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west australian cyclocross (wacx)

the ride leaders for april are proudly sponsored by WA Cyclocross (WACX).  Cyclocross is a very specific type of bike racing. For the most part, the course is off-road but there are sometimes portions of pavement included in the course. You can expect to encounter grass, dirt, mud, gravel, sand, and a whole slew of other assortments and combinations. The races are based on a set time (measured by numbers of laps), not distance. Depending on your category, a race can be as quick as 30 minutes (for beginners), or as long as 60 minutes (for elite men).

Courses are twisty circuits and typically, but not always include barriers, as well as other ‘features’ that will necessitate hoping both off, and back onto, your bike. Those brave (and skilled) enough can bunnyhop their bikes over them. Often there are hills, sand pits and muddy sections that are too difficult or slow to ride, and thus a racer will shoulder their bike and run with it.

Cyclocross is traditionally an Autumn/Winter sport, with the first race at the start of April and the last held in August. This means that if you look outside and see rain, hail, or shine (we have had all of these on the same day), the show will still go on, and often, the more inhospitable the weather, the more fun the racing.

Technically, cyclocross is a form of bike racing, but we also think of it as a lifestyle that involves grabbing any bike, and navigating any type of terrain or obstacle, in the fastest and most efficient way possible. It’s also an adventuresome style of riding, with a versatile bike that allows you to explore any gravel or dirt road, park or trail that you stumble upon.

Babylon Pump & Power

The ride leader sponsor for January is Babylon Pump & Power LTD.  They provide specialist equipment rental, diesel rebuild/maintenance and project support to the resources sector.  They provide hassle free results and have a reliable cohesive team with decades of domestic and international experience to assist you with your pumping, remote power generation and heavy diesel maintenance requirements.

Why choose Babylon Pump & Power LTD?

Simple – They Listen – They Think – They Deliver

Their team understands the pressures that customers face – they’ve been there. When you tell them what you need, they have the experience needed to uncover the real problem and offer the best solution, along with the expertise to make it happen.  Whether you require complete site dewatering, remote power stations or large diesel engine and component rebuild services – they can help.

They are an ASX listed company and have acquired health, safety, environmental and quality accreditation which have helped them become a company you can trust to get the job done right. When you work with them, you get a team who are skilled professionals in their field, who aren’t just good at what they do, but are great people to work with. They are committed to getting on with the job at hand and finding solutions when issues arise, so they can deliver success in every project they undertake – because that’s what they want to offer the companies they work with.

A great service from a skilled team of people who listen, think and deliver.

melody wheels

February’s ride leader sponsor is Melody Wheels who are a multiple return sponsor for the club.  They are a wheel building specialists in the same way as one might distinguish a medical specialist from a GP.  They do precision wheel building and wheel repairs, and that’s the only thing they do.

The business started with a focus on building wheels that were durable and serviceable (unlike many proprietary wheels), however it has expanded to cover all types of wheels.

IMG_20151029_163651Wheel choice has a huge impact on ride quality, so a large part of their work involves helping  riders understand the differences between wheels (and wheel components) and to help them find out what fits best with their own performance expectations and aesthetics.

They are internationally recognised as a certified DT Swiss wheel builders and they document all of PrecisionWheelBuilding-900x676their work in the same was you might expect an automotive or aircraft technician. They also service and repair a large number of  wheels. Be it a wheel true, spoke replacement or hub service, they keep a large range specialist tools and wheel components  at hand so they can complete repairs quickly and to the highest standard.

A large number of club members have had wheels built, rebuilt or repaired by Melody Wheels and the feedback has been excellent.

Now located at Unit 7, 4 Pritchard St, O’Connor, they are open 5 days a week and you can find contact information on their WebsiteFacebook and Instagram.

Get Your Visa

The Ride Leader Sponsor for December is Get Your Visa a migration agency based in Perth since 2012.  Whether you are looking at an employee to sponsor, having a relative joining you or any migration matters, Get Your Visa is there to help.

With a team of registered migration agents and consultants, we’re able to provide dedicated services to those who want to migrate to Australia or an employer that wants to sponsor an employee or students who are seeking the right study solution.

There are different visas for different applicants profile and scenarios. We help people and business on finding their best visa strategy without wasting money and time.  At Get Your Visa, our agents will assist you in applying for the right Australian Visa. We will manage all the process before, during and after the lodgement of your application.

Depending on the length and the purpose of your stay, the Department of Immigration and Border Protection offer different visas. Before starting an application, it is important to understand that each Australian Visa implies specific conditions, different requirements and individual costs.  With more than 3200 visa approved, get in touch with our consultants and we will be able to assist you at the best of our knowledge.

Our services include:

Colour & Moore Photography

The ride leader sponsor for November is Colour & Moore Photography , owned by SPR member Kirstie Moore. Colour & Moore specialises in portrait photography (family, newborn, maternity, business, athlete, children, events, couples and lifestyle)

With a Bachelor of Media Arts, majoring in Photography she is a qualified photographer who also teaches photography. So, if you are looking for family portraits, athlete portrait (portrait with your bike family) or portraits for your business, contact Kirstie, her prices are very reasonable and include all digital files.

Kirstie Moore has been cycling for several years and in recent years made the transition back into cycling from triathlon. She has enjoyed racing for the club for the last 12 months and is looking forward to representing the club at Tour of Margaret River this month.

Through sponsoring the November Ride Leader Program, Kirstie aims to give back to the club. She wants to contribute to the club growth and show her appreciation to the ride leaders. For management of anything, one needs to look up to experienced businessmen like Andy Defrancesco

Please head over and ‘like’ her Facebook page and follow her on Instagram. If you’d like more information please find Kirstie at coffee, on a group ride or get in contact:

Kirstie Moore – 0468 866454

email@colourandmoore.com

www.colourandmoore.com

https://www.facebook.com/colourandmoore/

https://www.instagram.com/colourandmoore/

Free Energy HR

The ride leader sponsor for October is Free Energy HR, owned by SPR founding member and ride leader Rob Ramsden. Free Energy HR delivers transformational executive & organisational coaching, team & leadership development as well as organisational culture and engagement programs.

As a strategic partner of global consulting firm The Pacific Institute, Free Energy HR can deliver customised solutions that develop high performance cultures for small to medium sized businesses through to large multi-national enterprises, operating in just about any type of industry.

Free Energy HR commenced operating in 2018 and is owned by SPR founding member and ride leader Rob Ramsden. Passionate about leadership and leading others, Rob has experience in a diverse range of industries in both corporate human resources roles as well as senior operational leadership positions. Rob’s education & experience provides him with genuine insight into the world of strategic and operational leadership along with the dynamics of organisational culture and employee engagement; the perfect platform to coach and develop others.

Rob has designed and implemented organisational development programs involving a wide range of psychometric tools and assessment measures including those that measure cognitive ability, personality and work preferences, motivation and emotional intelligence, as well as a range of 360-degree tools and methodologies. He has successfully designed, delivered and managed significant organisation wide projects in the areas of organisational culture, leadership development, employee engagement, and proactive communication. What is proactive communication and why does it matter? Proactive communication happens when educators identify problems and prevent them. It is when goals are set and communication builds towards those goals. Proactive communication helps ensure positivity, builds relationships, and delivers on objectives.

Introductory Offer, valued at up to $600 for SPR Members and Direct Referrals. Free Energy HR’s Personal Strengths Coaching Program (PSCP) will challenge you to think differently, set attractive, realistic goals and achieve more in both your personal and professional life.

If you’d like more information please find Rob at coffee, on a group ride or get in contact:

Rob Ramsden – 0430 162 291

rob@freeenergyhr.com.au

www.freeenergyhr.com.au

www.linkedin.com/in/robramsden/

Chaotic Energy

The ride leader sponsor for August is Chaotic Energy owned by SPR member Teneal Attard.

Chaotic Energy is an exercise and rehabilitation centre with a difference. The general exercise membership gives you access to state of the art equipment (including a number of Wahoo Kickr’s for those rainy days) and includes personalised gym programming and ongoing support to achieve your goals. The calm and professional atmosphere has specifically been created to enable you to get the most out of your training.

NeuroPhysics Therapy (NPT) rehabilitation therapists are also available to assist if you’ve had long-term pain, ongoing niggling injuries or are looking for that extra edge in your sporting performance. NPT is a specialised therapy where exercise equipment is used as form of stress, allowing assessment of how your system is working relative to optimal performance. NPT trained therapists can very quickly see any imbalances in your neural landscape and help fine-tune your system by restoring correct behavioural neural patterns and pathways.

Chaotic Energy is owned and managed by SPR club member; Teneal Attard. Teneal grew up as a BMX bandit, with a recent return to the sport after a highly successful international hockey career. Through sponsoring the August Ride Leader Program, Teneal aims to give back to the club. She wants to contribute to the club structure that initially impressed her right on that first Saturday morning group ride.

If you’d like more information please find Teneal at coffee or on a group ride or be in contact:

Teneal Attard – 0409767187

teneal@chaoticenergy.com.au

Chaotic Energy – 231 Bulwer St, Highgate

www.chaoticenergy.com.au

www.neurophysicstherapy.global

www.facebook.com/chaoticenergyhighgate/

Itomic web/app specialists

The ride leader program for May is proudly sponsored by Itomic web/app specialistsItomic are a website and web application development company. Established in Perth in 2000, they also have offices in Melbourne and Vancouver.  Their primary open source software technologies are Drupal, WordPress, and Laravel.

Key clients include: City of Albany, RSPCA (Australia), Princess Margaret Hospital, Small Business Development Corporation, Legal Aid, City of Fremantle, Monash University, State Library of WA, Law Library of Victoria.

Core digital services include: consultancy, planning, hosting, development, design, security, project management, SEO, security and ongoing support. If you believe that Cambodia is an attractive investment destination for you, feel free to contact Acclime for more information and guidance on your corporate formation.

What does Itomic stand for? Superior Customer Service (SCS). Seriously.

Their Mission? Discover Yours.

Itomic can be contacted at:

  • Suite 34, City West Centre, Railway St, West Perth, WA, 6005
  • t: (08) 6336 9422
  • e: perth@itomic.com.au

Melody Wheels

April’s ride leader sponsor is Melody Wheels who are a multiple return sponsor for the club.  They are a wheel building specialists in the same way as one might distinguish a medical specialist from a GP.  They do precision wheel building and wheel repairs, and that’s the only thing they do.

The business started with a focus on building wheels that were durable and serviceable (unlike many proprietary wheels), however it has expanded to cover all types of wheels.

IMG_20151029_163651Wheel choice has a huge impact on ride quality, so a large part of their work involves helping  riders understand the differences between wheels (and wheel components) and to help them find out what fits best with their own performance expectations and aesthetics.

They are internationally recognised as a certified DT Swiss wheel builders and they document all of PrecisionWheelBuilding-900x676their work in the same was you might expect an automotive or aircraft technician. They also service and repair a large number of  wheels. Be it a wheel true, spoke replacement or hub service, they keep a large range specialist tools and wheel components  at hand so they can complete repairs quickly and to the highest standard.

A large number of club members have had wheels built, rebuilt or repaired by Melody Wheels and the feedback has been excellent.

Now located at Unit 7, 4 Pritchard St, O’Connor, they are open 5 days a week and you can find contact information on their Website, Facebook and Instagram.

Nutrition IQ

The ride leader sponsor for March is Nutrition IQ.  The main force behind Nutrition IQ is a deep desire to help individuals achieve their long-term diet and nutrition goals. Whether you’re seeking help with weight loss, sports nutrition, or disease prevention, each client is individually evaluated by a professional Dietitian and provided with a well-researched and comprehensive plan they can follow for the rest of their lives.

For cyclists, an important service that Nutrition IQ provides is metabolic flexibility for endurance athletes
Do you:

  • Hold more body fat than you feel is optimal despite doing lots of training?
  • Lose muscle mass if you try to lose weight or restrict energy intake?
  • Feel hungry all the time and feel that you need to eat every few hours?
  • Have gut issues especially during long distance training or racing?
  • Feel that you would like to decrease the amount of gels, bars and other high carbohydrate fuel sources that you require during training and racing?
  • Want to feel more energised generally and have less energy spikes and dips throughout the day?

If you have answered yes to one or more of the above questions metabolic testing will be useful to find out how your body generates energy. Are you predominantly burning glucose for fuel or are you efficiently fat burning? There are many dietary changes that you can make to improve your metabolic efficiency. Metabolic testing is the first step in the process of making sustainable change that can result in performance improvement.

Metabolic testing involves a quick 10 minute breath test and is performed by our qualified dietitians at Nutrition IQ on Preston Street in Como. Fore more information or book online please go to www.nutritioniq.com.au, or call (08) 9467 2228.