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the spr watertower challenge is a participation event designed to challenge riders of any ability.  whether it is to traverse the course in the fastest time or just record a century, this event is for you. there are two routes to choose from: the imperial century (168kms) and the metric century (103kms).

both courses travel around the suburbs of perth to visit a number of watertowers.  there is a set course and riders must follow it precisely in order to record an official time.  the challenge is open to teams of 3 and the team must stay together for the entire event.  teams will be dispatched at intervals to try to minimise the impact that this event will have on the road.  It is in your best interest not to work with other teams as this is a timed event.

the route is complicated and will not be marked on the day.  it is recommended that at least one person has a map ready GPS device to ensure you are heading in the right direction.  turn by turn directions will also be available.

if you are not a member of cycling australia a day licence ($15) is available to cover your insurance during the event.  the price of this will be added to your registration fee.

date – sunday 17th november 2013

time – 1st team away at 6:00am.  intervals between teams will depend on final numbers.

distance – imperial century (168kms) or metric century (103kms)

cost  – cycling australia members – $50, non-members – $65.  registration here through the IMG website.  if you are a cycling australia member you will need your username and password that you received when you joined.  team captains will register the team name and specify a password which they will send to the other team mates.  you can then join that particular team.

format – teams of three that must stick together for the entire event.  riders must complete a set course that visits a number of water towers across the suburbs of perth.  as the course in complicated, it is recommended that at least one rider have a map enabled GPS device which they can download the route to.  turn by turn directions will be available to carry with you if needed.  a strava club has been setup to allow participants to track the overall times on the day.  team members will be provided with numbers that they must display for the duration of the event so that it is easier for them to check in at feed stations.

support – there will be 2 feed stations on the course (2 for the imperial and 1 for the metric).  at each feed station, each riders will be provided with water, sports drink, and food.  coke will also be available at the second feed station.  regardless of whether you will be taking any of the food/drink provided, each team must stop and check in to ensure we do not leave any teams out on course.  a sag wagon will be available, in case of an accident or mechanical.  please ensure that at least one team member carries a mobile phone during the event.  a phone number for the sag wagon will be made available on the day.  the finish will be at DOME Westralia Plaza and teams must check in so we know who has finished.  each rider will be provided with a voucher for a coffee/cold drink.  as it will be close to lunch time, feel free to hang around and enjoy a bite to eat while you welcome the other finishing teams.

other rules – teams will be started at timed intervals to ensure that the events road presence is kept to a minimum.  the course is not closed and will not be marked, but teams must obey all west australian road rules at all times.  it is the responsibility of  each rider to look after their own safety and that of others, and as such, should ride to traffic conditions as necessary.  as this is a timed event, it is in your best interest to not join up with other teams although, in the act of obeying traffic signals, it is possible that teams will come together on the road.  you do not have to physically stop at any water tower except those with a feed station, but must ensure that you follow the course as it passes them by.  the routes pass by a number of shops and public conveniences in case teams are caught short.  please study the maps provided before the event so that you have a basic understanding of the route.

electronic maps – imperial (168kms) or metric (103kms) – to upload the maps to your garmin device, click the link, attach your garmin and click on “send to device”

printed maps – imperial (168km) or metric (103kms) – these maps are made to be printed at A0 size, but you can use them to look at the course, or print to a smaller size.

poster – SPR Watertower Challenge 2013

any problems with registration or the maps, please contact admin@southperthrouleurs.com.au

rider instructions can be found here.

views of all watertowers and feedzones can be found here.