TEAM SAS Rides GCC for the month of October 2020
September 30, 2020
TEAM SAS are primed and ready to ride the 2020 Great Cycle Challenge. this year we are aiming for 50 riders, $10,000 AUD and 50,000km's ridden.
Please join our FB Group for daily updates: www.saszwift.com
#SASLove
Isla raises over £10,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support
August 11, 2020
13 yo Isla Easto a regular SAS Kids ride participant has ridden 400km and raised £10,875 for Macmillan Cancer Support in Scotland.
Isla's Grandad sadly died of cancer at the start of lockdown and was amazingly cared for by Macmillan in his final days. Her epic ride across Scotland was not just for him but also for anyone who has had their lives affected by Cancer.
Awesome work Isla!
#SASLove
Hoppo returns and so does the Fence!
August 11, 2020
This weekend SAS return to the BIG 400km
Sat - 7:30am - France 50km (Gra Gra)
Sat - 2:00pm - Tempus 100km (Hoppo)
Sun - 7:30am - "SAS Invite Only" London 50km (Sir Badger)
Sun - 2:00pm - Tempus 200km (Hoppo)
#SASLove
TEAM SAS Pulling out of 2020 ENDURE
August 06, 2020
2020 Endure for a Cure' 'EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT:
Today I have made the tough decision to pull Team SAS out of this years ENDURE FOR A CURE. I have discussed this with CCI and you have the following options as far as your entry fee is concerned:
- Fully Tax Deductible Donation
- Deferred until 2021
- Full Refund
There are a number of reasons for the decision but the main one is the safety and wellbeing of all SAS Members and their family. We shall still continue to ride daily on Zwift!
#SASLove
SAS Team up with Triathlon VIC !
August 04, 2020
Team SAS have teamed up with Triathlon Victoria to help their members get through the stage 4 lockdown. Triathletes from both Victoria and South Australia will join the weekly SAS Tempus 50km Social Ride lead by Graham 'Gra Gra' Wardell.
for new members, go to our FB Group at:
www.saszwift.com
for more info.
#SASLove
Sir Badger
SAS Breakfast Club - Invite Only Rides
July 14, 2020
SAS 'Breakfast Club' are 'Invite Only' Rides for SAS Members. No Flyers, Just serious Spinners and the usual SAS Banter!
Just add (SAS) after your Zwift name (see pic) and then we can easily find you and invite you to the rides.
Tues - 6.30am
Thurs - 6.30am
Fri - 6.30am
Sun - 7.30am
Come and join the SAS Crew for some laughs and a snuggly Group Ride!
Marcello Bergamo Eccellere Kit WINNER!
May 03, 2020
The winner chosen by our SAS Ride Leader Chris Hopkinson who showed the most aMBition in yesterdays 12hr ride is.... Joke van Wijk-Vink She was relentless all day and never gave up!
Joke wins the marvellous Marcello Bergamo ECCELLERE KIT !
Thank you to Peter Shandon and Marco Saggia from Marcello Bergamo for supporting Childrens Cancer Institute and also supplying the upcoming 2020 SAS Team Kit.
SAS SOKHYTE WINNER
May 03, 2020
and the WINNER is.....
Chris Wade! His socks sure were crazy, they were a photoshopped version of the SAS Sokhyte Socks we are going to send him!
Congratulations Chris, Smidgeon the SAS Pigeon is being prepped for flight with a nice Curry. 😂
SAS Virtual Endure Success!
May 02, 2020
The SAS Virtual Endure for a Cure was massive. Riders gathered at 5am UK 2pm local time for the mammoth 12hr endurance ride lead by Ultra World Marathon Champion Chris 'Hoppo' Hopkinson. The lead pack was holding a smashing 3w/kg+ pace covering 43km's in the first hour with a 2.5w/kg pack following a few km's behind lead by SMUG-Pie.
Huge thank you to all who participated and also to Zwift, Childrens Cancer Institute, Marcello Bergamo, Infinity Bike Seat, Speigel Bikes, TORQ, Sokhyte & ZMS for LIVE Streaming the event.
SAS Virtual Endure for a Cure hits $5k
May 01, 2020
Only 20 hours to go before the SAS Virtual Endure for a Cure begins on Zwift and we have already hit $5005.00 AUD which is amazing, there are also 109 Riders registered for the 12hr potential 500km ride to raise money for Children's Cancer Institute.
If you have a spare 10 bucks, hit the DONATE button below and help a sick kid!
Free Zwift Maps Download
April 30, 2020
Adam Hunter has used his cover-19 time as an artist and come up with these fantastic FREE Zwift Maps for Download, Print and Hang in your Zwiftcave.
Awesome work Adam!
SAS Kids Ride Gangnam Style
April 29, 2020
Tuesday 30th April, 5.59pm, 225 riders both Kids and Beginners all waiting nervously on the start line for the SAS Entree Kids and Beginners Ride.
It was the second week SAS have done the ride and this week loads of kids turned up with their race face on. It was all really serious until Sir Badger began dancing to Gangnam Style whilst riding, every kid won an SAS Sticker and Sir Badger was beaten in the final Sprint by a Girl!
See you all next week for more fun and silliness!
SAS Virtual Endure for a Cure 12hr Ride on Zwift
April 27, 2020
Come join SAS this Sunday 3rd May 2pm (AEST) 5am (UK) as we ride for 12hours to raise money for 'Childrens Cancer Institute' with a target of $50,000
Lead by Multiple Ultra World Marathon Champion Chris 'HOPPO' Hopkinson + Sir Badger and the rest of the SAS Crew.
Ride Link:
https://www.zwift.com/events/view/680549
Donate Link:
www.endureforacure.org.au/my-fundraising/359/sas-cycle-club
SAS + SOKHYTE
April 24, 2020
The new 2020 SAS Socks 'Made in Australia' by Sokhyte are now available directly from SAS. Simply follow the link below to order today!
S/M 38-43
M/L 43-46
XL 46-49
Hoppo Joins SAS !
April 23, 2020
Multiple World Ultra Marathon Champion Chris 'Hoppo' Hopkinson has joined the SAS team full-time. Hoppo has been leading the SAS Ultra 200km since 13th January 2019. In just over 12 months the ride has gone from strength to strength. The very first ride had only 3 finishers. It's normal today for upwards of 30 riders to complete the 200km in under 5hrs.
Welcome to SAS Hoppo!
SAS EYUP!
April 07, 2020
SAS 'EYUP!' is a 75 minute climb to the top of Alpe du Zwift, this climb is taken from the real world 'Alpe d'Huez' in France.
17.28km in length at an average climb of 5%, the challenge is to complete the 1040m climb in under 1hr, the ride goes for 1hr and 15mins. please stick with the Group and enjoy the Tempo of climbing one of the cycling worlds best peaks. Begins Tuesday 14th April 5pm (AEST)
VOL-KEIRIN CANCELLED
April 06, 2020
SAS VOL-KEIRIN has been cancelled until further notice. Apologies to those that did the right thing but, for riders to continually turn up each week and disregard the Ride Leaders calls makes it impossible to lead.
#SASLove
SAS Ride Lead Crew...
SAS heads to Yorkshire
April 05, 2020
This Thursday 9th April, SAS head to Yorkshire for our first ever group ride on Tewitt Well.
Badger's Broom Wagon is a 40km group ride around this hilly course with 204m of elevation per 10.9km Lap.
Mick Saved by the Missus
April 02, 2020
Our SAS Team mate Mick Styles had a Cardiac Arrest last Friday night after a Race on Zwift, He was dead for 20mins but saved by his wife Leonie who worked on him until the Ambos arrived and got the jumper leads onto him. Mick had 2 stents fitted and is now doing well. Please send Mick a message and let's cheer him up! We all knew he was a tough bugger but this episode proves it.
Take care mate #SASLove
Badger 🦡
SAS Scratch n Sniff Stickers
March 31, 2020
Available for one day only!
SAS SCRATCH N SNIFF STICKERS... :-)
Lachy 'LumberJack' enters SAS Hall of Fame
March 26, 2020
We are proud to announce that on this 27th day of March 2020, Lachlan Spencer is being inducted into the hallowed halls of SAS Fame for his SAS Community spirit and random acts of kindness.
Welcome to the SAS Elite LUMBERJACK! #24
ENDURE FOR A CURE RE-SCHEDULED
March 16, 2020
Given the unprecedented situation we’re all facing as a result of COVID-19 and as of 16th March the government declaring all non-essential gatherings of over 500 people being banned, we wanted to inform you, CCI have made the difficult decision to Re-Schedule this years event. CCI have been in communication with Sydney Motor Sport Park and have managed to snag the only available Friday left for the year, the 16th October, 2020.
SAS Longer distance rides!
March 06, 2020
Beginning next week SAS Thurs, Fri, Sat & Sunday rides will all increase to 50km distance.
Checkout the Zwift App for updates and see you in the pen!
Badger...
SAS Plant Based Cyclists Launched
January 09, 2020
SAS Cycle Club have launched 'SAS Plant Based Cyclists'!
A Group of likeminded Cyclists who follow a Plant Based Lifestyle, a page to discuss all things food!
Badger
#SASLove
#NamasteHereAndRide
Watt-Bike arrives at SAS HQ
January 02, 2020
We are very excited about the Wattbike Atom which has arrived at SAS HQ!
Stay tuned for more info after we have given it a spin on Zwift!
Badger #SASLove
SAS vs CLS Xmas RIDE 2019
December 17, 2019
This Monday Morning at 5.45am (AEDT) Come and join Gopher, Badger, Ferret and Blakey for this epic Christmas ride and WORD OF WARNING: Keep an eye on those crafty CLS Riders at the and as they will try and out Sprint us!
Note: Jerseys will be switched OFF so make sure you are wearing either BLUE or ORANGE!
#SASLove Badger 🦡
1200 Members NAMASTE !
December 15, 2019
3yrs and 1200 members and to think we began with 3 of us!
HUGE Thanks to all the SAS Ride Leaders and all the regulars that support us... NAMASTE !
Badger x
Proposed SAS-TIVE 500 Xmas Week
December 12, 2019
This is the proposed SAS-TIVE 500 for the week Mon 23rd to Sun 29th December.
We begin the week with our Yearly SAS/CLS ride with our brothers and Sisters in Old Blighty, this will be lead by Gopher in UK, Please note, SAS Kits will be switched off so both SAS and CLS riders can wear their own kit.
Badgers 'HALL of FAME" for 2019
December 11, 2019
Its that time of year agin where we induct members into Badgers 'HALL OF FAME' for outstanding service to SAS...
This year we've added: Hoppo, Chups, Gopher, Sweeney Todd, Earl Gra Gra, Arnie, Mez, Wanda Woman, Capt. Pugwash & Sir Vance-a-lot.
#SASLove
SAS Christmas Poems 2019
December 10, 2019
Every year for the past 3yrs SMUG-Pie and Badger write an SAS / Zwift Christmas Poem, its usually based on the banter that has occurred throughout the year.
2019 has been a HUGE year for SAS, at the beginning of the year we had 600 members which has almost doubled to 1191 to date. Click on the link below to read this years Xmas Poems.
Namaste
Badger x
SAS RIDE LEADERS XMAS BANNER 2019
December 08, 2019
Every year we do a Christmas Banner with all of our Ride Leaders Nicknames or characters, this year we have added two of our biggest supporters Wanda Archer (Wanda Woman) and Chris Wade (Capt. Pugwash)
Checkout the full banner at our Facebook Group: www.saszwift.com
Wanda Woman wears Blue!
December 07, 2019
Our very own 'Wanda Woman' best known for her catch phrase 'I LOVE ME SOME SAS' was snapped today by our secret reporter in her natural habitat... The Zwiftcave!
Wanda Woman really does wear Blue... Nice work Wanda!
SMUG-Pie gets her SASsy on!
December 06, 2019
Finally after months stuck inside slaving away leading our Wednesday Friendsday ride, SMUG-Pie ventured outside in her Sassy SAS Rapha Custom Kit.
She even did the Hokey Pokey for us in this photo... For more info on the SAS Womens Jersey follow the link.
Wado in London wears SAS Magpie
November 29, 2019
Wado in London in SAS Magpie Kit... He thought the SAS Pigeon would never arrive but eventually it did and it dropped this wonderful SAS Rapha Pro Custom Jersey and some SAS Stickers!
SAS Magpie kit can be ordered twice a year, follow the link below.
Jono Cahill representing SAS in 2019 Le Etape Australia
November 28, 2019
Le Etape Australia is this weekend down the lovely Snowy Mountain region of NSW. Jono Cahill an SAS regular is well prepared with his number already fixed to his SAS MAGPIE Jersey.
Good Luck tomorrow Jono!
#SASLove
SAS Ride Leader Alex hits the Snowy's in our new Kit
November 28, 2019
Alex is down in the Snowy Mountains region for the Le Etape ride this weekend, sporting his new SAS 'MAGPIE' Kit together with his #DadBod (his words)
Good Luck this weekend Alex, stay Safe !
Gra Gra receives visit from the SAS Pigeon
November 20, 2019
Yes, its finally arrived... Gra Gra our Saturday Ride Leader has finally received his SAS 'MAGPIE' Jersey and is displaying it proudly below.
SAS Order our Rapha Custom Kit twice a year with the next orders in February 2020.
Lachy Protected from Magpies
November 15, 2019
Lachy took a cruise on Saturday in the new SAS Rapha 'MAGPIE' kit and witnessed first hand the protection our new Black & White Kit provides against MAGPIE attack!
The SAS Rapha Pro kit is ordered twice a year in both Black and the Original Blue Kit.
Mez spotted Rockin new SAS Rapha Pro Custom Kit
November 13, 2019
Sydney Australia, just a regular Thursday morning and our roving reporter has spotted Mez Andrew rocking the new SAS Rapha Pro Custom Kit down on the water at Berowra.
Looking Awesome Mez !
SPIN + SPRINT + RACE
November 06, 2019
It has a new name but the formats the same... 3 Laps, 3 Sprints, 1 Winner !
Thursdays 6.50am on London Classique Course
See you for our next SAS - SMASH-FEST ! ! !
Barry Stevens rides 8hrs for Childrens Cancer
October 18, 2019
Saturday Morning, Silverdale Mall, Auckland, New Zealand... TEAM SAS Ride Leader and proprietor of "Domestique NZ" BARRY 'PIES' STEVENS rode 264km on Zwift's Watopia Course for 8hrs. Congratulations on a MASSIVE effort Barry!
This HUGE effort was to raise money and awareness for Childrens Cancer Research. TEAM SAS have been riding for the month of October with the target - 31days, 10,000k's and $10,000. On day 19 TEAM SAS are currently sitting on $12,430AUD and have ridden 15,829km's.
Updated SAS Zwift Schedule
October 12, 2019
SAS Zwift Schedule Updated, see Zwift Companion app for ride details.
GREAT CYCLE CHALLENGE BEGINS TODAY !
September 30, 2019
TEAM SAS have kicked off 'DAY 1' of the GCC 2019 with 500+km's and $4260.00...
We now have 31 Days to ride 10,000k's and raise $10,000 AUD
To join our team follow the link below!
#SASlove
BADger x
VOL-KEIRIN - Return of the Legendary Ride
September 25, 2019
You remember right?
The SAS Vol-Keirin, 3 Laps of paced riding slowly building like a pressure cooker until BOOM... The 4th Lap and Eruption, a bunch Sprint up that final climb with 400m to go and your heart is pounding out of your chest, you hit the 'Power-up' and pull the next gear 53 x 12, 130RPM, HR 190+ approaching 15w/kg and finally the RED Bucket.... Well, Its back next Thurs at 6pm
Love BADger x
1000 Members Strong !
September 23, 2019
SAS Cycle Club began on 12th December 2016 with the idea of creating an online Cycle Club specifically for sprinting and racing using the Zwift App. Almost 3 years later and the original 3 members is now 1000.
Today we have 13 Ride Leaders and as many rides per week that range from Spinning, Sprinting to climbing and Racing. Its fantastic to be part of this wonderful community and have the daily support to keep being your best!
SAS TECH TEE
September 19, 2019
TEAM SAS TECH TEE will will be available to order 1st October
The Tech Tee is designed for your workout or as a great casual shirt. Its a copy of our Race Jersey used on Zwift with the addition of the new 'Black Hoop'.
The Shirt will be available in Mens, Womens and Childrens Specific Sizing.
BADger
TEAM SAS Join The Great Cycle Challenge
September 12, 2019
In the month of October 2019 TEAM SAS will attempt to Cycle 10,000km on Zwift to raise money for Childrens Cancer.
Our pledge is $1 per km for a total of $10,000 AUD by months end, if you'd like to join TEAM SAS or donate follow the link below.
Cheers BADger x
SAS Rapha Kit Available this Sunday 1st Sept
August 29, 2019
The new SAS Rapha 'MAGPIE' Jersey along with our standard Blue 'HOOPS' Jersey and the new Bib Shorts will be available to order this Sunday 1st September for 1 week only.
Please email your orders directly to BADger once you have checked out your sizing, an SAS PayPal Invoice will be emailed to you for payment.
Cheers BADger
Spokie Dokies & Tassles
August 28, 2019
Unfortunately after yesterdays Zwift update we are no closer to getting the Spokie Dokie & Tassle option to add to our Shop Bike, we do however have Photoshop!
Updated Weekly Ride Schedule - September
August 27, 2019
We've updated the SAS Weekly Ride Schedule which begins immediately.
For more info on specific rides follow the link below.
New Ride Alert - SAS Sand And Sequoias 40km
August 22, 2019
Join 'Saints and Spinners CC' for 'SAND and SEQUOIAS' on Saturday 24th August for 2 Laps that encompass both ’Tempus Fugit’ flat course and also the rolling hills of ’Titans Grove’
Our ‘Sand and Sequoias’ 40.4km ride is aimed at experienced riders looking for a great mix of both 90-100RPM spin mixed with some minor climbing.
We Spin, We Grin !
HOPPO 160km TT BADger as Waterboy!
July 27, 2019
3am start, quick shower, jump in the Merc, drive for an hour towards York turn right down a country lane across dirt roads, over cattle grids and finally arrive in Pocklington, left turn into Melbourne Cricket Club grounds and there I spot 'HOPPO'.
The day ahead involves a 100 Mile TT (161km) for Chris which equates to 4hrs at 40km an hour, my job as waterboy is to keep this guy fuelled for the entire race. Perfect weather for the day and no hiccups saw Hoppo finish in 2nd Place, an awesome result !
BADger Meetrs HOPPO at a Football Match!
July 26, 2019
What better place for two mad football fans to meet than a Barnsley FC vs Sheffield United game at Oakwell Stadium in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, UK albeit, Hoppo is actually a Sheffield Wednesday fan!
The two Zwift addicts caught up at the game before Hoppo's 160km TT the next day at Pocklington. Barnsley lost the game 4-1 but we had loads of fun anyway!
Come on You REDS !
BADger meets Ferret and Blakey
July 25, 2019
It finally happened, BADger flew all the way to UK to catch up with The 2 Johns from Team CLS!
SAS Founder Colin 'BADger' Cooper, met up with John 'Ferret' Hodgson and John Paul 'Blakey' Musumeci at Burntwood Court Hotel in Barnsley UK. They had a great catch up and talked all things Cycling, ferret had to scoot but Blakey stuck around and had lunch with BADger.
Ride On!
SAS SUB 2.2 Update
July 11, 2019
Beginning this Friday our SUB 2.2 will start later and run for 40km, Saturday will be 50km as usual and Sundays will go from 50 to 60km distance.
Follow Link for more ride details.
SAS BIG 300km
May 23, 2019
This Sunday 26th May, 11 time Ultra Marathon World Champion Chris 'HOPPO' Hopkinson will lead SAS on Zwift in the BIG 300km @ 3w/kg.
A ride for the warriors, we will have the 30 minute late start feature and you can join for as long as you like... Can you handle it?
The BIG 300 will run on the last Sunday of every month, every other Sunday will be the standard BIG 200.
SAS Rapha Pro Team kit arrives at SAS HQ
May 21, 2019
For those SAS Members that chose to order our first Rapha branded Pro Team Midweight Jersey, the SAS Pigeon takes off on its worldwide deliveries today!
The next round of SAS Rapha Jerseys will be ordered at the end of August 2019.
Cheers BADger
2019 Endure for a Cure
May 02, 2019
Its 5am, Friday 3rd May, I am just driving in through the front gates of Sydney Motorsport Park, It's only 2 hrs to the start of the 2019 Endure for a Cure. This year we have a team of 14 riders which includes many SAS / Zwift Members...
In total we raised $18,155.00 for Childrens Cancer Institute and also took out 'Fastest Lap' and 'KOM' with Kevin Berkeley, our top placed riders were Peter Zaccazan (300km) and Ross Calic who put in a huge effort continuing to endure when the heavens opened up around midday.
See you all in 2020...
New Course Alert !!!
April 18, 2019
The new Watopia expansion has been released at midday local time. We have just had a trial ride on 'Tempus Fugit' and the desert and Wild West scenery are amazing.
The 10km lap is almost completely flat and has a turn-around loop at each end which will make it great for TT Events.
New Name for SAS !
April 17, 2019
When SAS began back in 2016 we were primarily a club that ran Racing and Sprint events. Fast forward 3yrs and the club has had many changes in both Events and Ride Leaders, As such we have decided to update the clubs name, still sticking with the SAS prefix but changing from 'Spin and Sprint' to 'Saints and Spinners' which better suits the club and its focus in 2019.
Most of us are SAINTS, some of us are SINNERS but ALL of us are SPINNERS !
SUB 2.2 is Go!
April 03, 2019
Come and join SAS for our SUB 2.2 Ride on Friday, Saturday & Sunday mornings.
Fri: 6.50am - 50km
Sat: 7.30am - 50km
Sun: 7.30am - 50km
w/kg: 1.8-2.2
speed: 35km/h approx.
rpm: 90-100
Beware 'WOMBATS'
March 26, 2019
Another great update from our Roaming SAS Reporter SMUG-Pie who has photographed Wombat in his own habitat... shortly after this pic he laid down rolled over and fell asleep in the sun.
Stay tuned for more great updates from 'SMUG-Pie 2019 Tour'.
Ride On !
SMUG-Pie + Wombat LIVE in Canberra !
March 25, 2019
Wombat-RISE Tuesday ride report: Wombat and SMUG-pie set off at 6:45 for a 40km spin around Canberra. SMUG-Pie had selected "prefer flat roads" but somehow ended up at the top of Red Hill anyway?!
Taking in the view around the lake and some of Canberra's landmarks, the very small though snuggly bunch stayed together well despite Wombat not having the leader beacon 😁
SAS Members ride over 20,000km's in one week!
March 23, 2019
18th March - 24th March and SAS Members have ridden over 20,000 Km's...
If you haven't already joined SAS Strava Club, follow the link below...
SAS BUMPER STICKERS ARE COMING !!!
March 21, 2019
They will arrive in the coming weeks, you can win them by entering any SAS SUB 2 ride, Tuesday, Thurs, Fri, Sat & Sun.
Ride On!
BADger 🦡
NEW RIDE - SAS SUB 2UESDAY
March 20, 2019
NEW SAS SUB 2UESDAY Ride starts next Tuesday with long time SAS Member Eric Law as our new Ride Leader. Please join us in welcoming Eric to the SAS Ride Leader Crew.
Start Time:
4.45pm Sydney (Tuesday)
2.45pm Japan (Tuesday)
6.45pm New Zealand (Tuesday)
10.45pm Los Angeles (Monday)
1.45am New York (Tuesday)
5.45am London (Tuesday)
SAS + Rapha Pro Team Jerseys
March 14, 2019
SAS + Rapha Pro Team Jerseys are now available for order at $230 (AUD) + Postage.
Mens & Womens Race Cuts available, see sizing on individual pages via link below.
Ride On!
Badger 🦡
SAS Rides 5,473km in one ride!
March 08, 2019
Yes, according to our Sweeper Evan Platz (12yrs) SAS rode 5,473km (3,421 Miles) in todays SAS SUB2 ride!
If you'd like to join us we do it all again tomorrow morning at 7.30am (AEST)
Ride On!
BADger... 🦡
SAS BIGFOOT 160 just got BIGGER !
March 07, 2019
Chris Hopkinson likes a challenge we all know that but, when he called me and said 'I want to turn the heat up a bit' I never expected it to be the SAS-QUATCH BIGFOOT 160km he was talking about...
But in true Ultra Marathon World Champion style yep... that's what he was talking about so, beginning this Sunday the SAS BIG 200km is go... 4.30pm Sydney time...
Enjoy the punishment!
BADger