If you haven’t seen world class track racing live then you haven’t lived! If you have, then you’ll want to experience it again. And guess what…in a couple of weeks’ time world class track racing is coming to Perth. Over three electrifying nights, the UCI Track World Cup will boast high-speed, high stakes racing with a packed program of elite men’s and women’s racing across sprint and endurance disciplines.
Featuring Olympic and World Championship events, national teams from around the world, and medal races every night, the World Cup is where global stars are made and rivalries are sharpened.
The 2026 UCI Track World Cup will be in Perth at the Midvale SpeedDome 6-8 March. You can find out more and purchase tickets here – 2026 UCI TRACK WORLD CUP
AGM Reminder
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 until Sunday (22 February). 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. WCMCC DOG HILL ROAD – Baldivis – Road Race (22 Feb)
2. Peel District CC Summer Criterium #8 (1 Mar)
3. Peel District CC Hilly TT & BBQ 2026 (22 Mar)
Juniors
Last Saturday we battled the warm temperatures and managed to survive! It was a longer than usual ride with the heat, so well done to everyone who came. You got fitter for sure after that session!
Well done to Hugh Thomson who competed the Perth Mountain Bike Club summer XCO series in Joondalup!
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:
We will meet our advanced riders (U15 and U13) in the morning at 8am at the Coode St car park in South Perth (https://maps.app.goo.gl/KcRfGe1tpQXKeZP16) to go to the Perth hills ! This is the course: https://connect.garmin.com/app/course/429266657. The plan is to reach the top of the Zig Zag by 9.30am and wait for the younger juniors for some hill climbing practice.
For our young ones (U11 and U9) and beginners we will focus on hill climbing. The plan is to tackle the iconic Zig Zag climb twice (see picture below). Located just outside the city, the Zig Zag is famous for its breathtaking views and is a must-ride for any cyclist. The road is closed to traffic by boom gates until 11am, making it a perfect training ground. However, this means we need to start earlier than usual—so let’s meet at the sightseeing car park (https://maps.app.goo.gl/TfZxyREwib4B87RC8) at 9.30am. This ~3 km section provides a great opportunity to practice both climbing and descending. We’ll be going up and down twice, focusing on technique and control.
At the end of the ride we can have treat in Kalamunda at the Mason & Bird cafe’ (https://maps.app.goo.gl/KnAgfBXcGyPzVS6F7)
Important Notes:
- Although the road is closed to vehicles, it remains open to other cyclists. Please keep left and ride single file at all times.
- If the main car park is full, you can use an alternative parking area here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/7JbRpLHjipQx55Wv5
Please check our WhatsApp SPR junior channel for any last minute call.
CX series resuming in the end of March ! Here is the calendar: https://wacyclocross.org/racing/calendar/
From the Ride Coordinator
A heads up that Sunday short and long hills, social hills & coffee rides will start at 7am from the 1st March. Giovanni’s extra long hills training group will continue with their 6am start.
Do you know your role in the bunch?
Every rider in a group ride is responsible for the success of the group: everyone knows the route, calls out hazards, and passes on information. They also must ride in a predictable manner and “hold the line”.
Front riders are to judge whether the bunch can get through lights, call a roll-through, signal directions and remember to pedal when going downhill! Rear riders are to check and call whether it is safe to change lanes and call “car back” or “bikes back” as needed.
Stronger riders are to moderate speed to match the middle abilities of the bunch or take longer turns at the front or into the wind. Slower riders are also required to work to maintain the average of the group (which can be tough but beneficial for your fitness – isn’t that why we do this?)
Sure, we have ride leaders, and you must listen to them, but they are only one part of the bunch. A good group should require minimal input from the leader as everyone works in cohesion. That’s the group I want to ride in!
Saturday 21st 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 North Lake & Shelley 40.50km SPR Saturday
- Fast/Main – South Lake 51.99km 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 22nd February
- Rides start at Coode St carpark at 6:00am (SUMMER TIME)
- Short – Kahuna Irymple C-Mills 73.19km SPR Sunday
- Long – Canning Dam 96.46 km SPR Sunday
- ‘Super’ Long Hills (SeVen training) – 127.21 km – https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/433267916
- It follows the same as route as the Long Hills up to the 69.7km mark located at the bottom of Aldersyde Road where it meets Mundaring Weir Road. At this point, Long Hills riders will turn left to head back via Kalamunda, while those taking on the extra challenge will turn right and continue on to Mundaring for the additional loop.
- Rides start at Coode St carpark at 6:00am (SUMMER TIME)
- Social River Loop – approx. 50km
- Short Hills (Social) – Kahuna Irymple C-Mills 73.19km SPR Sunday
Monday 23rd February
- Ride starts under the Narrows (South Perth side) at 5:30am
Tuesday 24th February
- Ride starts under the Narrows (City side) at 5:30am
- Women’s Only Training Session at 6:00am (1hr)
Wednesday 25th February
- Ride starts under the Narrows (South Perth side) at 5:30am
Thursday 26th February
- Ride starts under the Narrows (City side) at 5:30am
Friday 27th February
- Ride starts under the Narrows (South Perth side) at 5:30am