So it seems like I’m collecting lots of photos of riders in green this week 🙂

Well done to everyone that got out on the bike last weekend. We had SPR members racing in the Stan Gurney VC Memorial Criterium (thank you Midland Cycle club – some photos below and more on Facebook here).

SPR managed two podiums at the Midland crit:

• 🏆 Kate Bonner – Womens A Grade
• 🥉 Simon Jones – Mens B Grade
• 🥈 Liz Verbiesen – Womens C Grade

We also had riders in the WestCycle Brigadoon Super Challenge over the weekend (photos below) and our Juniors participating in CX training with Giovanni and Adrian – thank you team 💚. Again, photos below.

This weekend we have a number of riders heading to Collie for the Tom Lowry Memorial Road Race. Wish them all the best in what is a classic race put on by Collie Cycling Club.

See you out on the bike.

Daniel

MCC Stan Gurney VC Memorial Criterium

WestCycle Brigadoon Super Challenge

Tour of Margaret River EOI — As we start planning for Tour of Margaret River 2025 (racing from 31 October to 2 November, with accommodation from 30 October to 3 November), we’re doing things a little differently this year.

To help shape how we approach the event, we’d like to gather early input via an Expression of Interest before deciding whether to host an information night, and before looking to lock in commitment or even consider teams.

We also would like to gather interest from our members and the broader SPR community in terms of contribution to the costs and preparation for the event. Do you have a business and would see value in contributing as a sponsor? Are you a coach, trainer or sports specialist and interested in contributing? 

If yes to any of these questions, please let us know in the form below!

Thanks

💚

Racing this weekend – If you want to race, or get in on the action watching others race, read on.

1. CCC Tom Lowry Memorial Road Race

2. WA Cyclocross 2025 Numbat Cup – Round 2

3. WCMCC Wangara Age Group Criterium Championships

4. PDCC Harvey Road Race #2 (25/May)

Juniors Ride — Due to bad weather forecast there will be no junior ride on Saturday.

Do not forget the CX race on Sunday! 2025 Numbat Cup – Round 2

Some photos below from our CX training last weekend.

From the Ride Coordinator — It’s the start of the month so it is “Step Up Saturday!”

Take this opportunity to see where your riding is at and STEP UP and have a go at riding with that next group above your usual Saturday ride.

With the sun rising later in the morning don’t forget to have working lights on your bike.

Saturday 3rd May

• 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 Reverse River 40.58km SPR Saturday
  • Fast, Main – Alexander Drive 50.47km 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 4th May

• Rides start at Coode St carpark at 7:00am (WINTER TIME)
  • Short – Welsh Pat Lawn 65.16km SPR Sunday
  • Long – Wlsh Obs Chook MWR Goose 91.08km SPR Sunday
• 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 5th May

• Ride starts under the Narrows (Sth Perth side) at 5:30am
  • south stock 33.76km spr Monday

Tuesday 6th May

• Ride starts under the Narrows (city side) at 5:30am
  • spr tuesday 36.37km (river ride)

Wednesday 7th May

• Ride starts under the Narrows (Sth Perth side) at 5:30am
  • SPR Wednesday 35.3km (2023 Edition)

Thursday 8th May

• Ride starts under the Narrows (city side) at 5:30am
  • see previous post for ride groups
  • spr thursday 37.26km (cott & freo)

Friday 9th May

• Ride starts under the Narrows (Sth Perth side) at 5:30am
  • SPR Friday Alternate 38.43km (Shelley)