Online registrations are now open for the 2017 Peel Classic (formally Pinjarra Classic) on Sunday 10th September. Check out our event listing for a map of the course with elevation profile, it’s going to be a cracking day! Registrations close Midnight Tuesday 5th September.
Race Report – North Dandalup Handicap – 12 August 2017
Each year the Peel District Cycling Club races from North Dandulap to Dwellingup and return along Del Park Road. The race starts with a five kilometre climb, followed by twenty undulating kilometres to Dwellingup, before turning round and getting reacquainted with all those little climbs and descents for 20 kilometres before the final five kilometre …
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Best Practice Guides to Cycling
WestCycle and the cycling community have worked on guidelines for cyclists to follow to improve our riding etiquette. As riders we cannot directly control the attitudes, thoughts and behaviours of other road users, but we can control our own behaviour and etiquette and if we uphold the highest of standards this will in turn, over time, …
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Race Report – State Junior Road Race, Doghill – 6 August 2017
Sunday saw the Peel District Cycling Club host the State Junior Road Race Championship at the Dog Hill circuit in Baldivis. The circuit contrary to it’s name is flat, it actually circumnavigates Dog Hill. The circuit is still challenging with crosswinds and often it is the smartest not the strongest rider that wins. This year …
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Race Report – Serpentine 29 July 2017
The threat of rain and high winds kept the numbers down at Peel District Cycling Club races at Serpentine on Saturday. It was dry and overcast at the start, the wind was up and going to make the racing challenging for all grades. Serpentine is a triangular course, the first leg Gull Road had the …
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Nth Dandalup Handicap Nominations
Nominations for the North Dandalup Handicap on the 12th of August are now open. Get your nomination in before midnight Wednesday 9th, as this gives the handicappers enough time to assign start groups.
Race Report Dog Hill 22 July 2017
The Dog Hill circuit in Baldivis played host last Saturday for over 100 riders. Including a number of juniors from around the state, checking out the course for the State Junior Championships to be hosted by the Peel District Cycling Club in two weeks time. The conditions looked great for racing warm, sunny with light …
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July Member Bulletin
Dear Members, Peel District Cycling Club over the recent history has been going through somewhat of a transformation. We are in the very fortunate position that our club pioneers have developed a very strong cycling club, and left a great legacy for us to continue. However, whilst our pioneers remain as involved as they can, …
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PDCC Hosting State Junior Road Champs
On Sunday August 6th PDCC will be hosting the State Junior Road Championships at the Doghill circuit in Baldivis, racing will start at 9AM and run until 1PM. The club was asked to add this race to our schedule by CycleSport WA, a testament to our reputation for operating races both big and small. Since …
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Race report President’s Cup Casuarina 1 July 2017
What a difference a winter storm makes to rider turnout. The previous week saw over 120 racers in the sunshine at Dog Hill. This week saw 25 riders brave the elements at Casuarina for the President’s Cup handicap on Saturday. Instead of racing in a group graded by your ability. A handicap see all riders …
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