Ride Routes 15th – 21st April

To kick off the major grand tour cycling events in Europe this year SPR are celebrating the Giro d ’Italia at Café Bella Rosa 51 Archer St, Carlisle WA 6101. Come along and join friends and family for a classic Italian meal in a family restaurant.

16 May 2023. Menu $55 pp; 3 course meal, coffee/tea and BYO change (beer and wine) included. 

Menu attached – purchase via the SPR shop.

If you have any queries, please get in touch with Carol by email on comdev@southperthrouleurs.com.au

SPR Tour of Margaret River Info Night — We are pleased to announce that we holding an information night for SPR’s TOMR 2023! The Rouleurs participation in 2022 was our biggest ever, and we are keen to have as much fun this year. Get involved!

Have you ever thought about participating in the Tour of Margaret River (TOMR) but unsure what it involves? 

Maybe you have participated before and would like to find out more on how to prepare a training plan or find out about racing strategy, nutrition or other training options to make your 2022 event even better. Others may wish to participate as a volunteer. Find out more at our upcoming information session.

The “Tour” is a team race with over 100 teams of 6 participating. It is held over three days 3 – 5 November based around Nannup and designed with team time trials and individual road races. 

Our information session will include talks from previous participants sharing their insights into preparation and experience. SPR is reaching out to those who have never thought to participate before or may be interested in competing in a well-matched mixed team.

Here are the details so you can save the date:

Venue:   Melody Wheels,
Unit 7, 4 Pritchard Street,
O’Connor 6163
Date:     Wednesday 26th April 2023
Time:      6.15pm – 8.30pm
Tickets:  Free

The menu is pizza includes gluten free, vegetarian and vegan options. An email will be sent out to all members and tickets will be available from the shop in the coming days.

Goldfields Cyclassic — The Goldfields Cyclassic is a very special cycling experience with a history going back to 1928. It is a 2-day graded handicap race from Kalgoorlie to Leonora on the long weekend 3 -4 June 2023; 132km to Menzies day 1, 100km to Leonora day 2. Flat out and furious, how can you resist. In 2023 the event organisers will host a separate mens and ladies handicap race on day 2.

For those looking for a ride there is the Community Challenge where teams of 2 to 4 share the 132km distance.

Registrations early bird finishes 21 April: race $160, community challenge $40 and both include return bike transfers Perth to the event and dinner Saturday night in Menzies. You will need an AusCycling race all disciplines licence to enter the race or a standard AusCylcing lifestyle licence for the community challenge.

Transfers: the charter flight package costs $400 and includes all transfers. Fly up Saturday and return from Leonora Sunday. This is heavily discounted and seats are limited so recommend to book when registering. Saturday night accommodation in Menzies is not included in the package.

For a more leisurely version you can take the train to Kalgoorlie or drive, up Friday back Monday, though you will need to book accommodation in Kalgoorlie Friday and Sunday and Saturday night in Menzies.

Accommodation: if taking the charter flight, you will need to book a night in Menzies for the Saturday night. For all accommodation options check out https://www.cyclassic.com.au/registration-travel/

Please contact Andrew Ballam vp@southperthrouleurs.com.au if interested in racing or Carol comdev@southperthrouleurs.com.au for the community challenge.

More information is available at https://www.cyclassic.com.au/

Racing this weekend – If you want to race, or get in on the action watching others race, read on.

1. 4Five+ Tiger Tracks Gravel (2 Days)

2. 2023 Dams Challenge

3. AWCMCC Age Group Championships – Kewdale

 

From the Ride Coordinator — Saturday is looking to be dry, but with the rain we’ve had this week, the roads will be more slippery than usual so please take extra care on corners and roundabouts.

A big thanks to everyone for cooperating with group sizes at the start on Saturdays. We’re getting closer to the magic 15-rider/group mark, and the bunches I’ve been riding in seem more evenly matched, so more friends to share the love in the roll-throughs. Sunday’s short hills has a new section from Lawnbrook Rd across to Mundaring Weir Rd via Grove, Stanhope and King Rds. There is also an unconventional return home via the Zigzag, Maida Vale and Kewdale. Load up the Garmin and enjoy the adventure!

Saturday 15th April

Sunday 16th April

Monday 17th April

Tuesday 18th April

Wednesday 19th April

Thursday 20th April

Friday 21st April