The ProVelo Super League (PSL) is an elite road cycling league hosted annually across Australia with teams and athletes competing in a points format. The calendar features a combination of three day tours, 2 classic one day races and is hosted across January to March. This year the women’s division was won by SPR member Sophia Sammons. It was a dominant performance where she outright won two of the multi day tours and came top ten in everything else. As a 20 year old, she has shown the talent and dedication to achieve awesome results on the bike and we hope that this win propels her into the spotlight and potentially a European contract.
Her plan is to head across to Spain this year with the aim of getting exposure to UCI level races and hopefully a spot in the Aussie World’s team. This may then give her the visibility needed to pull a pro contract for 2027.
As a cyclist in Australia, we have seen how hard it has been for riders to get a foot in the door overseas and hopefully Sophia’s plan will see her achieve her goals by year end. This type of lifestyle isn’t cheap, however, and as such she has a fundraiser through the Australian Sports Foundation to help raise funds to get her setup overseas. Unlike a “go fund me”, donations to Australian athletes are tax deductible, so if you would like to support Soph, then go to her page and donate.
https://asf.org.au/campaigns/sophia-sammons/2026-season-1
On a personal note, watching her ride away from the group on the final stage of the Q tour brought about a bit of PTSD. I was on a hills ride with her a year or so ago and coming out of Mundaring Weir, she just rode away from me. Didn’t stand up and attack, just rode a pace that I, out of the saddle and pushing 600w, could not sustain. It was brutal (for me) but beautiful to watch. I wish her the best.
And speaking of powerful females, it looks like we are about to get a visit from Narelle. Tropical Cyclone Narelle, that is. We are already having some of the strong winds today, but it looks like Friday/Saturday will be a complete washout. As usual, we will post the ride routes, but just be aware that even if there is a break in the weather, numbers will probably be low and care should be taken during any group rides.
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 — this weekend. Hopefully the weather down there is better than we are predicting for Perth. Good luck to all SPR members that are taking part.
The 13th Annual Good Friday VP ride is on this Friday. It covers an amended 3 Dams route and comes complete with morning tea along the way. See link for more details – https://www.facebook.com/events/900459539656587
Upcoming Racing
- Liquor Barons Numbat Cup Series #1 (29 Mar)
- WCMCC Wangara Criterium (29 Mar)
- ATTA Good Friday 20km at Champion Lakes (3 Apr)
- ATTA Easter Monday 39km at Gidge (6 Apr)
- Tiger Tracks Gravel 2026 – Day 1 – Time Trial (11 Apr)
- Tiger Tracks Gravel 2026 – Day 2 – GRoad Race (12 Apr)
- ATTA 160km Championship at Northlink (19 Apr)
Juniors
What an incredible day we had last Saturday at the Treasure Hunt event! It was such a joy to see everyone having fun, especially the children enthusiastically solving puzzles and fully engaging in the activities at each checkpoint.
A big congratulations to all participants—from our youngest adventurers, Billy and Eden (just six years old!), to their parents—who made it all the way to the DNA Tower after exploring some of Perth’s most iconic landmarks. Truly a fantastic effort by everyone involved!
The program for this week is:
Saturday (28/3): given the horrible weather forecast, unfortunately there will be no ride on this day.
Please check our WhatsApp SPR junior channel for any last minute call.
Events coming up
29/3/2026 Liquor Barons Numbat Cup Series #1 (Perry Lakes Reserve)
CX series. Check the calendar here: 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
Pick your ride groups wisely! These people are going to be your teammates for the ride and you will be wanting to work together to make the ride as smooth, safe and enjoyable as possible. If gaps open up in your roll throughs, or riders are not rolling through, then please look around and moderate your pace to keep the group together. Don’t forget to call “clear” and “last wheel”.
Saturday 28th March
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
Transition: Trans Canning Vale https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/87300092
Fast & Main: Hale Rd Reverse https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/87299811
(*) 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 29th March
Rides start at Coode St carpark at 7:00am
Social River Loop – approx. 50km
Short Hills (Social): Les Obs https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/87300200
Short Hills: Les Obs https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/87300200
Long Hills: Welsh Mel-Falls RePatt Lawn Zigzag https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/87299277
Monday 30th March
Ride starts under the Narrows (South Perth side) at 5:30am
south stock 33.76km SPR Monday
Tuesday 31st March
Ride starts under the Narrows (City side) at 5:30am
Two groups – solid roll through vs relaxed pace
SPR Tuesday 36.37km (river ride)
Women’s Only Training Session at 6:00am (1hr)
Wednesday 1st April
Ride starts under the Narrows (South Perth side) at 5:30am
No drop recovery ride
SPR Wednesday 35.3km (2023 Edition)
Thursday 2nd April
Ride starts under the Narrows (City side) at 5:30am
Three groups fast paced roll-throughs
SPR Thursday 37.26km (cott & freo)
Friday 3rd April – Good Friday
Ride starts under the Narrows (South Perth side) at 5:30am
SPR Friday Alternate 38.43km (Shelley)
13th Annual Good Friday VP Ride
Ride starts at Coode St carpark at 6:00am
Good Friday VP’s Ride event link
All rides start at Coode St carpark at 7:00am
Public Holiday North 2025 Version https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/337978967