South Perth Rouleurs | mark | Activity https://southperthrouleurs.com.au/members/mark/activity/ Activity feed for mark. Sun, 15 Nov 2026 08:03:50 +0800 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 b2c2bbece56df069c879257620c42091 mark posted a new activity comment https://southperthrouleurs.com.au/2019/02/18/notice-of-annual-general-meeting-2019/comment-page-1/#comment-22936 Tue, 19 Mar 2019 09:15:49 +0800 I’ll be there

In reply to - Amanda Nabi wrote a new post The South Perth Cycle Club Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held on Saturday,   23 March 2019 at 9am.  This will be held at Dome Westralia Plaza (5/167 St Georges Terrace, Perth) fo […] ]]> f50a13dd8f3159fe89c87dbf297da389 mark posted a new activity comment https://southperthrouleurs.com.au/2018/03/28/a-call-out-to-the-green-army-volunteer-register-update-2018/comment-page-1/#comment-22395 Thu, 19 Apr 2018 14:39:17 +0800 Happy to help out where I can
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In reply to - Gregory Murray wrote a new post SPR has an involvement in a number of events throughout the year – those we do from the ground up (the Beverley Handicap Road Race, SPR Water Tower Challenge, The Dirty Dozen 2) t […] ]]> 03d2aadd89e91f6ba501366baa1e220b mark posted a new activity comment https://southperthrouleurs.com.au/2016/06/11/new-look-swan-valley-cyclo-sportif-and-current-team/comment-page-1/#comment-20889 Tue, 21 Jun 2016 08:46:09 +0800 Hi Laurensia
Please put me down for Chocolat canards to make up numbers, or replace someone who can’t make it. I will enter online tonight

In reply to - Leigh wrote a new post BWA have revamped the Swan Valley Cyclo Sportif route, which is held on Sunday 26 June 2016. Previous years have been very popular and this year is yet another opportunity to ride with new […] ]]> 310ffa4dc25481cea6527f3cfb110561 mark posted a new activity comment https://southperthrouleurs.com.au/2016/01/07/new-year-new-bike-stickers/comment-page-1/#comment-20217 Thu, 14 Jan 2016 13:13:35 +0800 What about an SPR logo on the other side of the Name?

In reply to - jens wrote a new post For everybody that had missed out on the last order of bike and helmet stickers, or the lucky ones that got a new bike or helmet since last time, we are doing another run of stickers. I […] ]]> 49e78f56726b91bbe7efcac31a275e9f mark posted a new activity comment https://southperthrouleurs.com.au/2015/09/17/spr-quarterly-breakfast-2/comment-page-1/#comment-20036 Thu, 17 Sep 2015 13:39:57 +0800 I’ll be there. Mark dC

In reply to - Laurensia wrote a new post Calling out all South Perth Rouleurs to a famous Dome breakfast! Quarterly Breakfast has been postponed as it clashes with a number of events this long weekend.  New date to be […] ]]> d7d9b4663dce18c4ee84af4755303e42 mark posted a new activity comment https://southperthrouleurs.com.au/2015/06/09/swan-valley-cyclo-sportif-team/comment-page-1/#comment-19761 Wed, 10 Jun 2015 02:50:49 +0800 Please put me down for choc canards. MdC

In reply to - Laurensia wrote a new post Here we go, the SPR teams for Cyclo Sportif Swan Valley Cyclo Sportif Swan Valley Sunday 28 June 2015 SPR Bella 1 SPR Bella 2 SPR Bella 3 SPR Moderators SPR Quick C […] ]]> 2fb78f5a40ecff766885ba904c65b9d3 mark posted a new activity comment https://southperthrouleurs.com.au/2015/06/07/spr-quarterly-breakfast-june-15/comment-page-1/#comment-19748 Mon, 08 Jun 2015 05:11:17 +0800 I’ll be there

In reply to - Laurensia wrote a new post Calling out all South Perth Rouleurs to a famous Dome breakfast! The next quarterly breakfast will be on Saturday 13 June 2015 at Dome Westralia Plaza after the main ride from 8: […] ]]> a1a35d9da8b8a716b7fdcd3b5e9ab297 mark's profile was updated https://southperthrouleurs.com.au/activity/p/19755/ Mon, 08 Jun 2015 05:10:02 +0800 0 f51b9bcfbe77ffeb7747a86688f8347e mark posted a new activity comment https://southperthrouleurs.com.au/2015/05/06/giro-ditalia-sproolers-pizza-pasta-night/comment-page-1/#comment-19689 Tue, 12 May 2015 09:37:56 +0800 Joan and I will be there
Mark dC

In reply to - Laurensia wrote a new post   Yes, it’s on again. The first SPR Out Of Lycra Event for 2015. The Giro d’Italia Dinner was one of the highlights on our SPR Social Calendar last year and many people missed out so t […] ]]> 9b364e218c80fb898a38ea61a2ab80a4 mark posted a new activity comment https://southperthrouleurs.com.au/2015/03/17/tour-de-boland-the-argus-spr-south-african-expedition-race-report/comment-page-1/#comment-19566 Thu, 19 Mar 2015 14:05:52 +0800 Thanks for another great write up Jim, and well ridden too.
It was a great experience to be able to show off my old stomping ground to my Aussie mates.
Definitely a trip to be repeated.

In reply to - James Flynn wrote a new post The Argus (or Cape Town Cycle Tour, its official name), is one of the world’s great bicycle rides. A spectacular 109 km loop south of Cape Town, it skirts the Indian & Atlantic Oceans a […] ]]> 1230b77f78afd124a1799f4ab331fe34 mark replied to the topic Reporting Traffic Incidents in the forum General Discussion https://southperthrouleurs.com.au/activity/p/19200/ Thu, 22 Jan 2015 04:23:08 +0800 I reported an incident online about a year ago, and got a follow up call from the police. Looks like they take it seriously. Give it a go.

]]> 0 420ba689d3662758581345c3e4ecb33a mark posted a new activity comment https://southperthrouleurs.com.au/2015/01/04/membership-renewal-reminder/comment-page-1/#comment-19449 Mon, 05 Jan 2015 08:47:19 +0800 There was a scary incident yesterday on the hills ride in Bickley Valley. After splitting on Welshpool Rd, the long and short groups crossed paths again at the intersection of Lawnbrook and Glenisla in Bickley Valley.
Three of us were coming down Lawnbrook Rd at a fair speed, when a group of about 5 short riders arrived at the intersection from…[Read more]

In reply to - Julian Johnson wrote a new post Unfortunately the end of the 2014 and the start of 2015 have not been kind to a couple of SPR Riders. On New Year’s Eve, Davina Summers was involved in a crash, with a car running i […] ]]> b47296dac8dda71beee07035e1ca8680 mark posted a new activity comment https://southperthrouleurs.com.au/2014/12/04/sproolers-south-perth-rouleurs-out-of-lycra-event/comment-page-1/#comment-19399 Wed, 17 Dec 2014 14:53:23 +0800 Joan and I will be there

In reply to - Laurensia wrote a new post It’s Christmas… let’s Party! This year “SPROOLERS” (South Perth Rouleurs Out Of Lycra Event) is being held at The Empire Bar in Rivervale on Thursday 18th December 2014 from 630 PM […] ]]> 023720df76d8bc5a88eb83ac75ae2ad5 mark posted a new activity comment https://southperthrouleurs.com.au/2014/12/13/spr-quarterly-breakfast-and-christmas-ride/comment-page-1/#comment-19371 Sat, 13 Dec 2014 14:55:02 +0800 Me too

In reply to - Laurensia wrote a new post The year is not over yet, there is still fun to be had. Save this date on your calendar, Saturday 20 December 2014 is: 1 – Our annual christmas ride – dress up in spirit of Chr […] ]]> 77e7ef4669822de88e908090fbac0389 mark posted a new activity comment https://southperthrouleurs.com.au/2014/11/16/mandurah-70-3-race-report/comment-page-1/#comment-19267 Tue, 18 Nov 2014 03:44:45 +0800 Incredible achievement Ben – well done. You proved that good things happen if you make a plan, stick to it, and aim high.

In reply to - elPrez wrote a new post by Ben Madsen After getting back into some running after a long hiatus due to injury and looking for a new challenge I decided that Mandurah 70.3 (a half iron man) would be a great event […] ]]> 6410c1ab788d2ee0c2f19e87528ed1c8 mark posted a new activity comment https://southperthrouleurs.com.au/2014/08/10/cycling-safari-to-the-biggest-race-in-the-world/comment-page-1/#comment-19031 Sun, 10 Aug 2014 11:39:52 +0800 Looking fwd to seeing you guys there. I’m also a Cape Town boy, and have done the Argus 11 times, so should be able to answer most questions. Depending on the range of experience we have, we may choose to ride in the same, or separate groups. Either way, we’ll all be in SPR kit. The guys I’ve been talking to will be chasing sub-3 times, so…[Read more]

In reply to - mark wrote a new post Cycling Safari to the biggest race in the World Imagine a race with 35 000 participants, through some of the most spectacular scenery in the world. Imagine joining the likes of, Indurain, […] ]]> 9747f7f30a2ef6ccefb881d9a91e8a98 mark wrote a new post https://southperthrouleurs.com.au/?p=29401 Sun, 10 Aug 2014 07:40:05 +0800 Cycling Safari to the biggest race in the World Imagine a race with 35 000 participants, through some of the most spectacular scenery in the world. Imagine joining the likes of, Indurain, […]

]]> 25f63f24ac7ad7fd78b12de8dc2d1e10 mark posted a new activity comment https://southperthrouleurs.com.au/2014/07/25/cape-to-cape-mtb-race/comment-page-1/#comment-19001 Sun, 27 Jul 2014 04:50:56 +0800 Thanks Nigel and Heiko for braving the rain. A great ride through the mud and the water, and finishing in glorious sunshine. See you again next time.

In reply to - Nigel wrote a new post The Cape to Cape MTB race is a stand out event in the Australian racing calendar and sells out well before closing date. Short riding days and Winery/Brewery finishes attract all levels of […] ]]> 07cb5a8bc997963f2a0c0bdd4f03a72f mark replied to the topic Cape To Cape Training in the forum Mountain Biking https://southperthrouleurs.com.au/activity/p/18167/ Tue, 15 Jul 2014 14:42:03 +0800 Is this for blokes too? I’m keen. Bought MTB a few months ago, and entered C2C. Saturday PM works best. Night ride sounds like fun. Mark dC

]]> 0 577515b2ef4d05913bb3b020cc14c0d6 mark posted a new activity comment https://southperthrouleurs.com.au/2014/07/08/tour-de-france-night/comment-page-1/#comment-18948 Fri, 11 Jul 2014 13:56:39 +0800 Joan and I are keen. Mark dC

In reply to - Laurensia wrote a new post Calling all SPROOLERS! Join us to experience the excitement and exhilaration this time is… the Tour de France! Yes, it is another “South Perth Rouleurs Out Of Lycra Event”. In spirit […] ]]> 94a07b679b541c6dfcf1c4db14d4199e mark wrote a new post https://southperthrouleurs.com.au/?p=29036 Fri, 04 Jul 2014 10:16:43 +0800 Well done to all who braved the cold wind, and raced/rode last Sunday. I have uploaded the photos I took to Dropbox, and you can view them here

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]]> fd299c5e486de32a83cce77de8eba136 mark posted a new activity comment https://southperthrouleurs.com.au/2014/05/28/spr-notice-of-dome-breakfast/comment-page-1/#comment-18767 Fri, 30 May 2014 14:33:58 +0800 I’m in.

In reply to - Laurensia wrote a new post Calling out all South Perth Rouleurs to a famous Dome breakfast! Exciting time folks, note this down in your calendar! The next Dome breakfast will be on Saturday 7 June 2014 at […] ]]> ab1e63bc6657d5f2c7435d5f048d6bc0 mark commented on the post, Let's Have Breakfast - Reminder https://southperthrouleurs.com.au/lets-have-breakfast/comment-page-1/#comment-17630 Wed, 25 Sep 2013 13:35:20 +0800 yep. me too please
Mark dC

]]> a148c94267525ade7e5a8bd850725e65 mark commented on the post, Tour de France Dinner https://southperthrouleurs.com.au/tour-de-france-dinner/comment-page-1/#comment-17006 Thu, 04 Jul 2013 14:11:53 +0800 Joan and I too please
Mark dC

]]> 52ca53839473d228b47aacff3437601f mark commented on the post, Save the Date - Saturday 29 June https://southperthrouleurs.com.au/save-the-date-saturday-29-june/comment-page-1/#comment-16514 Tue, 11 Jun 2013 14:12:30 +0800 Looking forward to it. Mark dC

]]> 6e058547c88a4b17ee11409ea01b0011 mark commented on the post, Ride to Conquer Cancer https://southperthrouleurs.com.au/2012/09/ride-to-conquer-cancer/comment-page-1/#comment-14642 Thu, 20 Sep 2012 14:12:24 +0800 Nice work Julian
Look forward to catching up on the day

]]> 58ae97203bbf68a0a9bf063431a9a7ff mark wrote a new post https://southperthrouleurs.com.au/2012/09/ride-to-conquer-cancer/ Sun, 16 Sep 2012 22:49:01 +0800 Ride to Conquer Cancer

Cancer affects everybody.  In March this year I was shocked to discover that I had prostate cancer. I was fit, healthy, not overweight, and ate well, but that didn’t guarantee immunity. […]

]]> e6da6641ab97dabc9d22c39a6aab078e mark commented on the post, 5 Dams Challenge - entries available https://southperthrouleurs.com.au/2011/12/5-dams-challenge-entries-available/comment-page-1/#comment-12419 Fri, 16 Dec 2011 14:25:01 +0800 Thanks Cade
Have sent an email.
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]]> 788568bf08748580cfba9fb8f418b653 mark wrote a new post https://southperthrouleurs.com.au/2011/12/5-dams-challenge-entries-available/ Wed, 14 Dec 2011 14:47:37 +0800 Opportunity of a lifetime to test your limits.

Dr Jim and I entered 5 Dams ride on 15 April 2012, only to find we’d double booked with a weekend away with both our families. Unfortunately the organisers can’t […]

]]> 1bc7e31e17ffaadcb73ba0d22d6f9bf3 mark commented on the post, 2012 UCI (WCT) Final in South Africa https://southperthrouleurs.com.au/2011/09/2012-uci-wct-final-in-south-africa/comment-page-1/#comment-11622 Mon, 26 Sep 2011 14:17:18 +0800 Pietermaritzburg is a great cycling area. I’ve done two races there many years ago, and thoroughly enjoyed both. One was on the Comrades marathon route from Pmb to Durban – spectacular route (almost as good as […]

]]> 11315eb36af83ed12da8cbd7c2cefee2 mark commented on the post, Notice for 2011 SPR Annual General Meeting https://southperthrouleurs.com.au/2011/02/notice-for-2011-spr-annual-general-meeting/comment-page-2/#comment-9699 Sun, 06 Mar 2011 14:54:07 +0800 I’ll be there – Mark dC

]]> 1efd7648fbc033c4110022cfd7beca3c mark commented on the post, Race 4 Champion System Criterium Roster https://southperthrouleurs.com.au/2011/01/race-4-champion-system-criterium-roster/comment-page-1/#comment-9417 Fri, 28 Jan 2011 13:37:50 +0800 I’d like to ride C-group, and can help out any other time. Mark dC

]]> ce809f82ecf6d9a054cf00117f88d8b1 mark commented on the post, SPR Christmas Breakfast - 4th December https://southperthrouleurs.com.au/2010/11/spr-christmas-breakfast-4th-december/comment-page-1/#comment-8875 Mon, 22 Nov 2010 14:37:53 +0800 I’ll be there. MdC

]]> e46d0275d5fe1f298457e6ef266e182c mark commented on the post, new spr kit - sponsors and feedback https://southperthrouleurs.com.au/2010/11/new-spr-kit-sponsors-and-feedback/comment-page-1/#comment-8773 Mon, 15 Nov 2010 11:19:58 +0800 Good job Pete. I think it looks great. Black if fine, and practical. I’d leave in the website on, but take away the lines above and below Make the “South Perth Rouleurs” on the back same size as on the front – as thats often the most visible part – particularly to other cyclists. Cheers […]

]]> 271d9ec93eacb00c7ef330d45e5c6c09 mark wrote a new post https://southperthrouleurs.com.au/2010/10/golden-spokes-event-photos/ Sun, 24 Oct 2010 15:39:05 +0800 Here are some shots taken at the Golden Spokes event hosted by SPR today. By all accounts a very successful day, and The C-grade result was spectacular, but I’ll let Toby tell you more about that. Great venue too! Note to self: Must remember to enter next year (and be in the country long enough […]

]]> df48281419bfb3b7bf60ce4c81c89aa4 mark wrote a new post https://southperthrouleurs.com.au/?p=1254 Mon, 29 Dec 2008 22:25:49 +0900 ride report by mark

Roses are red, violets are blue

Some ride reports rhyme, but this one doesn’t

(Great report for Saturday Pete!)

OK, so it’s the first ride since Christmas, and I’ve just been away with […]

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