Saturday May 4, 2013 - Perth to Mandurah or Vice Versa

Ride Organiser: Brendan and Dawn

Organiser's email: wallisbkde@westnet.com.au

Ride style: Social
Terrain: Mainly Flat
Estimated Distance: 65 to 75 kms
Start Point: Esplanade Railway Station
Start Time: 8:30 am

**** Please respond to Brendan and Dawn as the Ride Organisers ****

This week's ride will start from the Esplanade Railway Station in Perth. Depending on the prevailing winds we'll either ride down to Mandurah and take the train for the return trip or vice versa.

The distance will vary slightly depending on whether we ride to the Mandurah foreshore or not.

Remember to let us know if you plan to join the ride.

Life Cycle for CanTeen [OffRoad] 2013 - Registrations Open May 1!

Life Cycle for CanTeen [OffRoad] 2013 - Registrations Open May 1!

Congratulations to Ian Egginton

Back in March we wrote about Ian Egginton who had set himself the challenge of riding from Perth to Melbourne in prevention of Teen suicide.

Ian achieved his target and completed the ride on schedule in 21 days.

You can read about Ian's ride on his web site: - http://www.outbackfrog.com/

Well done Ian and thanks for doing it for a great cause.

Looking after each other

We've had a couple of rides recently where we have left a member of our group behind without realising. A special thank you to Graham and Ken who came to the rescue of those left behind. 

The Ride_Group comprises a great bunch of people who care for and look after each other.

Sure, there are times when we have a burst of energy and take off (I admit to being one of the worst offenders) but we generally stay together.

Graham, regardless of where you are in the group you're frequently watching out for others and "keeping the flock together" like an energetic sheep dog (your words I think). Thank you ..you're truly amazing. It didn't quite work today ..but it shouldn't fall on the shoulders of any one person.

Lets generate some discussion on how we can all better communicate and stay aware so we can look after each other and stay safe.

Saturday April 27, 2013 - Middle Swan ride

Ride Organiser: Francis Vivier

Organiser's email: francis.vivier@iinet.net.au

Organiser's mobile telephone no: 0403 236 439

Ride style: Social

Terrain: Mainly Flat

Estimated Distance: 55 kms

Start Time: 8:00 am & 8:30 am

Start Place: Narrows North & Maylands Railway Station

**** Francis is the Ride Organiser - let him know if you plan to join the ride ****

We'll meet at Narrows North (8:00 am) and Maylands Railway Station (8:30 am) and ride through Guildford to Middle Swan and back. The route will vary a little compared to our normal middle swan ride and we'll stop for coffee / breakfast at the Coffee Hut suggested by Francis.

Saturday April 20, 2013 - Friendly Freo

Ride Organiser: Nigel Thompson
Organiser's email: niftyt2000@yahoo.com.au
Organiser's mobile telephone no: 0416 260 458
Ride style: Social
Terrain: Mainly Flat
Estimated Distance: 65 kms+
Start Point: Maylands, Narrows - North Side
Start Time: Maylands 8:00, Narrows 8:30

**** Note - Nigel is the Ride Organiser for this ride please respond to him ****

Nigel has offered to lead a Friendly Freo ride this Saturday..

We'll do the old familiar "Friendly Freo" with the usual obligatory coffee stop (in Fremantle). We'll have the usual Maylands Railway Station start at 8:00 am then hook up at the Narrows. The ride will start from the Narrows Bridge (North Side - where the bike path goes under the freeway bridge) at 8:30 am.

Saturday April 13, 2013 - Pt Walter

Ride Organiser: Graham Hay
Organiser's email: gwh@grahamhay.com.au
Organiser's mobile telephone no: 0432 978 733
Ride style: Social
Terrain: Fairly Flat
Estimated Distance: 40 kms+
Start Point: Maylands, Narrows - South Side
Start Time: Maylands 8:00, Narrows 8:30

**** Graham Hay is the ride organiser for this ride - please respond to him ****

We'll have the usual starts (Maylands and Narrows South) and coffee stop on the way back in Ardross Street, Applecross 

Let me (Graham Hay) know if you're planning to join us.

Saturday April 5, 2013 - Armadale

Ride Organiser: Jenny Aramini
Organiser's email: Jenny.Aramini@lifecyclewa.com
Organiser's mobile telephone no: 0401 965 089
Ride style: Social
Terrain: Fairly Flat
Estimated Distance: 70 kms apprrox
Start Point: Maylands, Narrows - South Side
Start Time: Maylands 8:00 am, Narrows 8:30 am

Jenny's suggested route for the Armadale ride is

1. Narrows to Riverton Bridge, via South Perth foreshore, Douglas Ave, Hayman Rd, Lawson St, Centenary Ave
2. bike path to along south side of river to Nicholson Rd
3. Spencer St, Corfield Rd, Lake Rd, Armadale Rd to Dome or Gloria Jeans in Armadale
4. Armadale Rd, Lake Rd, Ranford Rd to Roe Hwy
5. bike path along Roe Hwy to Kwinana Fwy and then Fwy bike path to Narrows

Prior to tackling the section to Roe Highway we'll sort out our strategy to ensure this remains safe.