[ Rapha Women’s 100 and State Senior Road Championships this weekend. Kit order closes Sunday – order here. And hopefully not too much rain!! Daniel ]
Rapha Women’s 100 — All the details previously and on the Facebook but please note that this has been rescheduled to this Sunday (5 October).
Get involved!
Any questions feel free to get in touch with SPR Chicks Co-ordinator Claire Tyrrell at women@southperthrouleurs.com.au / cktyrrell@gmail.com.
Tour of the Blackwood 2026 — Registrations for the Rotary Tour of the Blackwood River 28 March 2026 are now open. The Full Tour meanders some 130km through stunning countryside between beautiful Bridgetown and the magical townsites of Balingup and Nannup, and features over 2000m of climbing including a Category 4 ascent toward the finish line. There is also a 65km distance (elevation ~841m) or 30km. New in 2026 is a gravel 88km adventure ride – ebikes included. This is an excellent event, with a great community atmosphere and well-marshalled roads- definitely one to consider. If interested you will need to book accommodation as soon as possible as limited availability.
For more details about the event including accommodation please check out their web site https://www.blackwoodtour.info/. Registration fees go to support community awareness regarding youth mental health.
So SPR can connect interested participants, please register your interest and that of your partner via this EOI.
SPR Chicks Event – Nourish, Ride, Flourish — Ladies – have you ever wondered if you are eating the right food to get the most out of your cycling? Come along to the SPR supported session on nutrition, health and wellbeing October 14 to find out how to optimise your preparation and recovery for cycling.
To participate, visit the SPR Chicks Facebook ; if not already registered, please request to join. If you are not a SPR member contact women@southperthrouleurs.com.au or admin@southperthrouleurs.com.au to see how you can join.
The session is presented by Tracy Rainford (pictured here), Founder of Nourish 2 Flourish, a nutritionist and health wellbeing coach.
Road Nationals 2026 SPR EOI — Everyone can be a part of this special experience – choose from the Team Time Trial, criterium or Gran Fondo – register your interest below!
- Team Time Trial (Clubs), Wednesday / Thursday 7 – 8th January
- Masters/Club Criterium (Team), Northbridge Friday 9th January
- Steadyrack GranFondo (individual), Sunday 11th January
Racing this weekend – If you want to race, or get in on the action watching others race, read on.
1. State Senior Road Championships (hosted by PDCC)
2. WCMCC Chidlow B – Graded Road Race – Winter Season 2025
4. MCC Midland Traders 100 (26/Oct)
Juniors Ride —Iit looks like that Ballidu gravel was an affair for just our junior girls ! Well done to Paige, Edie and Claudia for completing the 44km ride, challenging the wind and the sand. Many thanks to Liz helping out with the girls!
The weather for this coming weekend is probably wet and we might not have any ride. However, check the WhatsApp channel for any last minute call. This is plan if the weather is OK: we will meet under Mt Henry bridge (https://maps.app.goo.gl/NzM6GLa5gF3cumF68) at 11am and ride the following course to Point Walter: https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/404364880. We expect to finish the ride in approximately 1.5 hrs. Beginners can join and will ride the first 5km/10km with us and ride back to the start. We will have some additional leaders to help out with the beginners to escort them back.
From the Ride Coordinator — It’s Step Up Saturday this weekend. If you find yourself unchallenged by your routine ride, then take a Step Up to the next group.
At SPR we are constantly talking about safety. It is important for all of us. We also have been talking about group sizes (15-18 is ideal). This is because group size affects safety. Too many riders results in a group that’s difficult to keep together and, for example, runs the risk of running red lights. Too small and the group can become an obstacle to other bunches as they are likely to be caught.
SPR riders please self-seed wisely and if a ride leader suggests you move up, give it a go. They’ve seen you ride and know you can do it!
Saturday 4th October
- 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 Reabold 38.69km 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 5th October
- 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) – Grnmt Goose 62.18 km SPR Sunday
Monday 6th October
- Ride starts under the Narrows (Sth Perth side) at 5:30am
Tuesday 7th October
- Ride starts under the Narrows (city side) at 5:30am
Wednesday 8th October
- Ride starts under the Narrows (Sth Perth side) at 5:30am
Thursday 9th October
- Ride starts under the Narrows (city side) at 5:30am
Friday 10th October
- Ride starts under the Narrows (Sth Perth side) at 5:30am