Training
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Tuesday Training Rides
Two training sessions are operated on Tuesdays. One at 6:00 am and another at 5:00 pm.
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Tuesday Morning River Loop
Group riding focusing on roll through and paceline riding at race pace.
Time: 6:00 am to 7:15 am
Where: Canning Beach Road Carpark opposite Raffles Hotel.
Route: Perth River Loop
Distance: 45 km
Coffee: Afterwards at Nic and Kolo in Applecross
Pace:
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A Group >38 km/hr 45 km
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B Group >35 km/hr 45 km
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Kings Park Club Training
Group riding, skills training, hill repeats, efforts, sprinting.
Time: 5:00 pm to 6:00pm
Where: Meet at DNA Tower off Forrest Drive Kings Park, Perth
Route: Kings Park
Distance: 20 to 30 km
Pace:
Suitable for junior / beginners through to experienced riders looking for skills training, intervals and hill repeats.
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Wednesday Training Rides
Two training sessions are operated on Wednesdays. Road training at 6:00 am and track training at 5:00 pm or 6.30 pm depending on skill and experience.
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Wednesday Morning Shelley River Loop
Focus on Team time Trial and is for stronger riders.
Time: 6:00 am to 7:15 am
Where: Corner of Webb Street and Bull Creek Drive.
Route: Shelly River Loop
Distance: 45 km
Coffee: Afterwards at Nic and Kolo in Applecross
Pace:
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A Group >35 km/hr 45 km
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Wednesday Evening Track
Indoor Track training at the Speed Dome
Time: 5:00 pm or 6:30 pm depending on skill and experience
Where: Speed Dome Midvale
5 pm to 6:15 pm U/13 juniors and beginners
6:30 pm to 8:30 pm U15 upwards and experienced riders.
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These sessions start with a 40 lap paced warmup followed by targeted sessions for groups A, B and C catering for all levels of ability.
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These sessions are open to anyone with an AusCycling license.
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Thursday Morning River Loop
Group riding focusing on roll through and paceline riding at race pace.
Time: 6:00 am to 7:15 am
Where: Canning Beach Road Carpark opposite Raffles Hotel.
Route: Perth River Loop
Distance: 45 km
Coffee: Afterwards at Nic and Kolo in Applecross
Pace:
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Main 1 32-35 km/hr 45 km
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Fast 1 >35 km/hr 45 km
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Saturday Training Rides
Two training sessions are conducted on Saturday. One at 5:30 am and the next at 7:00 am.
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Saturday Morning Early Ride
Group riding focusing on roll through and paceline riding at race pace.
Time: 5:30 am to 6:30 am
Where: Meet at base of Bell Tower Elizabeth Quay.
Route: Perth River Loop
Distance: 45 km
Pace: Fast 1 > 35 km/hr 45 km
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Saturday Morning Club Ride
Main MCC social club ride, with multiple ability levels and suitable for a range of ages.
Time: 7:00 am to 8:30 am
What: Group riding
Where: The Saturday ride for all grades/levels meets in the jet ski car park at the narrows south Perth side at 7 am
Route: Perth River Loop
Distance: 30 to 45 km
Coffee: Afterwards at Nic and Kolo in Applecross
Pace:
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Juniors 18-21 30 km
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Transitional 22-25 40 km
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Main 2 25-28 45 km
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Main 1 32-35 45 km
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Sunday Rides
Sunday is generally race day. If racing is not on, a road "hills" training session will usually be conducted.
Sunday Morning Hills Ride
Time: Varies but usually starts around 6:30 am to 8:30 am
Where: Meet location varies – discuss with Ride Leaders.
Route: Perth Hills
Distance: 50 km or more depending on which group
Coffee: Selected by Ride Leader
Contact Lachlan McCrea 0418 950 555 for further information.