Good evening all. The weather looks good for the weekend, so make sure you find some time on the bike 💚
Just a couple of things to put in front of you this evening. First up, we have put out an EOI for coming onto the team as an SPR Ride Leader – do consider if this is a contribution that you would willing to make. Having a good-sized group of Ride Leaders with new people coming onto team helps us to maintain what is in many ways the centrepiece of what makes SPR … SPR.
Give it some thought, and do not hesitate to reach out to Greg Jones on development@southperthrouleurs.com.au if you have any questions or fill in any EOI – link in last week’s blog.
Second, don’t forget to sign up for our SPR Family Day… La Vuelta style… see below.
Final note, there are some good opportunities for riding coming up in the Canola Classic (see our post several week’s back) and the Bike it to Ballidu Gravel (apparently, the early bird is back).
Enjoy your riding, and hopefully see you for coffee.
Daniel
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See our earlier blog for details and tickets (direct shop link) to our La Vuelta inspired SPR Family Day.
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Racing this weekend – If you want to race, or get in on the action watching others race, read on.
1. CCC 98th Collie to Donnybrook & Return Cycling Classic
Hopefully, you’ve entered the Collie to Donnybrook as entries have closed. If you are racing, I wish you all the best and every success in this classic race!
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Juniors Ride — Juniors rides will resume on September 2nd, 2023, and we look forward to continuing our cycling adventures
From the Ride Coordinator — More good riding weather on the way this weekend – not quite Goldilocks temperatures yet, but we’ll take it any day! Perfect for those starting their TOMR training – a double on Saturday and/or Sunday hills is ideal training for the event – just adapt your pace/group to match your ability as your fitness builds.
Whatever rides you choose to do, please familiarise yourself with the route. Whether that’s reading up the night before, loading it into the Garmin/Wahoo, or putting a sticky note on your crossbar, make sure you know which way the group is going, and if you’re not sure about an upcoming turn, ask someone in the group ahead of time – we’re there to help each other.
Roadworks are still ongoing in Applecross on Melville Beach Pde and the Strand so if you haven’t been doing early morning rides, take note and expect detours.
Saturday 19th 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 1/2 – Trans Mosman 40.39km SPR Saturday
- Fast, Main – Hale & Ridge Hill 50.58km SPR Saturday
- SPR Zwift – <not this week>
Sunday 20th August
- 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) – Victor Darl Zigzag 66.3km SPR Sunday
Monday 21st August
- Ride starts under the Narrows (Sth Perth side) at 5:30am
Tuesday 22nd August
- Ride starts under the Narrows (city side) at 5:30am
Wednesday 23rds August
- 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 24th August
- Ride starts under the Narrows (city side) at 5:30am
Friday 25th August
- Ride starts under the Narrows (Sth Perth side) at 5:30am