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Ride Routes 5 – 11th July

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SPR’s Tour of Margaret River 2025 – Update

SPR’s participation in TOMR will be going ahead with arrangements the same as in recent years – managed or self-managed teams all staying at the Broadwater Resort in Busselton, price as per earlier communications. Registration is still open.

Following last year’s TOMR, the Committee and subcommittees reviewed the way sponsorships work within the club. After lengthy discussions, agreement was not reached, and the Race Subcommittee decided to step back from organising SPR’s participation at TOMR. We respect this choice, as we’re all volunteers. The Race Subcommittee will continue to lead all other racing activities with SPR. 

Huge Kudos and thanks to Steve and the team for the significant contribution they’ve made to the SPR TOMR experience over many years.

More details have been provided in an email to members. If you have any questions, please reach out directly on president@southperthrouleurs.com.au or feedback@southperthrouleurs.com.au.

See you out on the bike.

Daniel

SPR Tour de France Dinner 2025 — This year the Tour de France commences in Lille Métropole, located in Northern France within the Hauts-de-France region bordering Belgium on 5 July. All stages are within French boarders and the final stage concludes along the Champs-Élysées in Paris on 27 July.

To celebrate the event in style, you and your family are invited to come along to Chez Pierre in Nedlands on Tuesday 15th July; cost $85 with multiple choices from a three-course menu plus coffee and BYO included. 

This event has always been an excellent night with Chez Pierre putting on an amazing food experience. It is after all something for which the French are renowned. Bring your own wine to make it an extra special night as corkage is included in the price. All dietary needs are covered so please specify when booking your tickets; sample menu here. 

Get your tickets here.

Racing this weekend – If you want to race, or get in on the action watching others race, read on.

1. WCMCC Splendid Park – Graded Criterium – Winter Season 2025

2. AusCycling National Esports Series (10/Jul, 5:30pm)

3. X-Speed Junior Road Racing Series 2 (26/Jul)

4. Backroads Gravel (9/Aug)

5. CCC 100th Collie to Donnybrook and Return Cycling Classic (16/Aug)

Summer Crit Calendar
Summer Crit Calendar

Juniors Ride — This is ride for Saturday: https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/374540358.

There is a tricky part of the course where we’ll need to cross High Road without traffic lights. With the help of the parents, we will cross in pairs.

The course is for more experienced riders. Beginners and younger riders are recommended to return after we have ridden the first 5km (before crossing High Rd).

We will meet at 11am in Shelley (at our usual spot here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/PEjTd9H7b9xrRKCE8)

📸 Photo credit Tony Lendrum Photography

From the Ride Coordinator — Step Up Saturday this weekend! Have a go and see where you are at with your riding! 

Be wary when riding through Cottesloe. There will be lots of pedestrians and cars looking to park or exit carparks. Take care at zebra crossings because people can & will step out in front of you. Communication is vital to avoid hazards and crashes so please repeat all calls up and down the bunch. 

Tour de France starts Saturday night. 💛 Get your Tour snacks ready and join the couch peloton 🧀 🍷 🇫🇷 

And if you’re a late night owl don’t give away any spoilers!

Saturday 5th July

Sunday 6th July

Monday 7th July

Tuesday 8th July

Wednesday 9th July

Thursday 10th July

Friday 11th July

Ride Routes 28th June – 4th July

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This year the Tour de France commences in Lille Métropole, located in Northern France within the Hauts-de-France region bordering Belgium on 5 July. All stages are within French boarders and the final stage concludes along the Champs-Élysées in Paris on 27 July.

To celebrate the event in style, you and your family are invited to come along to Chez Pierre in Nedlands on Tuesday 15th July; cost $85 with multiple choices from a three-course menu plus coffee and BYO included. 

This event has always been an excellent night with Chez Pierre putting on an amazing food experience. It is after all something for which the French are renowned. Bring your own wine to make it an extra special night as corkage is included in the price. All dietary needs are covered so please specify when booking your tickets; sample menu here. 

Get your tickets here.

SPR TOMR 2025 Registrations Open — We are pleased to announce that registrations for TOMR 2025 with SPR are open now 💚

All the details on the registration form (link below), but we please request that your sign up by 28 June.

Any questions please reach out to the Race Subcommittee.

SPR TOMR 2025 Registration

Racing this weekend – If you want to race, or get in on the action watching others race, read on.

1. WA Cyclocross 2025 Numbat Cup – Round 4 (Ladies’ Day)

2. WCMCC Chidlow B – Graded Road Race – Winter Season 2025

3. SWCC Wild Bull to Collie & Return

4. AusCycling National Esports Series (3/Jul, 5:30pm)

5. X-Speed Junior Road Racing Series 2 (26/Jul)

6. Backroads Gravel (9/Aug)

Summer Crit Calendar
Summer Crit Calendar

Juniors Ride — Given the CX racing on Sunday and some personal commitments on Saturday, there will be no junior ride on Saturday.

I hope this will be a good opportunity to make good numbers at the CX race on Sunday! After 3 sessions of training I think the kids will do very well!

PS Sending kudos to Riley Winson who won his age category at the X-Speed junior race last week 💚

Riley Winson 📸 Photo credit Gavin Zimmer


From the Ride Coordinator — The forecast keeps improving for the weekend and we should have a cold but dry Saturday morning. Expecting to see the return of the Fair Weather Riders! This month’s Ride Coordinator is a staunch member of the FWR 🤣 Sunday is also looking good for more riding! 🙌

Thank you everyone for following our carpark etiquette. All groups are moving up & out in a smoother manner helping the rear groups to get away quicker & out of the way of cars.

A safety reminder:

  • Don’t ride up the inside of cars when stopping at a red light. Stay behind whatever cars are already in front of the group.

Saturday 28th June

Sunday 29th June

Monday 30th June

Tuesday 1st July

Wednesday 2nd July

Thursday 3rd July

Friday 4th July

Ride Routes 21st – 27th June

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SPR TOMR 2025 Registrations Open — We are pleased to announce that registrations for TOMR 2025 with SPR are open now 💚

All the details on the registration form (link below), but we please request that your sign up by 28 June.

Any questions please reach out to the Race Subcommittee.

SPR TOMR 2025 Registration

Racing this weekend – If you want to race, or get in on the action watching others race, read on.

1. X-Speed Junior Road Racing Series 1

2. WCMCC Neerabup Graded Road Race – Winter Season 2025

3. WA Cyclocross 2025 Numbat Cup – Round 4 (Ladies’ Day) (29/Jun)

Summer Crit Calendar
Summer Crit Calendar

Juniors Ride — There will not be our usual training ride on Saturday to support our juniors at the X-Speed junior race outside the SpeedDome, weather permitting (!!).

If you are interested in racing, here is the link for the registration:
https://entryboss.cc/races/25969

Do not forget the CX race coming up on 29 June – details and entry here.

SPR Jerseys/Bib Knicks – Jerseys are finally ready for collection! Whoever ordered one, please send me a message to organise the collection.

Please note that bib knicks are also available in junior sizes too.


SPR Juniors CX Training
SPR Juniors CX Training
SPR Juniors CX Training
SPR Juniors CX Training


From the Ride Coordinator — Looks like another wet weekend 😕

Take the opportunity to get out whenever it comes up – maybe even ride pro hours! Don’t forget your “AssSaver” for your bike.

Also, be aware that there’s bound to be lots more potholes. Stay safe out there and see you whenever it’s dry!

Saturday 21st June

Sunday 22nd June

Monday 23rd June

Tuesday 24th June

Wednesday 25th June

Thursday 26th June

Friday 27th June

Ride Routes 14 – 20th June

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[ Short post today due to time limitations. I know there is a green podium from the weekend just gone (kudos!) which I will track down. Not to mention racing success for Sophia Sammons in Europe this past week. Stay dry and see you on the bike. Daniel ]

If you’re a member of SPR, or ride with us, get involved and have some input into the new Perth Entertainment and Sporting Precinct at Burswood Park! If you want more information see my earlier blog post here.

There are four face-to-face drop-in sessions have been announced for planners to share information and take community feedback.

The four sessions are being held near Gate D at Optus Stadium.

🗣️ 𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝟭𝟮 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 | 𝟯-𝟳𝗽𝗺

🗣️ 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝟭𝟯 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 | 𝟯-𝟳𝗽𝗺

🗣️ 𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝟭𝟰 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 | 𝟯-𝟱:𝟯𝟬𝗽𝗺

🗣️ 𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝟭𝟱 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 | 𝟭:𝟯𝟬-𝟰𝗽𝗺

See here for more information:

https://www.pesp.wa.gov.au/community-drop-sessions

SPR Australian Kit 2025 — Announcing the latest iteration of SPR’s Australian Kit!

If you have qualified for Gran Fondo or Gravel Worlds, or if you just want to represent your club on an international stage you’ll want to be getting the new SPR Australian kit (2025 edition) 💚

Orders will be open on the Mayeur shop Saturday 7th – Sunday 15th.

Don’t miss it 🙂

SPR Peaks Challenge 2026

Overview

Peaks Challenge is an epic endurance ride in the Victorian Alps, covering a distance of 230kms with over 4500m of climbing (https://bicyclenetwork.com.au/rides-and-events/peaks-challenge/).

A 13-hour cut-off time keeps you moving through the excellent feed stations and the whole event is superbly run from start to finish. The Victorian Alps provide a stunning vista for a great day in the saddle and we’re looking to organise a trip across to this excellent event next year. 

Of course, given the challenges faced on the course, familiarisation is key, so we’re also organising a week’s training camp around the same area around 6th – 13th  December. This will be based in Bright, which is centrally located to ride all of the big climbs and just a great place to stay! 

The training camp will be lead by SPR member David Morley and should be a great opportunity for anyone contemplating the Peaks themselves!!

For general guidance, the Camp will feature two riding groups, both looking to cover all three major peaks in Peaks Challenge (Tawonga Gap, Mount Hotham and Falls Creek), throughout the week, with surrounding link areas as well. There will be 3 main climbing days and three lighter days in between. Roughly speaking, climbing days are around 100-120km with approx. 2000m of climbing, with Group 1 aiming to ride at 25kph +/- 2kph and Group 2 at 22kph +/- 2kph (depending on conditions). Lighter days will be flatter and determined during the week, based on the needs of the groups. This is serious mountain terrain, with variable weather and long, challenging, climbs. Please do assess your suitability for this, before signing up!

Whilst these activities are not mutually exclusive, it is highly recommended that both are attended, particularly if this is your first time at Peaks Challenge.

EOI

At this stage, we’re looking to gauge interest in (a) the pre-event training camp and (b) Peaks Challenge 2026. Once we have the level of interest, we will consider the best mode of accommodation and transport for both activities and provide more details to those registering an interest.

SPR Peaks Challenge 2026 EOI

Racing this weekend – If you want to race, or get in on the action watching others race, read on.

1. <not this weekend>

2. X-Speed Junior Road Racing Series 1 (21/Jun)

3. WA Cyclocross 2025 Numbat Cup – Round 4 (Ladies’ Day) (29/Jun)

Summer Crit Calendar
Summer Crit Calendar

Juniors Ride — This weekend we will have a third CX training session, run by myself with assistance from Tom and Oscar Barratt on Sunday (15/6/2025). The location is the same as last time: Garvey Park, Ascott. Session starts at 11am for roughly a hour, weather permitting.

SPR Juniors
SPR Juniors


From the Ride Coordinator — Looks like Saturday may be the best day to ride this weekend. However, be aware of debris and slippery conditions.

We are happy to include juniors in our ride groups if accompanied by a parent or guardian. There are a few talented ones amongst us already.

PS: We love what you are doing with the Juniors programme, Giovanni, and love seeing the youngsters out & about in their SPR green 💚

All of us can be like the cool kids, so we’ll see you in green too! 😉

Some reminders:

  • Carpark etiquette. Keep groups moving in the carpark. The start point of the ride, for every group, is at the top of the row.
  • Group etiquette. Should two groups come together, don’t jump from one group to another. Make use of red lights to allow the gap to widen and create space!

Saturday 14th June

Sunday 15th June

Monday 16th June

Tuesday 17th June

Wednesday 18th June

Thursday 19th June

Friday 20th June

Ride Routes 7 – 13th June

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SPR Australian Kit 2025 — Announcing the latest iteration of SPR’s Australian Kit!

If you have qualified for Gran Fondo or Gravel Worlds, or if you just want to represent your club on an international stage you’ll want to be getting the new SPR Australian kit (2025 edition) 💚

Orders will be open on the Mayeur shop Saturday 7th – Sunday 15th.

Don’t miss it 🙂

SPR Peaks Challenge 2026

Overview

Peaks Challenge is an epic endurance ride in the Victorian Alps, covering a distance of 230kms with over 4500m of climbing (https://bicyclenetwork.com.au/rides-and-events/peaks-challenge/).

A 13-hour cut-off time keeps you moving through the excellent feed stations and the whole event is superbly run from start to finish. The Victorian Alps provide a stunning vista for a great day in the saddle and we’re looking to organise a trip across to this excellent event next year. 

Of course, given the challenges faced on the course, familiarisation is key, so we’re also organising a week’s training camp around the same area around 6th – 13th  December. This will be based in Bright, which is centrally located to ride all of the big climbs and just a great place to stay! 

The training camp will be lead by SPR member David Morley and should be a great opportunity for anyone contemplating the Peaks themselves!!

For general guidance, the Camp will feature two riding groups, both looking to cover all three major peaks in Peaks Challenge (Tawonga Gap, Mount Hotham and Falls Creek), throughout the week, with surrounding link areas as well. There will be 3 main climbing days and three lighter days in between. Roughly speaking, climbing days are around 100-120km with approx. 2000m of climbing, with Group 1 aiming to ride at 25kph +/- 2kph and Group 2 at 22kph +/- 2kph (depending on conditions). Lighter days will be flatter and determined during the week, based on the needs of the groups. This is serious mountain terrain, with variable weather and long, challenging, climbs. Please do assess your suitability for this, before signing up!

Whilst these activities are not mutually exclusive, it is highly recommended that both are attended, particularly if this is your first time at Peaks Challenge.

EOI

At this stage, we’re looking to gauge interest in (a) the pre-event training camp and (b) Peaks Challenge 2026. Once we have the level of interest, we will consider the best mode of accommodation and transport for both activities and provide more details to those registering an interest.

SPR Peaks Challenge 2026 EOI

(*) Check back for the EOI web page over the weekend 🙂

Racing this weekend – If you want to race, or get in on the action watching others race, read on.

1. WCMCC Herne Hill – Chopper Marshall Graded Road Race

2. X-Speed Junior Road Racing Series 1 (21/Jun)

3. WA Cyclocross 2025 Numbat Cup – Round 4 (Ladies’ Day) (29/Jun)

Summer Crit Calendar
Summer Crit Calendar

Juniors Ride — Here are the details for the junior ride on Saturday morning:

The whole trip including stops will probably take us 2.5 hrs.

This session is designed for our advanced riders. If a beginner or newcomer would like to join, please send a message at juniors@southperthrouleurs.com.au. A good option for less experienced riders is to join us for the first 5 km to Applecross and then return from there. Depending on the availability of other volunteers, I may be able to escort the younger or beginner riders back. However, please be prepared to return with your child independently if needed.

Racing coming up
X-Speed Junior Road Race Series #1
21/6/2025 – Location: SpeedDome crit course

WA Cyclocross Numbat Cup Series #4 – Ladies’ Day
29/6/2025

SPR Juniors
SPR Juniors


From the Ride Coordinator — Step Up Saturday this weekend! However only “Step Up” if you like the lumpy routes and can navigate from your Garmin! 🤣

Yes, we are doing a new route on Saturday – Holmes & Ridgehill. It will have lots of familiar bits but don’t get caught out by rote navigating. The onus is on everyone to review and download the route. There will be a 3-way stop light at the bottom of Ridgehill, Scott & Helena Valley Rds. So, practise caution when descending Ridgehill to the roundabout.

Some reminders:

  • Carpark etiquette: Can fast & main 1 groups move up through the carpark swiftly to allow groups behind to get out of the way of traffic. Your start point for the ride is at the top of the row and not halfway down the carpark!
  • Group selection: Can you roll through consistently in your group of choice? If you are unable, consider another slower group where you can do so and be a team player!
  • Getting to Dome from the East: Along Riverside Dr to Barrack St then left onto St.Georges Terrace to Dome.

Saturday 7th June

Sunday 8th June

Monday 9th June

Tuesday 10th June

Wednesday 11th June

Thursday 12th June

Friday 13th June

Ride Routes 31st May – 6th June

[ Good morning all, thanks to everyone who attended our Giro Dinner and TOMR Information Night. Stay dry this weekend (!!) and see you on the bike. Daniel ]

SPR Peaks Challenge 2026

Overview

Peaks Challenge is an epic endurance ride in the Victorian Alps, covering a distance of 230kms with over 4500m of climbing (https://bicyclenetwork.com.au/rides-and-events/peaks-challenge/).

A 13-hour cut-off time keeps you moving through the excellent feed stations and the whole event is superbly run from start to finish. The Victorian Alps provide a stunning vista for a great day in the saddle and we’re looking to organise a trip across to this excellent event next year. 

Of course, given the challenges faced on the course, familiarisation is key, so we’re also organising a week’s training camp around the same area around 6th – 13th  December. This will be based in Bright, which is centrally located to ride all of the big climbs and just a great place to stay! 

The training camp will be lead by SPR member David Morley and should be a great opportunity for anyone contemplating the Peaks themselves!!

For general guidance, the Camp will feature two riding groups, both looking to cover all three major peaks in Peaks Challenge (Tawonga Gap, Mount Hotham and Falls Creek), throughout the week, with surrounding link areas as well. There will be 3 main climbing days and three lighter days in between. Roughly speaking, climbing days are around 100-120km with approx. 2000m of climbing, with Group 1 aiming to ride at 25kph +/- 2kph and Group 2 at 22kph +/- 2kph (depending on conditions). Lighter days will be flatter and determined during the week, based on the needs of the groups. This is serious mountain terrain, with variable weather and long, challenging, climbs. Please do assess your suitability for this, before signing up!

Whilst these activities are not mutually exclusive, it is highly recommended that both are attended, particularly if this is your first time at Peaks Challenge.

EOI

At this stage, we’re looking to gauge interest in (a) the pre-event training camp and (b) Peaks Challenge 2026. Once we have the level of interest, we will consider the best mode of accommodation and transport for both activities and provide more details to those registering an interest.

SPR Peaks Challenge 2026 EOI

(*) Check back for the EOI web page over the weekend 🙂

Racing this weekend – If you want to race, or get in on the action watching others race, read on.

1. <not this week>

2. WCMCC Herne Hill – Chopper Marshall Graded Road Race (8/Jun)

Summer Crit Calendar
Summer Crit Calendar

Juniors Ride — No ride on Saturday. The weather looks very bad 🙁

SPR Juniors
SPR Juniors


From the Ride Coordinator — Communication is a key component to a successful group ride. Calling out hazards is everyone’s responsibility and those calls should be shared throughout the group.

Don’t forget to wear a club kit for the main ride on Saturday. It doesn’t have to be the latest version: vintage, TOMR, anything SPR will be appreciated.

Saturday 31st May

Sunday 1st June

Monday 2nd June – WA Day Public Holiday

Tuesday 3rd June

Wednesday 4th June

Thursday 5th June

Friday 6th June

Ride Routes 24 – 30th May

[ Good evening all, there are still tickets for our Giro d’Italia Dinner next Tuesday (details below). Sending kudos to everyone who participated in Seven last weekend (and lots of love to Adam and Corrie who came off 💚). See you on the bike. Daniel ]

SPR TOMR EOI / Kick OFF 2025 — As we start planning for Tour of Margaret River 2025 (racing from 31 October to 2 November, with accommodation from 30 October to 3 November), we’re pleased to announce that we will be holding an information night on Thursday 29 May.

Details and RSVP via the link below.

SPR TOMR EOI / Kick OFF 2025

SPR @ Seven 2025

SPR Giro d’Italia Dinner — The 108th edition of the classic grand tour Giro d’Italia starts 9 May in Durrës, Albanian and finishes on 1 June in Rome. The club is having a dinner on Tuesday 27 May at the Italian restaurant Bravo’s in East Vict Park to celebrate – fabulous food and friendly staff make it special.

Bring family and join friends for a classic Italian meal.

Menu $68.50 pp for a 3-course meal – fully licensed. Select your dietary requirements at checkout.

Check out the website:

SPR Giro d’Italia Dinner 2025

Racing this weekend – If you want to race, or get in on the action watching others race, read on.

1. WCMCC Dog Hill Baldavis Road Race (Saturday)

2. WA Cyclocross 2025 Numbat Cup – Round 3

3. PDCC Harvey Road Race #2 (CANCELLED)

Summer Crit Calendar
Summer Crit Calendar

Juniors Ride — This week’s program involves a ride from Mt Henry Bridge to Kings Park for our advanced riders. To make the course more manageable for beginners and younger kids, we will meet them at the Narrows Bridge. Below are the details of the ride:

Meeting Details:

Full Course:
You can view the full course here:  https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/345915048

Please let me know if you would like to join the ride at the Narrows Bridge, so I will make sure we will wait for you.

The weather forecast does not look great, but the morning should be OK. If predictions change I will let you know and eventually cancel the ride. 

Racing. CX racing on Sunday! All the details and link to enter above.

CX training. Tom Barratt and his son Oscar confirmed another training session on 15 June 2025. We will have it at the usual place (Garvey Park in Ascot) at 11am.

Jerseys. Unfortunately the new jerseys for the kids have not arrived yet. As soon as I will have more info I will let you know.


From the Ride Coordinator — At SPR, we encourage all riders to familiarise themselves with the planned route before joining a group ride. Without that understanding you are putting the group at risk.

Saturday 24th May

Sunday 25th May

Monday 26th May

Tuesday 27th May

Wednesday 28th May

Thursday 29th May

Friday 30th May

Ride Routes 17th – 23rd May

SPR Club Members will know that the club has been advocating for the improved training and development facilities for cycling for many years now.

That is not to say that Perth does not have excellent cycling facilities in many regards — the ongoing improvements to our PSPs are a great example. And I know that our members as residents of South Perth and the surrounding suburbs, benefit greatly from these investments into our community.

Equally, we have been very aware that from a sports perspective, there is a clear need to invest in the future of our sport to improve opportunities for participation as well as ensuring pathways for our young people to pursue cycling, from junior through to the elite level.

We were excited by the announcement by Rita Saffioti MLA in January about the facility in Burswood which would encompassing motor racing, sport including a criterium track as well as improved community facilities. The announcement was made whilst the Road Nationals were running, and included AusCycling CEO Marne Fechner who was over as part of the running of the nationals. From an SPR perspective, it has been wonderful to see engagement with AusCycling and WestCycle for this new facility.

The launch yesterday of consultation for the Perth Entertainment and Sporting Precinct is more great news on this front and I encourage all SPR members and the broader SPR community to get involved in the consultation to give voice to cycling as part of this important process.

Check out the website:

Perth Entertainment and Sporting Precinct

From a club perspective, we see some of the important aspects of the new precinct being:

Racing. Running competitive sport racing, both criterium and road racing has become increasingly difficult in recent years, particularly in the inner city suburbs. The introduction of the proposed new criterium track will significantly lower the barriers to running regular racing within our community, and racing that can be conducted with almost no imposition on the broader community (think traffic management and the like).

Off-the-road training. A key aspect of introducing our young people to the sport of cycling is the ability to provide safe and consistently available training spaces and facilities. Whilst cyclists will always ride further afield — think of our cycling around the “river loop” and heading to the hills for a training ride — the ability to undertake training in a safe environment without cars is a huge enabler when thinking about parents being able to introduce their children to the sport of cycling.

Pathways to Elite Sport. We have had some amazing elite cyclists originate from Perth (check out the honour roll at Midland Cycling Club!), and we want to that this continues. A key part of finding athletes of this calibre and enabling them to pursue the sport of cycling is having the infrastructure to be able to provide pathways for participation — starting at the junior right through to the elite level. Having cycling facilities colocated with an off-the-road track will contribute hugely to providing these pathways — whether it be club facilities, AusCycling facilities or spaces for coaches to operate.

So this is great news, and I encourage all SPR members to participate in the process to ensure cycling get the community voice its needs as the WA Government plans the Perth Entertainment and Sporting Precinct.

Some links for reading: AusCycling, WestCycle, Rita Saffioti MLA, and WA Government.

Finally, I wish everyone participating in the Seven Gravel Race this weekend every success

See you out on the bike.

Daniel

SPR Giro d’Italia Dinner — The 108th edition of the classic grand tour Giro d’Italia starts 9 May in Durrës, Albanian and finishes on 1 June in Rome. The club is having a dinner on Tuesday 27 May at the Italian restaurant Bravo’s in East Vict Park to celebrate – fabulous food and friendly staff make it special.

Bring family and join friends for a classic Italian meal.

Menu $68.50 pp for a 3-course meal – fully licensed. Select your dietary requirements at checkout.

Check out the website:

SPR Giro d’Italia Dinner 2025

Tour of Margaret River Information Night — As we start planning for Tour of Margaret River 2025 (racing from 31 October to 2 November, with accommodation from 30 October to 3 November), we’re pleased to announce that we will be holding an information night on Thursday 22 May.

Unfortunately, due to logistical issues we’ve had to delay our information night. More details soon.

💚

Save the Date TOMR Information Night – TBC

Racing this weekend – If you want to race, or get in on the action watching others race, read on.

1. Seven

2. WCMCC Dog Hill Baldavis Road Race – (Saturday 24/May)

3. PDCC Harvey Road Race #2 (25/May)

4. WA Cyclocross 2025 Numbat Cup – Round 3 (25/May)

Summer Crit Calendar
Summer Crit Calendar

Juniors Ride — Thank you for everyone who came to the Juniors CX training last weekend! We had a great turnout and some excellent training (thank you Tom B 💚). Check out the photos below.

With myself and lots of people away this weekend for a race in Nannup, there will be no usual Saturday ride with the juniors.

However, try to take advantage of the nice and warm weather and get out with your kids for a ride on your own !

Note: There will be no road training on Saturday.


From the Ride Coordinator — At SPR, we encourage all riders to familiarise themselves with the planned route before joining a group ride.

Not knowing the next turn can increase the risk of accidents — for you and others in the group.

Saturday 17th May

Sunday 18th May

Monday 19th May

Tuesday 20th May

Wednesday 21st May

Thursday 22nd May

Friday 23rd May

Ride Routes 3rd – 9th May

So it seems like I’m collecting lots of photos of riders in green this week 🙂

Well done to everyone that got out on the bike last weekend. We had SPR members racing in the Stan Gurney VC Memorial Criterium (thank you Midland Cycle club – some photos below and more on Facebook here).

SPR managed two podiums at the Midland crit:

  • 🏆 Kate Bonner – Womens A Grade
  • 🥉 Simon Jones – Mens B Grade
  • 🥈 Liz Verbiesen – Womens C Grade

We also had riders in the WestCycle Brigadoon Super Challenge over the weekend (photos below) and our Juniors participating in CX training with Giovanni and Adrian – thank you team 💚. Again, photos below.

This weekend we have a number of riders heading to Collie for the Tom Lowry Memorial Road Race. Wish them all the best in what is a classic race put on by Collie Cycling Club.

See you out on the bike.

Daniel

MCC Stan Gurney VC Memorial Criterium

WestCycle Brigadoon Super Challenge

Tour of Margaret River EOI — As we start planning for Tour of Margaret River 2025 (racing from 31 October to 2 November, with accommodation from 30 October to 3 November), we’re doing things a little differently this year.

To help shape how we approach the event, we’d like to gather early input via an Expression of Interest before deciding whether to host an information night, and before looking to lock in commitment or even consider teams.

We also would like to gather interest from our members and the broader SPR community in terms of contribution to the costs and preparation for the event. Do you have a business and would see value in contributing as a sponsor? Are you a coach, trainer or sports specialist and interested in contributing? 

If yes to any of these questions, please let us know in the form below!

Thanks

💚

TOMR Expression of Interest

Racing this weekend – If you want to race, or get in on the action watching others race, read on.

1. CCC Tom Lowry Memorial Road Race

2. WA Cyclocross 2025 Numbat Cup – Round 2

3. WCMCC Wangara Age Group Criterium Championships

4. PDCC Harvey Road Race #2 (25/May)

Summer Crit Calendar
Summer Crit Calendar

Juniors Ride — Due to bad weather forecast there will be no junior ride on Saturday.

Do not forget the CX race on Sunday! 2025 Numbat Cup – Round 2

Some photos below from our CX training last weekend.

From the Ride Coordinator — It’s the start of the month so it is “Step Up Saturday!”

Take this opportunity to see where your riding is at and STEP UP and have a go at riding with that next group above your usual Saturday ride.

With the sun rising later in the morning don’t forget to have working lights on your bike.

Saturday 3rd May

Sunday 4th May

Monday 5th May

Tuesday 6th May

Wednesday 7th May

Thursday 8th May

Friday 9th May

Ride Routes 26th April – 2nd May

[ Guest post today from our own Tom Barratt – justifiably proud of Oscar’s achievement. And further on in the blog, hear how SPR has a Masters Cyclist of the Year. And for juniors – Adrian Emilsen is running a CX training session this Sunday. Daniel ]

WA TT Champs — There were lots of SPR riders at last weekend’s AusCycling State TT Championships.  ATTA put on another fantastic event in near ideal conditions at Champion Lakes. There were some quick times laid down, and SPR & DOME riders made it onto the podium in lots of the age categories.

U11M
🏆 Oscar Winson
🥈 Riley Winson

U15M
🏆 Oscar Barratt

30-39M
🏆 Alec Vukovich

Masters 35-39F
🏆 Michelle Mclintock

Masters 50-54F
🥈 Nikki Pursell

Masters 50-54M
🥉 Allan Cooper

Elite F
🏆 Sophia Sammons
🥈 Kate Bonner

Elite M
🥈 Jared Anderson

Oscar also went on to set a new Junior men’s record for the 10km at an average speed of 41.9kph.

ATTA is a great community to get involved with, and more info on events can be found at www.atta.asn.au.

Apologies if I missed anyone.

Jared Anderson Elite M
Sophia Sammons + Kate Bonner
Oscar Barratt

Masters Cyclist of the Year — So it turns out we have a winner of the 2024 Western Australia Performance Awards. Congratulations Sam Flockhart!!

Many of you will remember that Sam moved east in 2022. Sam podiumed at the Masters Nationals last year (which probably had something to do with this award), not to mention that she still counts SPR as her club.

Kudos Sam 💚

Tour of Margaret River EOI — As we start planning for Tour of Margaret River 2025 (racing from 31 October to 2 November, with accommodation from 30 October to 3 November), we’re doing things a little differently this year.

To help shape how we approach the event, we’d like to gather early input via an Expression of Interest before deciding whether to host an information night, and before looking to lock in commitment or even consider teams.

We also would like to gather interest from our members and the broader SPR community in terms of contribution to the costs and preparation for the event. Do you have a business and would see value in contributing as a sponsor? Are you a coach, trainer or sports specialist and interested in contributing? 

If yes to any of these questions, please let us know in the form below!

Thanks

💚

TOMR Expression of Interest

Racing this weekend – If you want to race, or get in on the action watching others race, read on.

1. MCC Stan Gurney VC Memorial Criterium

2. WCMCC Bibra Lake Criterium

3. WestCycle Brigadoon Super Challenge

4. CCC Tom Lowry Memorial Road Race (3 May)

Summer Crit Calendar
Summer Crit Calendar

Juniors Ride — This week there will not be the usual ride on Saturday. Instead we will have Adrian Emilsen leading a CX training session on Sunday morning. Here are the details:

Date and time On Sunday, 27 April at 11am
Where: Garvey Park in Ascot (https://maps.app.goo.gl/RmoUMkGXcf3yQ96U6). Let’s meet in the car park next to the Kayak Club.
Bike: bring your off road bike (MTB or gravel bike).

Adrian Emilsen has kindly offered to lead the session and share his expertise with us.
We will have a skill session of ~1-hour CX followed by a picnic/BBQ with our families. It’s a great chance to ride, learn, and enjoy some quality time together.


From the Ride Coordinator — A friendly reminder about carpark/marshalling to help us all get out as quickly as possible, as we have a number of groups to get started. The fast group riders need to be quick off the mark so that all the other bunches aren’t held up and end up blocking the traffic in the carpark. All groups please move forward as the group in front does.

Let’s be a well drilled parade of green! 💚

Saturday 26th April

Sunday 27th April

Monday 28th April

Tuesday 29th April

Wednesday 30th April

Thursday 1st May

Friday 2nd May