so the night is dark and full of terrors, but since the winter solstice passed us by on tuesday, the days are officially getting longer. in a couple of weeks time the sun will actually be up by the time we start the saturday ride. however, we are still heading deep into winter while a number of spr members like dave (left) enjoy a european summer. i doubt that it will snow here in perth this winter, but there are obviously places in europe high enough to produce snow in summer. it may be time to “hide” the posts of certain people on facebook as they continue to post photos of riding whilst on holidays.
ride leader sponsor – the ride leader sponsor for june is Life Ready Physio & Pilates South Perth. A number of our members already utilise the services provided by Life Ready Physio & Pilates South Perth as they are conveniently located in South Perth.
federal election – as mentioned the last couple of weeks, i am standing for the wa senate at this years federal election as a candidate for the australian cyclist party. on top of your vote, we also need your support to let others know that they have another choice in the election. convince those family members to put us on their preferences or even better as #1. check out our facebook page for more details as they emerge.
rules of engagement – please read the previous post if you come out on any of our rides. it is up to all members to enforce these rules.
numbat cup round 3 – the next round of cyclocross is on this sunday. entries close tonight and kids race free (with a day licence). more info can be found here.
cyclo-sportif swan valley – the spr cyclosportif teams are set to take on both the new and old swan valley circuits. we have 52 riders signed up for the event so if you are coming, look for the spr tent and flags.
tour de france dinner – our annual tour de france dinner is on again to celebrate the biggest bike race of the year. tickets are selling fast so jump on in if you want to attend. please see the previous post for more details and a link to the online shop.
tour de france tipping – keep your eye on the blog as we will soon be running our annual tour tipping comp. really easy again this year. your name goes into a draw and you then win the percentage equivalent that the actual team does at the tour. therefore even the minor teams may get money due to sprint points and mountain climbs.
tour of margs – expressions of interest have opened for this years tour of margaret river. we have secured 3 men’s and 3 women’s teams, so it should allow us to provide for a decent spread of abilities. check out the previous post and put your name down if you are interested.
spr aussie kit – are you representing australia at the uwct final this year? do it in style by representing spr as well. check out the previous post to order your own spr aussie kit for the final.
bike swap meet – later this year perth will be hosting the pacific youth track cycling tournament. this event will actually cost quite a bit to hold and as such midland are organising a bike swap meet to raise funds. if you have any old bike parts that you think still have value, then you can register to sell them at this event. on to of this, it will be held at the velodrome while friday night track racing is one. buying bike stuff and watching bike racing. what more can you ask for. click on the flyer pic to the right for more details.
spr road race champs – the club road champs has been updated after the second pickering brook race. if you have raced in any of the races listed, see how you are tracking in club points. the leaderboard can be found in the menu above or here.
ride routes – its the end of june this week and although it seems that it has been pretty wet, we are still below our long term average. expect a few wet ones coming up, which is great for cyclocross and mtb, but not so good for the road riders. this saturday is also looking like a reprieve to the eastern winds, so for a change the ride route will head to the coast…with some hills.
saturday 25th june
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 – scarbs beach & hale 51.21km spr saturday
sunday 26th june
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 – coffee ride
short – brktn weir 82.89km spr sunday
long – carr peet obs 97.72km spr sunday
monday 27th june
ride starts under the narrows (sth perth side) at 5:30am
south stock 33.76km spr monday
tuesday 28th june
ride starts under the narrows (cityside) at 5:30am
spr tuesday 36.37km (river ride)
ride starts frasers carpark at 5:45am
development group – interval training kings park
wednesday 29th june
ride starts raffles bike path at 5:30am
interval training – stock road repeats
thursday 30th june
ride starts under the narrows (cityside) at 5:30arm
spr thursday 37.26km (cott & freo)
ride starts frasers carpark at 5:45am
development group – interval training kings park
friday 1st july
ride starts under the narrows (sth perth side) at 5:30am