Congratulations to all the winners and everyone nominated in our annual award survey. Please see a list below of all the nominations. (Winners are awarded by the most first nominations).
Most improved rider – a rider who over the last year has made the greatest improvements in ability and skill. Winner: Nancy Tippaya
Nancy Tippaya: Moved up in groups, and race grades and had a stellar CX season. Never afraid to give anything a go. Extra bonus is that she’s always smiling and happy.
Iris Hyland
Faye Dalglish
Nancy Tippenjaya – took up racing got a lot faster
Meegan Fyfield – improved beyond sight. sitting on front of Friday ride next to a F1 rider looking comfortable.
Leon ? Rides M2. Started in M3, progressed through winter to M2. Recently rode on Steve Waugh charity ride in QLD
Rob rides Main2. He has come along way in his riding ability
Meegan Fyfield: She was a strong rider before but has stepped up a notch this year and is very consistent at the front of Main 2 now.
Vanessa Johnson; racer and the rest, enough said
Adrian Emilsen
Nancy Tippaya – huge improvement in fitness and ability
Nancy Tippaya – so much dedication and gelato
Josie Meyers. She set herself a goal to climb the Stelvio Passo, in celebration for a significant birthday. Despite many obstacles, she achieved that goal, with aplomb.
Tedman Wong. Was in main 2 for a while and now in Main 1 and he manages to say on group now
Selina Hanson. Having to tolerate her muppet husband (hehe), she’s moved from first group ride up through Main groups in a year.
Nancy Tippaya – has really blossomed across multiple disciplines – great to see dedication to training yielding great results
Adrian Emilson – getting himself a whole lot fitter! Also amazing result and effort in the Beverley
nancy tippaya
Nancy – 100% effort all the time
Nancy Tippaya; improved from ‘struggling’ Main 2 rider to strong Main 1 level (borderline Fast 2) and one who has attempted Cyclocross, Time-trialling, Crits and road racing with aplomb.
JAMIE LISTER: from shepherding me on my first rides in main 2 last year to now pushing the pace in main 1.
Nancy T – has improved greatly from training, competing, moving up groups and even giving indoor track a go !!
Meegan Fiefield – What a lady, what a transformation! Her aspirations to give the 3 Peaks a good crack has seen her in a very disciplined and committed fashion improved her diet to drop 20kgs in weight, increase her hours on the bike to build fitness and endurance and follow a strict regime of gym work to build strength. One thing hasn’t changed though…she remains to be a great sport!
Meegan Fyfield: an obvious choice!
Pete Finlayson – riding like a rock star
Meehan Fyfield
Nancy
Ben Fairclough – took up racing got a lot faster
Lloyd Forsyth – was battling to hold onto F2 last year. Today riding in F1 and for a +40 that gotta be good
Nancy – started year as strong M2, progressed into M1. Lots of training for ToMR
Nancy Tippaya, yes she races but she really has gone from strength to strength
Marcus Vandalen: He has really improved his strength this year and is a consistently strong Main 1 rider now.
Luke Winson; gone from the couch to pushing the pace in F2 and Ling Hills
Selina Hanson
Meegan Fyfield – flying up the climbs at EBR
Finley Vine – over 100 Mount Streets. Enough said.
Kate Bonner. Kate is relatively new to racing and has achieved well, despite her humble beginnings.
Kalan Ralph: been at uni and with alone been back a month he already jumped leaps n bounds
Meagan Fyfield. Starting a from a lofty point, Megs has steadily built up a huge endurance for the Peaks Challenge. Watch those kms build.
Meegan – getting herself a whole lot fitter, continues to put herself out there with big challenges improving all the time. Also such a happy positive grateful attitude.
Faye – never giving up and consistently being out there
Meegan Fyfield; excellent ride leader who has shown what determination can do to improve a rider (as she prepares for the 3 Peaks Challenge)
Marcus Van Dalen: from shepherding me in main 2 last year to hanging with the tough guys on long hills + extra
Dave Croft – riding more, moving up groups, trying out racing, midweek rides, stockies,Thursday early birds to Friday full ride.
Nancy Tippaya: another obvious choice!
Adrien Emilson – also riding like a rock star
Most inspirational rider: someone who has influenced you through their deeds or helped to motivate you to achieve more in cycling than you thought you could. Winner: Faye Daglish-Jones
Mike Bonner: Inspired my behaviour in the group to look out for other riders and try to lend a wheel or a helping hand where possible.
Greg Jones
Faye Dalglish
Ross Bowden – always very encouraging
Ross Boaden – inspires many riders behind the scenes to push themselves beyond what they thought possible. A quiet achiever.
Mike Bonner. Always supporting development group on Friday. Is very conscious of safety and often coaches individuals and groups
Teneal Attard. Always encouraging to everyone. Not to mention pretty awesome on the bike. Supported and contributed to multiple bike events
Michelle Bonner: I am impressed by Michelle’s weekly commitment on the bike and this drives me to get out there and stretch myself more.
Vanessa Johnson; enough said again
Kate Bonner
Steve – consistently offering support
Teneal Attard. Legend.
Faye Dalglish Jones. It is awe inspiring to see how disciplined Faye is with her cycling.
Faye Dalglish-jones: always got encouragement words to say an we doing the 3 peaks together
Sarah Fitton. Riding for adventure, fun and sometimes speed. Bringing mates along the way!
Adam Ralph – always positive and encouraging during SPR training rides, during races, and in the coffee shop afterwards
David Menarry – continues to improve himself and is consistent.
Faye Dalglish Jones
Dean Roser –
Vanessa Johnson; had a crack at everything this year and has shown what Masters riders can enjoy at State, National (medalist) and representing Australia at the World Masters Cyclocross Championships
Ben Thorman: Big attacks off the front of pemberton crit followed by sitting up and wheelie-ing through the line on his give-up lap: I aim to emulate
Faye for for determination & drive at taking on and successfully completing every challenge she sets herself, being there for everyone and always having a smile & an encouraging word for everyone.
If only there was a most inspirational coach award because Toby Brown would win hands down. He’s pretty inspirational on the bike but as a coach he has got me through my toughest year of being an athlete yet due to an unexpected injury. He’s taught me how to leverage from areas of personal strength to get through the involuntary break but most importantly he made me feel valued as a person, not just as an athlete.
Jon Hanson – is inspirational even tho he shouts too much
Charlotte Clark
Greg Murray. Phenomenal effort in organising races and events over many years
Greg Murray – the amount of energy he puts into support racing events and always happy to lend a week. Brighten rise with music and his sense of humour
Belson Yong: He is always encouraging and sets a good example to push yourself to improve or get out when the weather doesn’t look great.
Ross Boaden; understated leader within the bunch continuing to push new heights
Anka Hoskins
Tim Hopkins – will look after anyone on the ride
Amanda Nabi. Does it again and again, even after injury.
Vanessa Johnson – across several cycling disciplines.
Adam Ralph: alway encouragement words to be said and we doing 3 peaks together
Jim Flynn. Some great rides and adventures, and generously shared in great story telling.
Nancy – continues to improve himself and is consistent.
Leigh O
Dean Roser – no one else inspires so much
Elar Kalda: soooo many Ks all around the hills area and over and over again
Knowing the Friday Morning Bonner Train will be at the station – to support and encourage.
Adrien Emilson – because he doesn’t shout
Good Samaritan: someone who has taken an opportunity to help, on the spur of the moment, another cyclist in need. (Awarded to most first nominations). Winner: Dean Roser
Pete Mah: Aways ready to help absolutely any person on any ride he does, particularly looking out for females who are trying to step up groups or have begun riding EBRs etc.
Greg Jones
Rob Ramsden
Peter Seizovic – clearers rocks off road in a F2 ride for the following group
Tim Hopkins – when I had a second flat on a longish ride and we ran out of CO2. He rode off the the nearest bike shop carrying my wheel. Got it fixed and rode back. beyond the call of duty – yes
Jordan Brock. Always aware and helping slower riders, particularly on Friday Morning
Peter Mah always helping others
Shane White: Shane is always there to offer some wisdom or help on mechanical issues or riding technique or give a well needed push up the climbs.
Dean Roser, all day everyday
Greg Murray
Peter Mah – always giving someone a push
Dean Roser. Always looks after others on group rides without thinking of his own ride.
Greg Jones. Always looking out for his charges
Andrew Hallam: hills ride alway turning back to help others n ride to group to keep us all together
Ballam. Always Ballam. I’m not sure if he’s always there to help with punctures, or if punctures happen because he’s there…. Hmm.
Michael Bonner – always keeping an eye out for riders struggling, offering words of encouragement and a wheel to follow
David Mernary
Dean Roser
Dean Roser; always considerate in looking after other people
Elar Kalda: baby-ing me across the line from 50km out on the 2018 ‘dean roser’s summer classic’
Claire Tyrell – just because she is nice
Michelle Bonner
Andrew Ballam
Dean Roser – he’s always helping people in need
Steve Burns, always looking out for riders in groups
Mike Bonner always helping others too
George Matrakis: He is always happy to jump off and help with a mechanical or lend a hand.
Steve Burns; often forgoing his own interests in the service of others
Pete Mah
Louise Carson – always there to help with advice, motivation and equipment.
Mike Bonner – he does this often.
Dean Roser: always prepared to sit with those how struggle on hills
Michelle Bonner. One of the most generous volunteers we’re lucky to have.
Bree Mitchell
Dean Roser – he is just super spunk
Adam Ralph; great impromptu ride leader and helper of others
Laurensia: giving a bottle of water to a man who was empty on long hills
When stepping up to main 2 thanks to all the good Samartians who gave me a wheel when needed not saying anything just quietly getting in front and disappearing again when back on group – Mike b, Michelle B, Faye, DG.
Andrew Ballam – he spent 11 hours in various hospitals with Toby Brown when he crashed breaking his wrist and collarbone at the Tour of Margaret River criterium. He got up next day after 2.5 hours sleep and race with his team because he didn’t want to let them down.
Tracie Dawson – because she’s nice too
Epic equipment or moment award: something that sticks in your mind about a rider and/or their bike/gear/club ride/race that was so unusual, be that good or bad. Winner: Adrian Emilsen.
Steve Burns: Proving that cleats have multi-uses. Able to ride out an unfortuante brake failure moment and prevent a crash by slowing down with his cleats. Not encouraged, but an awesome story nonetheless.
Graham Begg – ToMR – after a crash he roded on wrapping his shifter and cable around his handle bar, riding 20 km and finshing up what can only be decribed as a very steep hill top finish.
Rob Ramsden for his karaoke and during the SPR 10 year celebration. You work out if it was good or bad ?
The women’s tour of Margaret river! How exciting!
Steve Burns forgetting his helmet after recently suffering concussion
Kate B bridging the gap solo in final kms to almost take out the Beverley RR and Getting 1st wmn
Vanessa Johnson – epic result at CX worlds
Adrian Emilsen. 7th in the Beverley, then races CX and then the Heroic on the Sunday.
Faye Dalglish Jones riding her CX bike on road – with a very uncomfortable seat – while waiting to replace her broken bike.
Ben Thorman not matter which course always a wheelie to be had
ToMR, Women’s team. A group that hadn’t all ridden together until stage 1 of the race, and went on to finish 2nd by the narrowest of margins having lead the Tour, and taken 2 stage wins.
Nancy Tippaya – turning up to every CX race with complete cleaning kit – only person to leave a CX bike with a cleaner bike than they started with
Dean Roser
People who manage to keep up on rides with backpacks
Adrien Emilson for achieving his goal weight and smashing it
Vanessa in Belgium, the nationals etc
Paul George riding 10 km with broken forks on ToMR Stage 3, true champ taken out beyond his control
Nancy’s food pics ????
Mark De Castro – when he gets on the front of the bunch along Welshpool on the way back from Sunday Hills and tears everyone’s legs off.
Josie Meyers reaching the summit of the Stelvio Passo – and another 5 mountain climbs
Ali “The Battering” Ramm riding Tuesday EBR on a full weight Gravel monster to train for SEVEN!
Dean Roser – he just looks so cool on the bike
Peter Mah – because he’s always willing to lend a hand
Ride Leader Award. Winner: Greg Jones
Mike Bonner: Always acting with the best interest of the group in mind. Enabling riders of a higher level to still have a safe an enjoyable ride, and willing to give an extra hand to anyone who needs it.
Greg Jones
Laurensia
Steve Burns – always making sure everyone is being looked after
lauensia Rosana – always putting others before herself
Laurensia Rosana. Very conscious about ride safety. Showed leadership in creating 2 groups for Sunday rides. Volunteered to be part of ride lead sub committee
Too may to mention! Steve Burns communicates well and demonstrates how safe should be in a nice manner.
Megan Fyfield
Adrian Emilsen: Always looks out to ensure all riders are coping with the speed and keeps a continuous communication going to include everyone to ensure they have an enjoyable ride.
Dean Roser; a true gentleman that always looks out for others
Dean Roser
Jordan – putting up with Thursday morning grief
Rob Ramsden. Mr Smooth.
Peter MacDonald – always a calming presence
Adrian Emilsen: also ride route on stem and doesn’t like to roll on hills
Adrian Emilsen. Calm, caring and generous.
Michael Bonner – the voice of reason, and the calm in any F2 tempest
Greg Jones… leads by example
if you haven’t guessed that would be Dean Roser
Greg Jones. Taken on the Ride Leader organisation duties this year and has done a masterful job i.e. herding cats
George Gives thorough ride briefing especially about the route and what to look out for. 2 always gives timely instructions and makes it a priority for the group to have a safe and enjoyable ride
Adam Ralph: I feel most consistently acts to improve the safety and enjoyment of all participants on group rides
Greg rocking up every Saturday making sure every group has a ride leader, sorting out the large m2 groups into smaller groups & stepping in when short of ride leaders.
Jordan Brock – He constantly exhibits strong leadership on rides to keep any rogue element in line…he has his own style!
Greg (DG) Jones: keeps rides controlled without being bossy. His roll-throughs area joy.
Adrien Emilson – for his patience and knowledge
Adam Ralph – always positive and supportive.
Faye Daglish-Jones: For always being encouraging and smiley on every rider that she leads. Always a positive vibe when she has been leading.
Michelle Bonner
Adrian
Adam Ralph – just a very encouraging person
Bree Mitchell. Great ride briefings lead to great rides and Bree is great at these.
Laurensia – very thoughtful and clear with all her instructions. Genuinely wants the best for the group.
Bree Mitchell
Greg Jones: Always focuses on the safety aspects and works to ensure the work is shared and is passionate about ensuring everyone has an enjoyable ride.
JP Grygorcewicz; calm, caring, pragmatic and a role model to all
Laurensia Rosana
Faye Dalglish-Jones
Laurensia Rosana. Can’t resist leading even when she’s not.
Greg Jones – often stepping up and logical.
Greg Jones: communication the key
Laurensia Rosana. Ever by the numbers and in balance.
Adrian… always keeps the group together and safe
Dean Roser – i don’t see anyone else. i only have eyes for him
Dean Roser; always leads a safe, enjoyable ride
Rob Ramsden: I feel most consistently acts to improve the safety and enjoyment of all participants on group rides
For all the m3 ride leaders – great work keeping the groups together and making ride enjoyable and safe – Michelle, Bree, George, Greg, Faye. – I know I can’t pick just 1 !!!!
Meegan Fyfield – for same reasons as Adrien (patience and knowledge)
JP – smooth, safe and calm
Best Decorated Bike: Shirley Vine
Best Dressed: Julian Johnson for the red zinc.
happy new year. as the year draws to a close, i could go on some sentimental trip about how the club has changed over the years, or how successful it has been at this or that, but i would rather save that for the agm wrap up. what i would like to say, though, is for me personally, there has been a big change in my riding between the start and end of this year. at the end of 2018, i really lost my riding mojo. quite possibly just burn-out from years of training, but i just needed to find the love again. a year on and i am now trying to smash out as many k’s as i can to try to get my annual total back up. i had 5 months this year with a kilometre count under 1000 and 3 of those months were around 500 or under. it wasn’t till the last 2 months that i have managed to get it back to around 1500. in training, k’s are not everything, but i am now motivated enough to actually get out there and even do a few night owl’s. i look forward to what 2020 brings.
social club awards – last weekend we had our xmas breakfast and club awards. the social club awards are voted on by you, the members and feedback is asked for as validation of your nomination. with the exception of dean roser nominating himself for every award, this is a great way for members to let someone know that they are doing something right. check out the previous post for the results and feedback.
mercantile lane closure – some of you may remember that the pedestrian bridge over mercantile lane fell down earlier in the year. this is the back lane that we take to get from mounts bay rd to st georges terrace. as of tomorrow (20th) it will be closed again to facilitate the rebuilding of that foot bridge. no idea how long it will be down for, so you will need to take the next road (william st) to hook back around to the cafe after the ride.
rapha festive 500 – so jamie moyle has kindly donated a few pairs of swisseye sunglasses. these come with 3 interchangeable lenses, and i guess you can mix and match, if you want… anyway, for the festive 500 this year, we will be giving away a pair each to the top 2 male and female riders in the club with the most k’s. firstly you have to have joined the festive 500 challenge on strava, then you need to have joined our strava club. (i am in the process of removing all the random russian bots and “club collectors” that are not really part of the club.) however, the final qualifier is that you will also need to be a paid up member of spr. i will continue down the list until i find 4 full members who can claim their prizes. get riding.
sunday start locations – as numbers increase over summer, we are looking at how we can manage the groups on a sunday morning. as such we are implementing a start location system to give us an idea of how big the groups are. we can then split them before they leave the carpark to ensure that the groups are a safe size on the road. see the previous blog post about where to meet and the new start time.
saturday start locations – we have revamped the group start locations on saturday morning. please have a look at the map so you know where your group will congregate. this makes it easier for ride leaders to give you a briefing before the ride starts. see the previous post for more details.
spr juniors – juniors, juniors, juniors. the weather is awesome out there, so get the kids out and onto the bikes. come ride your bike and you may get to feed the magpies. lets see if there were any bike related presents under the tree this year.
