[ We have a new SPR Race Representative. WCMCC Dog Hill podium. SPR Chicks write-up. Plus Peaks, Tour de Blackwood, Nationals and Ride routes. ]
SPR Race Representative — I am very pleased to announce that the Committee has filled the role of Race representative which has been vacant for a few months. Members will be aware the club has felt the loss of our Race Subcommittee, and finding a replacement has very much been front of mind for both myself and the Committee.
However, keeping in mind that the circumstances that resulted in the resignation of the Committee were somewhat controversial and disruptive, the Committee was keen to have an experienced hand take up the role, and I am more than confident that we have achieved this outcome.
Please welcome Peter Mah back to the SPR Committee, taking up the vacant position of Race Representative.
Please keep your eye on the blog for updates and planning as we look toward the criterium season and the putting together plans and training targeting the Nationals in January (see our EOI here).
See you out on the bike.
Daniel
📸 Yes, this photo of Peter does have a backstory.
Tour de Cowaramup 2025— Nineteen SPR members participated in the Tour de Cowaramup 2025 whilst others joined in for the activities either side. And there were a lot of the organised activities; dinners, Saturday morning ride; breakfast on the coast and of course the event on the Sunday: 140km, 88km and 60km – something for everyone. For the first time there was a tiny bit or rain – accommodation in Margaret River was perfect.
WCMCC Dog Hill — Congratulations Pietro 💚
SPR Peaks Challenge 2026 — SPR currently have 10 people participating in the Peaks Challenge, Victorian Alps on 8 March 2026. Dave Morley is coordinating this with some eastern states cycle clubs of which there are another 10+ participating.
This will make it a well-coordinated and supported event with invaluable insights from experienced riders of this event – the ultimate challenge of 235km over 4,000 metres of climbing is some wonderful scenery. You can get more information and / or register your EOI here.
Tour of the Blackwood 2026 — Registrations for the Rotary Tour of the Blackwood River 28 March 2026 are now open. 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.
More details in our earlier post. Please register your interest and that of your partner via this EOI.
SPR Chicks Event – Nourish, Ride, Flourish — On Tuesday evening, SPR Chicks gathered together to hear from Tracy of Nourish 2 Flourish about general nutrition and fuelling to flourish in our cycling and everyday life.
The evening included understanding the new food pyramid, how to estimate optimal and sustainable calorie intake for ourselves, the different requirements for low-medium-high intensity exercise, and how to make some healthy choices that don’t need to be complicated (J.E.R.F).
Following the session, most ladies said their knowledge of nutrition had improved greatly and all ladies said it was very likely that what they learnt will influence their future nutrition and lifestyle choices.
Congratulations to Michelle who took home the voucher kindly donated by Perth Healthcare Centre.
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. Casuarina – ATTA Team Time Trial & WCMCC Road Race
2. MCC Midland Traders 100 (26/Oct)
Juniors Ride — The plan for this week:
Thursday: (not on Wed for this week), we will all meet at the DNA Tower car park in Kings Park (https://maps.app.goo.gl/uxf57ApGpUox7UXT7) for some hill training at 5.15pm.
Saturday: We can meet at the usual spot in Shelley (https://maps.app.goo.gl/oS5DuXC6ZyTK8NjL6) at 10.30am and we will ride the following course:
https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/409639124
It is a ~26km course and we need to pay extra attention when we cross High Rd. I aim to ride it in roughly 1 hour and 20 mins and we might stop at Lo Quay cafe for a treat after the ride. Beginners can join us for the first 4km of the course on Riverton Dr and then return back to the start point. There will be other leaders to escort you during the ride.
From the Ride Coordinator — We have a new route this week, “Rev Wednesday”. Please familiarise yourself with it, especially with the many roundabouts.
SOME SPR BASICS
• Maintain your bike in good order.
• Carry enough water, food and spares.
• Check the route on the website beforehand.
• It is sensible to carry your mobile phone and some cash.
• Bring a positive attitude. 😀
• Be on time:
◦ for your ride leader’s briefing
◦ to confirm the ride route
◦ to form into ride groups, and
◦ to get to coffee quicker!
Other tips can be found on the SPR Etiquette page: https://southperthrouleurs.com.au/club-training/ride-etiquette/.
Saturday 18th 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 North Lake & Shelley 40.50km SPR Saturday
- Fast, Main – Rev Wednesday 48.48km 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 19th October
- Rides start at Coode St carpark at 7:00am (WINTER TIME)
- Short – Wlsh MWR 58.88km SPR Sunday
- Long – Wlsh Weir Zigzag 98.4km SPR Sunday
- Rides start at Coode st carpark at 7:00am (WINTER TIME)
- Development group – coffee ride
- Short Hills (Social) – Wlsh MWR 58.88km SPR Sunday
Monday 20th October
- Ride starts under the Narrows (Sth Perth side) at 5:30am
Tuesday 21st October
- Ride starts under the Narrows (city side) at 5:30am
Wednesday 22nd October
- Ride starts under the Narrows (Sth Perth side) at 5:30am
Thursday 23rd October
- Ride starts under the Narrows (city side) at 5:30am
Friday 24th October
- Ride starts under the Narrows (Sth Perth side) at 5:30am