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:

• A Group  >38 km/hr 45 km

• 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

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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:

• 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:

• Main 1 32-35 km/hr 45 km

• 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:

• Juniors 18-21 30 km

• Transitional 22-25 40 km

• Main 2 25-28 45 km

• 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.