bike clubs.  more than just riding bikes.  the social interaction that we have whilst riding our bikes makes it a lot different to any other sport out there.  you can compete with someone and have a pleasant conversation with them on the same ride.  the club is full of a diverse range of people, make sure that you tap into that and engage with people you may not know.

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.

brynt mcswain memorial ride – as some of you may know, brynt mcswain was recently killed in a hit & run while riding to meet his partner who was waiting in the hills.  it was early morning, about the same time that we all head to our normal meeting spots, so it could be any of us.  there is a memorial ride scheduled this saturday which clashes with our ride, but i want to promote it anyway.  if you are after an easier ride this week, have a look at the following link and show your support.

spr watertower challenge – this sunday the watertower challenge will hit the streets of perth.  thanks to those who have volunteered their time to help out and also to those taking part. entries are closed but more details can be found on the events page.  rider info will be emailed out tonight.

smashfest criterium series – the crits start mid november and this years smashfest will be 4 weekends in a row rather than spread across summer.  there is a teams options for men’s a & b grade, so if you want to be part of an spr team there is more info here.  we will only need a few volunteers this year as we are paying for traffic management and for st john.  still a handful for rego/drinks/camera would be great.  also, if someone would like to learn how to use the new timing system, it would be great to have that skill in our club.

wednesday uci laps – if you are thinking of doing the uwct masters race next year, then a good place to start your training is ther wednesday uci laps in kings park.  more info here.

ride routes – the watertower challenge is on this sunday, so if you didn’t sign up and still intend to do the hills ride, make sure you know the route.  the normal leaders may be searching for towers instead.

saturday 25th 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 – rebold & cottesloe 50.91km spr saturday

sunday 26th oct (you should really be doing the watertower challenge)

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 – wlsh weir 62.23km spr sunday

long – wlsh obs kal 90.32km spr sunday