So it was a huge, wet and muddy weekend at the cyclocross last weekend for the 2025 AusCycling WA State Cyclocross Championships. And there are the photos to prove it 🙂
Read the full official write-up here on the WACX website.
We had a number of SPR members competing, and more than a few on the podium! 💚
- 🏆 Under 9 Boys – Riley Winson
- 🏆 Under 11 Girls – Paige Verbiesen
- 🥈 Under 13 Boys – Oscar Winson
- 🏆 Under 15 Men – Oscar Barratt
- 🏆 Womens A Grade – Rhianna Farrell
- 🏆 Womens C Grade – Nikki Pursell
- 🥈 Womens C Grade – Liz Verbiesen
Check out the photos below (more on Facebook)! Hopefully I’ve captured all members who participated – let me know if I missed anyone 🤞🏻
The weather this weekend is looking a little grim – hopefully you can find space to get out on the bike.
Daniel
📸 Photo credits Tony Lendrum
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. WCMCC Dog Hill Baldivis Road Race – Winter Season 2025
3. CCC 100th Collie to Donnybrook and Return Cycling Classic (16/Aug)
4. PDCC 6 Hour Enduro (30/Aug)
Juniors Ride — I am finally back from my holiday in Italy. My intention was to resume the junior rides this weekend. However, the weather forecast looks quite unfavourable.
I would suggest giving an eye to our whatsapp group as I might organise a last minute ride by checking the last minute forecast. According to what I can see now a Sunday afternoon ride could be an option. If this is going to be the case, we could meet around 2pm at our usual spot in Shelley. I will confirm on Whatsapp. For the moment no ride is scheduled due to adverse weather conditions for the weekend.
The CX season culminated last weekend with the State Championship where we had excellent results with Riley and Paige winning their age category and Oscar coming 2nd on his. Well done to all of you !
It is now the time to prepare for the Road State Championship on 30/8 (https://entryboss.cc/races/26314). It is important that the kids could practice a little bit during the week with the parents to get more confidence. During the weekends we will practice some race tactics as much as we can. I really hope we will have a good participation in the event with all the juniors we can. Please make an effort to commit and compete, it is going to be fun and we will have a good chance for several medals!
From the Ride Coordinator — Managing the roll-through in a group ride is everyone’s responsibility. Be aware of the wind direction, so that the correct side of the group is protected, i.e. the right line “anti-clockwise roll” moves forward when the wind is coming from the left. The direction is reversed if the wind is coming from the right. Call out “last wheel” to the rider behind you when it’s your turn to move forward. Move across when you get to the front of the group and avoid sprinting off creating a gap at the front of the group.
The group should aim for a pace that allows the maximum participation in the group roll-through.
Lastly, callout if you need a break during a roll-through, so that the rider in front can move forward instead.
Saturday 9th August
- 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 Shelley 40.59km SPR Saturday
- Fast, Main – Maddington 51.87km 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 10th August
- 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 Lawn 67.57km SPR Sunday
Monday 11th August
- Ride starts under the Narrows (Sth Perth side) at 5:30am
Tuesday 12th August
- Ride starts under the Narrows (city side) at 5:30am
Wednesday 13th August
- Ride starts under the Narrows (Sth Perth side) at 5:30am
Thursday 14th August
- Ride starts under the Narrows (city side) at 5:30am
Friday 15th August
- Ride starts under the Narrows (Sth Perth side) at 5:30am