Ride Routes 17th – 23rd January

The weekend just gone saw the Westbridge Funds 2026 AusCycling Road National Championships kick on. After the successes and participation during the week there were plenty of SPR riders doing their thing on the weekend. Too many to mention individually, but special mentions to long time SPR members Bec Kelly and Elar Kalda for taking out their respective categories in the Gran Fondo, and to SPR Legend Jarred Anderson who put in an epic ride in the breakaway in the Elite Men’s Road Race, getting some TV time for the club!

Our resident journalist, Claire Tyrell, has captured the feeling of the weekend in her write up of her own experiences below…thanks Claire!

There are many special things about having the AusCycling National Road Championships in your town, and for us amateurs, the Gran Fondo is right up there!

The event consists of a 13.6-kilometre circuit through and surrounding Kings Park, which (and I don’t use this word lightly) is an iconic part of Perth.

The chance to ride with my friends and fellow SPR members on closed roads in Perth was simply too good to pass up.

I rocked up to the start line feeling not as fit as I have been but relatively prepared, thanks to the regular training sessions from Peter Mah.

Peter – we cannot thank you enough for the time and dedication you put in to training us all for this event and more.

The idea of pedalling up Malcolm Street six times was fairly daunting, but I’d recently been riding the hills in Adelaide so I told myself it wasn’t that bad.

At the start line all the women went off together, about 83 of us across seven age groups.

This was in stark contrast to the men, with more than 750 of them lining up to race.

(We’re used to it, us ladies, and we hold our own!)

I held on to the bunch for longer than I did last year, but only because it didn’t really get hard until Malcolm Street.

A fairly sedate (by my standards anyway) roll to the bottom of the major climb allowed me to sit on for almost a full lap.

I was happy enough with that effort, and once the first climb was over it was time to recalibrate.

I looked around to see a few familiar faces, men and women – by that time we’d swept up some of the blokes.

Jodie Chipper was a standout companion throughout the race. We took turns shielding the wind from one another and played to our strengths.

Jodie is an absolute powerhouse riding into the wind and I am super grateful for her efforts hurtling down May Drive and along Mounts Bay Road. (I did do some work don’t worry!)

We stayed together for most of the race, broken up by the occasional pack of riders only to find each other’s wheels again.

The subsequent five laps were varied, some fast, some not so, depending on how many people I had rolling with me.

The headwind along Mounts Bay Road proved challenging and slowed down everyone’s average speed markedly.

While fitter, last year I averaged 33.3km/h around the course. This year it was closer to 31km/h.

I got around the six laps with no mishaps, only my screaming legs and lungs. But hey – that’s bike riding!

After the finish line I gave up cycling for about two minutes and sat on the kerb to give my aching muscles a break, but promptly snapped out of it.

I was super impressed with my close friend Rebecca Kelly, who took out first in her age group – a national champion!!

I knew she was a champion already 😊

Congratulations to all the SPR riders who participated in the fondo – hopefully more of you will get the chance next year.

The Tour Down Under gets underway this weekend. If you are headed over and want to stay in touch with the rest of the crew make sure you are in The Rouleurs Run Radelaide Facebook Group.

Tour of the Blackwood 2026 — Registrations for the Rotary Tour of the Blackwood River 28 March 2026 are now open. The Full Tour meanders some 130km through stunning countryside between beautiful Bridgetown and the magical townsites of Balingup and Nannup, and features over 2000m of climbing including a Category 4 ascent toward the finish line. There is also a 65km distance (elevation ~841m) or 30km. New in 2026 is a gravel 88km adventure ride – ebikes included. This is an excellent event, with a great community atmosphere and well-marshalled roads- definitely one to consider. If interested you will need to book accommodation as soon as possible as limited availability. For more details about the event including accommodation please check out their web site https://www.blackwoodtour.info/. Registration fees go to support community awareness regarding youth mental health. So SPR can connect interested participants, please register your interest and that of your partner via this EOI.

Upcoming Racing

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

1. WCMCC Splendid Park Criterium (18 Jan)

2. WCMCC Bibra Lake Criterium (01 Feb)

3. Peel District CC Summer Criterium #6 (08 Feb)

4. WCMCC WANGARA Criterium (08 Feb)

5. Peel District CC Summer Criterium #7 (15 Feb)

And if you are headed to Adelaide…

1. Norwood CC TDU Criteriums (18 Jan)

2. Norwood CC Criteriums p/b MAAP and Specialized (21 Jan)

3. Norwood CC Presents Nightshift by Black Sheep and Focus (22 Jan)

Juniors

Junior rides resume on this Saturday, 17 January. We will meet at the DNA Tower car park in Kings park at 10.30am for a ride along a portion of the course where the elite riders competed for the road nationals last week and try to experience the same emotions they had. Hope to see you there!

From the Ride Coordinator

At SPR, we require 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 January

Sunday 18th January

Monday 19th January

Tuesday 20th January

Wednesday 21st January

Thursday 22nd January

Friday 23rd January

Ride Routes 10th – 16th January

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The Westbridge Funds 2026 AusCycling Road National Championships are here and SPR has been getting involved in a big way! Our Club Team Time Trial groups flew the flag on Wednesday, embodying the spirit of SPR. Everyone did brilliantly, with the SPR W1 team featuring Amanda Nabi, Anthea Stacey, Ale Rojas Jordán and Claire Rapson taking out their category and becoming National Champions!

Jarred Anderson, Kate Bonner and Sophia Sammons rode the Individual Time Trials today. Again, all fantastic performances, but Sophia took home the chocolates becoming National U23 Time Trial Champion in a time which would have put her on the Elite podium as well!! All of that hard work paying off!

Friday will see the Criteriums in Northbridge, and then the weekend has the road races in and around Kings Park. The atmosphere in Northbridge promises to be electric…get along if you can.

On Sunday SPR will have a tent in the expo area at the top of Malcolm Street. It will be manned throughout the day (approx. 7am – 7pm) so if club members want to leave gear there while watching the racing please feel free. Just come and say ‘Hi’ anyway…

Next week a host of SPR folk will be headed to Adelaide for the Tour Down Under. If you are headed over and want to stay in touch with the rest of the crew make sure you are in The Rouleurs Run Radelaide Facebook Group.

Tour of the Blackwood 2026 — Registrations for the Rotary Tour of the Blackwood River 28 March 2026 are now open. The Full Tour meanders some 130km through stunning countryside between beautiful Bridgetown and the magical townsites of Balingup and Nannup, and features over 2000m of climbing including a Category 4 ascent toward the finish line. There is also a 65km distance (elevation ~841m) or 30km. New in 2026 is a gravel 88km adventure ride – ebikes included. This is an excellent event, with a great community atmosphere and well-marshalled roads- definitely one to consider. If interested you will need to book accommodation as soon as possible as limited availability.

For more details about the event including accommodation please check out their web site https://www.blackwoodtour.info/. Registration fees go to support community awareness regarding youth mental health.

So SPR can connect interested participants, please register your interest and that of your partner via this EOI.

Upcoming Racing

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

1. Steadyrack Gran Fondo (11 Jan)

2. WCMCC Splendid Park Criterium (18 Jan)

And if you are headed to Adelaide…

3. Norwood CC TDU Criteriums (18 Jan)

4. Norwood CC Criteriums p/b MAAP and Specialized (21 Jan)

5. Norwood CC Presents Nightshift by Black Sheep and Focus (22 Jan)

Juniors

No junior rides this week. We will resume the rides on 17/1/2026.

Congratulations to Oscar Winson for winning the U13 State Criterium !

From the Ride Coordinator

The end of the SPR Saturday ride will be adjusted to accommodate the Nationals Road Race road closures (Ref: https://roadnationals.org.au/the-event/road-closures) . Please listen to your Ride Leaders and look out for pedestrians when using the pavement.

Diversion details below :

1.       At the Barrack Street traffic lights turn left off onto The Esplanade.
2.       At the Williams St traffic lights go straight across onto Mounts Bay Road.
3.       To access Mercantile Lane before the traffic island starts, cross over onto pavement between the first and second footbridges. The Wilson car park entrance (on the right) is an option.

Saturday 10th January

Sunday 11th January

Monday 12th January

Tuesday 13th January

Wednesday 14th January

Thursday 15th January

Friday 16th January

Ride Routes 3rd – 9th January

Happy New Year! 2026 has arrived and with it a host of top level cycling to watch and get involved in.

The Westbridge Funds 2026 AusCycling Road National Championships kick off in the coming week with the time trials and criteriums, followed by the road races next weekend. Good luck to those competing. If you aren’t competing be sure to get out and support those taking part – it was a fantastic spectacle last year and promises to be bigger and better this year!

To celebrate the Road Nats you may have seen that AusCycling has teamed up with DÔME Coffees at Westralia Plaza to shout a coffee for the first 100 people through the door on Saturday morning – free coffee. What a great incentive to jump up to a faster group this weekend…it is Step Up Saturday!

January also sees the Tour Down Under raced in and around Adelaide. As usual there will be a contingent of SPR riders making the pilgrimage. If you are interested in making the trip as well have a look at the link further down the page.

Tour of the Blackwood 2026 — Registrations for the Rotary Tour of the Blackwood River 28 March 2026 are now open. The Full Tour meanders some 130km through stunning countryside between beautiful Bridgetown and the magical townsites of Balingup and Nannup, and features over 2000m of climbing including a Category 4 ascent toward the finish line. There is also a 65km distance (elevation ~841m) or 30km. New in 2026 is a gravel 88km adventure ride – ebikes included. This is an excellent event, with a great community atmosphere and well-marshalled roads- definitely one to consider. If interested you will need to book accommodation as soon as possible as limited availability.

For more details about the event including accommodation please check out their web site https://www.blackwoodtour.info/. Registration fees go to support community awareness regarding youth mental health.

So SPR can connect interested participants, please register your interest and that of your partner via this EOI.

SPR TdU 2026 EOI

Upcoming Racing

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

1. 2026 AusCycling State Criterium Championships – WA (04 Jan)

2. 2026 AusCycling Road Nationals – Team Time trial (Club Teams) (07 Jan)

4. 2026 AusCycling Road Nationals – Club Criterium Challenge (09 Jan)

5. Steadyrack Gran Fondo (11 Jan)

5. WCMCC Splendid Park Criterium (18 Jan)

Juniors

No junior rides this week. We will resume the rides on 17/1/2026.

🏁 Upcoming Racing

Sunday 4 January 2026 – 2026 AusCycling State Criterium Championships – WA

Start time: 10:15 am

Open to: U13, U15 and U17  

From the Ride Coordinator

Happy New Year everyone. 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.

At SPR, we encourage riders to have a degree of self-sufficiency to cover: punctures, loose bolts, etc, that may arise whilst on a group ride.

Saturday 3rd January

Sunday 4th January

Monday 5th January

Tuesday 6th January

Wednesday 7th January

Thursday 8th January

Friday 9th January

Ride Routes 27th December – 2nd January

After last Saturday’s ride we acknowledged a number of members as part of the annual SPR Christmas Awards…recognising the spirit, values and generosity that define our club. Congratulations to the winners and to all of those nominated.

People’s Choice Awards

  • Most inspirational rider – Jon Hanson
  • Most improved rider – Kat Penno
  • Good Samaritan – Peter Mah
  • Epic moment or equipment incident – Giovanni Firmani
  • Ride Leader – Petra Bauer and Andy Mounsey
  • Volunteer – Carol Dowse

Club Nominations

  • Best Race Contribution (female) – Kate Bonner
  • Best Race Contribution (male) – Jarred Anderson
  • Club Participant award – Danielle Collins
  • President’s Award – Dan Harvey
  • Most Improved Young Ride Under 18
    • Oscar Winson (winner)
    • Paige Verbiesen (highly commended)

With the President’s Award this year the club was able to recognise the massive contribution that Daniel has made to SPR across his 16 years of Committee involvement, the last 4 as President. His commitment to helping build the club has been extraordinary!

Good luck to those that are racking up kilometres in pursuit of the Festive 500. Ben Thorman has been doing a great job in motivating people to get out and meet that challenge!

Grand Fondo Training — Reminder that we have published our plans for training toward the Road Nationals coming up in January – read all the details in our previous post Grand Fondo Training and More Grand Fondo Training.

SPR Peaks Challenge 2026 — SPR currently have 10 people participating in the Peaks Challenge, Victorian Alps on 8 March 2026. Dave Morley is coordinating this with some eastern states cycle clubs of which there are another 10+ participating.

This will make it a well-coordinated and supported event with invaluable insights from experienced riders of this event – the ultimate challenge of 235km over 4,000 metres of climbing is some wonderful scenery. You can get more information and / or register your EOI here.

Tour of the Blackwood 2026 — Registrations for the Rotary Tour of the Blackwood River 28 March 2026 are now open. This is an excellent event, with a great community atmosphere and well-marshalled roads- definitely one to consider. If interested you will need to book accommodation as soon as possible as limited availability.

More details in our earlier post. Please register your interest and that of your partner via this EOI.

SPR TdU 2026 EOI

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

1. 2026 AusCycling State Criterium Championships – WA (4 Jan)

2. WCMCC Splendid Park Criterium (18 Jan)

Juniors

No junior rides this week. We will resume the rides on 17/1/2026.

🏁 Upcoming Racing

Sunday 4 January 2026 – 2026 AusCycling State Criterium Championships – WA

Start time: 10:15 am

Open to: U13, U15 and U17  

From the Ride Coordinator — Be seen in green.

Sunday Hills rides now start at 6:00am.

This Saturday we are dusting off an old ride: Whiteman Park.
The gates to the park are open due to the Reid Hwy interchange works. Whiteman Park is included as one of the designated detours, the gates at Drumpellier Dr, Beechboro Rd & Dulwich St are open between 6am – 6pm. 

You all know the drill: please review and download the route!

The Ride Leaders Subcommittee wish you a Happy New Year  :green_heart::green_heart:

Saturday 27th December

Sunday 28th December

Monday 29th December

Tuesday 30th December

Wednesday 31st December

Thursday 1st January

Friday 2nd January

Ride Routes 20th – 26th December

The big guy in the red suit is due in town next week so to get into the spirit we have our annual Christmas Ride and Awards this Saturday. Dress up yourself and dress up your bikes to help spread Christmas cheer. There are prizes on the day for the best dressed!

As we have done in previous years we will be running two separate routes on Saturday in order to get people away quicker and back to the DOME earlier in time for the awards. Please pay special attention to the notes in the ride route section below.

If you need an extra incentive to get out on the bike over the Christmas period (other than burning off that Christmas Pud!) then the Rapha Festive 500 – Strava Challenge could be for you! It starts Wednesday.

Grand Fondo Training — Reminder that we have published our plans for training toward the Road Nationals coming up in January – read all the details in our previous post Grand Fondo Training and More Grand Fondo Training.

SPR Peaks Challenge 2026 — SPR currently have 10 people participating in the Peaks Challenge, Victorian Alps on 8 March 2026. Dave Morley is coordinating this with some eastern states cycle clubs of which there are another 10+ participating.

This will make it a well-coordinated and supported event with invaluable insights from experienced riders of this event – the ultimate challenge of 235km over 4,000 metres of climbing is some wonderful scenery. You can get more information and / or register your EOI here.

Tour of the Blackwood 2026 — Registrations for the Rotary Tour of the Blackwood River 28 March 2026 are now open. This is an excellent event, with a great community atmosphere and well-marshalled roads- definitely one to consider. If interested you will need to book accommodation as soon as possible as limited availability.

More details in our earlier post. Please register your interest and that of your partner via this EOI.

Road Nationals 2026 SPR EOI — Everyone can be a part of this special experience – choose from the Team Time Trial, criterium or Gran Fondo – register your interest below!

Road Nationals 2026 SPR EOI

SPR TdU 2026 EOI

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

1. Peel Sunset Crit #5 (20 Dec)

2. 2026 AusCycling State Criterium Championships – WA (4 Jan 2026)

Summer Crit Calendar

Juniors

An end of year message from Giovanni…

This message wraps up our 2025 season, a year full of training, racing, CX, and gravel. I’m incredibly proud of the small community we’ve built and the amazing achievements of our young athletes. I’ve honestly lost count of the podiums and wins along the way.

Thank you all for the support throughout the Junior Program this year. I wish everyone a joyful festive season and all the very best for the year ahead. We’ll take a short break and resume our regular training after the Road Nationals on 17/1/2026.

 

From the Ride Coordinator — Be seen in green.

Sunday Hills rides now start at 6:00am.

Just in time for the Festive 500, we have the Christmas Day Ride (7am Coode St. Keep an eye on Facebook for details) and on Boxing Day we have the Public Holiday South ride. Take Stirling Hwy to get over the river to avoid the ongoing works on the Fremantle Traffic Bridge.

All riders note the different start this Saturday. Due to the Christmas Awards, we will have two main routes. This is similar to what we’ve done the past few years. The aim is to get everyone away quickly and back to Dome promptly, so that you can enjoy the festivities and presentations. The two main routes are:

Saturday 20th December 

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

Fast and Main 1 will do Hale & Ridgehill: 

Hale & Ridge Hill 50.58km SPR Saturday

Main 2, Main 3 and Main 4 will do Stock & Shelley: 

Stock & Shelley 49.51km SPR Saturday

Transitionals will do Trans Shelley: 

Trans Shelley 40.59km SPR Saturday

Groups will gather in separate zones of the carpark, with Fast and M1 on the West side (as per usual), and M2, M3, M4 and Transitionals in the middle row of the carpark (as per the old marshalling layout).

Note:

    •    Main 2, 3 and 4 should arrive for an earlier departure than normal.

    •    M1.2 becomes a no drop ride as they are last to leave on the Hale & Ridgehill route. 

Order of departure:

    1    Main 2.1 – Stock & Shelley

    2    Main 2.2 – Stock & Shelley

    3    Main 3 – Stock & Shelley

    4    Main 4 – Stock & Shelley

    5    Fast – Hale & Ridgehill 

    6    Main 1.1 – Hale & Ridgehill

    7    Main 1.2 – Hale & Ridgehill (note this becomes a no drop ride)

    8    Transition – Trans Shelley

Don’t forget your Xmas bling!


Sunday 21st December

Monday 22nd December

Tuesday 23rd December

Wednesday 24th December

Thursday 25th December – Christmas Day

  • Ride starts at Coode St carpark at 7:00am – Keep an eye out for a Facebook post over the weekend

Friday 26th December – Boxing Day

Ride Routes 13th December – 19th December

It was wonderful to see so many Rouleurs at our Christmas social drinks at the Windsor last Sunday. We couldn’t have asked for a more perfect afternoon and I’m sure everyone there had a most enjoyable time! Thanks to our Community Development subcommittee for the organisation.

The SPR Survey closed last week and over the next little while the Committee will be working through the results to develop a picture of how members would like to see the club progressing. Thanks to all those who took the time to provide their constructive suggestions…the Committee really appreciates it, and will use your views to guide the club over the next 12-18 months.

There was a prize incentive offered for participation in the survey, and congratulations go to Adrian Emilsen, Paul Cumberworth and Jonathan Wan who each have won a $100 gift voucher for 99 Bikes. If she hasn’t already, Carol will be in touch with you individually to organise your prize. 

Don’t forget that next Saturday (20 December) we have our Christmas Ride and Awards. If you haven’t yet made your nominations there is still time. Click the link here – People’s Choice Award nominations. There is an incentive prize for completing that too!

Grand Fondo Training — Reminder that we have published our plans for training toward the Road Nationals coming up in January – read all the details in our previous post Grand Fondo Training and More Grand Fondo Training.

SPR Peaks Challenge 2026 — SPR currently have 10 people participating in the Peaks Challenge, Victorian Alps on 8 March 2026. Dave Morley is coordinating this with some eastern states cycle clubs of which there are another 10+ participating.

This will make it a well-coordinated and supported event with invaluable insights from experienced riders of this event – the ultimate challenge of 235km over 4,000 metres of climbing is some wonderful scenery. You can get more information and / or register your EOI here.

Tour of the Blackwood 2026 — Registrations for the Rotary Tour of the Blackwood River 28 March 2026 are now open. This is an excellent event, with a great community atmosphere and well-marshalled roads- definitely one to consider. If interested you will need to book accommodation as soon as possible as limited availability.

More details in our earlier post. Please register your interest and that of your partner via this EOI.

Road Nationals 2026 SPR EOI — Everyone can be a part of this special experience – choose from the Team Time Trial, criterium or Gran Fondo – register your interest below!

Road Nationals 2026 SPR EOI

SPR TdU 2026 EOI

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

1. Peel Sunset Crit #4 (13/Dec)

2. RCCC Memorial Weekend – featuring Renae’s Race and the Henk Vogels Memorial (14/Dec)

3. WCMCC Bibra Lake Criterium (14/Dec)

4. Twilight World Champs p/b Prudent Finance #3 (16/Dec)

5. Peel Sunset Crit #5 (20/Dec)

Summer Crit Calendar

Juniors

🚴‍♀️ Wednesday

This session is designed for all our riders. We will meet at the usual place (https://maps.app.goo.gl/woZL6R56ZwaGKfxp6) in Shelley at 5:30 pm.

🚴‍♀️ Saturday

We’ll meet in Shelley (https://maps.app.goo.gl/woZL6R56ZwaGKfxp6) at 10:30 am for a session with our special guest, Sophia Sammons. With very hot weather expected, the ride will be kept to a maximum of one hour. Afterward, we’ll gather at Matthew Witney’s place for a BBQ and pool party!

🏁 Upcoming Racing

Sun, 14 Dec 2025 – Memorial Weekend, Driver Risk Management, Perth Airport (https://entryboss.cc/races/28354)
Tue, 16 Dec 2025 – Twilight World Champs p/b Prudent Finance #3, Driver Risk Management, Perth Airport (https://entryboss.cc/races/28333)

 

From the Ride Coordinator — Be seen in green.

Sunday Hills rides now start at 6:00am.

This Saturday the Fast and Main groups will be riding a new route: Wanneroo & Kings Park. It will be familiar to those who’ve ridden the Public Holiday North route. However, it is not the same! Please familiarise yourselves with it. The sprint on May Dr ends at the Rio Tinto Naturescape before the roundabout. Use caution when exiting KP and when crossing the road to get to Dome. 

Summer has arrived and with it comes the heat. As temperatures continue to rise, wear plenty of sunscreen or other sun protection, and keep on top of your hydration and electrolytes. Red lights are the perfect opportunity to have a quick drink!

Once again, a great effort by riders to present in club kit and colours!


Saturday 13th December

Sunday 14th December

Monday 15th December

Tuesday 16th December

Wednesday 17th December

Thursday 18th December

Friday 19th December

Christmas Ride and Awards

Each year SPR recognises riders/volunteers who were outstanding in their support of the club or inspired others to pursue their cycling achievements. There are multiple awards each year, six based on responses to this survey, the People’s choice. Please jump in and make your nominations!

The SPR Committee also identifies club members who have contributed to the Club or demonstrated impressive achievements. A new award introduced last year was the Most Improved Under 18-year-old from the SPR Juniors Program. We invite the juniors, their parents and the SPR Juniors Coordinator to join us at the Dome after their own ride for the presentation of this new award.

There is a $30 DOME coffee voucher for one lucky responder to the survey as well as two vouchers for the best dressed bike/riders on the day – T&C for the competition are in the survey.

Awards will be presented at DOME after our Annual Christmas Ride on Saturday 20th December 2025. We are again grateful to DOME for hosting the awards ceremony and the support they give the Club throughout the year. For this event you are invited to purchase food and drink/coffee directly from the restaurant as usual.

Any queries to admin@southperthrouleurs.com.au

Ride routes 6th December – 12th December

Message from Daniel

Some of you will have noticed that I’ve not been writing the blog for the past couple of weeks. While I don’t have the continuous record Peter had during his tenure as president, my run rate is pretty solid 🙂

I have decided to step back from my role on the Committee and as President of the club. This was not an easy decision, particularly as the committee asked me to reconsider.

I am proud of the governance we have within the leadership of SPR. Whilst most decisions are made by consensus, we welcome robust discussions as we work through issues that arise. This process has and continues to work well.

In recent weeks I’ve struggled personally with some decisions and actions that the Committee felt were required. The Committee’s decisions were made appropriately, but in my role as President I felt a challenge from a personal leadership perspective. After a great deal of thought and discussion I felt that I was not the best person to lead the club at this time.

I am not going anywhere, and am looking forward to supporting the club and Committee where I can be of value.

As Vice President Andrew will take over the duties of the President for the next few weeks until the AGM early next year when members will vote for a new President.

In other news, there is lots going on as the summer season picks up. Crit season is underway, including the Twilight series – get involved. And we have the formal announcement that the Nationals Club Criterium is back – in a different format based on age categories for Masters 90+, 120+, 150+ and 180+. All the details below.

And don’t forget our Christmas function this Sunday.

See you out on the bike.

Daniel

Grand Fondo Training — Reminder that we have published our plans for training toward the Road Nationals coming up in January – read all the details in our previous post Grand Fondo Training and More Grand Fondo Training.

SPR Peaks Challenge 2026 — SPR currently have 10 people participating in the Peaks Challenge, Victorian Alps on 8 March 2026. Dave Morley is coordinating this with some eastern states cycle clubs of which there are another 10+ participating.

This will make it a well-coordinated and supported event with invaluable insights from experienced riders of this event – the ultimate challenge of 235km over 4,000 metres of climbing is some wonderful scenery. You can get more information and / or register your EOI here.

Tour of the Blackwood 2026 — Registrations for the Rotary Tour of the Blackwood River 28 March 2026 are now open. This is an excellent event, with a great community atmosphere and well-marshalled roads- definitely one to consider. If interested you will need to book accommodation as soon as possible as limited availability.

More details in our earlier post. Please register your interest and that of your partner via this EOI.

Road Nationals 2026 SPR EOI — Everyone can be a part of this special experience – choose from the Team Time Trial, criterium or Gran Fondo – register your interest below!

Road Nationals 2026 SPR EOI

SPR TdU 2026 EOI

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

1. Peel Sunset Crit #3 (06/Dec)

2. WCMCC Herne Hill – Memorial Handicap (07/Dec)

3. Twilight World Champs p/b Prudent Finance #2 (09/Dec)

4. Peel Sunset Crit #4 (13/Dec)

5. RCCC Memorial Weekend (14/Dec)

6. WCMCC Bibra Lake Criterium (14/Dec)

7. Twilight World Champs p/b Prudent Finance #3 (16/Dec)

8. Peel Sunset Crit #5 (20/Dec)

Summer Crit Calendar

Juniors

Well done to Oscar Winson winning his age category at the race in Pickering Brook on Sunday. Fantastic effort and well deserved win!

We also have some fantastic news: Sophia Sammons will be our guest coach on 13/12!


Sophia turned pro last year with an Australian continental team and continues to ride incredibly strongly. Let’s hope she avoids the cramps that hit her at the end of Nationals last year!

To mark the occasion, we’re organising a BBQ after the training session.
Matthew Witney has generously offered his house — and his swimming pool — to host the event. He lives in Kensington, and I’ll send you the address privately once you confirm your attendance – juniors@southperthrouleurs.com.au 

If everyone can bring a little food to share, that would be fantastic. I’ll take care of the soft drinks and some meat.

I haven’t planned the session details yet, but in the meantime, please send me your confirmation for organisational purposes.

Here is the plan for the junior rides of the week:

🚴‍♀️ No ride on Saturday.
I will be in Pemeberton to ride the Pemby Heroic organsied by the Spartan Club

🏁 Upcoming Racing

Saturday, 6 December 2025 – Peel Sunset Crit #3 – https://entryboss.cc/races/28341
Start time: 3:30 pm
Open to: U13 and U15

 

From the Ride Coordinator — Be seen in green.

Sunday Hills rides now start at 6:00am.

Summer has arrived and with the start of the month comes “Step Up Saturday”. Step Up and try that “faster group”. Go on, surprise yourself! You will never know unless you have a go!

As temperatures rise, keep on top of your hydration. Bring an extra bidon and add electrolytes if you prefer. 

Thanks to those of you who made such an effort to wear green last Saturday. It was one of the greenest bunches seen for a while. Everyone else surely doesn’t want to be outdone! Have a dig through your jersey collection and be seen in green too!


Saturday 6th December

Sunday 7th December

Monday 8th December

Tuesday 9th December

Wednesday 10th December

Thursday 11th December

Friday 12th December

Ride Routes 28th November – 5th December

It is officially the last week of spring. According to the BOM summer will arrive with a bang on Monday! With the change of season comes an earlier start time for our Sunday Hills rides. All rides will start at 6:00am at Coode Street carpark from this weekend. Don’t sleep in!

A reminder that we have our ’Out-of-Lycra’ Christmas celebration next weekend at the Windsor Hotel South Perth. This is a time when we celebrate the support families give to their cyclists.

The club survey is still open until Tuesday so jump in and have your say if you haven’t already…see the link further down the page.

SPR Club Survey 2025 — Our survey is open until the 2 December. All the details in our previous post.

THREE $100 prizes* for a 99  Bikes voucher – to enter please provide your name and contact at the end of the survey. If you prefer to remain anonymous you can skip this section.

SPR Club Survey 2025

Grand Fondo Training — Reminder that we have published our plans for training toward the Road Nationals coming up in January – read all the details in our previous post Grand Fondo Training and More Grand Fondo Training.

SPR Peaks Challenge 2026 — SPR currently have 10 people participating in the Peaks Challenge, Victorian Alps on 8 March 2026. Dave Morley is coordinating this with some eastern states cycle clubs of which there are another 10+ participating.

This will make it a well-coordinated and supported event with invaluable insights from experienced riders of this event – the ultimate challenge of 235km over 4,000 metres of climbing is some wonderful scenery. You can get more information and / or register your EOI here.

Tour of the Blackwood 2026 — Registrations for the Rotary Tour of the Blackwood River 28 March 2026 are now open. This is an excellent event, with a great community atmosphere and well-marshalled roads- definitely one to consider. If interested you will need to book accommodation as soon as possible as limited availability.

More details in our earlier post. Please register your interest and that of your partner via this EOI.

Road Nationals 2026 SPR EOI — Everyone can be a part of this special experience – choose from the Team Time Trial, criterium or Gran Fondo – register your interest below!

Road Nationals 2026 SPR EOI

SPR TdU 2026 EOI

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

1. PDCC Peel Sunset Crit #2 (29/Nov)

2. RCCC Summer Criterium (30/Nov)

3. MCC Pickering Brook #2 (30/Nov)

4. ATTA Early Bird 3 Kings Park 17km (02/Dec)

5. RCCC Twilight World Champs p/b Prudent Finance #1 (02/Dec)

6. Peel Sunset Crit #3 (06/Dec)

7. Twilight World Champs p/b Prudent Finance #2 (09/Dec)

Summer Crit Calendar

Juniors

The 4F Criterium saw Claudia and Page riding for the U11 and U13 category. They both secured second place in their age category. Well done both !

Here is the plan for the junior rides of the week:

🚴‍♀️ Saturday
Meet in Shelley at the usual spot (here) at 10:30 am where we’ll practice some skills along Riverton Dr. We will have a short session due to racing the next day. This activity is ideal for our beginners and advanced riders. We will end the day with a couple of games in this car park.

🏁 Upcoming Racing

Sunday, 30 November 2025 – RCCC Summer Criterium – https://entryboss.cc/races/27840
Start Time 7:30am
Open to: U11, U13, U15, and U17

Sunday, 30 November 2025 – Pickering Brook #2 – https://entryboss.cc/races/25583
Start time: 9:00 am
Open to: U11, U13, U15, and U17

 

From the Ride Coordinator — Be seen in green.

From Sunday 30th November (this Sunday!) all Sunday Hills rides will start at 6:00am.

By choosing to participate in an SPR group ride means you have chosen to be part of a team
Riders should pair off 2 by 2
Ride at an even steady pace
Close up gaps between riders as quickly and smoothly as possible
Obey the road rules and most importantly
Enjoy the group ride


Saturday 29th November

Sunday 30th November

Monday 1st December

Tuesday 2nd December

Wednesday 3rd December

Thursday 4th December

Friday 5th December

Ride Routes 22nd – 27th November

For a moment it looked like we had jumped straight into summer, but spring is returning over the weekend and into next week. Looks like perfect weather to be out on your bike enjoying the longer daylight hours.

With the warmer weather we know that Christmas is fast approaching so the SPR Committee is pleased to announce its ’Out-of-Lycra’ Christmas celebration will be at the Windsor Hotel South Perth. This is a time when we celebrate the support families give to their cyclists.

The club survey is still open for another week…see the link below.

SPR Club Survey 2025 — Our survey is open until the 2 December. All the details in our previous post.

THREE $100 prizes* for a 99  Bikes voucher – to enter please provide your name and contact at the end of the survey. If you prefer to remain anonymous you can skip this section.

SPR Club Survey 2025

Grand Fondo Training — Reminder that we have published our plans for training toward the Road Nationals coming up in January – read all the details in our previous post Grand Fondo Training and More Grand Fondo Training.

SPR Peaks Challenge 2026 — SPR currently have 10 people participating in the Peaks Challenge, Victorian Alps on 8 March 2026. Dave Morley is coordinating this with some eastern states cycle clubs of which there are another 10+ participating.

This will make it a well-coordinated and supported event with invaluable insights from experienced riders of this event – the ultimate challenge of 235km over 4,000 metres of climbing is some wonderful scenery. You can get more information and / or register your EOI here.

Tour of the Blackwood 2026 — Registrations for the Rotary Tour of the Blackwood River 28 March 2026 are now open. This is an excellent event, with a great community atmosphere and well-marshalled roads- definitely one to consider. If interested you will need to book accommodation as soon as possible as limited availability.

More details in our earlier post. Please register your interest and that of your partner via this EOI.

Road Nationals 2026 SPR EOI — Everyone can be a part of this special experience – choose from the Team Time Trial, criterium or Gran Fondo – register your interest below!

Road Nationals 2026 SPR EOI

SPR TdU 2026 EOI

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

1. 4F Twilight Criterium 2025 (22/Nov)

2. WCMCC WANGARA Criterium (23/Nov)

3 PDCC Peel Sunset Crit #2 (29/Nov)

4. RCCC Summer Criterium (30/Nov)

5. MCC Pickering Brook #2 (30/Nov)

6. RCCC Twilight World Champs p/b Prudent Finance #1 (02/Dec)

Summer Crit Calendar

Juniors Ride — Here is the plan for the junior rides of the week:

🚴‍♀️ Saturday
Meet in Shelley at the usual spot (here) at 10:30 am where we’ll practice some skills along Riverton Dr.
This activity is ideal for our beginners and advanced riders. We will end the day with a couple of games in this car park.

🏁 Upcoming Racing
Saturday, 22 November 2025 – 4F Twilight Criterium for Women – https://entryboss.cc/races/27509
Start time: 3:00 pm
Open to: U11, U13, U15, and U17 (girls only)

Sunday, 30 November 2025 – RCCC Summer Criterium – https://entryboss.cc/races/27840
Start time: 7:30 am
Open to: U11, U13, U15, and U17

Sunday, 30 November 2025 – Pickering Brook #2 – https://entryboss.cc/races/25583
Start time: 9:00 am
Open to: U11, U13, U15, and U17

 

Last week’s obstacle course training

From the Ride Coordinator — Be seen in green.

Pick your ride groups wisely! These people are going to be your teammates for the ride and you will be wanting to work together to make the ride as smooth, safe and enjoyable as possible. If gaps open up in your roll throughs, or riders are not rolling through, then please look around and moderate your pace to keep the group together. Don’t forget to call “clear” and “last wheel”.

From November 30th all Sunday Hills rides will start at 6am.

Saturday 22nd November

Sunday 16th November

Monday 17th November

Tuesday 18th November

Wednesday 19th November

Thursday 20th November

Friday 21st November

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