SPR Italy Trip 2025 — You may recall that we our Italy 2025 trip commencing in a few short weeks – 16 – 30 August. Now unfortunately, we’ve had someone withdraw due to injury. As a result, we have a vacancy for the trip. This is a unique opportunity for some great cycling in Italy and Switzerland.
So if you are interested, and have the space at relatively short notice, please get in touch with Carol via comdev@southperthrouleurs.com.au. All the costs are detailed below, and airfares are under $2,000 at the moment.
Original EOI
The Italian and Swiss Alps are calling all cyclists and partners. Ever wanted to conquer Passo dello Stelvio (image above), Passo del Gavia + Mortirolo out of Bormio, or out of Lake Como Lugano loop, Passo Agueglio, Giro del Lago di Como, Madonna del Ghisallo + Muro di Sormano. And why not try the Albula pass + Julierpass in Switzerland out of St Mortiz. This is a centre based, escorted trip including all transfers – nothing left to plan.
Only sixteen places are available for this trip 16th to 30th August 2025 – the tour starts and finishes at Milan Airport and includes 1 night Milan, 5 nights Bormio, 2 nights St Mortiz and 6 nights Lake Como. Bring your own bike or hire a high spec road bike or road e-bike – this trip suits all levels of cyclist with the road e-bike option.
The cost is $6,250 per person double occupancy; single supplement $1900, quality bike hire $900. This is excellent value for a fully supported trip with a van for luggage/bike transfers, sag wagon, mechanic and a European guide.
Full itinerary here
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 — We held our annual SPR dinner earlier this week. Thank you to all who came out to celebrate – it was a great night out at Chez Pierre in Nedlands.
More photos on Facebook.
Racing this weekend – If you want to race, or get in on the action watching others race, read on.
1. AusCycling National Esports Series (last race yesterday, will post results next week!)
3. WCMCC Chidlow A – Graded Road Race – Winter Season 2025
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’ll be dry but cold. We may get lucky on Sunday and squeeze in a ride before the rain returns, but it might be windy.
There are reports that 8 hardy riders rode last Saturday. Their dedication is admirable; they must also love cleaning their bikes! That Perth sand loves the wet too and gets everywhere on the bike 😠
Wishing all of you a good riding weekend 💚
Saturday 19th 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 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 20th 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) – Welsh Falls Repat MWR 74.76km SPR Sunday
Monday 21st July
- Ride starts under the Narrows (Sth Perth side) at 5:30am
Tuesday 22nd July
- Ride starts under the Narrows (city side) at 5:30am
Wednesday 23rd July
- Ride starts under the Narrows (Sth Perth side) at 5:30am
Thursday 24th July
- Ride starts under the Narrows (city side) at 5:30am
Friday 25th July
- Ride starts under the Narrows (Sth Perth side) at 5:30am