A few things to mention tonight.
First off, those of you who are club members through AusCycling will have received an email yesterday regarding the rise in membership fees come 1 July, and in particular the introduction of an “insurance levy” which calls out the primary source of the rise being the cost of insurance. AusCycling flagged this issue several months ago, and are trying to mitigate the effects (cutting back other spending) and looking at other ways to manage the problem. Cycling is not the only organisation to face challenges with insurance, but it is not good news. We will keep you posted as the updates come through.
Secondly, if you put in an Expression of Interest for the Tour of Margaret River, you will have received a “TOMR Launch” email several weeks back. Please make sure you read through. A reminder that the first payment (of three) is due this weekend – see this link on the SPR shop. If you want to pay the whole amount up front, that is an option.
There are a few tickets (just a few) for the SPR Tour de France Dinner at Chez Pierre – link below. And also the Alliance Française de Perth event – get them while you can.
Daniel
📸 Photo credits for the drone footage of the start of the ride last Saturday go to Peter Mah. Nice one – if you not seen them, check them out on our FB group. Now to convince Peter to film an entire ride…
George Burnett Park Cycling Needs Assessment — Whether you cycle for fun, fitness or the daily commute, the City of South Perth wants to hear your thoughts on cycling facilities and infrastructure at George Burnett Park in Karawara.
As part of the City’s Cycling Needs Assessment, complete the online survey where your feedback will help inform the City’s future cycling infrastructure for the community.
Following a number of recommendations over recent years, the City is proposing to build a pump track at George Burnett Park (subject to funding), but we’d like to know what else you would like to see there.
The City of South Perth is keen to hear from residents, bike riders, park users and the wider community so to get involved, please visit Your Say South Perth to complete the online survey.
The survey closes at 4pm, Monday 3 July 2023
The Tour de France is arguably the most famous epic road race so come along to celebrate the event in style at Chez Pierre in Nedlands on Tuesday 11 July.
This event has always been an excellent night with Chez Pierre putting on amazing food. It is after all something for which the French are renowned. Bring your own wine to make it an extra special night as corkage is included in the price. See menu.
Alliance Française de Perth is organising an event to celebrate the Tour de France at their centre in Nedlands on the 1st of July.
The ‘Tour de France Lunch’ will bring together the cycling lovers and food & wine enthusiasts from the Perth area!
We invite you to share a lunch composed of the finest food prepared by our French Chef while listening to our prestigious speakers including pro cyclist Jessica Allen, cycling commentator Jethro Nagle, former pro cyclist Bob Addy and more to come!
The ‘Tour de France Lunch’ will be a unique time around this iconic moment of French culture, and we would be glad to share it with the major actors of Perth vibrant cycling life. That’s why the Alliance team would be delighted to welcome members of SPR at the event.
The ‘Tour de France Lunch’ will take place between 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM and is open to adults and teenagers over 13. The Entry price is $90 for general admissions and $35 for people under 18. Age will be asked for registration as alcohol will be served.
Details and registration here: Perth Tour de France Lunch Tickets, Sat 01/07/2023 at 11:30 am
Racing this weekend – If you want to race, or get in on the action watching others race, read on.
1. PDCC 2023 Winter Series – Race 3
2. WCMCC Herne Hill Graded Road Race
From the Ride Coordinator — Kudos to all those that have continued training and commuting through the weather – you are braver and more dedicated than many of us. It looks like more of the same this weekend so we can expect smaller groups with a wider range of abilities. Please factor this in when setting the pace and discuss it at the start.
I’ll probably be on Zwift, and sneak out for a quickie if I see a gap in the clouds. We’ve got shorter routes, for both Sunday hills rides, to maximise the chances of a dry outing. Take extra care at roundabouts, keep your lights on and dress for the conditions.
Saturday 24th 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 Benara 39.90km SPR Saturday
- Fast, Main – South St 51.23km SPR Saturday
- SPR Zwift – <not this week>
Sunday 25th June
- 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) – Grnmt Goose 62.18 km SPR Sunday
Monday 26th June
- Ride starts under the Narrows (Sth Perth side) at 5:30am
Tuesday 27th June
- Ride starts under the Narrows (city side) at 5:30am
Wednesday 28th June
- Ride starts under the Narrows (Sth Perth side) at 5:30am
- Ride starts Raffles bike pathat 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 29th June
- Ride starts under the Narrows (city side) at 5:30am
Friday 30th June
- Ride starts under the Narrows (Sth Perth side) at 5:30am