All posts by Daniel Harvey

Ride Routes 22nd – 28th July

Call for Sponsors — SPR Tour of Margaret River 2023. The Tour of Margaret River three day cycling event has been a key success of the South Perth Rouleurs through the Clubs commitment to providing a well organised, safe and social ride experience. The hard work and dedication of each and every cyclist in the months leading up to the event and its race volunteers ensure a quality experience for all.

We are proud of the the opportunities we have provided for our members to participate in what is arguably the best event of its kind in Australia. This year we are looking at around 15 teams, which means a sea of SPR green 💚

And here in lies an opportunity… sponsorship enables us a club to enhance the experience for members of our teams — through event-specific club kit and the like — providing a sense camaraderie and identity, whilst at the same time promoting local businesses through involvement with the sport of cycling.

A real win-win.

If this is you or your business we would love to hear from you!

Please get in touch via race@southperthrouleurs.com.au.

We will provide preference to any club members who would like to sponsor, but also consider sharing this opportunity with any businesses that you know of that might be interested.

WA Tandem Cycling Advisory Council Ride. Last Saturday saw the first of our rides, where our Transitional group was joined by a number of WATCAC riders. Thank you for coming. Check out the photos!

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

1. PDCC 2023 President’s Cup (Handicap Race)

2. WCMCC Dwellingup – Graded Handicap Road Race

Juniors Ride (Saturday 22 July) — After a few exercise sessions focused on improving our young riders’ bike skills through engaging games, it’s time to take things up a notch and build up their endurance by tackling a proper course! You can check out the course here: 

https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/160875180

Spanning approximately 12 kilometers, this ride will challenge our young riders and provide them with a rewarding experience. We have planned a delightful stop at Dome (Deep Water Point), where the kids can enjoy a well-deserved treat of ice cream, serving as a delicious reward for their efforts.

The meeting point for this adventure will be at the Holy Family Church car park in Como, conveniently located at https://goo.gl/maps/pzQcsdXYFXi19Vtw7. We kindly request all participants to gather there at 10:30 AM sharp. The estimated return time home is around 12:30 PM, allowing for a satisfying morning of cycling and fun.

Furthermore, we would like to inform you that this upcoming ride will be the last one for the next four weeks. Our junior ride leader, Giovanni, will be temporarily away visiting his family in Italy. Therefore, we will be taking a break from organised rides during this period.

Please note that our rides will resume on September 2nd, 2023, and we look forward to continuing our cycling adventures.

During this break, we encourage everyone to continue practicing and enjoying their own rides with their parents.

 

From the Ride Coordinator — Perfect winter riding weather this weekend – but the roads could still be a little slippery after all the rain this week so please go easy on corners and roundabouts. Saturday Main route is Collier Dianella, a newish route that had a recent safety improvement following rider feedback. We now cross the railway line in Guilford just after crossing Tonkin Hwy and then dog-leg right into Railway Pde before turning left into Collier Rd.

Sunday Long Hills is also one a newer one – with familiar roads, but Repatriation loop counter-clockwise. Remember to slow down and turn right into Forest Rd before the T-junction at the bottom of the descent of Patterson.

Saturday 22nd July

Sunday 23rd July

Monday 24th July

Tuesday 25th July

Wednesday 26th July

Thursday 27th July

Friday 28th July

Ride Routes 15th – 21st July

It has been a big week, with both light and shade.

The Tour is proceeding apace, and making for some excellent viewing. In my opinion anyway. Seeing Jai in yellow was amazing. And having watched Pogacar and Vingegaard battle it out with some serious attacks, I remain very impressed with Jai’s +2:40 third place in the General Classification.

SPR’s Tour de France dinner was Tuesday just gone, and as ever, the cuisine and company at Chez Pierre were sublime. Select photos below.

I also wish to offer a tribute and our deepest condolences on behalf of the club to Connor Lambert’s family and friends. Many in the club will have known and raced with Connor as part of the local cycling and racing community, and it is a confronting to hear news of a young life cut tragically short. I know that it must be infinitely worse for Connor’s family and friends in dealing with this shocking news.

Our thoughts and prayers are with all affected by this loss.

For those who may not be aware, we heard the news of Connor’s death of in Belgium whilst on a training ride earlier this week.

Daniel

Look out for the tandem riders from WATCAC, WA Tandem Cycling Advisory Council, who will be joining this Saturdays Transition ride for the first time.

Learn more about tandem riding in WA 

https://watcac.org

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

1. [CANCELLED] 4Five+ Femmes on Track Race 2

2. WCMCC Casuarina – Graded Road Race – 3 Day Tour – Day 2

Juniors Ride (Saturday 15 July) — The weather forecast for this weekend is looking fantastic, ensuring another delightful day with the kids. As we continue to evolve this type of ride and explore new possibilities, this time we have decided to gather at the beautiful Wireless Hill Park (https://goo.gl/maps/avubzSpDya2JnGaC8) at 11am. Our plan is to enjoy some invigorating laps around the museum and engage in exciting games.

For those who are interested in cycling to the park, covering a distance of approximately 9.5km, we will be meeting at the Holy Family Catholic Church in Como at 10.20am. It’s a great opportunity to enjoy some exercise before joining the rest of the group.

We look forward to seeing as many of you as possible at the event!

 

From the Ride Coordinator — According to the BOM it’t going to be nippy this weekend, but no rain, so dress for the conditions. A reminder about extra precautions required at roundabouts – they are a major contributor to accidents according to our stats. “Hold your line” doesn’t mean keep going straight, and short cutting across the roundabout. It means KEEP LEFT, stay in your lane, and follow the curve of the road through the roundabout or corner, so that the riders and cars adjacent to you can do the same.

Polite constructive feedback to riders who don’t do this can be helpful. Think of the group you’re in as a team. We need to have each other’s backs all the time – whether it’s calling out obstacles in the road loud and early, communicating when riders are struggling, or letting the group know there’s a split at a traffic light. This builds trust among the riders in the group, which leads to a safer culture – one of SPR’s key values.

Sunday’s long hills ride is a tester with some steep sections – and maybe not ideal for less experienced riders but great for those wanting to stretch their climbing legs after watching le Tour. There is always the short hills option…

Saturday 15th July

Sunday 16th July

Monday 17th July

Tuesday 18th July

Wednesday 19th July

Thursday 20th July

Friday 21st July

Ride Routes 8 – 14th July

If you did not have enough of a reason to stay up and watch the Tour de France… you do now.

This year was already exciting with twelve Australians riding in the Tour, including locals Jai Hindley and Ben O’Connor. And now, after a big day in the mountains, we have Jai Hindley in yellow and with a decisive stage win under the belt yesterday. Impressive.

If you have not see the seen the result, check out the win and the post-race interview. Not to mention that local photographer Zac Williams is there capturing the moment.

For me, in addition to the racing, I am appreciating the inclusion of “mate” in the lexicon of Tour de France post-race interviews.

“… then the opportunity for the stage presented itself, and I was all in on the last climb and just happened to take the yellow jersey as well, which isn’t too shabby so I can’t complain mate.”

We have one ticket left for our Tour de France dinner next week. Keep in mind that we will be having some WATCAC tandem riders joining us Saturday week.

Enjoy the Tour.

Daniel

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

1. PDCC 2023 Winter Series – Race 4

2. WCMCC Splendid Park – Graded Criterium Race – 3 day tour – Day 1

 

From the Ride Coordinator — Another week of ordinary weather, and more iffy stuff this weekend. There should be some breaks in the weather, so don’t miss out when they appear. Recent SPR safety stats are showing promising signs – so keep up the good work, and politely remind people if you see any unsafe behavior.

JUNIOR RIDE: There will be another junior ride this Saturday at 11am – meeting at the same place – Kuljak Island – which has plenty of parking at the meeting point. There is also the option of a 13km ride to the start from the meeting point at Holy Family Catholic Church in Como. Thanks to all who attended and helped last Saturday – the kids and adults had a blast. Remember to check your kids bikes, and wear a helmet if you’re planning to join.

Saturday 8th July

Sunday 9th July

Monday 10th July

Tuesday 11th July

Wednesday 12th July

Thursday 13th July

Friday 14th July

Ride Routes 24 – 30th June

A few things to mention tonight.

First off, those of you who are club members through AusCycling will have received an email yesterday regarding the rise in membership fees come 1 July, and in particular the introduction of an “insurance levy” which calls out the primary source of the rise being the cost of insurance. AusCycling flagged this issue several months ago, and are trying to mitigate the effects (cutting back other spending) and looking at other ways to manage the problem. Cycling is not the only organisation to face challenges with insurance, but it is not good news. We will keep you posted as the updates come through.

Secondly, if you put in an Expression of Interest for the Tour of Margaret River, you will have received a “TOMR Launch” email several weeks back. Please make sure you read through. A reminder that the first payment (of three) is due this weekend – see this link on the SPR shop. If you want to pay the whole amount up front, that is an option.

There are a few tickets (just a few) for the SPR Tour de France Dinner at Chez Pierre – link below. And also the Alliance Française de Perth event – get them while you can.

Daniel

📸 Photo credits for the drone footage of the start of the ride last Saturday go to Peter Mah. Nice one – if you not seen them, check them out on our FB group. Now to convince Peter to film an entire ride…

George Burnett Park Cycling Needs Assessment — Whether you cycle for fun, fitness or the daily commute, the City of South Perth wants to hear your thoughts on cycling facilities and infrastructure at George Burnett Park in Karawara.

As part of the City’s Cycling Needs Assessment, complete the online survey where your feedback will help inform the City’s future cycling infrastructure for the community. 

Following a number of recommendations over recent years, the City is proposing to build a pump track at George Burnett Park (subject to funding), but we’d like to know what else you would like to see there.

The City of South Perth is keen to hear from residents, bike riders, park users and the wider community so to get involved, please visit Your Say South Perth to complete the online survey.

The survey closes at 4pm, Monday 3 July 2023

The Tour de France is arguably the most famous epic road race so come along to celebrate the event in style at Chez Pierre in Nedlands on Tuesday 11 July.

This event has always been an excellent night with Chez Pierre putting on amazing food. 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. See menu.

Get your tickets here!

Alliance Française de Perth is organising an event to celebrate the Tour de France at their centre in Nedlands on the 1st of July.

The ‘Tour de France Lunch’ will bring together the cycling lovers and food & wine enthusiasts from the Perth area!

We invite you to share a lunch composed of the finest food prepared by our French Chef while listening to our prestigious speakers including pro cyclist Jessica Allen, cycling commentator Jethro Nagle, former pro cyclist Bob Addy and more to come!

The ‘Tour de France Lunch’ will be a unique time around this iconic moment of French culture, and we would be glad to share it with the major actors of Perth vibrant cycling life. That’s why the Alliance team would be delighted to welcome members of SPR at the event. 

The ‘Tour de France Lunch’ will take place between 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM and is open to adults and teenagers over 13. The Entry price is $90 for general admissions and $35 for people under 18. Age will be asked for registration as alcohol will be served.

Details and registration here: Perth Tour de France Lunch Tickets, Sat 01/07/2023 at 11:30 am

 

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

1. PDCC 2023 Winter Series – Race 3

2. WCMCC Herne Hill Graded Road Race

 

From the Ride Coordinator — Kudos to all those that have continued training and commuting through the weather – you are braver and more dedicated than many of us. It looks like more of the same this weekend so we can expect smaller groups with a wider range of abilities. Please factor this in when setting the pace and discuss it at the start.

I’ll probably be on Zwift, and sneak out for a quickie if I see a gap in the clouds. We’ve got shorter routes, for both Sunday hills rides, to maximise the chances of a dry outing. Take extra care at roundabouts, keep your lights on and dress for the conditions.

Saturday 24th June

Sunday 25th June

Monday 26th June

Tuesday 27th June

Wednesday 28th June

Thursday 29th June

Friday 30th June

Ride Routes 17th – 23rd June

So this year we are spoiled for choice with this year’s Tour de France. Not only are we continuing the club tradition with the SPR Tour de France Dinner at Chez Pierre (Stage 10), but Alliance Française de Perth is putting together a lunch to celebrate the start of the Tour… all the details below.

IMPORTANT: For a number of years, the club has been working and advocating toward an inner city crit track. We see this an an important facility for putting on racing and training without closing roads, but perhaps more importantly, as a facility for enabling juniors and new cyclists to gain experience cycling in the safety of a circuit that is off the road.

Perth is currently the only capital city in mainland Australia not to have a stand-alone Criterium Circuit.

We are keen to see this changed. To this end we encourage all SPR members to contribute to the survey being conducted by the City of South Perth (details below).

Fingers crossed for this weekend’s riding.

Daniel

George Burnett Park Cycling Needs Assessment — Whether you cycle for fun, fitness or the daily commute, the City of South Perth wants to hear your thoughts on cycling facilities and infrastructure at George Burnett Park in Karawara.

As part of the City’s Cycling Needs Assessment, complete the online survey where your feedback will help inform the City’s future cycling infrastructure for the community. 

Following a number of recommendations over recent years, the City is proposing to build a pump track at George Burnett Park (subject to funding), but we’d like to know what else you would like to see there.

The City of South Perth is keen to hear from residents, bike riders, park users and the wider community so to get involved, please visit Your Say South Perth to complete the online survey.

The survey closes at 4pm, Monday 3 July 2023

The Tour de France is arguably the most famous epic road race so come along to celebrate the event in style at Chez Pierre in Nedlands on Tuesday 11 July.

This event has always been an excellent night with Chez Pierre putting on amazing food. 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. See menu.

Get your tickets here!

Alliance Française de Perth is organising an event to celebrate the Tour de France at their centre in Nedlands on the 1st of July.

The ‘Tour de France Lunch’ will bring together the cycling lovers and food & wine enthusiasts from the Perth area!

We invite you to share a lunch composed of the finest food prepared by our French Chef while listening to our prestigious speakers including pro cyclist Jessica Allen, cycling commentator Jethro Nagle, former pro cyclist Bob Addy and more to come!

The ‘Tour de France Lunch’ will be a unique time around this iconic moment of French culture, and we would be glad to share it with the major actors of Perth vibrant cycling life. That’s why the Alliance team would be delighted to welcome members of SPR at the event. 

The ‘Tour de France Lunch’ will take place between 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM and is open to adults and teenagers over 13. The Entry price is $90 for general admissions and $35 for people under 18. Age will be asked for registration as alcohol will be served.

Details and registration here: Perth Tour de France Lunch Tickets, Sat 01/07/2023 at 11:30 am

 

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

1. WCMCC Dog Hill Graded Road Race

 

From the Ride Coordinator — As the rains continue, and the roads get all sorts of debris washed over them, the likelihood of punctures increases. Make sure you carry whatever spares you need – tubes, levers, plugs, pump, CO2 canister etc, and practice using them!

Rain also means fewer riders on both Saturday and Sunday group rides, and a wider range of ability in any group. Lets keep that in mind when setting the pace of the group. It may mean having an easier day out than you’d planned, but it makes for a safer and more inclusive experience for all. It’s good to communicate early and often group dynamics. Speak up at the start if you’re riding with a group you don’t know well and let others know during the ride if you’d prefer to drop back to another group, or to ride slower alone or with a friend.

Sunday Short hills is one of our newer routes – with an interesting transition from Lawnbrook to Mundaring Weir Rd via Grove & Stanhope Rds, and a return via Maidevale instead of welshpool Rd. It looks like we’re going to have a well timed break in the weather this weekend; Sunny rides in Winter are awesome – enjoy!

Saturday 17th June

Sunday 18th June

Monday 19th June

Tuesday 20th June

Wednesday 21st June

Thursday 22nd June

Friday 23rd June

Ride Routes 10 – 16th June

The Tour de France is arguably the most famous epic road race so come along to celebrate the event in style at Chez Pierre in Nedlands on Tuesday 11 July.

This event has always been an excellent night with Chez Pierre putting on amazing food. 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. See menu.

Get your tickets here.

SPR TOMR 2023 EOI Open — SPR is pleased to formally launch the ToMR 2023 campaign, and call for Expressions of Interest from riders, volunteers, and/or sponsors, who are considering joining the SPR team for this year’s event.

This is not a locked in commitment rather a starting point for contact in the future and further information.

Please use the “I’m interested” link and answer the few brief questions. This will enable the Race Subcommittee to gather information for everything from accommodation to team composition.

We want to ensure that we enable everyone that wants to participate to do so.

I’m interested!

 

Thanks!
SPR Race Subcommittee

 

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

1. PDCC 2023 Winter Series – Race 2

2. WA Cyclocross Numbat Cup Three

3. WCMCC Chidlow ‘A’ – Graded Road Race

 

From the Ride Coordinator — After a lot of Zwifting by a lot of people, there are glimmers of hope for some road riding this weekend, particularly on Sunday Arvo. For those that do brave the weather, remember to take extra care before, during and after the rides.

Check your brake pads, discs/rims and lights before heading out, and always give the bike a hose down after riding in wet conditions. Washing out the mud and crud extends the life of your drive train and brakes, and makes them work better when you need them.

Sundays Short Hills is one of our new routes that covers familiar ground, but doesn’t stop at the Kalamunda Servo for refilling bottles. You may be able just look up and smile if you get thirsty .

Saturday 10th June

Sunday 11th June

Monday 12th June

Tuesday 13th June

Wednesday 14th June

Thursday 15th June

Friday 16th June

Ride Routes 3rd – 9th June

Being the 3rd of June, this Saturday is World Bicycle Day. Since its establishment in 2018, it seems everyone is getting on board. The United Nations is responsible for starting it (there is apparently a formal UN General Assembly resolution 💚). The UCI is onboard as part of its Cycling for All program. Strava has a Challenge (of course – the goal is 20 million miles in June – not sure about measuring it in miles, but get involved anyway).

We don’t see any of that as a bad thing.

And we’re on board. In honour of the occasion, we are officially encouraging everyone to wear a jersey representative of their homeland this Saturday to the group ride. You may even get some social media glory if the Committee (led by the intrepid Amy) is suitably impressed.

#worldbicycleday #spr #southperthrouleurs

Strava
UCI
United Nations
SPR

Kit Order — Another reminder is that the Kit Shop is open now for the next order, closing until 4 June.

This includes National Kit – particularly pertinent for recent Gran Fondo and Gravel Worlds qualifiers. Nice one.

SPR TOMR 2023 EOI Open — SPR is pleased to formally launch the ToMR 2023 campaign, and call for Expressions of Interest from riders, volunteers, and/or sponsors, who are considering joining the SPR team for this year’s event.

This is not a locked in commitment rather a starting point for contact in the future and further information.

Please use the “I’m interested” link and answer the few brief questions. This will enable the Race Subcommittee to gather information for everything from accommodation to team composition.

We want to ensure that we enable everyone that wants to participate to do so.

I’m interested!

 

Thanks!
SPR Race Subcommittee

 

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

1. EGCC 2023 Goldfields Cyclassic – Race

2. EGCC 2023 Goldfields Cyclassic – Community Challenge

 

From the Ride Coordinator — Something to celebrate for those of us who use the freeway bike path between the Canning and Narrows bridges – no more detour! This Saturday we dust off another old route we haven’t seen for a while – Murdoch & Freo, which has a familiar first half for those who do the Monday rides. Sunday’s short hills route does not have the usual water refill stop in Kalamunda, so please carry enough for the full ride.

ROADWORKS: There is an unsealed gravel surface on The Strand in Applecross, just after the steep descent down Majestic hill (Fraser Rd). This will affect most 5.30am rides including Saturday EBR. Please take extra care and warn fellow riders on the approach.

Saturday 3rd June

Sunday 4th June

Monday 5th June – Western Australia Day Public Holiday

Tuesday 6th June

Wednesday 7th June

Thursday 8th June

Friday 9th June

Ride Routes 27th May – 2nd June

Just a brief post tonight. Key reminder is that the Kit Shop is open now for the next order. Until 4 June.

This includes National Kit – particularly pertinent for recent Gran Fondo and Gravel Worlds qualifiers. Nice one.

It looks like we stay dry the weekend. Enjoy. For those interested in racing, the West Coast Masters winter season has kicked off, complete with a team points completion. Day Licenses available so plenty of opportunity to try it out! (you need a WCMCC license not AusCycling license)

See you out on the bike.

Daniel

SPR TOMR 2023 EOI Open — SPR is pleased to formally launch the ToMR 2023 campaign, and call for Expressions of Interest from riders, volunteers, and/or sponsors, who are considering joining the SPR team for this year’s event.

This is not a locked in commitment rather a starting point for contact in the future and further information.

Please use the “I’m interested” link and answer the few brief questions. This will enable the Race Subcommittee to gather information for everything from accommodation to team composition.

We want to ensure that we enable everyone that wants to participate to do so.

I’m interested!

 

Thanks!
SPR Race Subcommittee

 

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

1. WCMCC Neerabup Graded Road Race

2. EGCC 2023 Goldfields Cyclassic – Race (June)

3. EGCC 2023 Goldfields Cyclassic – Community Challenge (June)

 

From the Ride Coordinator — The weather is on board with us again this weekend – albeit a little on the chilly side so make sure you dress appropriately for 5 degree minimum 🥶. Good quality long gloves make a world of difference, and allow for shifting and braking with full control.

On Saturday the main ride does, Karrinyup which for some reason we have not ridden since late 2021, although most of the route will be very familiar from similar routes. Sunday’s long hills route is one of the prettiest rides we do, and well worth the 1,000+ metres of climbing IMO. Don’t miss it if you have the chance.

WARNING: There are new roadworks and an unsealed gravel surface on The Strand in Applecross, just after the steep descent down Majestic hill (Fraser Rd). This will affect most 5.30am rides including Saturday EBR. Please take extra care and warn fellow riders on the approach.

Saturday 27th May

Sunday 28th May

Monday 29th May

Tuesday 30th May

Wednesday 31st May

Thursday 1st June

Friday 2nd June

Ride Routes 13 – 19th May

The SPR Giro Dinner is this Tuesday, and we still have tickets available if you would like to come along!

We are kicking off the first major grand tour cycling events in Europe with dinner at Giro d ’Italia at Café Bella Rosa 51 Archer St, Carlisle WA 6101. Come along and join friends and family for a classic Italian meal in a family restaurant.

16 May 2023. Menu $55 pp; 3 course meal, coffee/tea and BYO change (beer and wine) included. 

Menu attached – purchase via the SPR shop.

If you have any queries, please get in touch with Carol by email on comdev@southperthrouleurs.com.au

SPR TOMR 2023 EOI Open — SPR is pleased to formally launch the ToMR 2023 campaign, and call for Expressions of Interest from riders, volunteers, and/or sponsors, who are considering joining the SPR team for this year’s event.

This is not a locked in commitment rather a starting point for contact in the future and further information.

Please use the “I’m interested” link and answer the few brief questions. This will enable the Race Subcommittee to gather information for everything from accommodation to team composition.

We want to ensure that we enable everyone that wants to participate to do so.

I’m interested!

 

Thanks!
SPR Race Subcommittee

West Coast Masters Day Licenses — As many of you will know, there has been a long-standing question for many of us who race, around the need to hold both an AusCycling race license to race as well as a AVCC license in order to race in WCMCC races.

Good news! West Coast Masters have managed to arrange Day Licenses ($50) which mean if you only want to race a few Master’s races, you now have a really good option. Have a read of the President’s Message and check out the poster below announcing the Masters Road Race Season.

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

1. Not much this weekend, but coming up…

2. PDCC Peel 24 Hour 2023 (20 May)

3. EGCC 2023 Goldfields Cyclassic – Race (June)

4. EGCC 2023 Goldfields Cyclassic – Community Challenge (June)

 

From the Ride Coordinator — Well last Saturday was pretty much a no-show, and I’m not too hopeful about this Saturday being any better. Remember that the ride leaders are all volunteers, and like most, we don’t fancy going out when it’s bucketing down. If you do feel like riding and there are no ride leaders, our recommendation is to discuss among those who turn up. Agree how many groups are appropriate and adjust the pace to suit the make-up of the group and the weather conditions.

My own preference in rainy conditions is Zwift. Last winter we arranged SPR Zwift rides when rain was expected, but attendance was low. These days many of us on Zwift are finding the Robo Pacers a great way to ride with a group, at a pace that suits how we’re feeling on the day. Sunday looks a whole lot better for riding, and both long and short groups can enjoy the zigzag for starters…

Saturday 13th May

Sunday 14th May

Monday 15th May

Tuesday 16th May

Wednesday 17th May

Thursday 18th May

Friday 19th May

Ride Routes 6 – 12th May

SPR is pleased to formally launch the ToMR 2023 campaign, and call for Expressions of Interest from riders, volunteers, and/or sponsors, who are considering joining the SPR team for this year’s event.

This is not a locked in commitment rather a starting point for contact in the future and further information.

Please use the “I’m interested” link and answer the few brief questions. This will enable the Race Subcommittee to gather information for everything from accommodation to team composition.

We want to ensure that we enable everyone that wants to participate to do so.

I’m interested!

 

Thanks!
SPR Race Subcommittee

To kick off the major grand tour cycling events in Europe this year SPR are celebrating the Giro d ’Italia at Café Bella Rosa 51 Archer St, Carlisle WA 6101. Come along and join friends and family for a classic Italian meal in a family restaurant.

16 May 2023. Menu $55 pp; 3 course meal, coffee/tea and BYO change (beer and wine) included. 

Menu attached – purchase via the SPR shop.

If you have any queries, please get in touch with Carol by email on comdev@southperthrouleurs.com.au

Goldfields Cyclassic — The Goldfields Cyclassic is a very special cycling experience with a history going back to 1928. It is a 2-day graded handicap race from Kalgoorlie to Leonora on the long weekend 3 -4 June 2023; 132km to Menzies day 1, 100km to Leonora day 2. Flat out and furious, how can you resist. In 2023 the event organisers will host a separate mens and ladies handicap race on day 2.

For those looking for a ride there is the Community Challenge where teams of 2 to 4 share the 132km distance.

Registrations early bird finishes 21 April: race $160, community challenge $40 and both include return bike transfers Perth to the event and dinner Saturday night in Menzies. You will need an AusCycling race all disciplines licence to enter the race or a standard AusCylcing lifestyle licence for the community challenge.

Transfers: the charter flight package costs $400 and includes all transfers. Fly up Saturday and return from Leonora Sunday. This is heavily discounted and seats are limited so recommend to book when registering. Saturday night accommodation in Menzies is not included in the package.

For a more leisurely version you can take the train to Kalgoorlie or drive, up Friday back Monday, though you will need to book accommodation in Kalgoorlie Friday and Sunday and Saturday night in Menzies.

Accommodation: if taking the charter flight, you will need to book a night in Menzies for the Saturday night. For all accommodation options check out https://www.cyclassic.com.au/registration-travel/

Please contact Andrew Ballam vp@southperthrouleurs.com.au if interested in racing or Carol comdev@southperthrouleurs.com.au for the community challenge.

More information is available at https://www.cyclassic.com.au/

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

1. PDCC 2023 Winter Series – Race 1

2. WA Cyclocross Numbat Cup Two

3. WMCC Kewdale Criterium (Season End + Presentations)

 

From the Ride Coordinator — The weather is going to be a bit average this weekend – so make the most of Saturday morning, as Sunday could be dodgy. The roads will get slippery, even when it’s not raining, so please take extra care on corners and roundabouts, and allow a little extra following distance on the descents. Saturday is Ridge Hill Road, a favorite for getting the route wrong! We do the loop at the end Clockwise; continue straight on towards Ridge Hill Rd after crossing Roe Hwy. Put the routes in the Garmin if necessary, and enjoy the rides.

Saturday 6th May

Sunday 7th May

Monday 8th May

Tuesday 9th May

Wednesday 10th May

Thursday 11th May

Friday 12th May