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Bill started the topic Traffic Incident Sat 21/3/15 SPR Main 2 in the forum General Discussion 10 years ago
Those 16 of us in the SPR Saturday Main 2 on 21/3/15, riding down Railway Rd, Karrakatta past the Cemetary gates will recall the blokes in the white Hyundai I30 hatch who tried to impress us with their car skidding ability.
Whilst i saw a few people jump out of their skins it was good (and lucky) to see no-one reacted so much as to crash.
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Bill commented on the post, ride routes 21st – 27th march 10 years ago
Thanks El Prez – a new SPR Saturday Course ! (And it looks good)
– But wait a minute – i detect something fishy here….
Have Lozza and Lennie bought you off? No “Spewin’ Ewen” Street Hill? Have you gone soft Pete????? -
Bill replied to the topic Ride Leading in the forum General Discussion 10 years ago
Peter
I think it’s a great idea – and one that is likely to lead to a significantly improved ride experience at many levels within the club if implemented.
Ride leading has a number of responsibilities and implications – some are less obvious than others, and some are less necessary than others depending on the group and their experience…[Read more] -
Bill started the topic 2016 TOUR DOWN UNDER – ADELAIDE in the forum General Discussion 10 years ago
A growing number of SPR members like to make the pilgrimage to Adelaide each January for the festival of cycling that is the TDU – Tour Down Under.
With the support of the SA community it has steadily grown to be a massive 9 day festival of ProTour cycling, elite women’s racing, a local criterium series, cyclo-tourism events, riding, eating,…[Read more] -
Bill replied to the topic New Kit in the forum Kit Chat 10 years ago
The new kit design is great.
The people who give up their time for the Club (including volunteering for the Kit Committee) are great.
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Bill replied to the topic Tour Down Under in the forum General Discussion 10 years ago
Andrew
This close to the TdU accommodation in Adelaide may be difficult to come by, especially apartments in the CBD.
The TdU Event Village is the centre of activity for the week – Team Presentations, Movies, Concerts, Equipment, Beer tents. It is located smack bang in the centre of the CBD on King William Street where it crosses Grote / Wakefield…[Read more] -
Bill commented on the post, SPR Quarterly Breakfast and Christmas Ride 10 years ago
Yes Please. I love Santa ….
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Bill replied to the topic Tour Down Under in the forum General Discussion 10 years ago
Hi Patrick
You will find quite a few kermit green SPR kits riding in Adelaide during the TdU. And a lot of familiar faces congregating at the Event Village of an afternoon for a beer, a look at the films, the cycling equipment stalls, the merchandise offers and of course – to meet the pro athletes!
I will be there Fri 16/1 – Tues 27/1 so i can…[Read more] -
Bill commented on the post, SPRoolers (South Perth Rouleurs Out Of Lycra Event) 10 years ago
Yes please!
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Bill commented on the post, mandurah 70.3 race report 10 years ago
Legend. Imagine how fast you will go when you have a bit more experience!
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Bill replied to the topic State MTB XC Championships in the forum Racing 11 years ago
And – good news : The Carters Road Pines have been given a 12 month reprieve from logging. So we get to enjoy these awesome trails a little longer ….
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Bill replied to the topic State MTB XC Championships in the forum Racing 11 years ago
The 2014 MTB XC State Championships were held on Sunday 28th September at Carters rd Pines, Margaret River.
The course was fast, flowy, technical in places, and contained plenty of hills – making it an ideal Championships Course which rewarded the fit athletes with good bike handling skills.The weather was perfect for MTB – cool, rain showers…[Read more]
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Bill started the topic State MTB XC Championships in the forum Racing 11 years ago
Entries for the 2014 State Mountainbike Cross Country MTB XC Championships have just opened.
The event is on the long weekend, Sunday 29th September and is being held at the amazing Carter’s Road Pines trail network 2km north of Margaret River.
Go across to the PMBC or WAMBA sites to register (entry is only $35 and is age-graded).It will be a…[Read more]
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Bill commented on the post, SPR Quarterly Breakfast 11 years ago
Oooooh yeah baby – yes please!!
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Bill replied to the topic Some New top end SPR kit for sale – mens 'L' in the forum Kit Chat 11 years ago
Andrew – I’d love the gloves please $25. Bill (text sent)
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Bill commented on the post, Tour de France night 11 years ago
Yes please. Juste un merci.
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Bill started the topic CYCLOCROSS RACING – Race or Spectate in the forum Racing 11 years ago
Have you ever wondered what it “IS” about cyclocross racing????
The custom bikes, the super-fit athletes, the tortuous courses, the technical handling skills, the crazy spectators…..
Well, this weekend is your best ever opportunity to experience it all first hand as the National Cyclocross Series hits Perth!!!Round 3 is Saturday 12th July at…[Read more]
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Bill commented on the post, Whom did I ride with the other day??? Name stickers for bike and helmet 11 years ago
They last very well – mine are still in good condition.
And these make a great gift idea for someone you care about ….
Dr Evil on a Cervelo -
Bill commented on the post, ride routes 14th & 15th 11 years ago
Colonel Speedy Wheels …
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Bill replied to the topic Assorted Jerseys & kit Medium in the forum Classifieds 11 years ago
I noticed the homeless guy under the Burswood Bridge in a retro “Formaggio” jersey this morning…
And last night the window washers at the traffic lights near the airport cleaned my windscreen with a sleeveless 2XU Tri top….
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