If you have ever been around the city on a Tuesday morning in early March and wondered what all the people with the clipboards were doing, now is your chance to find out. The first Tuesday in March is referred to as Super Tuesday and on that morning a bicycle transport tally is done all over the country.
The activity is run by bike advocacy group Bicycle Network to collect data about active transport for use in planning and advocacy work. They are still seeking volunteers to assist with this year’s count, so if you are free between 7:00-9:00am on Tuesday 4 March and are keen to be involved you can register here. Volunteers also get to direct a $70 donation to a club or charity of their choice as a reward for their time.
Annual General Meeting will be held on 28 February at 9:00am, as per usual at DÔME Westralia Plaza. Nominations for Committee positions are still open for another week. You can nominate by emailing admin@southperthrouleurs.com.au, or if you would just like some more information on what is involved, please have a chat to myself or any of the other current Committee members.
2026 and 2027 international trips – Don’t forget to register your interest if you are keen on either of the planned international trips featured on the blog earlier this week. You need to complete the EOI if you are interested.
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.
Upcoming Racing
If you want to race, or get in on the action watching others race, read on.
1. Peel District CC Summer Criterium #7 (15 Feb)
2. WCMCC DOG HILL ROAD – Baldivis – Road Race (22 Feb)
3. Peel District CC Summer Criterium #8 (1 Mar)
Juniors
Thanks for the support of the parents last week and in the sessions before. This program would not be possibile without your help
The program for this week is:
Wednesday:
We meet in Shelley at 5.30pm near the Shelley beach park (https://maps.app.goo.gl/5XVxoCXkesdeC92X6). We will focus on rolling and bunch riding.
Saturday:
There will be a session for our advanced riders (U15 and U13) early in the morning at 7am from Coode St car park in South Perth (https://maps.app.goo.gl/KcRfGe1tpQXKeZP16). There will be plenty of riders, so just look for me and if you cannot find me, give me a call or send me a message via whatsapp. This is the course of the ride: https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/429386895. Depending on the numbers and the level of fitness of the participants we might consider to join one of the adults ride.
For our young ones (U11 and U9) and beginners we will focus on endurance. We will ride the following 28km loop from Shelley https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/409639124. We will meet at 10.30am in Shelley (https://maps.app.goo.gl/5XVxoCXkesdeC92X6). Beginners can ride with us for the first 4km along Riverton Dr and then go back to the start.
Please check our WhatsApp SPR junior channel for any last minute call.
Racing coming up
Peel District CC Summer Criterium #7 (15 Feb)
From the Ride Coordinator
Appreciation to everyone in SPR kit or wearing something green last Saturday! Let’s keep it going.
Saturday’s main ride is Morley Dr – we may encounter one or more traffic lights along the way! Be prepared for the call of “split”. Once the group has split, the lead group are to soft-pedal until the split riders have re-joined and call “all on”. Safety is the priority and we don’t want riders recklessly running red lights out of fear of being dropped.
Saturday 14th February
- Ride starts under the Narrows (City side) 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 – Morley Drive 50.77km 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 15th February
- Rides start at Coode St carpark at 6:00am (SUMMER TIME)
- Short – Welsh Patt Lawn Stanhope MVale 77.10km SPR Sunday
- Long – Welsh Fall Forrest Patt Lawn Zigzag 89.7km SPR Sunday
- ‘Super’ Long Hills (SeVen training) – 125.46km https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/431975439
- It follows the same Long hills course up to the 73.5km mark. At this point Long hills riders will go home via Welshpool Rd, whilst ‘Super Long Hills’ riders will turn left down Crystal Brook to reach Mill Rd East and climb it.”.
- Rides start at Coode St carpark at 6:00am (SUMMER TIME)
- Social River Loop – approx. 50km
- Short Hills (Social) – Welsh Patt Lawn Stanhope MVale 77.10km SPR Sunday
Monday 16th February
- Ride starts under the Narrows (South Perth side) at 5:30am
Tuesday 17th February
- Ride starts under the Narrows (City side) at 5:30am
- Women’s Only Training Session at 6:00am (1hr)
Wednesday 18th February
- Ride starts under the Narrows (South Perth side) at 5:30am
Thursday 19th February
- Ride starts under the Narrows (City side) at 5:30am
Friday 20th February
- Ride starts under the Narrows (South Perth side) at 5:30am