South Perth Rouleurs | Rob Ramsden | Activity https://southperthrouleurs.com.au/members/rob/activity/ Activity feed for Rob Ramsden. Fri, 13 Nov 2026 12:11:22 +0800 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 43be9bb2b1cfc2aedd7cdf698da8d390 Rob Ramsden wrote a new post https://southperthrouleurs.com.au/?p=50615 Wed, 09 Sep 2020 10:30:43 +0800 SPR’s training rides set us apart as a cycling Club; we are one of the few clubs in Australia that is not affiliated with a bike shop facilitating a broad range of opportunities for people to cycle in a group e […]

]]> b8917eb04e57baa9b1c5167b93b2203c Rob Ramsden wrote a new post https://southperthrouleurs.com.au/?p=51217 Thu, 30 Apr 2020 12:04:26 +0800 So, if you’ve ever wondered what you need to do to in order to review how beast you are following a hard, honest race on Zwift…well…you need to get onto “Zwift Power”!!!

Zwift Power is a 3rd party provider […]

]]> 5ad1914c8361ec7b93ecabf6f21ff015 Rob Ramsden wrote a new post https://southperthrouleurs.com.au/?p=51209 Fri, 10 Apr 2020 10:34:08 +0800 So, if you’re still wondering what this Zwift thing is all about, or you’re just holding out because you can’t see what the attraction is, here’s a little primer for you.

Today, at 3pm, I got to ‘ride’ with […]

]]> b28672d8ec228b5718f47c0670e8b7e5 Rob Ramsden wrote a new post https://southperthrouleurs.com.au/?p=51187 Thu, 26 Mar 2020 11:52:12 +0800 So, we had our first Thursday ride in this C-19 world on Zwift and it went pretty well. 14 turned up, we rode the first lap together and then set the G1/2 hardmen/women off to do battle for the second lap. The […]

]]> 5b7f40790c51c4007711505fefb07e49 Rob Ramsden wrote a new post https://southperthrouleurs.com.au/?p=51185 Tue, 24 Mar 2020 11:27:06 +0800 So, as we know all SPR group rides have been cancelled. But that doesn’t mean we can’t ride together…virtually.

This morning was the first of what we hope will become an evolving opportunity for us to remain […]

]]> 3dbd36b300c2c687d12008e19612718c Rob Ramsden posted a new activity comment https://southperthrouleurs.com.au/2020/03/22/all-club-training-rides-cancelled/comment-page-1/#comment-23535 Sun, 22 Mar 2020 12:51:46 +0800 For those new to Zwift, please view this excellent video on getting yourself set up.

You can also contact a number of experienced SPR Ride Leaders to help you with making decisions:

Rob Ramsden
Julian Johnson
Adam Ralph
Mike Bonner
Jordan Brock

In reply to - elPrez wrote a new post The last week and a half has been quite stressful for the SPR committee.  Every day there has been a discussion on what the clubs response will be to the Covid-19 pandemic. An important […] ]]> b1c017445a8b38ef2858e03cff73d0fe Rob Ramsden wrote a new post https://southperthrouleurs.com.au/?p=50131 Thu, 11 Apr 2019 13:16:12 +0800 Tonight we held the first ever formal meeting of SPR’s Ride Leaders at Dome Westralia Square. With over 30 in attendance, the evening included the group getting to know each other a little better as well as […]

]]> be8ad04aa6760a8227941ba7a6deb97d Rob Ramsden wrote a new post https://southperthrouleurs.com.au/?p=50069 Sat, 30 Mar 2019 11:26:47 +0800 In addition to securing the iconic PS Decoy to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of our iconic Club, music icon Monty Cotton will be providing the live music at the event.

Monty travels the globe performing his […]

]]> e822bb72c709d5e977cfd0d5b8d4387f Rob Ramsden wrote a new post https://southperthrouleurs.com.au/?p=50067 Sat, 30 Mar 2019 11:03:19 +0800 The PS Decoy is an icon of the Swan River. SPR is an icon of the River Loop.

We have secured an opportunity to combine the two icons and enjoy some time off the bike together, in celebration of the 10th […]

]]> 886f4cffb2109df054f59ea033615adf Rob Ramsden wrote a new post https://southperthrouleurs.com.au/?p=50006 Sat, 16 Mar 2019 02:42:02 +0800 To get everyone in the mood for April 6th, we thought it might be a good idea to look back at the last 10 years of SPR history in the form of…you guessed it…a quiz!!
The quiz has been designed to test your […]

]]> 1b2d740f401ced5fe236e14a5339ae7e Rob Ramsden wrote a new post https://southperthrouleurs.com.au/?p=49760 Mon, 04 Feb 2019 03:04:35 +0800 Well…we can’t keep you waiting any longer….and we’ve run out of creative ideas to delay it anymore anyway….

South Perth Rouleurs 10th Anniversary celebrations on the 6th of April 2019 will be in the form […]

]]> dda77dc316b28b3f70207e1a510b5c6e Rob Ramsden wrote a new post https://southperthrouleurs.com.au/?p=49712 Tue, 08 Jan 2019 07:58:51 +0800 There has been plenty of chatter throughout the Club over the weekend about what we have planned for our 10th Anniversary on the 6th of April. Committee members claim to have been offered bribes of gold and silver […]

]]> 67d6354c51e88ff0d8f3cad72b5f044a Rob Ramsden wrote a new post https://southperthrouleurs.com.au/?p=49684 Mon, 31 Dec 2018 08:08:45 +0800 …we are planning 2019 event that is not to be missed!!
April 6th 2019 will see all those in attendance celebrate 10 years of SPR. So many memories have been created, friendships formed, races won and lost, […]

]]> 8f25889b0c04f5231478914c0c486208 Rob Ramsden wrote a new post https://southperthrouleurs.com.au/?p=49414 Tue, 13 Nov 2018 08:24:07 +0800 South Perth cycle club was established in 2009 to draw together and co-ordinate the social, recreational and competitive activities within the existing South Perth Rouleurs community.

To celebrate turning ” […]

]]> 632b5c2e56065522edfc06966a61c482 Rob Ramsden wrote a new post https://southperthrouleurs.com.au/?p=49164 Wed, 12 Sep 2018 06:25:03 +0800 SPR’s training rides set us apart as a cycling Club; we are one of the few clubs in Australia that is not affiliated with a bike shop facilitating a broad range of opportunities for people to cycle in a g […]

]]> 94c25b816e912f02d27ef5f2b8443a99 Rob Ramsden wrote a new post https://southperthrouleurs.com.au/?p=48508 Mon, 12 Mar 2018 03:42:34 +0800 Following on from last Saturday’s post regarding the changes being made to the M3/M4/Transition rides, it’s timely for us to refresh an article posted back in 2016 that would still appear to be current in its con […]

]]> ac0e53c685e75cb0001c90739d178e4d Rob Ramsden posted a new activity comment https://southperthrouleurs.com.au/2018/02/16/2018-annual-general-meeting/comment-page-1/#comment-22356 Thu, 22 Feb 2018 11:02:20 +0800 1st RSVP in the affirmative

In reply to - Amanda Nabi wrote a new post The South Perth Cycle Club Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held on Saturday,   17 March 2018 at 9am.  This will be held at Dome Westralia Plaza (5/167 St Georges Terrace, Perth) fo […] ]]> 5722227804fbeab3ca9d98d992b6ba95 Rob Ramsden wrote a new post https://southperthrouleurs.com.au/?p=48204 Sun, 14 Jan 2018 09:59:58 +0800 One of the unintended but very positive outcomes of our Ride Leader Program is the sharing of both positive and negative experiences as well as knowledge and ideas across the ride leader cohort – soooo much good l […]

]]> 337074ee998522a4f34fdf97cd9561e0 Rob Ramsden wrote a new post https://southperthrouleurs.com.au/?p=48007 Wed, 06 Dec 2017 02:21:07 +0800 Each year SPR recognise some of the cyclists and participants who help to support the club or inspire others with their cycling achievements. There are multiple awards this year, four of which will be based on the […]

]]> aa843ba988ab7160c93b7b39a68b6f0f Rob Ramsden wrote a new post https://southperthrouleurs.com.au/?p=47904 Tue, 21 Nov 2017 13:45:23 +0800 Every 2 years we seek formal feedback from our current members.

While the club is run by your elected Club Committee, we are here to represent you – the club members. In order to do this we like to gather y […]

]]> 960f0bb0931c9b3d75ef9dd68daaa4a8 Rob Ramsden wrote a new post https://southperthrouleurs.com.au/?p=47888 Mon, 20 Nov 2017 11:35:01 +0800 One of the key focus points of SPR Club rides is that we will always aim to create an environment where all riders are safe and can be in the best position to have fun on the ride. As the Club has grown and our […]

]]> caae420bc2bb0d84001b512d5c265c28 Rob Ramsden wrote a new post https://southperthrouleurs.com.au/?p=47381 Mon, 09 Oct 2017 03:32:56 +0800 SPR’s training rides set us apart as a cycling Club; we are one of the few clubs in Australia that is not affiliated with a bike shop facilitating a broad range of opportunities for people to cycle in a g […]

]]> 240b38d87c961abb1abc1be532020dd9 Rob Ramsden wrote a new post https://southperthrouleurs.com.au/?p=47091 Wed, 26 Jul 2017 07:53:56 +0800 One of the great assets our club has is a very eye catching van! All members have access to use the van for the purposes of attending a cycling related event (races or otherwise). If this is something that you […]

]]> ee50ea1f9a9f14cb55f44053d0125ba7 Rob Ramsden wrote a new post https://southperthrouleurs.com.au/?p=46505 Tue, 02 May 2017 08:00:57 +0800 There has been much discussion just recently among the ride leader group and members in general regarding the need to improve our internal group communication while riding, both verbal AND non-verbal.  So too, t […]

]]> 7bf3dcdc4bffe85e8eb5319c74d2ad6f Rob Ramsden posted a new activity comment https://southperthrouleurs.com.au/2017/03/07/annual-general-meeting/comment-page-1/#comment-21523 Wed, 08 Mar 2017 06:35:39 +0800 ….will be there too

In reply to - Amanda Nabi wrote a new post The South Perth Cycle Club Annual General Meeting  will be held on Saturday,  25 March 2017 at 9am.  This will be held at Dome Westralia Plaza (5/167 St Georges Terrace, Perth) fo […] ]]> 2769196e108980ff38e0ff39d5e96aae Rob Ramsden wrote a new post https://southperthrouleurs.com.au/?p=46261 Wed, 08 Mar 2017 02:02:56 +0800 A key skill that all riders need to be able to demonstrate is effective braking. In a group ride, when someone is braking ineffectively or, worse, inappropriately, it can make for a very nervous and disjointed […]

]]> 8907be0c54ceb19e96aefd15df13369d Rob Ramsden wrote a new post https://southperthrouleurs.com.au/?p=46206 Tue, 21 Feb 2017 02:57:32 +0800 As the Club continues to evolve we need to ensure that our training rides remain safe, relevant, consistent and predictable.

We recently introduced the “Fast Too” group to cater for riders wanting to ride a lit […]

]]> 8934a9ecffa546e9da9c8a6f9cd9b015 Rob Ramsden wrote a new post https://southperthrouleurs.com.au/?p=46043 Mon, 26 Dec 2016 08:08:43 +0800 SPR’s training rides set us apart as a Cycling Club; we are one of the few clubs in Australia, not affiliated with a bike shop, facilitating a broad range of opportunities for people to cycle in a group every d […]

]]> 62c1bc58ebd4ac0305e04726d659ee3d Rob Ramsden wrote a new post https://southperthrouleurs.com.au/?p=45908 Mon, 12 Dec 2016 10:48:39 +0800 During the summer months, we have a bunch ride that leaves straight after the normal “Fast” riders, called “Fast Too”. Thursday’s have been working pretty well of late, so have subsequently transitioned this ride […]

]]> 9d66498b69be199e0fcc71c3e4f4fe7e Rob Ramsden posted a new activity comment https://southperthrouleurs.com.au/2016/12/08/spr-christmas-breakfast-4/comment-page-1/#comment-21371 Thu, 08 Dec 2016 11:12:36 +0800 +1

In reply to - Laurensia wrote a new post So the Christmas festive is just around in the corner… what an exciting time ahead! Leading up to your break, we will have our Christmas breakfast and Ride next Saturday. Note the d […] ]]> ef8ef5830b2e8a848613c1af52a77ee4 Rob Ramsden wrote a new post https://southperthrouleurs.com.au/?p=45790 Wed, 30 Nov 2016 04:00:11 +0800 Back in the mid ‘00’s, before Facebook had made its global presence felt on our lives, before Twitter, Instagram or Snapchat even existed and ADSL 2 was just becoming mainstream, we would all gather at 7am on Satu […]

]]> 63f58fa03b5912efa33120ce8ef71c30 Rob Ramsden wrote a new post https://southperthrouleurs.com.au/?p=45757 Sat, 26 Nov 2016 11:30:04 +0800 This morning, I had the pleasure of witnessing  what I believe to be a good example of a group roll through; but not with our “super experienced” guys & gals from the Fast or Main Groups. Nope, this one was wi […]

]]> c0c93c445ba4f9c9a3f14d1320b6fd28 Rob Ramsden wrote a new post https://southperthrouleurs.com.au/?p=45739 Wed, 23 Nov 2016 13:45:28 +0800 Most group rides are designed to have some form of test of rider fitness and skill. Sprinting is one such activity that will do just that. However, beyond strength, fitness and endurance, sprinting requires a […]

]]> f4e8ba3ec1fcfcad39d0d193e5fd69b5 Rob Ramsden wrote a new post https://southperthrouleurs.com.au/?p=45679 Tue, 15 Nov 2016 06:37:19 +0800 There has been much conversation over the last little while about particular aspects of some of our Saturday training rides, specifically the Main 3, 4 and Transition rides. The conversation generally revolves […]

]]> 76b3f202ca125b7027976dc32d2a993a Rob Ramsden posted a new activity comment https://southperthrouleurs.com.au/2016/07/14/spr-quarterly-breakfast-3/comment-page-1/#comment-21092 Fri, 29 Jul 2016 14:12:11 +0800 Late inclusion x1

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 30 July 2016 at Dome Westralia Plaza after the main ride from 8 […] ]]> dbc2ff59dac9b9f87088ae6078b73294 Rob Ramsden posted a new activity comment https://southperthrouleurs.com.au/2016/05/19/ride-routes-21st-27th-may/comment-page-1/#comment-20768 Thu, 19 May 2016 11:12:14 +0800 Dear Prez,

What is bugging me ATM? Teenagers; well, just one really. There seems to be no end in sight for us; no escape. The moods, the pouting, the disdain, the lack of respect….the list goes on. Why do they think they are the only one on the planet? Why does the word “No” lead to WWIII? What is that dark cloud over my house, that seems to…[Read more]

In reply to - elPrez wrote a new post had a very long busy week which still hasn’t finished.  don’t have anything to talk about or the energy to think of an engaging topic.  so, lets throw this back to you.  what is bugging yo […] ]]> 71286e77b8e54940f64d7f97b32ca6f2 Rob Ramsden posted a new activity comment https://southperthrouleurs.com.au/2016/03/07/reminder-on-agm-and-quarterly-breakfast/comment-page-1/#comment-20442 Tue, 08 Mar 2016 06:08:38 +0800 x 3 for Rob R

In reply to - Laurensia wrote a new post The South Perth Cycle Club Annual General Meeting  will be held on Saturday, 12 March 2016 at 9am.  This will be held at Dome Westralia Plaza (5/167 St Georges Terrace, Perth) following t […] ]]> d406314f27e65b95f742745982c746fd Rob Ramsden posted a new activity comment https://southperthrouleurs.com.au/2015/10/29/ride-routes-31st-oct-6th-nov/comment-page-1/#comment-20095 Thu, 29 Oct 2015 23:23:13 +0800 Halloween fir EVERY ride for you then, Mr VP?

In reply to - elPrez wrote a new post so last week when roberta and carla where stuck down during the charity ride, another rider on that ride had a case going through the courts.  wes opie was hit by an unlicenced, drunk, […] ]]> 74e7f235395585cf6e342c9ce8bb3285 Rob Ramsden posted a new activity comment https://southperthrouleurs.com.au/2014/11/27/new-club-kit-for-2015/comment-page-1/#comment-19306 Fri, 28 Nov 2014 11:37:09 +0800 Robert Johnson just wanted to play the Blues; you are an international superstar athlete….Shame on your modesty; shaaamme!

In reply to - Andrew Ballam wrote a new post It’s time to unveil the much anticipated new club kit for 2015!!! The club’s kit sub-committee has been working very hard behind the scenes, debating kit philosophy, evaluating […] ]]> 059196f6d2acb85317a1453885dd027c Rob Ramsden posted a new activity comment https://southperthrouleurs.com.au/2014/11/27/new-club-kit-for-2015/comment-page-1/#comment-19298 Fri, 28 Nov 2014 00:16:34 +0800 To note: Mr Bonner gave up the nerve endings in his backside years ago in order to ride as much as he does….sold his soouul to th’ Devil!!!!!!

In reply to - Andrew Ballam wrote a new post It’s time to unveil the much anticipated new club kit for 2015!!! The club’s kit sub-committee has been working very hard behind the scenes, debating kit philosophy, evaluating […] ]]> fbb32de7b5e85971d05e259374080728 Rob Ramsden posted a new activity comment https://southperthrouleurs.com.au/2014/11/16/mandurah-70-3-race-report/comment-page-1/#comment-19264 Mon, 17 Nov 2014 00:01:46 +0800 You are a machine Mr M! That is truely fantastic; the rest of us are mortals. Off to Vegas with you; we expect a full report upon your return.

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 […] ]]> 9d6394d943801e969343cdd2d482c637 Rob Ramsden commented on the post, Annual General Meeting - 22nd March, 2014 https://southperthrouleurs.com.au/2014/02/20/2014-agm/comment-page-1/#comment-18298 Tue, 04 Mar 2014 08:31:07 +0800 +1…maybe 2.

]]> 8c579fcd97e40eb4b94d6942f56ea8bc Rob Ramsden commented on the post, ride routes 25th, 26th & 27th january https://southperthrouleurs.com.au/2014/01/23/ride-routes-25th-26th-27th-january/comment-page-1/#comment-18171 Fri, 24 Jan 2014 06:26:47 +0800 Looks like our very own Lennie and Johnny to me – caption competition….

“….c’mon Lennie; it’s not as hard as Ridge Hill!”

]]> b21ba43425b3d76d9ae53bcb16d1ea9e Rob Ramsden wrote a new post https://southperthrouleurs.com.au/?p=27567 Wed, 15 Jan 2014 10:10:47 +0800 School holidays? Kids have new MTB’s? Why not take them up to the Goat Farm for an intro to the fun they can have on the jumps and berms?

Why not indeed? Perhaps my 13 year old daughter can advise…

<a […]

]]> 8b0894521dc1c6b6c584e1c8f2db9bdd Rob Ramsden wrote a new post https://southperthrouleurs.com.au/?p=27460 Mon, 06 Jan 2014 05:54:47 +0800 http://www.sbs.com.au/cyclingcentral/

SPR’s very own, Mr J Bolton!

 

]]> 822c3eefc88cfc37026a4f12f4af4b3f Rob Ramsden commented on the post, 2013 SPR Christmas Awards https://southperthrouleurs.com.au/2013/11/28/2013-spr-christmas-awards/comment-page-1/#comment-17950 Fri, 29 Nov 2013 03:02:40 +0800 What ever happend to “Blue Steel”….spot the 80’s guy?! also not on Headmag or Immediphoto thingys….nice one Poseur! who you will always be to us old timers 😛

]]> 4ae854a92999429da6d9500ee4545a7c Rob Ramsden wrote a new post https://southperthrouleurs.com.au/2013/10/06/streets-alive-night-ride-and-a-call-for-a-couple-of-volunteers/ Sun, 06 Oct 2013 10:55:54 +0800 Thumbnail

The City of South Perth is running an event called the Streets Alive Night Ride. It’s a free, family-friendly community safety event happening on Saturday 19 October.
I have told the organisers that we (The […]

]]> 6586cd5754c21e55d2e62b98121ff7f6 Rob Ramsden wrote a new post https://southperthrouleurs.com.au/have-your-say-2013-spr-survey/ Mon, 16 Sep 2013 00:39:13 +0800 Every year, the Club Committee seeks to gain feedback from all member and non-member riders who belong to the SPR ‘family’. Some of the major things that have been achieved as a direct result of last year’s survey […]

]]> be59a489cb1dc3b81f934a8a1fa571dd Rob Ramsden commented on the post, WA 2.0 - A Vision for Cycling in Perth https://southperthrouleurs.com.au/wa-2-0-a-vision-for-cycling-in-perth/comment-page-1/#comment-17445 Wed, 28 Aug 2013 12:34:19 +0800 Give me time…give me time…to run for Senate that is – I’ve already ticked the “Ironman” box…then you can vote for me!

]]> a1bc477c0d1c2fdb37ae9dab01874c5d Rob Ramsden commented on the post, WA 2.0 - A Vision for Cycling in Perth https://southperthrouleurs.com.au/wa-2-0-a-vision-for-cycling-in-perth/comment-page-1/#comment-17435 Tue, 27 Aug 2013 02:27:36 +0800 Happy to post the Major Parties plans too; please forward the links as I couldn’t find them….

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