Tour de Perth to start

The Tour de Perth will be taking place from April 4 to 6. There will be races in the open and support category for both men and women. Registration is already open. A pasta night will be held on Friday night, with track racing as dessert.

The stages:

A three-stage junior tour will also be held in the U13, U15 and U17 categories, again for both genders. The Saturday road race will be followed by a time trial, before another road race concludes the event on Sunday.

For the general public, the Lycopodium Hills Challenge will provide an opportunity to test oneself's fitness. It will be held on Sunday, April 6. Three routes of 25, 50 and 100 kilometres are available.

If you don't feel like racing you can help out as a volunteer. For more info go to www.tourdeperth.com.au

(Additional editorial research and assistance provided by Susan Westemeyer and Monika Prell)