local cyclist andrew patterson had a small incident when he was riding in perth.  he has spoken on channel nine about the state governments new campaign to make road users aware of each other.  the majority of cyclists on the road are also drivers, so it is important that our actions and reactions to other road users reflect how we would like to be treated.

ride leaders – support the club and help us become ambassadors for the sport in the public eye. put your name down as ride leader to ensure that the group ride is safe and organised. sign up here.

ride leaders sponsorship –   if you have a business that you want to promote to our members, check out the previous post to both promote your business and help out the club.

buddy program – if you are new to cycling and want to get some advice on what to do, or if you are and old hand and have lots of advice to give, then sign up to our buddy program.  last program was very successful and we actually had more mentors than mentees. see the previous post for more details.

the beverley heroic – a grand fondo with a difference.  good luck to those that are looking at smashing out the k’s on an old time bike.  thanks to those from the club that have volunteered as well.

velodrome kids – if you are looking for something to do with the kids this holidays, then how about trying out track riding.  there are 3 sessions running for a very cheap price aimed at kids aged 8 – 14.  see more info on the previous post.

ladies skill session – after the success of the previous ladies skill session, it is returning this weekend.  aimed at ladies that are either new to riding, or want to improve their skills, please see the previous post and contact leigh for more info.

spr watertower challenge – registration are now open for the 2014 watertower challenge.  get together with a couple of mates to form a team of three and navigate your way around the suburbs of perth.  the event is on sunday 26th october and more details can be found on the events page.

cycling safari – want to race overseas???  check out this opportunity that mark is organising for anyone in the club.  see the previous post.

lighthouse to lighthouse – if anyone is interested in doing an organised ride down south, the lighthouse to  lighthouse ride is coming up.  see the previous post for more details and leave a comment if you are thinking of heading down.

ride routes – saturday is looking like it will be a glorious day.  a glorious day for a bike ride.  so lets go somewhere new.  fast/main have a new ride route.  have a look, download to your garmin.  don’t get lost.

saturday 4th oct

ride starts under the narrows (cityside) at 5:30am

early lap – earlybird 40.93km spr special

all rides start at coode st carpark at 7:00am

development group – novice shelley 36.06km spr saturday

transitional – trans rebold 38.69km spr saturday

fast & main groups – karrinyup 52.14km spr saturday

sunday 5th oct

ride starts under the narrows (cityside) at 5:30am

early lap – earlybird 40.93km spr special

all rides start at coode st carpark at 7:00am

tranny – flat ride up to 60km

short – brktn weir 82.89km spr sunday

long – f’berg urch obs 96.16km spr sunday