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ride routes 13th – 19th june

1000039_529610693754929_536075595_nso we have reached winter and the only difference i am seeing is the winter sprinkler ban.  clear skies and temperatures in the mid 20″s makes for awesome riding conditions if you can get out during the day.  the nights are long and the sun is now not getting up till after the start of the saturday morning ride.  it does make it a little more difficult to get out of bed, but you need to stay motivated now as when it starts raining, then you have a good excuse to stay in bed.  a fine looking weekend ahead of us, but it will be a bit chilly first off.  make sure you order your spr cold weather gear asap so you can use it before spring arrives.

watt australiaride leaders sponsorship – June’s Ride Leaders are proudly sponsored by Watt Australia.   please see the previous post detailing what they provide and we thank them for encouraging our members to step up as ride leaders.  ride leaders will receive a $10 Dome voucher to be used after the saturday ride.  if you have a business that you want to promote to our members, check out the previous post to both promote your business and help out the club.

rules of engagement – please read the previous post if you come out on any of our rides.  it is up to all members to enforce these rules.

spr quarterly breakfast – our quarterly breakfast rolls around again, so this saturday after the ride, join us for a brew and a buffet breakfast.  cost is $15. see the previous post for more details and put your name in the comments if you are attending.

race buddy program – if you are interested in having a go at racing this year, but are not sure about it, then sign up for our race buddy program.  this matches potential racers with experienced racers who can give advice and help develop riders from weekend warriors into fully fledged racers.  see the previous post for more details.

cyclo-sportif teams –  the spr swan valley cyclo-sportif teams are filling up fast.  if you want to join a team, add your name to the comments on the previous post.

spr club champion – the next race in the championship will be the next pickering brook race in june.  see the current leaderboard to find out just where you sit in the club championships.

ride routes – there has been a few complaints of late around our riders not sticking to the left lane.  the main areas this seems to occur is coming into claremont before stopping at the lights at christchurch.  riders seem to negotiate that last roundabout then relax and drift over the wrong side of the road to blow their nose or have a drink or just sit up.  often i have seen cars and bike coming towards them.  other places like the welshpool road descent can be nbso online casino reviews tricky and you like to have your own space to descend at 70km/hr, but there are also cars coming down that road that you need to make allowances for.  either being on the wrong side of the road, or not giving other vehicles enough space to pass, can be disastrous for the lightly armored cyclist.  please be aware that everyone needs to share the road, and when you are on a rouleurs ride, you are representing the club.  if you see behavior that needs addressing, say something right then and there, not wait to tell someone else about it.  the impacts are better felt in the moment.

saturday 13th june

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 – trans benara 39.90km spr saturday

fast & main groups – benara rd 50.76km spr saturday

sunday 14th june

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

short – wlsh weir 62.23km spr sunday

long – wlsh weir kal 101.71km spr sunday

monday 15th june

ride starts under the narrows (sth perth side) at 5:30am

main group – south stock 33.76km spr monday

tuesday 16th june

ride starts under the narrows (cityside) at 5:30am

spr tuesday 36.37km (river ride)

ride starts frasers carpark at 5:45am

development group – interval training kings park

wednesday 17th june

ride starts under the narrows (cityside) at 5:30am

spr wednesday 14.22km (uci masters)

ride starts raffles bike path at 5:30am

development group – stock road repeats

thursday 18th june

ride starts under the narrows (cityside) at 5:30arm

spr thursday 37.26km (cott & freo)

ride starts frasers carpark at 5:45am

development group – interval training kings park

friday 19th june

ride starts under the narrows (sth perth side) at 5:30am

spr friday 42.01km (shelley)

friday development ride

ride routes 6th – 12th june

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dale negotiating the dirt climb up to colle delle finestre. 10kms paved at over 10% then 8kms dirt at 9%.

so at last last year’s tour of margs, there was a competition through punto tours where you placed your race number into the draw and you could win a trip to italy.  well the guy that won couldn’t go, so a redraw saw me heading to italy for a week of following the giro.  it was my first time riding in europe and it was just wow.  awesome scenery, massive climbs, people everywhere, pro riders, scary descents, it had it all.  if you every get the chance to go over, take it.  it is so not perth.  i will be heading back again as soon as i can.

watt australiaride leaders sponsorship – June’s Ride Leaders are proudly sponsored by Watt Australia.   please see the previous post detailing what they provide and we thank them for encouraging our members to step up as ride leaders.  ride leaders will receive a $10 Dome voucher to be used after the saturday ride.  if you have a business that you want to promote to our members, check out the previous post to both promote your business and help out the club.

friday development ride – this ride has been put together to help develop anyone that wants to participate in the swan valley cyclo-sportif later in the year.  not aimed at those that are already racing, this is to help get people used to the type of riding required for a cyclo.  see the previous post for more details.

rules of engagement – please read the previous post if you come out on any of our rides.  it is up to all members to enforce these rules.

spr club champion – the next race in the championship will be the next pickering brook race in june.  see the current leaderboard to find out just where you sit in the club championships.

cyclo-sportif team leaders – we are looking at putting together a bunch of teams for the cyclo-sportif in swan valley.  currently we are getting names of people that can be relied on to be team leaders and get the group organised.  for more info see the previous post.

ladies day – this saturday there will be 3 ladies only groups slotted in between the main groups.  see the previous post for more details.

ride routes – chance of rain predicted for saturday, so be prepared.  winter is here, but the cold weather has not hit just yet.  however, a bit of rain can play havoc with the group.

saturday 6th june

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 – trans rebold 38.69km spr saturday

fast & main groups – tv stations 50.29km spr saturday

sunday 7th june

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

short – khna weir 72.23km spr sunday

long – khna can mills 94.55km spr sunday

monday 8th june

ride starts under the narrows (sth perth side) at 5:30am

main group – south stock 33.76km spr monday

tuesday 9th june

ride starts under the narrows (cityside) at 5:30am

spr tuesday 36.37km (river ride)

ride starts frasers carpark at 5:45am

development group – interval training kings park

wednesday 10th june

ride starts under the narrows (cityside) at 5:30am

spr wednesday 14.22km (uci masters)

ride starts raffles bike path at 5:30am

development group – stock road repeats

thursday 11th june

ride starts under the narrows (cityside) at 5:30arm

spr thursday 37.26km (cott & freo)

ride starts frasers carpark at 5:45am

development group – interval training kings park

friday 12th june

ride starts under the narrows (sth perth side) at 5:30am

spr friday 42.01km (shelley)

friday development ride

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ride routes 30th may – 5th june

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From the office of the Vice President

Peter at Giro
Photo via Matt Wardynec

With El Prez enjoying a well-earned break in Italy (and getting some good SPR exposure on International television) it falls to me to provide the spiel this week. The main aim is not to get any politicians offside.

It has been a busy week, with my wife away and me tending to 3 teenagers at home. The struggle has been to fit in training in between work, lifts to and from school, sports and jobs, together with doing the cooking cleaning and other jobs said teenagers were meant to do.

However, organising the children and coping with it will no doubt put me in good staid for Saturday morning, when once again the task of organising the Main 1 groups will befall me. With the fine weather still here, I’m expecting a big turnout and so there will be the need to split groups. Ideally, in the interest of safety, the groups should be kept to a maximum of 25.

Please be warned I will come down on anyone who tries and sneaks across the divisions. Get organised beforehand with the people you want to ride with.

The route this week is an old favourite with enough lumps to keep everyone happy.

On the racing front, good luck to those heading up to Kalgoorlie this weekend and well done to all those who participated in the Pickering Brook Race last week, especially the ones who climbed the podium in the various grades.

Dr J

ride leaders – I’ll be taking out either the trannies or Main 4 this week and am looking for others to assist in other groups. sign up here.

forever living productsride leaders sponsorship – May’s Ride Leaders are proudly sponsored by Forever Living Products.   please see the previous post detailing what they provide and we thank them for encouraging our members to step up as ride leaders.  ride leaders will receive a $10 Dome voucher to be used after the saturday ride.  if you have a business that you want to promote to our members, check out the previous post to both promote your business and help out the club.

friday development ride – this ride has been put together to help develop anyone that wants to participate in the swan valley cyclo-sportif later in the year.  not aimed at those that are already racing, this is to help get people used to the type of riding required for a cyclo.  see the previous post for more details.

rules of engagement – please read the previous post if you come out on any of our rides.  it is up to all members to enforce these rules.

ride routes – 

saturday 30th may

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 – Trans Reverse River 40.58KM SPR Saturday

fast & main groups – Cresswell & Herdsman 48.86Km SPR Saturday

sunday 31st may

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

short – brktn weir 82.89km spr sunday

long – carr peet obs 97.72km spr sunday

monday 1st june – wa day

ride starts under the narrows (sth perth side) at 5:30am

main group – south stock 33.76km spr monday

rides start at coode st carpark at 7:00am

fast & main groups – public hol 58.97km spr special

tuesday 2nd june

ride starts under the narrows (cityside) at 5:30am

spr tuesday 36.37km (river ride)

ride starts frasers carpark at 5:45am

development group – interval training kings park

wednesday 3rd june

ride starts under the narrows (cityside) at 5:30am

spr wednesday 14.22km (uci masters)

ride starts raffles bike path at 5:30am

development group – stock road repeats

thursday 4th june

ride starts under the narrows (cityside) at 5:30arm

spr thursday 37.26km (cott & freo)

ride starts frasers carpark at 5:45am

development group – interval training kings park

friday 5th june

ride starts under the narrows (sth perth side) at 5:30am

spr friday 42.01km (shelley)

friday development ride

light me up

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are you visible on our morning rides???

winter is coming, and the night is dark and full of terrors.

as we approach winter, the days are getting much shorter.  currently sunrise is 7:00am with first light not appearing till after 6:30am.  as such, if you are doing any of our morning rides you must have a good set of lights on your bike.  by good set, that usually means something a bit better than a small front flasher.

when you are riding alone or commuting to work, a front flashing light is fine to let cars know where you are.  however, they don”t really show you much of the road, so you may not see obstacles until it is too late.  if you are doing a turn at the front of the group, this can be particularly dangerous to those travelling behind you.  also, in the group situation, a front flasher can be hypnotically epileptic.  the people all around you reflect back and it can be very distracting.  so, no front flashers in the group.

rear lights are essential and there are lots of good cheap ones out there nowadays.   there are a couple of points that need to be made around the type and placement of rear lights.  firstly, if you light has a name like “blinder”, “retina burn” or “laser eye surgery 3000” then please be very careful about where you place it and what mode it is on.  it is great that cars can see these lights from many metres away, as this does go well towards keeping us safe.  however, when the rider directly behind you is having trouble seeing due to your light, then it can cause problems further back in the group.  if someone”s light is particularly bad, please let them know (as they probably don”t know) and ask them politely to put it on another mode.

placement is also important as some people like to have the light pointing straight out to give maximum sighting distance.  if you are using your bike more for group riding then solo, then it may be better to point it down a bit.  you will find that it will often light up the ground behind you, effectively giving you bigger light footprint.

some people also like to have their lights mounted on the back of their helmet or back of the jersey.  again the mode set is important as in these positions, the light is usually directed straight into the eyes of the person behind you.  nothing wrong with having extra lights mounted on your body, just take them off the flash, flash, FLASH mode.

so, lights, we need them to stay safe but be aware of how your lights are affecting the other in the group.

  • no front flashers.
  • check your mode.
  • check your placement.
  • if you aren”t sure, ask the person behind you if your light is annoying.

ride routes 23rd – 29th may

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not too wet for some. full belgium points last saturday

mateship.  australians seem to understand it, the italians maybe not so much.  when it comes to sport and the rules, there is no room for shades of grey as this allows people to dope and then blame an innocent spanish cow.  the rule about collusion in cycling is found at all levels as i have even heard it discussed at a ‘b’ grade race.  it is rare that it is enforced especially in australia as here it is seen as being a good sport.  our club has a similar ethos and i hope it is one that never changes.  whenever someone is in trouble, people need to stop and help.  the whole group doesn’t necessarily have to stop, but you need to make sure that the person can get home safely.  individuals also need to take responsibility for their own actions too.  you can’t just rely on the group to bail you out whether it is a flat tyre or even just knowing the directions.  look out for each other but make sure you are equipped to look after yourself.

ride leaders – support the club and help us become ambassadors for the sport in the public eye. put your name down as ride leader to ensure that the group ride is safe and organised. sign up here.

forever living productsride leaders sponsorship – May’s Ride Leaders are proudly sponsored by Forever Living Products.   please see the previous post detailing what they provide and we thank them for encouraging our members to step up as ride leaders.  ride leaders will receive a $10 Dome voucher to be used after the saturday ride.  if you have a business that you want to promote to our members, check out the previous post to both promote your business and help out the club.

gary update – as mentioned last week he has been moved to the specialist orthopaedic ward but still at royal perth.  he is in ward 5H on the fifth floor, room K.  visiting hours are 9-1 & 3-8.  hopefully he will be assessed at the end of this week and will be moved to the fiona stanley rehab ward.  he is improving and has had lots of stitches out and bandages removed.  however, his new room does not have a window and he shares it with some guys that snore.  any visits would be appreciated as he is still a bit limited with his movement and is just watching a lot of tv.  don’t forget the fundraiser link that we have running to help support him in his recovery.  check the right hand sidebar.

friday development ride – this ride has been put together to help develop anyone that wants to participate in the swan valley cyclo-sportif later in the year.  not aimed at those that are already racing, this is to help get people used to the type of riding required for a cyclo.  see the previous post for more details.

pickering brook race series – the first race is on this weekend and is part of the club championship.  the race has sold out due to popularity but there will be another couple in june and july.  more info in the previous post.

goldfields cyclassic – two massive days of racing in kalgoorlie with up to $20,000 in the prize pool.  if you are up for it this year, we are organising a transport and accommodation package for club members.  see the previous post for more details.

rules of engagement – please read the previous post if you come out on any of our rides.  it is up to all members to enforce these rules.

ride routes – after a very wet saturday last week, we are expecting this week to at least be dry (however, it didn’t stop a few riders last week).  it may be a bit cold, so rug up and make sure you check the map before you get to whiteman park.

saturday 23rd may

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 – trans abernethy 39.96km spr saturday

fast & main groups – whiteman park 50.4km spr saturday

sunday 24th may

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

short – goose kal 63.41km spr sunday

long – darl weir 100.09km spr sunday

monday 25th may

ride starts under the narrows (sth perth side) at 5:30am

main group – south stock 33.76km spr monday

tuesday 26th may

ride starts under the narrows (cityside) at 5:30am

spr tuesday 36.37km (river ride)

ride starts frasers carpark at 5:45am

development group – interval training kings park

wednesday 27th may

ride starts under the narrows (cityside) at 5:30am

spr wednesday 14.22km (uci masters)

ride starts raffles bike path at 5:30am

development group – stock road repeats

thursday 28th may

ride starts under the narrows (cityside) at 5:30arm

spr thursday 37.26km (cott & freo)

ride starts frasers carpark at 5:45am

development group – interval training kings park

friday 29th may

ride starts under the narrows (sth perth side) at 5:30am

spr friday 42.01km (shelley)

friday development ride

ride routes 16th – 22nd may

can you ever have too many bikes???
can you ever have too many bikes???

so you almost had a new club president this week as there has been massive restructures at work and i was pretty sure that i was gone.  we had already started the plans to move back to victoria where there is another club there that needs a bit of help…  however, i managed to survive the cull and so you will have to put up with me for a while longer.  i am sure that our strong, stable club committee and a strong club culture is greater than the input of just one person and would survive the test of time.

ride leaders – support the club and help us become ambassadors for the sport in the public eye. put your name down as ride leader to ensure that the group ride is safe and organised. sign up here.

forever living productsride leaders sponsorship – May’s Ride Leaders are proudly sponsored by Forever Living Products.   please see the previous post detailing what they provide and we thank them for encouraging our members to step up as ride leaders.  ride leaders will receive a $10 Dome voucher to be used after the saturday ride.  if you have a business that you want to promote to our members, check out the previous post to both promote your business and help out the club.

gary update – so i went to visit gary today and he has improved so much since i was in there last week.  no more tubes (in & out) and some of the bandages have come off.  he is complaining about the razors in the hospital, so is getting his son to come in and shave him.  what he is currently waiting for is an assessment of his vertebrae fractures to allow him to sit more upright.  when that happens, things should improve dramatically for him as he will be able to do a lot more.  walking is still a long way off but every little bit of mobility is an improvement.  he was saying that he has had a fairly steady stream of visitors over the last week which he really appreciates.  don’t just stop at one visit, make sure you go see him again so you can keep him updated with what is going on outside the hospital walls.  he has also just moved out of the trauma ward and into a specialist orthopaedic ward.  he is in ward 5H on the fifth floor, room K.  visiting hours are 9-1 & 3-8.  don’t forget the fundraiser link that we have running to help support him in his recovery.  check the right hand sidebar.

giro d’italia dinner – it’s on again, this years first SPROOLERS event.  celebrating the running of the giro in italy we will be having an italian night on the 19th may.  see the previous post for more details and add your name to that blog post if you are coming.

friday development ride – this ride has been put together to help develop anyone that wants to participate in the swan valley cyclo-sportif later in the year.  not aimed at those that are already racing, this is to help get people used to the type of riding required for a cyclo.  see the previous post for more details.

pickering brook race series – the first race on the 24th may is part of the club championship.  the series a great place to have a go at racing and they have an option to do a individual tt first.  more info in the previous post.

goldfields cyclassic – two massive days of racing in kalgoorlie with up to $20,000 in the prize pool.  if you are up for it this year, we are organising a transport and accommodation package for club members.  see the previous post for more details.

rules of engagement – please read the previous post if you come out on any of our rides.  it is up to all members to enforce these rules.

ride routes – well after an outstanding week of fine weather, the weekend is not looking so flash.  there is a good chance that we may just miss the mess on saturday morning, but the sunday ride may be a little damp.  please take care out there as it hasn’t rained for a while so the roads will be a little messy.

saturday 16th may

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 – trans abernethy 39.96km spr saturday

fast & main groups – hale & ridgehill 50.58km spr saturday

sunday 17th may

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

short – brktn weir 82.89km spr sunday

long – f’berg urch obs 96.16km spr sunday

monday 18th may

ride starts under the narrows (sth perth side) at 5:30am

main group – south stock 33.76km spr monday

tuesday 19th may

ride starts under the narrows (cityside) at 5:30am

spr tuesday 36.37km (river ride)

ride starts frasers carpark at 5:45am

development group – interval training kings park

wednesday 20th may

ride starts under the narrows (cityside) at 5:30am

spr wednesday 14.22km (uci masters)

ride starts raffles bike path at 5:30am

development group – stock road repeats

thursday 21st may

ride starts under the narrows (cityside) at 5:30arm

spr thursday 37.26km (cott & freo)

ride starts frasers carpark at 5:45am

development group – interval training kings park

friday 22nd may

ride starts under the narrows (sth perth side) at 5:30am

spr friday 42.01km (shelley)

friday development ride

ride routes 9th – 15th may

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gary coming over red hill in the uwct race
gary coming over red hill in the uwct race. photo credit – troy coulthard

so gary pennefather is now out of sedation and has been moved from icu into the trauma ward.  this week he started seeing visitors and a number of close riding buddies were informed so we could see how things went.  he really appreciates the visits as they help pass the time when all he can do is lie on his back.  we are now opening it up to anyone who knows him that wants to visit.  he is in the trauma ward of royal perth and visiting hours are 9-1 and 3-8.  please be aware that he still has significant injuries from a major trauma and this can be quite confronting for most people.  although, he would appreciate the visit, he also understands that some people can feel uneasy visiting in hospital.  he told me today that he will soon be moving to fiona stanley as they have a better rehab section, so this may be more convenient for some people.  as his recovery will be a very long process we, as a club, will be supporting him as much as we can.  as such on the right sidebar of the blog you will see a donate fundraiser button.  please donate what you can to help his recovery as it may be quite a while before he is back at work.

to the accident itself.  we haven’t been talking much about the details and have been concentrating on supporting gary.  the short version is that on a tricky descent, he misjudged his speed on sharp corner and ended up on the wrong side of the road with a car coming the other way.  the car driver did nothing wrong and obviously was quite shaken up by the event.  although these are club training rides and we do whatever we can to ensure that they are as safe as possible, you need to be aware of the course, the conditions and your own abilities.  we will now be changing that ride route to a safer one, but people still need to take care to avoid putting themselves in a risky situation.  stay safe.

ride leaders – support the club and help us become ambassadors for the sport in the public eye. put your name down as ride leader to ensure that the group ride is safe and organised. sign up here.

forever living productsride leaders sponsorship – May’s Ride Leaders are proudly sponsored by Forever Living Products.   please see the previous post detailing what they provide and we thank them for encouraging our members to step up as ride leaders.  ride leaders will receive a $10 Dome voucher to be used after the saturday ride.  if you have a business that you want to promote to our members, check out the previous post to both promote your business and help out the club.

giro d’italia dinner – it’s on again, this years first SPROOLERS event.  celebrating the running of the giro in italy we will be having an italian night on the 19th may.  see the previous post for more details and add your name to that blog post if you are coming.

friday development ride – this ride has been put together to help develop anyone that wants to participate in the swan valley cyclo-sportif later in the year.  not aimed at those that are already racing, this is to help get people used to the type of riding required for a cyclo.  see the previous post for more details.

goldfields cyclassic – two massive days of racing in kalgoorlie with up to $20,000 in the prize pool.  if you are up for it this year, we are organising a transport and accommodation package for club members.  see the previous post for more details.

club coaches – the club has a few home grown coaches that can help you improve your cycling.  whether you are at the transitional level or wanting to make the jump into “a” grade, there is something for you.  check out the previous post for more details.

rules of engagement – please read the previous post if you come out on any of our rides.  it is up to all members to enforce these rules.

ride routes – well it is starting to cool off a bit in the mornings, but the days are just perfect for riding.  make the most of your weekend and get a few k’s in.  just don’t forget it is mothers day on sunday (so we scheduled a shorted long hills ride so you can get home in time).

saturday 9th may

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 – trans shelley 40.59km spr saturday

fast & main groups – south lake 51.99km spr saturday

sunday 10th may – mothers day

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

short – wlsh weir 62.23km spr sunday

long – wlsh obs kal 90.32km spr sunday

monday 11th may

ride starts under the narrows (sth perth side) at 5:30am

main group – south stock 33.76km spr monday

tuesday 12th may

ride starts under the narrows (cityside) at 5:30am

spr tuesday 36.37km (river ride)

ride starts frasers carpark at 5:45am

development group – interval training kings park

wednesday 13th may

ride starts under the narrows (cityside) at 5:30am

spr wednesday 14.22km (uci masters)

ride starts raffles bike path at 5:30am

development group – stock road repeats

thursday 14th may

ride starts under the narrows (cityside) at 5:30arm

spr thursday 37.26km (cott & freo)

ride starts frasers carpark at 5:45am

development group – interval training kings park

friday 15th may

ride starts under the narrows (sth perth side) at 5:30am

spr friday 42.01km (shelley)

friday development ride

ride routes 2nd – 8th may

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photo credit - jon-paul bullard
photo credit – jon-paul bullard

after the stresses of the last couple of weeks, i really feel at a loss of what to write here tonight.  therefore, i am going to have the week off and not add any comment.  look after each other, and stay safe.

ride leaders – support the club and help us become ambassadors for the sport in the public eye. put your name down as ride leader to ensure that the group ride is safe and organised. sign up here.


forever living productsride leaders sponsorship – May’s Ride Leaders are proudly sponsored by Forever Living Products.   please see the previous post detailing what they provide and we thank them for encouraging our members to step up as ride leaders.  ride leaders will receive a $10 Dome voucher to be used after the saturday ride.  if you have a business that you want to promote to our members, check out the previous post to both promote your business and help out the club.

gary update – not much to add since the previous update.  gary still has a long way to go in his recovery so we have to realise that this will take time.  he is still only seeing family at this time, so no extra visitors yet.  once i get word from the family, we will coordinate visits.

friday development ride – this ride has been put together to help develop anyone that wants to participate in the swan valley cyclo-sportif later in the year.  not aimed at those that are already racing, this is to help get people used to the type of riding required for a cyclo.  see the previous post for more details.

more racing – the tom lowry memorial weekend in collie this weekend.  with a criterium on the saturday around the race track and a road race on the sunday, it looks to be a hot weekend of racing.  more details on this race can be found on the previous post.

goldfields cyclassic – two massive days of racing in kalgoorlie with up to $20,000 in the prize pool.  if you are up for it this year, we are organising a transport and accommodation package for club members.  see the previous post for more details.

club coaches – the club has a few home grown coaches that can help you improve your cycling.  whether you are at the transitional level or wanting to make the jump into “a” grade, there is something for you.  check out the online slots and main 2 rides starting just behind the main 1 and main 2 rides. take this opportunity to get involved in the pace making with the benefit of trailing groups to pick you up if you get into trouble. friday 3rd april ride starts under the narrows (sth perth side) at 5:30am spr friday 42.01km (shelley) ride starts at coode st carpark at 6:00am vice presidential good friday 3 dams ride rides start at coode st carpark at 7:00am fast & main groups – public hol 58.97km spr special saturday 4th april 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 – trans abernethy 39.96km spr saturday fast & main groups – abernethy rd 48.21km spr saturday sunday 5th april ride starts under the narrows (cityside) at 5:30am early lap – earlybird 40.93km spr special ride starts at coode st carpark at 6:00am beginner dams training – somewhere all rides start at coode st carpark at 7:00am short – khna weir 72.23km spr sunday long – khna trnr obs 94.99km spr sunday monday 6th april ride starts under the narrows (sth perth side) at 5:30am development group – development ride main group – south stock 33.76km spr monday rides start at coode st carpark at 7:00am fast & main groups – public hol 58.97km spr special tuesday 7th april ride starts under the narrows (cityside) at 5:30am spr tuesday 36.37km (river ride) ride starts frasers carpark at 5:45am development group – interval training kings park wednesday 8th april ride starts under the narrows (cityside) at 5:30am spr wednesday 14.22km (uci masters) ride starts raffles bike path at 5:30am development group – stock road repeats thursday 9th april ride starts under the narrows (cityside) at 5:30arm spr thursday 37.26km (cott & freo) ride starts frasers carpark at 5:45am development group – interval training kings park friday 10th april ride starts under the narrows (sth perth side) at 5:30am spr friday 42.01km (shelley)”>previous post for more details.

rules of engagement – please read the previous post if you come out on any of our rides.  it is up to all members to enforce these rules.

ladies ride up front –  this saturday is the first of the month so it is ladies day.  we have a ladies only main 1 and a ladies only main 2 ride for those that want to get more experience in group riding.  see the previous post for more details.

ride routes – an “old-school” ride route this saturday as we will be heading over ridgehill rd.  make sure that you pre-arrange any regroups to make sure your group is back together before the ride home.

saturday 2nd april

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 – trans abernethy 39.96km spr saturday

fast & main groups – ridgehill rd 49.58km spr saturday

sunday 3rd may

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

short – brktn weir 82.89km spr sunday

long – carr peet obs 97.72km spr sunday

monday 4th may – star wars day

ride starts under the narrows (sth perth side) at 5:30am

main group – south stock 33.76km spr monday

tuesday 5th may

ride starts under the narrows (cityside) at 5:30am

spr tuesday 36.37km (river ride)

ride starts frasers carpark at 5:45am

development group – interval training kings park

wednesday 6th may

ride starts under the narrows (cityside) at 5:30am

spr wednesday 14.22km (uci masters)

ride starts raffles bike path at 5:30am

development group – stock road repeats

thursday 7th may

ride starts under the narrows (cityside) at 5:30arm

spr thursday 37.26km (cott & freo)

ride starts frasers carpark at 5:45am

development group – interval training kings park

friday 8th may

ride starts under the narrows (sth perth side) at 5:30am

spr friday 42.01km (shelley)

friday development ride

Forever Living Products

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May’s Ride Leaders are proudly sponsored by Forever Living Products.

forever living products

see below for the products that they provide and the associated health benefits.

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The key to Forever’s success is a commitment to quality and purity and is a testament to nature’s capacity to help us look and feel our best.  Founded in 1978, Forever is an end-to-end business that hand picks and cultivates 100% inner gel, making it one of the freshest and potent aloe available on the market.

A balanced lifestyle combined with the purity of Forever’s aloe vera products will provide optimum health and vitality for that ultimate sense of wellbeing. Energy, stamina and performance are important to every fitness enthusiast, and Forever understands this.  Benefit from the most potent formulas and high quality ingredients available in Forever’s Life Balance range.

Forever Aloe Vera GelForever Aloe Vera Gel

Aloe Vera has natural detoxifying abilities and can aid in healthy digestion and supports joint and muscle mobility.  It contains more than 200 beneficial compounds:  including 8 essential amino acids which the body cannot produce, Vitamins A, B1, B2, B6, B12, C and E, Folic Acid and Niacin to name a few.  It also contains minerals such as Calcium, Sodium, Iron, Potassium, Chromium, Magnesium, Manganese Copper and Zinc.

Drinking Aloe Vera Gel on a regular basis is excellent for:

  • maintaining your health by replenishing your body naturally,
  • supporting your immune system
  • building your body’s defense system
  • maintaing a healthy digestive system
  • maintaining a greater feeling of wellbeing
  • energy levels

Freedom2GoFreedom2Go

With all the nutrients of Aloe Vera Gel combined with Glucosamine, Chondroitin, and MSM, this delicious pomegranate-flavoured drink is ideal for those interested in mobility and provides great nutritional support for sports and active lifestyles.

Glucosamine Sulfate and Chondroitin Sulfate are two naturally occurring elements that have been shown to help maintain healthy joint function and mobility. Methyl Sulfonyl Methane (MSM) is a primary source of bio-available sulfur that the body needs to maintain healthy connective tissues and joint function. Glucosamine, Chondroitin and MSM combine to provide support for healthy joints.

Add to these ingredients the antioxidant-rich properties of sweet-tasting Pomegranate juice (which contains more polyphenol antioxidants than red wine, green tea or blueberries) – and you have a delicious, winning combination!

NB Contains shellfish: shrimp, crab, lobster.

ARGI+ARGI+

Energy, stamina and performance are important to every fitness enthusiast.   Keep going all day and deliver optimal performance with ARGI+, which provides five grams of L-Arginine per serving, as well as synergistic vitamins. It is a delicious and nutritious drink that rapidly tops up energy stores and is ideal for high-intensity sport.

L-Arginine is an amino acid that’s so potent, scientists refer to it as the “Miracle Molecule.” And for good reason, because our bodies convert L-Arginine into nitric oxide, a molecule that helps blood vessels relax and open wide for greater blood flow. Greater blood flow supports many important functions in our body:

  • Healthy blood pressure levels
  • Overall cardiovascular health
  • Immune function
  • Muscle growth
  • Bone & tissue growth & repair
  • Male sexual function
  • Fat and glucose metabolism
  • Anti-aging hormone production and more

With so many health benefits, it’s no wonder L-Arginine is generating so much excitement. New ARGI+® provides all the power of L-Arginine, plus:

  • Pomegranate – well-known for its strong antioxidant properties
  • Red Wine Extract – to help maintain healthy cholesterol levels
  • And Grape Skin and Berry extracts for cardiovascular and immune system health

Together, these ingredients create a new generation of supplement – one that supports better health throughout your entire body. Just a scoop of ARGI+® mixed with Forever® Natural Spring Water or your favorite Aloe drink helps provide a performance boost to every part of you. Add optimal health to your family’s diet with the power of L-Arginine!

Forever Pomesteen PowerForever Pomesteen Power

There’s no disputing the fact that antioxidants are extremely vital to our health and wellbeing. There is, however, much discussion today among nutritionists as to which fruit is the most powerful antioxidant, or which contains the most Xanthones or has ingredients rating the highest on the ORAC (Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity) value rating. Forever Pomesteen Power has them all with a proprietary blend of fruit juices and extracts, including Pomegranate, Pear, Mangosteen, Raspberry, Blackberry, Blueberry and Grape Seed.

Pomegranate juice has more polyphenol antioxidants than red wine, green tea, cranberry juice and orange juice. In addition, it is a good source of Vitamins A, C, E and the mineral Iron.

Mangosteen is a popular fruit in Asia. Its ORAC value is very high, and it is rich in beneficial Xanthones: a family of naturally occurring nutritional compounds in fruits that are super powerful antioxidants.

Experience the incredible power of antioxidants from Pomegranate, Mangosteen, and other exotic fruits with Forever Pomesteen Power!

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Our supplements incorporate nature’s most beneficial vitamins and minerals to help you support a healthy and balanced diet. Our ingredients are carefully selected, always keeping health and wellbeing in mind.

Aloe2Go can give you the great-tasting energy boost you need by supporting your body with complex carbohydrates. By combining the refreshingly sweet flavor of the Mangosteen, (dubbed the “Queen of Fruits” for its exquisite taste) and Aloe Vera Gel, Aloe2Go is the Ultimate Antioxidant Cocktail. Your immune system won’t know what’s keeping it in top form – but you will!

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The human body needs omega-3 fatty acids but is unable to make them: Arctic Sea is rich in omega 3 fatty acids. These nutrients serve several functions, including the make-up of the majority of the protective membrane that surrounds every one of our cells. They are also used by the body as major building blocks for the creation of good body fat, needed in appropriate amounts to cushion and protect our internal organs and keep us warm.

Forever Living Products has formulated a superior nutritional supplement to take advantage of the latest research into the area of nutrition.  Omega-3 is an essential polyunsaturated fatty acid found in salmon and other seafood. Omega-9 is the unsaturated fatty acid found in vegetable products, like olive oil.  By combining Omega-3 with Omega-9, it provides a safe, balanced, mercury-free supplement that can favorably support healthy blood cholesterol and triglyceride levels.

Each softgel has an EPA, DHA and oleic acid, all of which are lacking in most Western diets. The benefits of EPA and DHA include supporting the circulatory system. They are needed for other functions, including the development and health of the eyes and brain, and can support proper joint function.  N.B. Contains fish: salmon, anchovy, Mackerel, Sardines)

Forever Bee PropolisForever Bee Propolis

All-natural bee products are the ideal complement to aloe vera and play an important part in wellness and a healthy balanced lifestyle.

Propolis is the protective substance gathered and used by bees to disinfect and protect their hives. Forever Bee Propolis is gathered from pollution-free regions to assure purity. It is 100% natural with no added preservatives or artificial colours and is also an excellent natural food form.  It’s loaded with nutrients such as vitamins, minerals, enzymes, amino acids and a rich supply of other elements in trace amounts.  
N.B. Contains soy, tree nuts (almond), almond flavour.

Aloe Vera GellyAloe Vera Gelly

Topical, clear gel which soothes scars, calms irritation and abrasions and is suitable for even the most sensitive skin. Essentially identical to the aloe vera’s inner leaf, this 100% stabilised aloe vera gel lubricates sensitive tissue safely.

 

 

Aloe Heat LotionAloe Heat Lotion

This emollient, oil-in-water lotion contains warming agents to make it the ideal massage companion for tired, strained muscles and dry skin. Aloe Heat Lotion is a pH-balanced, lubricating lotion designed for a soothing, relaxing massage. The deep penetrating power of Aloe Vera will help bring your aching muscles fast relief due to stress and tension, or after sports or that extra hard workout!

Aloe Propolis CremeAloe Propolis Creme

Excellent as a skin moisturizer and conditioner, Aloe Propolis Creme is a rich blend of stabilized Aloe Vera Gel and Bee Propolis, with other ingredients recognized for their contribution to healthy skin. Chamomile, one of nature’s best- known skin care herbs, is also added to the mix. Vitamins A and E complete the formula, recognized for their natural skin-conditioning properties.

The Aloe Propolis Creme makes an excellent everyday moisturiser and helps to soothe irritation