SPR Tour of Margaret River Information Evening — 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.
Please note the change of venue from our earlier save the date!!
Venue: Old Mill
Melville Place
South Perth WA 6151
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.
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
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. CCC Tom Lowry Memorial – Road Race Saturday 29th April
2. WCMCC Wangara Super Criterium
From the Ride Coordinator — Welshpool & MWR – the short hills ride on Sunday, is an old standard that we haven’t ridden for a while. In the days before Strava, the SPR group (before we became a club) used to maintain a list on the website, of riders’ PBs up Mundaring Weir Road.
Under 9 minutes is a challenge for most, and yet Jai Hindley has gone under six minutes.
Challenge yourself and have a go when you feel up to it. Stay safe and enjoy the perfect weather this weekend – a long one for some.
Saturday 22nd 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 1/2 – Trans Benara 39.90km SPR Saturday
- Fast, Main – Benara Rd 50.76km SPR Saturday
- SPR Zwift – <not this week>
Sunday 23rd April
- Rides start at Coode St carpark at 7:00am (WINTER TIME)
- Rides start at Coode st carpark at 7:00am (WINTER TIME)
- Development group – coffee ride
- Short Hills (Social) – Wlsh Weir 58.88km SPR Sunday
Monday 24th April
- Ride starts under the Narrows (Sth Perth side) at 5:30am
Tuesday 25th April – Anzac Day Public Holiday
- Ride starts under the Narrows (city side) at 5:30am
- All rides start at Coode st carpark at 7:00am
- Fast, Main – Public Holiday South 57.64km SPR Special
Wednesday 26th April
- Ride starts under the Narrows (Sth Perth side) at 5:30am
- Ride starts Raffles bike path at 5:30am
- Interval training – stock road repeats
- Rides start at Coode St carpark at 10:00am
- Midweek Transitional – Trans Shelley Midweek SPR 29.58km
Thursday 27th April
- Ride starts under the Narrows (city side) at 5:30am
Friday 28th April
- Ride starts under the Narrows (Sth Perth side) at 5:30am