water tower challenge – 23rd sept

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water tower number 6 on the challenge

save the date.  sunday 23rd september 2012.

this will be our inaugural water tower challenge event open to any wa club member with at least a recreational licence. there will be two challenges offered a “metric century” and an “imperial century”.  both courses will traverse perth and visit a number of water towers in the area.  “why the water towers” you ask?  well, they are usually on top of hills, so it makes it a bit more of a challenge.  however, we are not going out to the hills, so the climbs aren’t much more that what we do on a saturday morning ride.

the format will be similar to the dams ride with teams of three sticking together for the entire ride.  teams will be set off at intervals, but with traffic rules being followed, we are aware that some groups may catch others.  it is in your best interest not to drag another group around and we want to avoid a big peloton as some of the roads will be safer as a small group going single file.

the course is not direct and must be followed exactly.  to ensure that the route is followed, at least one member must have a gps device and a strava account.  the team will download to strava after the event and the final “leaderboard” can be established.  having a gps that shows the route will be a bonus as the route will not be marked, but we will issue some maps for those that do not.

bearing in mind that this is a challenge and not a race so there may be some social incentives as well.  for example, a team photo at each tower may give you bonus time.

the routes are being finalised, but the imperial century (160kms) will take in suburbs from coolbellup to joondalup and across to the vines.  the metric century (100kms) will also go as far south as coolbellup but only go as far north as alexander heights.

there will be a fee charged for the event and this will cover a couple of feed zones along the way.  currently there is one at 60kms and one at about 110kms.

we will also need a number of volunteers for the day to cover things like setup, drink stops and sag wagon.  add to the comments if you would like to volunteer or if you have any questions about the event.

82 thoughts on “water tower challenge – 23rd sept”

  1. Cool! Great work Pete, I’ve been waiting for this one, thought you may have given up on the idea, hope I can make it.

    EOI for tower climbing buddies for the imperial

      1. Imperial March…yes, in. Imperial Death March…we dont actually have to get off our bikes and scale the towers do we????

      1. In for the imperial with you lot! Alistair aka Mr. Diesel could be our lead out man, Mathew aka Buttercup could be our navigator seeming he always seem to know where to go, Jordan you could lead us to water seeming your the holder of the horse avatar and Ali aka Miss Delirium can get us going all day. Looks like teams of three are going to be an issue…arrgh!

    8. Jason C / Ros – as discussed I have now created a metric team “Jacks and Jill” (seemed appropriate although I dont want anyone to break their crown!). Password is as discussed. Any problems, give me a call on 0418 926 317. Jason/Clare and Craig are the other metric team I know of

  6. I’m interested in the imperial, but not silly fast, and with someone who knows where to go 🙂

  7. Yeah may be up to have a crack, not as fast these days though 🙂
    Maybe my mate Rob Ramsden will join me with someone else as 3rd wheel 🙂 Rob you have Strava yes?

    1. Charmed, I’m sure and flattered that you’d consider me for your threesome (eeeoww)…but I’m going to give up a spot on the inaugral ride for the opportunity to serve – x1 (+ Tin Lids) to volunteer Pete; SAG wagon duties + montage/demontage as req’d. Good luck Brendo!!

    1. You looking for team for Imperial?

      I think we got 5 of us so far Kizzi, Mitchell, Jeremy O, Greg Roworth and me (Main 1 pace)….. looking for a 6th to make up 2 teams.

        1. Hi Luke, This afternoon Kizzi let me know her partner Tony might be in now too. But I will confirm tomorrow.

          I am sure there will be a few team slooking for people and people looking for teams.

          Cheers Phil

  22. super late i know, but i had ses training on sunday that has been moved to saturday so i can now give this a crack anyone still looking for a metric team mate? main 1 speed preferably, but happy with anything at this late notice!

    2. Hi Leah.

      I’ve come down with a nasty cough so will have to pull out of the event. My team is Green Caviar, and I was going to be doing the metric with Marcel and Ruth at Main 2 pace. You would be welcome to take my place. I know it would be a great help to Marcel and Ruth.

  23. Anyone still looking for a team to do the imperial? We’ve had a team member come down with man-flu so we need a last minute replacement.

    1. Hi mark, I would like to join your team if you still need a replacement. I see that the registration page has closed, I’d be happy to pay the registration cost directly.

    1. we will probably have a quick race briefing just before the first team takes off. it will be pretty much the same info that you were emailed. there is not much to do when you arrive besides put some stickers on your helmets and look at the maps.

  29. What Andrew and David said.
    Thanks so much to everyone who helped organise this and super effort Pete for all the hours you put in. Screen shooting all those maps must have been fun!!
    Thanks to all the volunteers on course today and thank you to Toby for the after ride drinks at Dome.
    Well done to all the riders and I hope your elbow heals fast Alison!

  31. Another great SPR event. Thanks Peter and all the volunteers, it was most appreciated to see you all at each check in.
    Should be an annual event.

  35. Really enjoyed it, thanks to Pete and all the volunteers, looking fwd to next year, was nice doing some of the Santos ride in reverse.

  36. Yep what they all said above! Thanks Pete and all volunteers! A really good challenge for us and a beautiful day too. Would be good to do annually 🙂

  37. Great ride, thoroughly enjoyed it and as has been said above, thanks Pete and all the volunteers for flawless organisation and feed stops!
    Btw 1060m elev gain on metric vs 1260m for imperial – the metric was definitely no soft option!

  38. Thanks to Pete for organizing such a great event & thanks to all the volunteers who made the day possible. I hope it will turn into an annual event. Thanks to Toby for the use of the Dome. The reception & food was great.

  39. A brilliant day all round. Volunteers did a great job. Special thanks to Peter for printing the route instructions. Team Reservoir Dogs would have been lost without them – literally. Just goes to show you can’t always rely on technology!!

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