Summer Racing Series
“The Ring” series is going well with 5 races completed so far and a return to racing this weekend at the Gnangara circuit. There is a full racing calendar from here until the end of March with the Club Criterium Championships scheduled for April 9 in Smeaton Way.
The racing has been supported well by club members, those participating have been very impressed with the quality of racing, atmosphere and organisation. Get training and get into it if you haven’t already.
Time Trial Series
The Summer Time Trial Series is well underway with 8 Time Trials already completed. The events are held on Wednesday evenings at the Hopelands Rd course. If you like inflicting pain on yourself, or just looking for some hard training, Time Trials are for you!
Nominations on the line.
Winter Racing Series
Planning for the Winter Racing Series is well underway, and the provisional calendar is below. The aim of the calendar is to race twice per month through winter, but to also allow for Club Members to attend the State Open races such as the Collie To Donnybrook and Return. (Website Note: We’ll get the calendar sorted shortly as well)
Stay tuned for details on the new course for the Peel Classic scheduled for September 9.
| DATE | What | Where | Type |
| 13 May | PDCC Road Race | Dog Hill | Club |
| 20 May | PDCC Road Race | Serpentine | Club |
| 28 May | PDCC Peel Junior Tour | Kwinana | Open |
| 10 June | PDCC Road Race | Casuarina | Club |
| 24 June | PDCC Road Race | Dog Hill | Club |
| 1 July | PDCC President’s Cup Handicap | Casuarina | Club |
| 22 July | PDCC Road Race | Dog Hill | Club |
| 29 July | PDCC Road Race | Serpentine | Club |
| 12 August | PDCC Handicap Nth Dandalup | Nth Dandalup | Club |
| 9 September | PDCC Peel Classic | Dwellingup | Open |
| 17 September | PDCC Club Champs | Dog Hill | Club |
| 7 October | PDCC Time Trial Serpentine Dam | Serpentine Dam | Club |
Social Rides – Events
You would have noticed that the Club is now running Social / Training rides on Sundays when we are not racing. There have already been 2 rides completed and attendance has been great. The idea is to build these rides and continue to offer more to our members.
Rides will happen most Sundays, stay tuned to the Club Website, Facebook Page, or even join the PDCC Club on STRAVA for regular updates. ALL WELCOME!
When the Club is racing, it is planned to conduct social rides to the racing, and to set up a Marque at the races to support club members that are racing, and create a club atmosphere. Look out for the PDCC Marque at Gnangara this coming Sunday.
Club Social events planning is currently underway. The club would like to organise a couple of “Club Nights” throughout the year when significant international races are being held. Stay tuned for more details on this, Paris-Roubaix and the Tour de France are focus events at the moment. Stay tuned.
Training and Education Seminars
In Winter, the Club is planning a series of seminars and training events, planning is well under way on these events, and a provisional calendar is as per below. Cost will be minimal and all proceeds will be directed to the Junior Development fund.
Education Seminars
Learn how to fuel yourself for that epic ride, or train to be able to beat your time trial PB. Held at the Gary Holland Centre in Rockingham, Brad Hall and Bob Addy will give you the tools to be the best you can be whether racing or just getting fitter and healthier.
- April 18th – Nutrition off the bike
- May 16th – Training without power
- June 20th – Nutrition on the bike
- July 18th – Training with power
- August 15th – Core strength and injury prevention
- September 19th – Race craft and preparation
Skills Training
Training will be conducted by Peter Dawson or Bob Addy at the Motorplex. Enjoy learning to corner, echelon, rolling turns and many other integral bike skills on closed roads by highly experienced and qualified coaches.
- 19th March –Skills Session w/ Bob Addy
- 7th May – Skills Session w/ Peter Dawson
Members Survey
The Club is looking for your opinion. There will be a “Members Survey” coming out shortly. This should only take 5 minutes of your time, but the information gathered will be invaluable in planning the future of YOUR club. Could I ask you to please take the time to complete the survey?
If you have any questions regarding what the club is doing, or you can help the club committee in any way, please direct them to one of the committee members.
Yours in Cycling,
Clinton Hort
Secretary
Peel Districts Cycling Club