It was wonderful to see so many Rouleurs at our Christmas social drinks at the Windsor last Sunday. We couldn’t have asked for a more perfect afternoon and I’m sure everyone there had a most enjoyable time! Thanks to our Community Development subcommittee for the organisation.
The SPR Survey closed last week and over the next little while the Committee will be working through the results to develop a picture of how members would like to see the club progressing. Thanks to all those who took the time to provide their constructive suggestions…the Committee really appreciates it, and will use your views to guide the club over the next 12-18 months.
There was a prize incentive offered for participation in the survey, and congratulations go to Adrian Emilsen, Paul Cumberworth and Jonathan Wan who each have won a $100 gift voucher for 99 Bikes. If she hasn’t already, Carol will be in touch with you individually to organise your prize.
Don’t forget that next Saturday (20 December) we have our Christmas Ride and Awards. If you haven’t yet made your nominations there is still time. Click the link here – People’s Choice Award nominations. There is an incentive prize for completing that too!
Grand Fondo Training — Reminder that we have published our plans for training toward the Road Nationals coming up in January – read all the details in our previous post Grand Fondo Training and More Grand Fondo Training.
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.
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
- Club Criterium, Northbridge Friday 9th January
- Steadyrack GranFondo (individual), Sunday 11th January [SOLD OUT]
Upcoming – If you want to race, or get in on the action watching others race, read on.
1. Peel Sunset Crit #4 (13/Dec)
2. RCCC Memorial Weekend – featuring Renae’s Race and the Henk Vogels Memorial (14/Dec)
3. WCMCC Bibra Lake Criterium (14/Dec)
4. Twilight World Champs p/b Prudent Finance #3 (16/Dec)
5. Peel Sunset Crit #5 (20/Dec)
Juniors
🚴♀️ Wednesday
This session is designed for all our riders. We will meet at the usual place (https://maps.app.goo.gl/woZL6R56ZwaGKfxp6) in Shelley at 5:30 pm.
🚴♀️ Saturday
We’ll meet in Shelley (https://maps.app.goo.gl/woZL6R56ZwaGKfxp6) at 10:30 am for a session with our special guest, Sophia Sammons. With very hot weather expected, the ride will be kept to a maximum of one hour. Afterward, we’ll gather at Matthew Witney’s place for a BBQ and pool party!
🏁 Upcoming Racing
Sun, 14 Dec 2025 – Memorial Weekend, Driver Risk Management, Perth Airport (https://entryboss.cc/races/28354)
Tue, 16 Dec 2025 – Twilight World Champs p/b Prudent Finance #3, Driver Risk Management, Perth Airport (https://entryboss.cc/races/28333)
From the Ride Coordinator — Be seen in green.
Sunday Hills rides now start at 6:00am.
This Saturday the Fast and Main groups will be riding a new route: Wanneroo & Kings Park. It will be familiar to those who’ve ridden the Public Holiday North route. However, it is not the same! Please familiarise yourselves with it. The sprint on May Dr ends at the Rio Tinto Naturescape before the roundabout. Use caution when exiting KP and when crossing the road to get to Dome.
Summer has arrived and with it comes the heat. As temperatures continue to rise, wear plenty of sunscreen or other sun protection, and keep on top of your hydration and electrolytes. Red lights are the perfect opportunity to have a quick drink!
Once again, a great effort by riders to present in club kit and colours!
Saturday 13th December
- 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 – Wanneroo Kings Park 50.44km 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 14th December
- Rides start at Coode St carpark at 6:00am (SUMMER TIME)
- Short – Wlsh MWR 58.88km SPR Sunday
- Long – Welsh Obs Zig Zag 87.92km SPR Sunday
- Rides start at Coode St carpark at 6:00am (SUMMER TIME)
- Social group – coffee ride
- Short Hills (Social) – Wlsh MWR 58.88km SPR Sunday
Monday 15th December
- Ride starts under the Narrows (Sth Perth side) at 5:30am
Tuesday 16th December
- Ride starts under the Narrows (city side) at 5:30am
- Women’s Grand Fondo Training meet at Kings Park main carpark at 6:00am
Wednesday 17th December
- Ride starts under the Narrows (Sth Perth side) at 5:30am
Thursday 18th December
- Ride starts under the Narrows (city side) at 5:30am
Friday 19th December
- Ride starts under the Narrows (Sth Perth side) at 5:30am
- Grand Fondo under the Narrows (city side) at 5:30am