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Ridesprogramme November 2010-February 2011 • ISSue 37

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Ridesprogramme December 2010 – february 2011

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InformationThe rides are free of charge (unless indicated otherwise) and available to the general public. For a punctual start, please arrive 15 minutes prior to the scheduled starting time. Riders are encouraged to join Bicycle SA after three rides. Only Bicycle SA members are eligible to lead and coordinate rides. The ride leaders can be contacted for additional rides information. Each ride has been coded for your convenience and it is suggested that you choose the ride to suit your ability. Children under 16 shall be accompanied by a responsible adult. The Rides Programme is subject to change without notice.

On Road Ride Codes1 Up to 15km/h A Flat2 15 to 18 km/h B A few hills3 18 to 20 km/h C Hilly and steep4 20 to 23 km/h D Challenging5 23 to 26 km/h 6 26+ km/h

Mountain Bike Ride CodesClass 1 (MTB Beginner) Limited off road experience. Obstacle free. Smooth fire tracks. Ride time 45 minutes. 10% gradient.Class 2 (MTB Intermediate) Fire Roads, 20–30 km. Numerous obstacles, various rock jumps, drop offs, technical tracks.Class 3 (MTB Experience) Experienced riders, 30+km. Frequent single tracks, steep slopes, sand, drop offs, log jumps.

What to Take on a RidePuncture kit Rain jacket Spare tube Identification Pump Money Sun screen Lights at night Water Sun glasses

Hot Weather PolicyCancel non–fee paying rides, as listed in the Rides Programme, if the official forecast temperature on the day is 35°C or greater. Early morning and evening rides shall occur at the ride leaders and/or coordinators discretion. The hot weather policy does not apply to fee–paying events, which are managed within their own risk management protocols.

Ride Group Coordinators30/30 Beach Streak Dean 0402 816 74130 x 30 Michael 0423 234 748All Womens Bike Rides Lanie 8536 3211Bayside Breeze Andrew 8293 4813Breakfast Ride Greg 8272 1716Clare Valley Cycle Team Judy 0400 290 687Cycling On Fleurieu John 8537 0071 or 0410 340 071Cobwebs Rosemary 0419 182 605GAD-BUG (Goolwa and District Bicycle User Group) Gwen 8555 5293Gallery Glides Warwick 8344 8996Hills Ride Lionel 8339 3613Mountain Bikers Patsy 8379 6477Night Espresso Rob 8229 0230 Northside Cycling Group Gary 8255 1979Pedalling Parents Warwick 8344 8996Peninsula Pedallers Raelene 8682 3196Rivergum Cyclists Peter 8588 2428Saturday Express Patsy 8379 6477Saturday Sojourn Dave 8182 3629Southern Flinders Rough Riders Alistair 0428 773 104Tuesday Traverse Bob 8296 5769Tuesday Treadlers Tony 8388 4730Wednesday Wheelers John 8223 7397

AdvertisementsBicycle SA takes no responsibility for any advertised ride/event/activity appearing in this programme that it has not organised.

BICyCle SAPhone + 61 8 8168 9999 [email protected] Franklin Street Adelaide 5000Office open 9am–5pm Monday–Friday Emergency Phone 0409 950 884

Become a Bicycle sa memBer and receive a $60* Jaggad voucher Bicycle SA was established in 1982. Since that time the organisation has grown and is now recognised as South Australia’s peak body for cyclists. Bicycle SA is a non government, not–for–profit volunteer based organisation, staffed by a group of dedicated professionals.

13 great reasons to join1. Insurance cover 24hr/7 days a week

2. Discounts from supporting bicycle and outdoor stores

3. $60 Jaggad voucher*

4. Discounted entry fee to all Bicycle SA events and programmes

5. Chances to WIN great prizes

6. Cycling information mailed direct to your home including our quarterly Cycle! magazine or available on line

7. Australia’s most comprehensive community based Rides Programme

8. Friendships with other enthusiastic cyclists

9. Legal advice on cycling related issues

10. Opportunities to advocate and SEE Cycling Grow in South Australia

11. Assistance and friendly advice on all aspects of cycling, including a comprehensive library at the Cycling Information Centre

12. Great deals on home and contents insurance

13. You will be a part of South Australia’s most progressive cycling organisation

Become a Bicycle SA MemberThere has never been a better time to become a member of Bicycle SA. Membership now includes personal accident cover throughout Australia and New Zealand, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week!*

Members also receive discounted entry to Bicycle SA events, Cycle! Magazine and access to Australia’s most comprehensive Rides Programme, cycling news updates, discounts at Adelaide cycling stores and outdoor centres, plus free legal advice.

Bicycle SA offers more than just third party cover. Membership also includes protection for you AND your income. With public liability insurance, medical cover, rehabilitation and income protection, this is one of the best membership packages in Australia.

Individual membership from $75 with household and concession rates available.

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* Conditions apply. Visit www.bikesa.asn.au for full details.

WelCOMeEach year, over 1,000 organised rides are delivered as part of Bicycle SA’s free Rides Programme.

From Willunga to Gawler and Mt Gambier to the Eyre Peninsula all rides are delivered by our experienced rides leaders. Our Rides Programme is the most comprehensive in Australia – with an experience for everyone–and best of all they are FREE.

These rides are ideal for those who are getting back on the bike after a few years off or those taking it up for the first time. Each of the rides are coded with a degree of difficulty so you know exactly what to expect. But if you’re not quite sure, you can call any of our rides leaders and have a chat with them.

The Rides Programme is also available on our website,

www.bikesa.asn.au – all are welcome, so get involved and go for a ride.

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Wed 1 decGAD-BUG (Goolwa & District Bicycle User Group)8:00 AM, Goolwa Rotunda, Cadell Street, Goolwa. Generally ride to Middleton or Port Elliot along Encounter Bikeway. Options from 1A to 3B with a coffee stop en route. Riders choose their own turnaround point.45 km 1B Gwen 8555 5293

NorthsiDe CyCliNG GroUp9:00 AM, Elizabeth Star Cycles, 5 Barfield Crescent, Elizabeth. Hills ride with a coffee stop en route.30 km 5A Gary 8255 1979

WeDNesDAy Wheelers10:00 AM, Elizabeth Railway Station, Elizabeth. Bitumen road hills ride. Pub lunch. Return from Gawler Railway Station. If 35C or greater is forecast on Tuesday pm news, contact Malcolm for details of alternative early ride.55 km 3C Malcolm 8379 7339

soUtherN FliNDers roUGh riDers6:00 PM, Over the Edge Shop. Dusk ride. km Alistair 0428 773 104

Thu 2 dec30/30 BeACh streAk6:15 PM, Henley Square, Henley Beach. There will be 2 rides, one will be doing 30km/h average, (sit on 34km/h often), and the other will be faster.30 km 6A Dean 8208 3057 or 0402 816 741

BAysiDe Breeze6:30 PM, Brighton Jetty, Brighton. Explore the coastal precinct and enjoy a social chat with refreshments afterwards.25 km 2A Margit 8322 8428

Fri 3 decGAD-BUG (Goolwa & District Bicycle User Group)8:00 AM, Goolwa Rotunda, Cadell Street, Goolwa. Road bike ride of approximately 50 km with a break for coffee. From time to time location/terrain may change in favour of an off-road mountain bike ride. Please contact Ride Co-ordinator to confirm.50 km 3B Don 8555 5293

saT 4 decCoBWeBs8:00 AM, Buffalo Tall Ship, Wigley Reserve, Anzac Highway, Glenelg. Early morning ride with coffee afterwards. 50 km 6A Rosemary 0419 182 605

peNiNsUlA peDAllers8:00 AM, Arteyrea Hall, Mortlock Terrace, Port Lincoln. Coffee afterwards. 40 km 4B Mary 8683 0915

CyCliNG oN FleUrieU1:00 PM, Strathalbyn Railway Station, Strathalbyn. An easy & relaxing ride in and around historic Strathalbyn on quiet roads followed by coffee. 25 km 2A Colin 0400 677 382

sAtUrDAy express1:00 PM, Heywood Park, Unley Park.Café stop for afternoon tea40 km 3B Andrew 0414 561 738

sAtUrDAy sojoUrN1:00 PM, Moseley Square, Adelaide. BYO or buy afternoon tea. 25 km 2A Alf 8294 9138

sun 5 decClAre VAlley CyCle teAm8:00 AM, Clare Oval, Main North Rd, Clare. On road rides in the Clare Valley region, varying from 2B to 5C+, based on group’s ability, weather etc. on the day. Riders choose turn around point. Meet up for coffee (or more!) afterwards.50–100 km Judy 0400 290 687

GAD-BUG (Goolwa & District Bicycle User Group)8:00 AM, Goolwa Rotunda, Cadell Street, Goolwa. Encounter Bikeway, Beacon 19 or Hindmarsh Island. Route chosen each week based on group’s ability, weather etc. Usually two groups, fast and slow. Rides vary from 1A to 3B. Riders choose when to turn back. Meet for coffee either en route or afterwards. 30 km 2B Brad 8555 5100

peNiNsUlA peDAllers9:00 AM, Arteyrea Hall, Mortlock Terrace, Port Lincoln. Coffee afterwards. 40 km 4B Mary 8683 0915

hills riDe10:00 AM, Cnr Glen Osmond Rd. and Portrush Rd. Glen Osmond. (phone contact for ride details.) Lunch BYO or buy. 30 km 2B Patsy 8379 6477 or 0439 332 533

riVerGUm CyClists10:00 AM, Riverland. Contact Peter for details. 20 km 2B Peter 8588 2428

mon 6 decNorthsiDe CyCliNG GroUp9:30 AM, Elizabeth Star Cycles, 5 Barfield Crescent, Elizabeth. Ride with 2 options, from 3A to 5A with a coffee stop en route.30 km 5A Gary 8255 1979

Tue 7 decNorthsiDe CyCliNG GroUp9:30 AM, Elizabeth Star Cycles, 5 Barfield Crescent, Elizabeth. Leisurely ride with a coffee stop en route.30 km 2B Gary 8255 1979

peNiNsUlA peDAllers9:30 AM, Arteyrea Hall, Mortlock Terrace, Port Lincoln. Beginners ride, with the group riding at the pace of the slowest rider. Coffee afterwards. 30 km 1A Raelene 8682 3196

tUesDAy treADlers9:30 AM, Balhannah Oval, Balhannah. Road bike ride, with a stop for coffee and back by lunchtime. A different start location on the first Tuesday of each month, contact Ride Coordinator to confirm.50–60 km 4C Tony or Bob 8388 4730 or 8389 7301

tUesDAy trAVerse10:00 AM, Torrens Weir, Adelaide. 40 km 2B Warwick 8344 8996

30 x 3012:30 PM, Corner Flinders & Hutt St (east side). Approximately half an hour in or near CBD. Eg around Victoria Park or North Adelaide.30 km 6B Michael 0423 234 748

NiGht espresso7:00 PM, Hurtle Square Adelaide. The rides vary from 6A , 5B, 4C usually with a slightly easier option. Good lights essential. Coffee afterwards at a café. 40 km Rob 8299 0230

NiGht espresso7:00 PM, Hurtle Square Adelaide. An easier ride option for those wishing to join the Espresso ‘night riders.’ Good lights essential. Coffee afterwards at a café. 40 km 4A Rob 8299 0230

Wed 8 decGAD-BUG (Goolwa & District Bicycle User Group))8:00 AM, Goolwa Rotunda, Cadell Street, Goolwa. Generally ride to Middleton or Port Elliot along Encounter Bikeway. Options from 1A to 3B with a coffee stop en route. Riders choose their own turnaround point.45 km 1B Gwen 8555 5293

WeDNesDAy Wheelers8:00 AM, Rose Park, corner of Alexander Ave & Fullarton Rd, Rose Park. Hills bitumen ride to Gawler, return by train. BYO or buy lunch. NOTE EARLY START. If 35C or greater is forecast on Tuesday pm news, meet at same start point and time for a short, early morning ride.80 km 3B Malcolm 8276 9469

NorthsiDe CyCliNG GroUp9:00 AM, Elizabeth Star Cycles, 5 Barfield Crescent, Elizabeth. Ride with 2 options, from 3A to 5A with a coffee stop en route.30 km 5A Gary 8255 1979

Thu 9 dec30/30 BeACh streAk6:15 PM, Henley Square, Henley Beach. There will be 2 rides, one will be doing 30km/h average, (sit on 34km/h often), and the other will be faster.30 km 6A Dean 8208 3057 or 0402 816 741

BAysiDe Breeze6:30 PM, West Beach Surf Life Saving Club, West Beach. Explore the coastal precinct and enjoy a social chat with refreshments afterwards.25 km 3A Andrew 0414 561 738



CyCliNG oN FleUrieU8:00 AM, Strathalbyn Railway Station, Strathalbyn. Road ride of 30-50 km depending on riders ability. Stop for social chat & coffee after ride.50 km 3C John 8537 0071 or 0410 340 071

BICyCle SAPhone + 61 8 8168 9999 [email protected] Franklin Street Adelaide 5000Office open 9am–5pm Monday–Friday Emergency Phone 0409 950 884

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peNiNsUlA peDAllers8:00 AM, Arteyrea Hall, Mortlock Terrace, Port Lincoln. Coffee afterwards.40 km 4B Mary 8683 0915

BiCyCle mAiNteNANCe CoUrseComprehensive Bike Care

9.00 AM-4.00 PM Saturday 11 December 2010

Bicycle SA Office, 111 Franklin St, Adelaide

This more intensive 6 hour course is structured to provide the knowledge and skills to confidently carry out the basic scheduled maintenance tasks that are essential for a well maintained bike.

Fee applies

Early bookings essential (maximum 10 registrants per course)

Bicycle office 8168 9999

www.bikesa.asn.au

All WomeNs Bike riDes9:30 AM, Cycle On’ 2/19 Albyn Tce, Strathalbyn. An all Women’s Bike Ride aimed to help build confidence for ladies of all ages. Suitable for the beginner or women wanting to get back into cycling on a casual and social level. Buy coffee afterwards.15 km 2B Lanie 8536 3211

sAtUrDAy express1:00 PM, Hackney Hotel, Hackney. Café stop for afternoon tea40 km 3B Patsy 8379 6477 or 0439 332 533

sAtUrDAy sojoUrN1:00 PM, Unley Memorial Gardens, next to Coles Supermarket, Unley Rd, Unley. BYO or buy afternoon tea. 25 km 2A Chris 0402 903 761



hills riDe9:00 AM, Opposite Birdwood High School, Birdwood. Lunch BYO or buy.50 km 2B Trevor 8339 6658







tUesDAy trAVerse10:00 AM, Salisbury Railway Station, Salisbury. This ride is not suitable for road bikes.40 km 2B Julian 0434 262 842


BiCyCle mAiNteNANCe CoUrseBasic Bike Care

6.00 PM – 9.00 PM Tuesday 14 December 2010

Bicycle SA Office, 111 Franklin St, Adelaide

This basic 3 hour course is designed specifically for those just starting out or who haven’t got the bike out of the shed for a while. learn how to clean and lubricate the major mechanical working parts of a bike, and get the inside story on repairing punctures!

Fee applies

Early bookings essential (maximum 10 registrants per course)

Bicycle office 8168 9999

www.bikesa.asn.au




WeDNesDAy Wheelers10:00 AM, Tower Hotel, Magill Rd, Magill. Hills bitumen road ride. BYO or buy lunch. If 35C or greater is forecast on Tuesday pm news, contact Rosemary for details of alternative early ride.50 km 3C Rosemary 0419 182 605

Thu 16 decCyCliNG oN FleUrieU8:00 AM, Milang Railway Station, Milang. Easy family ride around Milang on quiet roads followed by coffee. 25 km 2A Colin 0400 677 382

30/30 BeACh streAk6:15 PM, Henley Square, Henley Beach. There will be 2 rides, one will be doing 30km/h average, (sit on 34km/h often), and the other will be faster.30 km 6A Dean 8208 3057 or 0402 816 741

BAysiDe Breeze6:30 PM, Buffalo Restaurant, Wigley Res, Glenelg. Explore the coastal precinct and enjoy a social chat with refreshments afterwards.25 km 3A Bob 8296 5769




sAtUrDAy express1:00 PM, Drage Reserve, Briar Rd, Felixstow. Café stop for afternoon tea 40 km 3B David 0438 203 319

sAtUrDAy sojoUrN1:00 PM, Adelaide Sailing Club, off Military Rd, West Beach. BYO or buy afternoon tea. 25 km 2A Anne 0434 892 321



hills riDe9:00 AM, Mylor Oval, Strathalbyn Rd, Mylor. Lunch BYO or buy.50 km 2B Rob 8388 1697

peNiNsUlA peDAllers9:00 AM, Arteyrea Hall, Mortlock Terrace, Port Lincoln. Mystery Ride. Please phone for details. Coffee afterwards.40 km 4B Mary 8683 0915

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tUesDAy trAVerse10:00 AM, Torrens Weir, Adelaide. 40 km 2B Peter 0401 292 788

30 x 3012:30 PM, Corner Flinders & Hutt St (east side). Approximately half an hour in or near CBD. Eg around Victoria Park or North Adelaide.30 km 6C Michael 0423 234 748




WeDNesDAy Wheelers10:00 AM, Mike and Vicky’s place. Contact Mike for location. Short mystery ride, followed by Christmas barbeque and swim. BYO drinks along.30 km 3C Mike 8295 2149

Thu 23 dec30/30 BeACh streAk6:15 PM, Henley Square, Henley Beach. There will be 2 rides, one will be doing 30km/h average, (sit on 34km/h often), and the other will be faster. 30 km 6A Dean 8208 3057 or 0402 816 741

BAysiDe Breeze6:30 PM, Seacliff Hotel, Seacliff. Explore the coastal precinct and enjoy a social chat with refreshments afterwards.25 km 2A Joan 8381 2150





soUtherN FliNDers roUGh riDers9:00 AM, Over The Edge Shop. The Enthusiasts Ride. km Alistair 0428 773 104






tUesDAy trAVerse10:00 AM, Torrens Weir, Adelaide. Ride to beach and return to the Brickworks Market40 km 2A Bob 8296 5769





WeDNesDAy Wheelers10:00 AM, Parkholme Shopping Centre, behind the Cheesecake Shop, Parkholme. Bitumen road ride. BYO or buy lunch. If 35C or greater is forecast on Tuesday pm news, meet at same start point at 8.30am for a short, early morning ride.50 km 3C Judith 8298 3131

Thu 30 dec30/30 BeACh streAk6:15 PM, Henley Square, Henley Beach. There will be 2 rides, one will be doing 30km/h average, (sit on 34km/h often), and the other will be faster. 30 km 6A Dean 8208 3057 or 0402 816 741

BAysiDe Breeze6:30 PM, Brighton Jetty, Brighton. Explore the coastal precinct and enjoy a social chat with refreshments afterwards.25 km 2A Sue 8377 1505


saT 1 JanCoBWeBs8:00 AM, Buffalo Tall Ship, Wigley Reserve, Anzac Highway, Glenelg. Early morning ride with coffee afterwards. 50 km 6A Rosemary 0419 182 605

BiCyCle mAiNteNANCe CoUrses jANUAry 2011Information and application forms available from:

Bicycle SA office on 8168 9999

Email: [email protected]

www.bikesa.asn.au

sAtUrDAy express1:00 PM, Alexander Ave, Rose Park. Café stop for afternoon tea.40 km 3B Steve 8339 4368

sun 2 JanClAre VAlley CyCle teAm8:00 AM, Clare Oval, Main North Rd, Clare. On road rides in the Clare Valley region, varying from 2B to 5C+, based on group’s ability, weather etc. on the day. Riders choose turn around point. Meet up for coffee (or more!) afterwards.50–100 km Judy 0400 290 687

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mon 3 JanNorthsiDe CyCliNG GroUp9:30 AM, Elizabeth Star Cycles, 5 Barfield Crescent, Elizabeth. Ride with 2 options, from 3A to 5A with a coffee stop en route.30 km 5A Gary 8255 1979

Tue 4 JanNorthsiDe CyCliNG GroUp9:30 AM, Elizabeth Star Cycles, 5 Barfield Crescent, Elizabeth. Leisurely ride with a coffee stop en route.30 km 2B Gary 8255 1979



tUesDAy trAVerse10:00 AM, Torrens Weir, Adelaide. 40 km 2B Ian 0401 770 003



NiGht espresso7:00 PM, Hurtle Square Adelaide. An easier ride option for those wishing to join the Espresso ‘night riders.’ Good lights essential.Coffee afterwards at a café. 40 km 4A Rob 8299 0230

Wed 5 JanGAD-BUG (Goolwa & District Bicycle User Group)8:00 AM, Goolwa Rotunda, Cadell Street, Goolwa. Generally ride to Middleton or Port Elliot along Encounter Bikeway. Options from 1A to 3B with a coffee stop en route. Riders choose their own turnaround point.45 km 1B Gwen 8555 5293


WeDNesDAy Wheelers10:00 AM, Rob’s place. Contact Rob for location. Hills bitumen road ride, followed by Barbeque and swim. If 35C or greater is forecast on Tuesday pm news, contact Rob for details of alternative early ride.35 km 3C Rob 8270 4999


Thu 6 Jan30/30 BeACh streAk6:15 PM, Henley Square, Henley Beach. There will be 2 rides, one will be doing 30km/h average, (sit on 34km/h often), and the other will be faster.30 km 6A Dean 8208 3057 or 0402 816 741

BAysiDe Breeze6:30 PM, Henley Jetty, Henley Beach. Explore the coastal precinct and enjoy a social chat with refreshments afterwards.25 km 3A Lorraine 8345 5674

Fri 7 JanGAD-BUG (Goolwa & District Bicycle User Group)8:00 AM, Goolwa Rotunda, Cadell Street, Goolwa. Road bike ride of approximately 50 km with a break for coffee. From time to time location/terrain may change in favour of an off-road mountain bike ride. Please contact Ride Co-ordinator to confirm.50 km 3B Don 8555 5293


CyCliNG oN FleUrieU8:00 AM, Strathalbyn Railway Station, Strathalbyn. An easy & relaxing ride in and around historic Strathalbyn on quiet roads followed by coffee. 25 km 2A Colin 0400 677 382



sAtUrDAy express1:00 PM, Torrens Weir, Adelaide. Café stop for afternoon tea.40 km 3B Bob 8356 0906

sAtUrDAy sojoUrN1:00 PM, Heywood Park, Unley Park. BYO or buy afternoon tea.25 km 2A Roger 0402 380 172



hills riDe9:00 AM, Old Railway Stn. Car Park. Euston Rd, Aldgate. Lunch BYO or buy.50 km 2B Ray 8356 7138







tUesDAy trAVerse10:00 AM, Torrens Weir, Adelaide. 40 km 2B Bob 8356 0906



Wed 12 JanGAD-BUG (Goolwa & District Bicycle User Group)8:00 AM, Goolwa Rotunda, Cadell Street, Goolwa. Generally ride to Middleton or Port Elliot along Encounter Bikeway. Options from 1A to 3B with a coffee stop en route. Riders choose their own turnaround point.45 km 1B Marg 8555 1222


WeDNesDAy Wheelers9:00 AM, Riverton Oval, just north of town, Riverton. Ride the Rattler. MTB or hybrid recommended. BYO lunch. NOTE EARLY START. If 35C or greater is forecast on Tuesday pm news, meet at Toll Gate, Glen Osmond at 8.30am for short, early morning bitumen road ride.50 km 3C Paul 8277 4094


Thu 13 JanCyCliNG oN FleUrieU8:00 AM, Milang Railway Station, Milang. Easy family ride around Milang on quiet roads followed by coffee. 25 km 2A Colin 0400 677 382


BAysiDe Breeze6:30 PM, Semaphore Clocktower, Semaphore. Explore the coastal precinct and enjoy a social chat with refreshments afterwards.25 km 3A Chris 0412 097 712

Fri 14 JanGAD-BUG (Goolwa & District Bicycle User Group)8:00 AM, Goolwa Rotunda, Cadell Street, Goolwa. Road bike ride of approximately 50 km with a break for coffee. From time to time location/terrain may change in favour of an off-road mountain bike ride. Please contact Ride Co-ordinator to confirm.50 km 3B Gwen 8555 5293



sAtUrDAy express1:00 PM, Hackney Hotel, Hackney. Café stop for afternoon tea.40 km 3B Stuart 0423 978 729

sAtUrDAy sojoUrN1:00 PM, Unley Swimming Centre, near Goodwood Railway Station, Ethel St, Forestville BYO or buy afternoon tea.25 km 2A Dave 0433 994 122


GAD-BUG (Goolwa & District Bicycle User Group)8:00 AM, Goolwa Rotunda, Cadell Street, Goolwa. Encounter Bikeway, Beacon 19 or Hindmarsh Island. Route chosen each week based on group’s ability, weather etc. Usually two groups, fast and slow. Rides vary from 1A to 3B. Riders choose when to turn back. Meet for coffee either en route or afterwards. 30 km 2B Brian/Marg 8555 1222

hills riDe9:00 AM, Mylor Oval, Strathalbyn Rd, Mylor. Lunch BYO or buy.50 km 2B John 8331 9484

peNiNsUlA peDAllers9:00 AM, Arteyrea Hall, Mortlock Terrace, Port Lincoln. Mystery Ride. Please phone for details. Coffee afterwards40 km 4B Mary 8683 0915






tUesDAy trAVerse10:00 AM, Noarlunga Centre, Noarlunga. Ride to Moana and return to Noarlunga Centre.40 km 3B Andrew 0414 561 738





WeDNesDAy Wheelers10:00 AM, Birdwood, just along Mt Torrens Rd, Birdwood. Ride to Mt Pleasant to catch the TDU sprint section. BYO or buy lunch.35 km 3C Ralph 8269 7378


BAysiDe Breeze6:30 PM, Glenelg Jetty, Glenelg. Explore the coastal precinct and enjoy a social chat with refreshments afterwards.25 km 2A Alf 8294 9138




All WomeNs Bike riDes9:30 AM, Cycle On’ 2/19 Albyn Tce, Strathalbyn. An all Women’s Bike Ride aimed to help build confidence for ladies of all ages. Suitable for the beginner or women wanting to get back into cycling on a casual and social level. Buy coffee afterwards. 15 km 2B Lanie 8536 3211

CyCliNG oN FleUrieU11:00 AM, Willunga Hill Ride to watch the Tour Down Under on Willunga Hill. Phone for details.25 km 3C John 8537 0071 or 0410 340 071

sAtUrDAy express1:00 PM, Heywood Park, Unley Park. Café stop for afternoon tea.40 km 3B Tom 8272 8253

sAtUrDAy sojoUrN1:00 PM, Port Dock, Port Adelaide. BYO or buy afternoon tea.25 km 2A Steve 8248 2603



hills riDe9:00 AM, Royal Oak Hotel Car Park, Clarendon. Lunch BYO or buy.50 km 2B Steve 8271 1140




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tUesDAy trAVerse10:00 AM, Torrens Weir, Adelaide. Wear something ‘Australiana’ There maybe a prize!40 km 2B Magda 0417 802 723





WeDNesDAy Wheelers10:00 AM, Nairne, main street, near Post Office, Nairne. Dirt roads hills ride. MTB or hybrid bike recommended. BYO or buy lunch. If 35C or greater forecast on Tuesday pm news, contact Christine for details of alternative early ride.50 km 3C Christine 8388 6703


BAysiDe Breeze6:30 PM, Brighton Jetty, Brighton. Explore the coastal precinct and enjoy a social chat with refreshments afterwards.25 km 3A Anita 8296 1614




sAtUrDAy express1:00 PM, St Andrews Hospital, South Terrace, Adelaide. Café stop for afternoon tea.40 km 3B Bob 8356 0906

sAtUrDAy sojoUrN1:00 PM, Heywood Park, Unley Park. BYO or buy afternoon tea.25 km 2A Dave 0433 994 122



hills riDe9:00 AM, Woodside Swimming Pool Car Park. Off Nairne Rd, Woodside. Lunch BYO or buy.50 km 2B Trevor 8339 6658




Tue 1 FeB

BiCyCle mAiNteNANCe CoUrses FeBrUAry 2011Information and application forms available from:

Bicycle SA office on 8168 9999

Email: [email protected]

www.bikesa.asn.au

NorthsiDe CyCliNG GroUp9:30 AM, Elizabeth Star Cycles, 5 Barfield Crescent, Elizabeth. Leisurely ride with a coffee stop en route.30 km 2B Gary 8255 1979



tUesDAy trAVerse10:00 AM, Blackwood Railway Station, Blackwood. Ride back to Adelaide.40 km 2B Peter 8278 3439


NiGht espresso7:00 PM, Hurtle Square Adelaide. Introducing the Night Expresso rides. The rides vary from 6A , 5B, 4C usually with a slightly easier option. Good lights essential. Coffee afterwards at a café. 40 km Rob 8299 0230

NiGht espresso7:00 PM, Hurtle Square Adelaide. An easier ride option for those wishing to join the Espresso ‘night riders.’ Good lights essential.Coffee afterwards at a café. 40 km 4A Rob 8299 0230

Wed 2 FeBGAD-BUG (Goolwa & District Bicycle User Group)8:00 AM, Goolwa Rotunda, Cadell Street, Goolwa. Generally ride to Middleton or Port Elliot along Encounter Bikeway. Options from 1A to 3B with a coffee stop en route. Riders choose their own turnaround point.45 km 1B Marg 8555 1222


WeDNesDAy Wheelers10:00 AM, Hindmarsh, corner Adam St and Port Rd, opposite the Brewery, Hindmarsh. Mystery inner hills bitumen road ride. BYO or buy lunch. If 35C or greater is forecast on Tuesday pm news, contact John for details of alternative early ride.50 km 3C John 8346 9765


Thu 3 FeB30/30 BeACh streAk6:15 PM, Henley Square, Henley Beach. There will be 2 rides, one will be doing 30km/h average, (sit on 34km/h often), and the other will be faster.30 km 6A Dean 8208 3057 or 0402 816 741

BAysiDe Breeze6:30 PM, Henley Jetty, Henley Beach. Explore the coastal precinct and enjoy a social chat with refreshments afterwards.25 km 3A Magda 0417 802 723

Fri 4 FeBGAD-BUG (Goolwa & District Bicycle User Group)8:00 AM, Goolwa Rotunda, Cadell Street, Goolwa. Road bike ride of approximately 50 km with a break for coffee. From time to time location/terrain may change in favour of an off-road mountain bike ride. Please contact Ride Co-ordinator to confirm.50 km 3B Gwen 8555 5293


saT 5 FeBCoBWeBs8:00 AM, Buffalo Tall Ship, Wigley Reserve, Anzac Highway, Glenelg. Early morning ride with coffee afterwards. 50 km 6A Rosemary 0419 182 605

CyCliNG oN FleUrieU8:00 AM, Strathalbyn Railway Station, Strathalbyn. An easy & relaxing ride in and around historic Strathalbyn on quiet roads followed by coffee. 25 km 2A Colin 0400 677 382



sAtUrDAy express1:00 PM, Glenelg, outside Town Hall, Glenelg. Café stop for afternoon tea.40 km 3B Joan 8381 2150

sAtUrDAy sojoUrN1:00 PM, Unley Memorial Gardens, next to Coles Supermarket, Unley Rd, Unley. BYO or buy afternoon tea.25 km 2A Chris 0402 903 761

sun 6 FeBClAre VAlley CyCle teAm8:00 AM, Clare Oval, Main North Rd, Clare. On road rides in the Clare Valley region, varying from 2B to 5C+, based on group’s ability, weather etc. on the day. Riders choose turn around point. Meet up for coffee (or more!) afterwards.50–100 km Judy 0400 290 687



hills riDe10:00 AM, Cnr Glen Osmond Rd. and Portrush Rd. Glen Osmond. (phone contact for ride details.) Lunch BYO or buy.30 km 2B Patsy 8379 6477 or 0439 332 533


mon 7 FeBNorthsiDe CyCliNG GroUp9:30 AM, Elizabeth Star Cycles, 5 Barfield Crescent, Elizabeth. Ride with 2 options, from 3A to 5A with a coffee stop en route.30 km 5A Gary 8255 1979

Tue 8 FeBNorthsiDe CyCliNG GroUp9:30 AM, Elizabeth Star Cycles, 5 Barfield Crescent, Elizabeth. Leisurely ride with a coffee stop en route.30 km 2B Gary 8255 1979



tUesDAy trAVerse10:00 AM, Torrens Weir, Adelaide. 40 km 2B Robyn 0401 364 019





WeDNesDAy Wheelers10:00 AM, Unley Swimming Centre, near Goodwood Railway Station, Ethel St, Forestville Mystery bitumen road ride. BYO or buy lunch. Bring swimmers. If 35C or greater is forecast on Tuesday pm news, contact Vivienne for details of alternative early ride.55 km 3C Vivienne 8293 1459

Thu 10 FeBCyCliNG oN FleUrieU8:00 AM, Milang Railway Station Easy family ride around Milang on quiet roads followed by coffee. 25 km 2A Colin 0400 677 382


BAysiDe Breeze6:30 PM, Brighton Jetty, Brighton. Explore the coastal precinct and enjoy a social chat with refreshments afterwards.25 km 2A Rebecca 8358 0059




sAtUrDAy express1:00 PM, Heywood Park, Unley Park. Café stop for afternoon tea.40 km 3B Andrew 0414 561 738

sAtUrDAy sojoUrN1:00 PM, Henley Square, Henley Beach. BYO or buy afternoon tea.25 km 2A Roger 0402 380 172



hills riDe9:00 AM, Federation Park, Main St, Gumeracha. Lunch BYO or buy.50 km 2B Steve 8271 1140

peNiNsUlA peDAllers9:00 AM, Arteyrea Hall, Mortlock Terrace, Port Lincoln. Mystery Ride. Please phone for details. Coffee afterwards40 km 4B Mary 8683 0915






tUesDAy trAVerse10:00 AM, Torrens Weir, Adelaide. Ride to Salisbury and return.40 km 2B Dave 0433 994 122



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WeDNesDAy Wheelers10:00 AM, Gumeracha, near Oval, Gumeracha. Some dirt roads, MTB or bybrid bike recommended. BYO or buy lunch. If 35C or greater is forecast on Tuesday pm news, contact Steve for details of alternative early ride.40 km 2C Steve 8271 1140


BAysiDe Breeze6:30 PM, Seacliff Hotel, Seacliff. Explore the coastal precinct and enjoy a social chat with refreshments afterwards.25 km 3B Alison 8377 2118



CyCliNG oN FleUrieU8:00 AM, Strathalbyn Railway Station, Strathalbyn. Road ride of 30-50 km depending on riders ability. Stop for social chat & coffee after ride.50 km 3C John 8537 0071 or 0410 340 071



sAtUrDAy express1:00 PM, Burnside Town Hall carpark, corner Greenhill & Portrush Rd. Café stop for afternoon tea.40 km 3B Patsy 8379 6477 or 0439 332 533

sAtUrDAy sojoUrN1:00 PM, Torrens Weir, Adelaide. BYO or buy afternoon tea.25 km 2A Dave 0433 994 122

sun 20 FeB

reCreAtioNAl Bike series oF 5 riDesSunday 20 February 2011

8.00am

Gumeracha, Torrens Valley Community Hall, Gumeracha

The first ride in the in grand/mini slam series of on road personal challenge recreational rides for 2011. choose between 40km or 80km, with the ability to ride at your own pace. morning and afternoon refreshments, freshly cut salad rolls, fruit slice and fruit for lunch.

on road support

Win a specialized sirrus sport bike (members only)

members registration for the series of 5 rides and save!

group (series only), youth and child rates available.

Enter online or further details and/or entry forms available from:

Bicycle SA office 8168 9999

www.bikesa.asn.au

[email protected]

ClAre VAlley CyCle teAm8:00 AM, Clare Oval, Main North Rd, Clare. On road rides in the Clare Valley region, varying from 2B to 5C+, based on group’s ability, weather etc. on the day. Riders choose turn around point. Meet up for coffee (or more!) afterwards.50–100 km Judy 0400 290 687








tUesDAy trAVerse10:00 AM, Torrens Weir, Adelaide. 40 km 2B Richard 0438 805 901





WeDNesDAy Wheelers10:00 AM, Myponga, main street, by hall, Myponga. Southern hills bitumen road ride. BYO or buy lunch. If 35C or greater is forecast on Tuesday pm news, contact Roger for details of alternative early ride.60 km 3C Roger 8325 1790


BAysiDe Breeze6:30 PM, Brighton Jetty, Brighton. Explore the coastal precinct and enjoy a social chat with refreshments afterwards.25 km 2A Derek 0408 802 155




sAtUrDAy express1:00 PM, Torrens Weir, Adelaide. Café stop for afternoon tea.40 km 3B Des 0401 360 187

sAtUrDAy sojoUrN1:00 PM, Buffalo Tall Ship, Wigley Reserve, Anzac Highway, Glenelg. BYO or buy afternoon tea.25 km 2A Anne 0434 892 321


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eAster CyCle 2011BArmerAFriday 22-Monday 25 April

The Barmera monash Football club and oval, overlooking magnificent lake Bonney, and a few moments walk from the main street of Barmera, is an ideal campsite location for a relaxing long weekend with family and friends.

The easter rides programme will include rides to the historic overland corner hotel, the very popular Banrock station, (with its wines and wetlands) cruising round 20km of lake Bonney, bitumen and off road challenges, the popular night ride and easter egg hunt and leisurely rides with plenty of time to discover this unique region of the riverland.


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CoAst to CoAst reCreAtioNAl riDeSunday 6 March 2011120km/100km Glenelg, Adelaide to Victor Harbor, Fleurieu Peninsularide solo or as part of a club or corporate team.

Whether you are part of a peleton or cruising along, everyone feels the thrill en route to the huge coastal finish, where the live music and family entertainment make for a grand finale.

if you prefer a leisurely 20km, then pedal along the encounter Bikeway in the mini coast to coast. This family friendly ride provides all the support and benefits the other riders enjoy, and you will be back in time to cheer them across the finish line.


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hills riDe9:00 AM, Car park on Corner of Flaxley Rd and Adelaide Rd, Mt. Barker. Lunch BYO or buy.50 km 2B Rob 8388 1697





Dirty WeekeND2.00 PM Saturday 16 to 2.00 PM Sunday 17 April 2011

24/12/6 Hr CrOSS COunTry EnDurAnCE CHAllEnGE

Cudlee Creek Forest, Adelaide Hills

experience some of the best tracks in australia during the dirty Weekend and be prepared to get down and dirty!



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2011 BiCyClesAN oUtBACk oDysseySaturday 30 April to Saturday 14 May 2011

900km mountain Bike odyssey through the australian outback from adelaide to Blinman, in the Flinders ranges

Full MAwSOn 30 April-14 May (15 days)

Shorter Options:

MInI MAwSOn OnE 30 april-4 may (5 days)

MInI MAwSOn TwO 4-9 may (6 days)

MInI MAwSOn THrEE 9-14 may (6 days)

each day of our epic journey is an adventure and experience of a lifetime!

although some days will stretch you to the limit, the campsite with its hot showers, massage and the handle Bar, together with the catered-for meals and camaraderie will make it all worthwhile!

places are strictly limited and the chance to explore the iconic Flinders ranges is a once in a lifetime and life changing experience.



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