Ride the Beverley Heroic- Sunday 5th October 2014
Dont be caught out- REGISTRATIONS CLOSE FRIDAY 26TH SEPTEMBER.
$50 CA members, $66.50 non members
Includes free breakfast, 50% discount into York Motor museum. ALL BIKES ARE WELCOME.
The Avon Valley Century Ride for all bikes and new heroes. Enjoy quiet roads, riverside riding, checkpoints in historic towns- its beautiful Western Australia. Ride in groups of up to 30 riders on gravel and country roads.
Choose your group: Heroic bikes-Single and 3 speed bikes- Fast or Slow group – Carbon, mountain bike, any bike.
100 mile “The Heroic” or 50 mile “Brevet Populaire”
The new spring classic granfondo challenge from South Perth Cycle Club www.theheroic.com.au
Want to try something FAST, FUN, EXCITING and very COOL
If you answered YES to any of the above then this is your chance to come along and GIVE TRACK CYCLING A GO!
The National Cycling Centre WA are running 3 X 2 day school holiday programs run by the Ho2MAX accredited coaches this term 3 school holidays, these programs are aimed at juniors 8 to 14 years (younger if ridden track before).
Beginners – For kids that have never ridden on the indoor velodrome and want to give track cycling a go.
Novices – For kids that have ridden the indoor velodrome and wanting to gain more track experience and learn more skills.
Program 1 – Thursday 2nd – Friday 3rd October Program 2 – Monday 6th – Tuesday 7th October Program 3 – Thursday 9th – Friday 10th October
What to bring:
Track bikes are provided if you do not have one.
Helmets are provided if you do not have one.
Please wear shorts or skins and a sleeved top, no loose clothing.
Runners
Drink bottle
Location:
Midvale Speedome – (end of) Eddie Baron Drive, Midvale, Midland.
Time: 2 hrs
10am to 12pm.
Cost:
$40 per 2 day program ($8 bike hire per 2 day program if required)
To Book:
Places are limited so to avoid disappointment please secure your spot by emailing claire.hodges@live.com.au and supply
Dates required
Childs age
Beginner or Novice
Current CA member Y/N
If you have any questions please contact Amanda O’Connor on 0418 949 509.
so i read an interesting article during the week on “fat shaming” and was wondering how much this relates to our club. we aim to be as inclusive as possible and this means that we accept anyone who turns up to ride. unless there is something about their bike or they way they are dressed that is particularly dangerous, then what does it matter. things like the “velominati” may have started like a joke, but they have suddenly become a standard for bike snobbery and how we should view other riders. as far as i can see this is crap, and if you are willing to put in the effort and get off the couch and onto the bike, then you are a cyclist. the article finished with a quote from former american president teddy roosevelt from way back in 1910:
It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly.
don’t be a critic, be a supporter. get out and ride.
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 and earn cold hard voucher.
ride leaders sponsorship – this months ride leaders are proudly sponsored by Alto Financial Services. please see the previous postdetailing 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.
spr quarterly breakfast – this weekend is the quarterly spr breakfast. make sure you bring the right change along to pay at the door.
buddy program – if you are new to cycling and want to get some advice on what to do, or if you are and old hand and have lots of advice to give, then sign up to our buddy program. last program was very successful and we actually had more mentors than mentees. see the previous post for more details.
world championships – this weekend the cycling world champs begins in spain. there are 12 races on, but lets take our best bets on 6 of them. women and men’s team time trial (trade teams), women and men’s time trial and the women and men’s road race. put your best tips in the comments below and the best overall may win a prize, if not just the adoration of other club members.
spr watertower challenge – save the date sunday 26th october. more details coming soon.
cycling safari – want to race overseas??? check out this opportunity that mark is organising for anyone in the club. see the previous post.
the beverley heroic – volunteers are needed to make sure this event runs smoothly. if you can provide a volunteer (partner, mum, brother) your entry is free. see the previous post for more details.
lighthouse to lighthouse – if anyone is interested in doing an organised ride down south, the lighthouse to lighthouse ride is coming up. see the previous post for more details and leave a comment if you are thinking of heading down.
ride routes – some real summer weather being turned on this saturday with 32 deg predicted with strong ne winds. this will turn around late sunday with thunderstorms and lightning, very, very frightening. hopefully the weather holds off till the afternoon so all the rides and races can be out of the way.
saturday 20th september
ride starts under the narrows (cityside) at 5:30am
so, i had the pleasure of riding along the new freeway bike path a couple of times this week. it was great to see that they actually made it wider and put in retaining walls to stop the dirt edges from reclaiming the path. i suppose what was more surprising to most non-cyclists, was just how many people use that path on a daily basis. with the diversion pushing the riders out onto the main mill point road intersection, drivers certainly got to see more cyclists than they would be used to. as the weather continues to improve, more people will start the commute to work via bike. it usually means that we will also see an increase in riders attending our club rides. if you are one of those fair weather riders, it’s time to dust off the bike and come out with us again.
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 and earn cold hard voucher.
ride leaders sponsorship – this months ride leaders are proudly sponsored by Alto Financial Services. please see the previous postdetailing 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.
spr quarterly breakfast – did someone say post ride calories??? see the previous post and put your name down in the comments. 20th september is the date, so keep it free.
spr watertower challenge – save the date sunday 26th october. more details coming soon.
cycling safari – want to race overseas??? check out this opportunity that mark is organising for anyone in the club. see the previous post.
the beverley heroic – volunteers are needed to make sure this event runs smoothly. if you can provide a volunteer (partner, mum, brother) your entry is free. see the previous post for more details.
lighthouse to lighthouse – if anyone is interested in doing an organised ride down south, the lighthouse to lighthouse ride is coming up. see the previous post for more details and leave a comment if you are thinking of heading down.
ride routes – winter is over, and so the easterly winds begin again. luckily not too strong this weekend and looking mighty fine on the rain front.
saturday 13th september
ride starts under the narrows (cityside) at 5:30am
mel – spr ride angel. get your photo with the wings after the saturday ride.
cycle training involves counting. counting kilometers, counting watts, counting metres climbed, counting calories. i am trying to get ready for some key races coming up and i am counting everything. it gets a bit monotonous sometimes and i am being accused of being a bit over the top with weighing food and counting calories. but cycling encompasses many different aspects which can range from riding for pure enjoyment to absolute scientific precision. i am sitting somewhere in between and am perversely enjoying the scientific aspect…especially if i see some results. pass me the rice cakes.
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 and earn cold hard voucher.
ride leaders sponsorship – this months ride leaders are proudly sponsored by Alto Financial Services. please see the previous postdetailing 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.
spr watertower challenge – save the date sunday 26th october. more details coming soon.
cycling safari – want to race overseas??? check out this opportunity that mark is organising for anyone in the club. see the previous post.
the beverley heroic – volunteers are needed to make sure this event runs smoothly. if you can provide a volunteer (partner, mum, brother) your entry is free. see the previous post for more details.
lighthouse to lighthouse – if anyone is interested in doing an organised ride down south, the lighthouse to lighthouse ride is coming up. see the previous post for more details and leave a comment if you are thinking of heading down.
ride routes – after an absolutely glorious week of weather, the god of spring has decided to spring some rain on us. this weekend could be a little damp so be aware and take care. this also may mean that the groups may be smaller and combined. on sunday, quite a few of the regulars will be down at dardanup flying spr colours in the local tour. make sure you know the ride routes so you can step up and help out.
saturday 6th september
ride starts under the narrows (cityside) at 5:30am
September’s Ride Leaders are proudly sponsored by Alto Financial Services.
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Nick is also participating in the 2014 Perth to Margaret River Prostate Cancer Awareness Cycle. If you wish to donate to a good cause, you can find his page link here.
our sister club down in bunbury is hosting the dardanup tour next weekend and it is a great chance to get some pre-tour of margs team training in.
the race consists of 2 stages; a graded road race of 39kms followed by a team time trial over the same course. the distances are not long and are similar to some of the stages of tomr.
if you are in a tour team, then you should be getting hold of your fellow teammates and entering as soon as possible. registration closes this tuesday and there is already a large field entered. it is a great day out and it is good to support the jaffa club down south.
just in the process of finalising the set up for the 2014 water tower challenge. everything is the same as last year so for more info please have a look at last years event page.
we will have a registration page open shortly and will also be on the hunt for volunteers.
The Beverley Heroic is South Perth Rouleur’s Spring Gran Fondo. It is a great chance to ride some amazing countryside or help your clubs growing list of quality events.
SPR volunteers receive 1 free event Cycling Australia entry for their partner or favourite rider..
SPR Volunteers receive $50 each for fuel expenses..
Start in Beverley for free breakfast before 7.30am and be there for the 8am start then head off to help out.
We need:
Checkpoint- 2 People for Northam- 7.30 to 1.00pm
Checkpoint- 2 people for York- 7.30 to 3pm
Lead Car- 1 driver 7.30am to event finish- leading the fastest 100 milers
2 Follow Cars- 2 drivers 7.30am to event finish- following the main 100 milers groups.
To sign up as a volunteer email the club with your name, email and desired Volunteer role.
a great day of racing for some last weekend. some good podiums across many grades, but not such a good race for spr in c grade. there was an accident towards the end that saw greg (pictured) with one broken collar bone and the other shoulder dislocated along with a bunch of scraps and bruises. jordan managed to walk away but has 16 stitches in his face and a not so good shoulder. this is the sometime unfortunate outcome of racing and if you are looking at lining up at some races make sure that you are prepared. this may mean having your contact numbers handy, good medical and bike insurance and even having more than 1 jersey (greg had his cut off by the doctors). not trying to scare anyone off racing as it doesn’t happen every race, but better to have thought about it beforehand.
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.
ride leaders sponsorship – 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.
dardanup tour – next sunday there is a great race down south. the dardanup tour is for teams of 4-6 and consists of a short road race followed by a team time trial. we would put a post up later, but get a team together. more info here.
spr watertower challenge – it’s coming. just trying to get a date bolted down.
cycling safari – want to race overseas??? check out this opportunity that mark is organising for anyone in the club. see the previous post.
single speed/fixie ride – this weekend those that are brave enough to only have 1 gear will be doing a fixie ride. see more info here.
the beverley heroic – back in the day, there used to be a race from beverley to perth. nowadays, the logistics of these types of races make to very difficult to accomplish so what has been revived is somewhere in between. also, to relive some of that past history, there is an option to do the event on an old time bike. to add to that, some of the roads are dirt. spr will be supporting this event and we will need to source some volunteers. if you can provide a volunteer, then your entry is free. see the previous post for details.
lighthouse to lighthouse – if anyone is interested in doing an organised ride down south, the lighthouse to lighthouse ride is coming up. see the previous post for more details and leave a comment if you are thinking of heading down.
cape to cape mtb race – nigel is hosting a few training rides for anyone interested in doing the cape to cape mountain bike race in october. see the previous post for more details.
ride routes – don’t forget the fixie ride this weekend. also a reminder that all rides are on regardless of the weather.
saturday 30th august
ride starts under the narrows (cityside) at 5:30am
Ride the Beverley Heroic- Sunday 5th October 2014
