OK. So I posted lots to social media at the time, and lots to the blog over the Nationals in January.
However… between my week one update and Nationals wrap-up there was a gap. So here goes a Nationals wrap-up part two.
First up, huge congratulations to Sophia Sammons for her 3rd place in the Under-23 Women’s Individual Time Trial.
Read all about it here.
Second, I want to acknowledge our Masters Criterium teams. Kudos to everyone who made the team and represented SPR on the big stage at the Nationals in Northbridge.
SPR W1 in category Womens Masters 1-4:
- Olesya Alutina
- Rhianna Farrell
- Corrie Johnstone
- Rebecca Kelly
- Amanda Nabi
- Mel Raybould
- Alejandra Rojas Jordon
- Liz Verbiesen
SPR M2 in category Mens Masters 4-6:
- Andrew Ballam
- Steve Burns
- Allan Cooper
- Maurice Herrmann
- Simon Jones
- David Menarry
- Paul Prottey
- Lyle Robertson
SPR M1 in category Mens Masters 1-3
- Toby Brown
- William Celis
- Jace Collingridge
- Elar Kalda
- Jarrad Page
- Matt Rice
- Diego Rubiano
- Matt Wardynec
Thank you to all, and kudos to the green podiums that the team brought home on the day!! 💚💪🏻
🏆 National Champion Team – Womens Masters 1-4
🏆 National Champion Team – Mens Masters 1-3
🏆 First Place – Mens Masters 1-3 – Matt Wardynec
🥈 Second Place – Womens Masters 1-4 – Amanda Nabi
🥉 Third Place – Womens Masters 1-4 – Rhianna Farrell
Special mention to Simon Jones who placed 4th in Mens Masters 4-6. And special mention also to Nicola Pursell and Jane Yang – SPR could not quite field a Womens Masters 5+ team and so they raced to win with Vanessa Johnson and the 4Five+ team! Well done!!
Check out all of the photos below. Not to mention, some excellent write-ups in the news – see Perth transformed as city hosts AusCycling Road National Championships – ABC News.
See you out on the bike.
Daniel
RCCC Henk Vogels Snr Memorial Criterium 2025 — Another huge day of racing with more green on the podium. Well done to everyone that participated 💚
- 🥉 Kyle Mackintosh – 3rd, Junior B
- 🥉 Nikki Pursell – 3rd, C Grade Women
- 🥉 Liz Verbiesen – 3rd, D Grade Women
- 🥈 Phillip Barnes – 2nd, C Grade Men
- 🏆 Rob Stuart – 1st, D Grade Men
- 🥉 Alastair Brook – 3rd, D Grade Men
I know everyone will be interested so I would like to provide an update on Luke Winson. Luke was racing in C Grade and came down hard on the last lap (from the front of the race) after a pedal strike. Thankfully, no one else came down. However, Luke did hurt his hand – requiring surgery – though I am pleased to report this went well with Luke needing several weeks recovery. The club gave Luke a hamper during the week and we wish him all the best for his recovery.
Only a few crits to go this summer season, so reach out if you’re interested.
SPR Italy Trip 2025 — We’ve had a great response to the EOI and the trip is on! Two places left in fact! Details below including link to EOI.
Updated post in the blog last week and EOI here.
Racing this weekend – If you want to race, or get in on the action watching others race, read on.
1. PDCC 24-25 Summer Criterium Race 3
Juniors Ride — This Saturday we will focus on endurance. We will start from Shelley (https://maps.app.goo.gl/o7AGNVABpmvaAFzc8) at 10.00am. Our ride will end at Tribute Cafe in Shelley. There will be 2 rides with the aim to ride both of them at a moderate pace.
Long ride (35km) for the more advanced riders
https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/330217616
This ride is mostly on a bike path. There is just a little obstacle: when we reach the end of the canning river regional park bike path, we have to cross (at the traffic light) Nicholson Rd and Spencer Rd. it is a bit tricky, we need to cross in small groups of 4 or 5 people max.
Short ride (17km) for newcomers and beginners
https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/330218261
My estimate is 2 hours for the long ride and 1 hour for the short one.
Lastly, it was wonderful to see SPR green on display in the Juniors racing last week at the Henk Vogels criterium!
From the Ride Coordinator — Benara Rd is the route for this Saturday’s ride. A reminder to all groups to move up to the “starting line” as the previous group departs.
There’s a chance of showers on Sunday morning, so be careful and have a safe ride.
Saturday 8th February
- 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
- (*) Please note that our Ride Leaders will adjust the composition and route for Development, Transition and Main 4 to suit people and conditions on the day.
Sunday 9th February
- Rides start at Coode St carpark at 6:00am (SUMMER TIME)
- Rides start at Coode st carpark at 6:00am (SUMMER TIME)
- Development group – coffee ride
- Short Hills (Social) – Wlsh MWR 58.88km SPR Sunday
- Rides start at Bellevue RSL at 6:00am
Gravel Ride – Midland Bellevue round trip Heritage Trail(restart post-TOMR)
Monday 10th February
- Ride starts under the Narrows (Sth Perth side) at 5:30am
Tuesday 11th February
- Ride starts under the Narrows (city side) at 5:30am
Wednesday 12th February
- Ride starts under the Narrows (Sth Perth side) at 5:30am
Thursday 13th February
- Ride starts under the Narrows (city side) at 5:30am
Friday 14th February
- Ride starts under the Narrows (Sth Perth side) at 5:30am