I managed to get along to the Tour de Perth to watch a bit of the racing in Stage 2 – Perry Lakes Loop.  I watched a bit of the racing on Oceanic Drive and then a bit later at the corner of Oceanic Drive and West Coast Highway.

Below is a few photos from the two viewing spots whilst the full gallery of 47 photos can be found by clicking here.

“Reabold Hill” – Oceanic Drive

Oceanic Drive – West Coast Highway Intersection

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The Tour de Perth takes place over the weekend, Friday November 13, 2009 to Sunday November 14, 2009.  The event will result in the following road closures.

CRITERIUM – NORTHBRIDGE, FRIDAY 13 NOVEMBER 2009

ROAD CLOSURES

William Street

(James St to Francis St) will be closed from 6.30pm to 9.00pm

James Street

(William St to Parker St) will be closed from 6.30pm to 9.00pm

Francis Street

(William St to Parker St) will be closed from 6.30pm to 9.00pm

Parker Street

(James St to Francis St) will be closed from 6.30pm to 9.00pm

Route:

Starting on James St at the new Piazza, cyclists will head west along James St, turning right onto Parker St, right onto Francis St, right onto William St and then right back onto James St to complete one lap. Cyclists will complete multiple laps of the course in pre-determined time frames.

STAGE ONE – PERTH, SATURDAY 14 NOVEMBER 2009

ROAD CLOSURES

St Georges Terrace

(Westbound Lanes- Milligan St to Malcolm St) will be closed from 8.00am to 1.00pm

Malcolm Street

(Westbound Lanes – St Georges Tce to Fraser Ave) will be closed from 8.00am to 1.00pm

Kings Park Road

(Westbound Lanes – Fraser Ave to Thomas St) will be closed from 8.00am to 1.00pm

Winthrop Avenue

(Southbound Lanes – Abedare Rd to Stirling Hwy) will be closed from 8.00am to 1.00pm

Mounts Bay Road

(Eastbound Lanes – Winthrop Ave to Spring St) will be closed from 8.00am to 1.00pm

Mounts Bay Road Exit

(Kwinana Fwy Northbound) will be closed from 8.00am to 1.00pm

Spring Street

(Northbound Lane – Mounts Bay Road to Mount St) will be closed from 8.00am to 1.00pm

Mount Street

(Eastbound Lane – St Georges Tce to Spring St) will be closed from 8.00am to 1.00pm

Route:

Starting on Kings Park Avenue, cyclists will head westbound, turning left onto Thomas Street then continue into Winthrop Avenue before turning left into Mounts Bay Road then turning left at Spring St and into Mount St before turning left into St Georges Tce then onto Malcolm St and complete one lap on Kings Park Avenue. Cyclists will complete 9 laps of this course.

STAGE TWO AND THREE – PERRY LAKES, SUNDAY 15 NOVEMBER 2009

ROAD CLOSURES

Oceanic Drive

(Westbound Lanes – Brockway Ave to West Coast Hwy) will be closed from 8.00am to 5.00pm

Rochdale Road

(Westbound Lanes – West Coast Hwy to Stephenson Ave) will be closed from 8.00am to 12.30pm

Perry Lakes Drive

(Underwood Ave to Oceanic Drive) will be closed from 8.00am to 5.00pm

*** Traffic will be managed on the event rout where road closures are not in place. Vehicles will be held whilst cyclists pass and will be allowed to continue behind tail vehicles. ***

Route:

Starting on Perry Lakes Drive, cyclists will head north and turn left onto Oceanic Drive and head toward West Coast Hwy, turning left and heading south where they will turn left into Rochdale Road and then left again into Stephenson Ave before turning left again into Perry Lakes Dr and completing a lap. The will be 12 laps completed.

Please follow the directions of Traffic Controllers and Event Marshals to ensure the safety of all concerned.

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Sunday, 15 November 2009

Perry Lakes Drive, 12.45pm at the Start/Finish line

Glam it up for a chance to win a bike or bike accessories

Glamour Push Live initiative was launched in September 2009 with the aim of encouraging more women to ride. Women are under-represented in cycling, yet there is such a potential to incorporate cycling into their everyday activities. Most trips in Perth are short, so glam it up when you ride to work, your local café or on an inspiring scenic route.

Special announcement!  The Glamour Push Live fashion competition part of the Scody Tour De Perth festival finale is open to everyone: men, women, children or their bikes!

Dress yourself up or your bike in any fashion you like (for example glamour, funny or outrageous – whatever mood you are in on the day)!

At 12.00pm an announcement will be made inviting anyone and everyone to nominate themselves to walk in the fashion parade. At 12.45 participants will strut their stuff down the Finish line of the Scody Tour de Perth Course at Perry Lakes Drive.

This event is proudly supported by Bikewest and the Town of Cambridge and adults, children and bikes are eligible to win one of three major prizes.

First prize is a bike kindly donated by Wembley Cycles. Second and Third prizes are backpacks packed with cycling accessories including a bike pump, mini towel, cycle computer and lights, donated by Bikewest and the Town of Cambridge.

See you at Perry Lakes Drive on Sunday, 15 November!

For more information about this fashion competition contact Jillian Woolmer at Bikewest on 9216 8306, email jillian.woolmer@transport.wa.gov.au or Lisa Wheatley of Town of Cambridge on 9347 6000 email lwheatley@cambridge.wa.gov.au

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