There are now two rides out of Margaret River on the weekend of 12/13 October 2024; the TdGracetown on Saturday and the TdCowaramup on Sunday. Of course, you can do both rides for those who want a greater challenge or training for the TOMR. Both have a similar format: start/finish from the same location each being a winery, multiple distances/climbs and funds going to support local communities and charities.
There is still some accommodation available in Margaret River through SPR for 3 nights; in Friday out Monday, shorter stay if preferred for the same discounted price. Please contact Carol or Danielle via comdev@southperthrouleurs.com.au to put in a request.
Register via these links: Sunday TdCowaramup; most SPR members are registering with this event, organised by Perth Integrated Health; note fee increase on 1 October. Saturday TdGracetown, a co-organiser of last years event with the same name. We recommend that you choose the one that best suites you.
Cheers,
Carol
SPR Chicks Catchup — There is informal catch up this Sunday, mainly for those interested on being on the SPR Chicks Subcommittee, but also for those who are keen to chat about what we can do to make it more fun for the women in the club going forward.
When: 3pm, Sunday Oct 29
Where: The Como Hotel, 243 Canning Hwy, Como.
Anyone is welcome. RSVP on the Facebook event page or directly to our Women’s Interests Committee member Claire via women@southperthrouleurs.com.au.
Racing this weekend – If you want to race, or get in on the action watching others race, read on.
1. X-Speed Junior Road Racing Rally
2. WCMCC Splendid Park – Yanchep – Graded Criterium
3. PDCC Peel Classic 2024 incl State Road Champs (6/Oct)
The summer crib calendar has been announced!
Juniors Ride — Huge congratulations to Claudia, Francois, and Morne for completing the 46 km gravel ride in Ballidu last Saturday in the U13 category!
An impressive achievement!
For those not racing at the X-Speed junior rally (https://entryboss.cc/races/22150), there will be a junior ride session this Saturday starting in Shelley.
The appointment is at 10am here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/2xq6gQmarv9dH4sz8. We will focus on sprinting and paceline, riding for approximately ~1 hour.
From the Ride Coordinator — Communication is the key to a safe and successful group ride. When you are the rider at the front, you must call out all hazards(e.g. parked car, potholes) and indicate route directions, and following riders must pass it back down the group. Calls from the back of the group must also be passed to the front of the group. Remember that it can be even more difficult to hear in windy conditions.
Please note, the development group currently runs 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month.
Saturday 28th September
- 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 (this week)
- Transitional 1/2 – Trans Reverse River 40.58km SPR Saturday
- Fast, Main – Cresswell & Herdsman 48.86km SPR Saturday
Sunday 29th September
- 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) – Welsh Pat Lawn 65.16km SPR Sunday
Monday 30th September
- Ride starts under the Narrows (Sth Perth side) at 5:30am
Tuesday 1st October
- Ride starts under the Narrows (city side) at 5:30am
Wednesday 2nd October
- 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 3rd October
- Ride starts under the Narrows (city side) at 5:30am
Friday 4th October
- Ride starts under the Narrows (Sth Perth side) at 5:30am