. there are two areas of particular need:
- zone 9 – 16 marshals (mundaring weir road) – 4.75hr shift approx.
- zone 14 – 13 marshals (leithdale rd – clayton rd) – 4.5hr shift approx.
cic events have offered to make a donation to the club of $50 for every volunteer. if you are available to help out on the day, sign up here or contact the race organiser for more information. there is a field “associated sporting club” – make sure they put in your club name so the money can be reconciled.
volunteers will also receive
- an official UCI Gran Fondo World Championship shirt
- an official UCI Gran Fondo World Championship cap
- an official UCI Gran Fondo World Championship handbook
- lunch pack
- volunteer post event bbq
- certificate of appreciation
- award ceremony
- actively participate in all other aspects of the event
spr road race champs – this weekend’s pickering brook race will be the next race in our club champs. if you have raced in any of the races listed, see how you are tracking in club points. the leaderboard can be found in the menu above or here.
ride routes – sigh, another saturday, another prediction of rain. this one is looking pretty full on too. heavy showers from midnight till dawn and then more showers during the day. see who gets belgium points this weekend.
saturday 27th august
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 – rebold & cottesloe 50.91km spr saturday
sunday 28th august
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 – coffee ride
short – kal goose 67.63km spr sunday
long – uwct grand fondo final 2016 training
monday 29th august
ride starts under the narrows (sth perth side) at 5:30am
south stock 33.76km spr monday
tuesday 30th august
ride starts under the narrows (cityside) at 5:30am
spr tuesday 36.37km (river ride)
ride starts frasers carpark at 5:45am
development group – interval training kings park
wednesday 31st august
ride starts raffles bike path at 5:30am
interval training – stock road repeats
thursday 1st september
ride starts under the narrows (cityside) at 5:30arm
spr thursday 37.26km (cott & freo)
ride starts frasers carpark at 5:45am
development group – interval training kings park
friday 2nd september
ride starts under the narrows (sth perth side) at 5:30am