easter is over and there seemed to be lots of kms ridden, possibly to get rid of some chocolate indulgence.  the year is flying by and soon we will get a few “unpleasant days” to contend with.  we are lucky with our weather and having 30 degree days in april makes for an extended period of good riding.  this is especially apparent when the east coast is getting battered by driving rain and gale force winds.  however, the rain and cold mornings will soon be upon us.  i have a saying, though – “don”t look at the weather report to see if you are riding, look at the weather report to see what you are going the wear while riding.”  see you out there.

peter clark classic – there are a few riders that will be racing this weekend in the northern districts classic.  good luck to those competing and julian has volunteered to take the tent up so you will have a focal point in which to meet.

the focus group – a month or so ago a bunch of us met online casino with a group of disabled kids that wanted to have a go at cycling.  we rode from the coode st carpark, along the path towards the causeway and back again.  there were a number of kids (with their parents) and a number of spr riders to chaperone the group.  we would like to make this a regular occurrence on a monthly basis.  our next ride with the kids is on the 5th of may and starts at 9:30am.  this gives you all time to do your earlybird plus main ride, have a coffee and still be able to volunteer a bit of time to the cause.  i will put another post up closer to the ride, but give it some thought as we would appreciate as much help as we can get.  the kids really enjoyed it and the parents were rapt that so many of our riders gave up our time to spend time with their kids.

ride routes – they are predicting rain on saturday so the groups may end up being combined if numbers are low.  lets see who is a fair weather rider.  last sunday i was reminded during the ride about the chookenberg.  well reminded was actually a question when someone was hoping we weren”t doing the chook.  this week, we are doing the chook and the goose.

saturday 28th april

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 40.86km (rebold hill)

fast & main groups – spr saturday 49.69km (holmes rd)

sunday 29th april

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 94.36km (chookenberg & observatory & gooseberry)