Being the 3rd of June, this Saturday is World Bicycle Day. Since its establishment in 2018, it seems everyone is getting on board. The United Nations is responsible for starting it (there is apparently a formal UN General Assembly resolution 💚). The UCI is onboard as part of its Cycling for All program. Strava has a Challenge (of course – the goal is 20 million miles in June – not sure about measuring it in miles, but get involved anyway).
We don’t see any of that as a bad thing.
And we’re on board. In honour of the occasion, we are officially encouraging everyone to wear a jersey representative of their homeland this Saturday to the group ride. You may even get some social media glory if the Committee (led by the intrepid Amy) is suitably impressed.
#worldbicycleday #spr #southperthrouleurs
Kit Order — Another reminder is that the Kit Shop is open now for the next order, closing until 4 June.
This includes National Kit – particularly pertinent for recent Gran Fondo and Gravel Worlds qualifiers. Nice one.
SPR TOMR 2023 EOI Open — SPR is pleased to formally launch the ToMR 2023 campaign, and call for Expressions of Interest from riders, volunteers, and/or sponsors, who are considering joining the SPR team for this year’s event.
This is not a locked in commitment rather a starting point for contact in the future and further information.
Please use the “I’m interested” link and answer the few brief questions. This will enable the Race Subcommittee to gather information for everything from accommodation to team composition.
We want to ensure that we enable everyone that wants to participate to do so.
Thanks!
SPR Race Subcommittee
Racing this weekend – If you want to race, or get in on the action watching others race, read on.
1. EGCC 2023 Goldfields Cyclassic – Race
2. EGCC 2023 Goldfields Cyclassic – Community Challenge
From the Ride Coordinator — Something to celebrate for those of us who use the freeway bike path between the Canning and Narrows bridges – no more detour! This Saturday we dust off another old route we haven’t seen for a while – Murdoch & Freo, which has a familiar first half for those who do the Monday rides. Sunday’s short hills route does not have the usual water refill stop in Kalamunda, so please carry enough for the full ride.
ROADWORKS: There is an unsealed gravel surface on The Strand in Applecross, just after the steep descent down Majestic hill (Fraser Rd). This will affect most 5.30am rides including Saturday EBR. Please take extra care and warn fellow riders on the approach.
Saturday 3rd June
- 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 Mosman 40.39km SPR Saturday
- Fast, Main – murdoch & freo 49.8km spr saturday
- SPR Zwift – <not this week>
Sunday 4th June
- Rides start at Coode St carpark at 7:00am (WINTER TIME)
- Short – Les Obs 67.37km SPR Sunday
- Long – Wlsh Weir Zigzag 98.4km SPR Sunday
- Rides start at Coode st carpark at 7:00am (WINTER TIME)
- Development group – coffee ride
- Short Hills (Social) – Les Obs 67.37km SPR Sunday
Monday 5th June – Western Australia Day Public Holiday
- Ride starts under the Narrows (Sth Perth side) at 5:30am
- All rides start at Coode st carpark at 7:00am
- Fast, Main – Public Holiday North 65.80km SPR Special
Tuesday 6th June
- Ride starts under the Narrows (city side) at 5:30am
Wednesday 7th June
- 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 8th June
- Ride starts under the Narrows (city side) at 5:30am
Friday 9th June
- Ride starts under the Narrows (Sth Perth side) at 5:30am