so, we are looking at a +40 deg weekend coming up. both days will be scorchers and with overnight temps in the mid 20’s, it is going to be uncomfortable at night too. we have a number of rides on this weekend including some standard ones (i.e. monday early ride). this gives lots of opportunities to put some kms in but it also means more contact hours with traffic.
some of you may have heard about last monday’s ride where jordan was hit by a car that took off erratically from the traffic lights. luckily he didn’t suffer any injuries but his bike was trashed. it was a bit of a shock for me too as i was just in front of him and next in line for the bumper of the car. luckily some people in the group managed to get the rego and it was immediately reported to the police. we have no idea why this guy decided to make such a stupid move (and then leave the scene after an accident) but we are very very lucky that it was only bike damage. we need to keep an eye on what is going on at all times and make sure that someone has a cool enough head to take down the rego. it is often such a shock that something has happened that people don’t take the rego. i will be riding with the gopro on the bike a little more often now.
ride routes – we all get to climb “lennie” this weekend on the saturday ride. on sunday, the ride route stays close to kalamunda so you can abort at any time. it will be hot so, make sure you carry enough fluids. monday rides as per normal, tuesday earlybird is the normal small chain ring affair with the public holiday to follow.
saturday 29th december
ride starts under the narrows (cityside) at 5:30am
early lap – spr earlybird ride
all rides start at coode st carpark at 7:00am
development group – spr saturday 35.48km (novice shelley)
transitional – spr saturday 41.18km (reverse river ride)
fast & main groups – spr saturday 49.46km (“lennie” hill rd)
sunday 30th december
ride starts under the narrows (cityside) at 5:30am
early lap – spr earlybird ride
all rides start at coode st carpark at 7:00am
short – spr sunday 61.14km (welshpool & weir rd)
long – spr sunday 91.25km (welshpool & observatory & kalamunda rd)
monday 31st december
ride starts under the narrows (south perth side) at 5:30am
early lap – spr monday 33.72km (south & freo)
tuesday 1st january
ride starts under the narrows (cityside) at 5:30am
early lap – spr tuesday 43.41km (river ride)
all rides start at coode st carpark at 7:00am
trans & main group – spr public holiday 59.35km (shelley & freo)
humph. that’s nearly as bad as riding “Peet” … ;0(
is anyone going to Adelaide for the TDU ?
Shane.
Anyone keen for a 6 am start and ~80 km hills ride to beat the heat (plus I need to be back at about 9 am)? I’m thinking Kahuna, Pickering Brook, Observatory and into Kalamunda.
6 am from Coode St? Great idea. I’ll be there, but might throw in an extra climb depending on the weather. Should be a tailwind for the homeward journey.
Would normally love to come especially given the earlier start time and company of course :-). Count me in for next time Dr. J
If I can get my backside out of bed I’ll see you there Dr.J
Just a quickie to say that the Main 1 Dr. J’s ride for the last month have been a pleasure to ride in. Fast, smooth, friendly and safe…what more could a woman want!
Minties.
Thanks for the compliment Amanda. You missed a great hills session. 80 km, 3 climbs, Mike, Matt S and Richard for company and back home in the pool at 8.50 am, despite running out of food and water 5 km from home and really struggling on Berwick St. I’d thoroughly recommend this starting time again when 40°C +temperatures are expected.
I would also thoroughly recommend staying home when 40°C+ temps are forecast 🙂