After last Saturday’s ride we acknowledged a number of members as part of the annual SPR Christmas Awards…recognising the spirit, values and generosity that define our club. Congratulations to the winners and to all of those nominated.
People’s Choice Awards
- Most inspirational rider – Jon Hanson
- Most improved rider – Kat Penno
- Good Samaritan – Peter Mah
- Epic moment or equipment incident – Giovanni Firmani
- Ride Leader – Petra Bauer and Andy Mounsey
- Volunteer – Carol Dowse
- Best Race Contribution (female) – Kate Bonner
- Best Race Contribution (male) – Jarred Anderson
- Club Participant award – Danielle Collins
- President’s Award – Dan Harvey
- Most Improved Young Ride Under 18
- Oscar Winson (winner)
- Paige Verbiesen (highly commended)
With the President’s Award this year the club was able to recognise the massive contribution that Daniel has made to SPR across his 16 years of Committee involvement, the last 4 as President. His commitment to helping build the club has been extraordinary!
Good luck to those that are racking up kilometres in pursuit of the Festive 500. Ben Thorman has been doing a great job in motivating people to get out and meet that challenge!
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.
Upcoming – If you want to race, or get in on the action watching others race, read on.
1. 2026 AusCycling State Criterium Championships – WA (4 Jan)
2. WCMCC Splendid Park Criterium (18 Jan)
No junior rides this week. We will resume the rides on 17/1/2026.
🏁 Upcoming Racing
Sunday 4 January 2026 – 2026 AusCycling State Criterium Championships – WA
Start time: 10:15 am
Open to: U13, U15 and U17
From the Ride Coordinator — Be seen in green.
Sunday Hills rides now start at 6:00am.
This Saturday we are dusting off an old ride: Whiteman Park.
The gates to the park are open due to the Reid Hwy interchange works. Whiteman Park is included as one of the designated detours, the gates at Drumpellier Dr, Beechboro Rd & Dulwich St are open between 6am – 6pm.
You all know the drill: please review and download the route!
The Ride Leaders Subcommittee wish you a Happy New Year 
Saturday 27th 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 Reabold 38.69km SPR Saturday
- Fast, Main – Whiteman park 50.4km 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 28th December
- Rides start at Coode St carpark at 6:00am (SUMMER TIME)
- Rides start at Coode St carpark at 6:00am (SUMMER TIME)
- Social River Loop – approx. 50km
- Short Hills (Social) – Grnmt Goose 62.18 km SPR Sunday
Monday 29th December
- Ride starts under the Narrows (Sth Perth side) at 5:30am
Tuesday 30th 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 31st December
- Ride starts under the Narrows (Sth Perth side) at 5:30am
Thursday 1st January
- Ride starts under the Narrows (city side) at 5:30am
- New Year’s Day Public Holiday starts at Coode St Carpark at 7:00am
Friday 2nd January
- Ride starts under the Narrows (Sth Perth side) at 5:30am
- Grand Fondo under the Narrows (city side) at 5:30am