Ben O’Connor Queen Stage Win! — Huge result for Perth’s Ben O’Connor at the Tour de France with a stage win on the Queen stage last night. Kudos Ben!
Ben won the stage – Stage 19 to Col de La Loze – after breaking away from the leading group after the second big climb of the day. He ended up climbing the final 16km solo to take out the win.
AusCycling National Esports Series — The National Esports Series gives AusCycling-affiliated clubs the opportunity to race and score points for their club. The series included six races, with the final race held last week. SPR put in a good showing, with some jostling for position with Peel, but kudos to PDCC who ended up as the top WA club after the final race.
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.
More details in last week’s blog.
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.
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 Series 2 (26/Jul)
2. WCMCC Splendid Park Graded Criterium – Winter Season 2025
3. 2025 AusCycling WA Cyclocross Championships (3/Aug)
4. Backroads Gravel (9/Aug)
5. CCC 100th Collie to Donnybrook and Return Cycling Classic (16/Aug)
6. 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:
- X-Speed Junior Road Racing Series #2 on 26/Jul
- CX race: 2025 AusCycling WA 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 — It looks like a repeat of last weekend: a cold but dry Saturday and a very dubious Sunday – rain is expected mid ride.
On Saturday fast & main groups are doing Karrinyup. It has been at least a year since we’ve done this one. Please review the route (and don’t turn left at Scarbs Beach Rd!)
We’ll have to get our cycling thrills from the final weekend of the TdF. Perhaps re-watch the Queen stage? There are changes to the final stage this year. Also, the racing will continue next week with the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift starting this weekend!
Saturday 26th 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 Cresswell 40.21km SPR Saturday
- Fast, Main – Karrinyup 52.34km 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 27th July
- Rides start at Coode St carpark at 7:00am (WINTER TIME)
- Short – Kal Goose 64.50km SPR Sunday
- Long – Kal Obs Goose 94.37km SPR Sunday
- Rides start at Coode st carpark at 7:00am (WINTER TIME)
- Development group – coffee ride
- Short Hills (Social) – Kal Goose 64.50km SPR Sunday
Monday 28th July
- Ride starts under the Narrows (Sth Perth side) at 5:30am
Tuesday 29th July
- Ride starts under the Narrows (city side) at 5:30am
Wednesday 30th July
- Ride starts under the Narrows (Sth Perth side) at 5:30am
Thursday 31st July
- Ride starts under the Narrows (city side) at 5:30am
Friday 1st August
- Ride starts under the Narrows (Sth Perth side) at 5:30am