Ride Routes 14th – 20th March

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I had an “oh, crap” moment today, when I realised that Thursday evening now means that I have to do a blog post. Definitely not in the rhythm for that yet as I remember gathering ideas for days leading up to Thursday in order to have something interesting to say. At the moment, there is a lot of reflection, and part of that is where the club came from. The blog actually contains a history of how the club evolved and so the featured image is from way back in 2009 and it represents the entirety of the Saturday morning ride. How the rides and the club as a whole developed from that point is a testament to work that went in behind the scenes to build a structure that allowed the growth we saw over the years. No matter who the people that are involved, either back then or now, that structure still remains and will allow the club to naturally evolve into what the members need. The current Tuesday earlybird is a prime example of that. It started as a gear restricted ride to slow the faster rides down so all abilities could ride as a group. Over the years this has been pushed to the limits and so naturally, splitting into two groups allows the club to now cater for a faster and more relaxed Tuesday ride. Keeping everything as “status quo” is not a recipe for long term success, if you feel that there are areas of the club that need to develop differently, please reach out to myself or a committee member so we can take it on board. Don’t wait for a club survey, grab someone at the coffee shop and share your ideas. I have had some very good feedback recently from some old members that rarely ride with the club now, but understanding how we can fit into people’s changing lives is just as important as how they can fit into ours.

Other Information

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 previously. 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

1. Peel District CC Hilly TT & BBQ 2026 (22 Mar)

Juniors

In spite of the early start and the warm weather we had 3 juniors riding last weekend. Well done to all of you and congratulations to James for completing the official club ride. Hugh and Claudia had a crack in Kings Park riding more than 30km with some significant climbing.

The program for this week is:

Saturday (14/3): I invite the U15 and U13 juniors to ride with the adults. We will meet at the Coode Street car park in South Perth (https://maps.app.goo.gl/VAYMEqX9A4pXndRKA) at 7:00am. For the U11 and U9 riders the appointment is in Shelley at 10.30am (https://maps.app.goo.gl/f13aSogDHvX3fJzt9). We will focus on bunch skills along Riverton Drive.

Wednesday (18/3): we meet in Shelley at 5.30pm (https://maps.app.goo.gl/f13aSogDHvX3fJzt9). We will focus on bunch riding skills and sprints along Riverton Drive. Bring your front and rear lights.

Please check our WhatsApp SPR junior channel for any last minute call.

Events coming up

21/3/2026 SPR treasure hunt: Family-friendly cycling treasure hunt organised by South Perth Rouleurs: form teams, follow clues to Perth landmarks and enjoy a relaxed social ride. Registration and details here: https://entryboss.cc/races/29654

CX series resuming in the end of March ! Here is the calendar: https://wacyclocross.org/racing/calendar/

Our first CX training will be on Saturday the 11th of April at 11am in Garvey Park, Ascot (https://maps.app.goo.gl/Fn59Et58XzgEqX8U8).

From the Ride Coordinator

Consistent communication (e.g. highlighting potholes) during the ride helps with group coordination and contributes to the safety of the group. Where two groups get caught together at a junction let the front group pull ahead and resist the temptation to jump across. This preserves the group size that was initiated at the start of the ride and reduces the chance of a larger group forming, which is difficult for other road users to navigate around.

Saturday 14th March

(*) 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 March

Monday 16th March

Tuesday 17th March

Wednesday 18th March

Thursday 19th March

Friday 20th March

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