Tour de Cowaramup 2025 — The TdCowaramup is on again Sunday 12 October 2025; multiple distances/climbs and funds going to support local communities and charities.
Start/ finish: Juniper Estate
Organized by the Perth Integrated Events Team (PIET). Register via link below; three distances 60km (piccolo), 85km (medio) and 130km (gran) – $130 till 30th September, $155 thereafter.
We have accommodation for three nights at the Leeuwin Apartments as per last year, cost $110 pp; in Friday 10th October out Monday 13th October, shorter stay if preferred for the same price. The price increase follows a recent review by the provider after many years with no price increases.
Please contact Carol or Danielle via comdev@southperthrouleurs.com.au for further queries.
SPR Tour de France Dinner 2025 — This year the Tour de France commences in Lille Métropole, located in Northern France within the Hauts-de-France region bordering Belgium on 5 July. All stages are within French boarders and the final stage concludes along the Champs-Élysées in Paris on 27 July.
To celebrate the event in style, you and your family are invited to come along to Chez Pierre in Nedlands on Tuesday 15th July; cost $85 with multiple choices from a three-course menu plus coffee and BYO included.
This event has always been an excellent night with Chez Pierre putting on an amazing food experience. 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. All dietary needs are covered so please specify when booking your tickets; sample menu here.
Get your tickets here.
Racing this weekend – If you want to race, or get in on the action watching others race, read on.
1. AusCycling National Esports Series (17/Jul, 5:30pm)
2. WCMCC Chidlow A – Graded Road Race – Winter Season 2025 (20/Jul)
3. WA Cyclocross Numbat Cup 5 (20/Jul)
4. X-Speed Junior Road Racing Series 2 (26/Jul)
5. Backroads Gravel (9/Aug)
6. CCC 100th Collie to Donnybrook and Return Cycling Classic (16/Aug)
7. PDCC 6 Hour Enduro (30/Aug)
Juniors Ride — I will be away with my family for a month and the official junior rides will resume on 9/Aug upon my return. During my absence I encourage you to continue riding with your kids.
Please find below some important appointments for racing during my absence I would like you to consider:
- CX race: Numbat Cup #5 on 20/Jul
- X-Speed Junior Road Racing Series #2 on 26/Jul
- CX race: AusCycling WA State Cyclocross Championships on 3/Aug
I also encourage you to commit for the Junior State Championship (road) on 30/Aug. Please check the details here. I will return in the beginning of August and I will have time to organise a couple of specific training sessions for the event. However, the children need to build up some stamina while I will be away.
From the Ride Coordinator — Saturday looks like it will be a washout for both the EBR & the main rides. 🙁
However Sunday is looking good if you fancy a hills ride or a social coffee ride that goes around the river. They all start at 7am from Coode St.
This week’s lesson from Le Tour: Don’t half-wheel! If that rider in front of you deviates from their line, they’ll take out your front wheel and who knows how many riders will come down. Unlike at the tour, there is no instant medical assistance!
Saturday 12th July
- 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 – Scarborough Beach & Hale 51.21km 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 13th July
- 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) – Khna Patt Palm 71.25km SPR Sunday
Monday 14th July
- Ride starts under the Narrows (Sth Perth side) at 5:30am
Tuesday 15th July
- Ride starts under the Narrows (city side) at 5:30am
Wednesday 16th July
- Ride starts under the Narrows (Sth Perth side) at 5:30am
Thursday 17th July
- Ride starts under the Narrows (city side) at 5:30am
Friday 18th July
- Ride starts under the Narrows (Sth Perth side) at 5:30am