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Bicycle SA
RidesPROGRAMME MARCH-MAY 2020
ISSUE 73
• FREE RIDES
• EVERY WEEK
• FOR EVERYONE!
www.bikesa.asn.auRidesPROGRAMME
March-May 2020
Information Ride Group Coordinators
The rides are free of charge (unless indicated otherwise) and available 30/30 Beach Streak Mannum Peddle Wheelers
to the general public. For a punctual start, please arrive 15 minutes prior Daniel 0433 391 674 Terry 0427 319 004
to the scheduled starting time. Riders are encouraged to join Bicycle All Women’s Bike Rides www.facebook.com/groups/
SA after three rides. Only Bicycle SA members are eligible to lead and Lanie 0406 452 117 mannumpedalwheelers or
coordinate rides. The ride leaders can be contacted for additional rides mannumpedalwheelers@groups.facebook.com
Better Harts
information. Each ride has been coded for your convenience and it is Sharon 8723 0805 Mishmash Cycling
suggested that you choose the ride to suit your ability. Children under 16 sharonholmes@ozemail.com.au Michele 0438 010 220
shall be accompanied by a responsible adult. The Rides Programme is
Bike Melrose Night Espresso
subject to change without notice. Kristen 0409 093 649 Rob 8299 0230
Border BUG Northern Off Road Riders
On Road Ride Codes Mark 0490 340 167
1 Up to 15km/h A Flat Marcus 0407 978 763
Broken Gadgets Northside Cycling Group
2 15 to 18km/h B A few hills
Stu stu.clement@yahoo.com Gary 8255 1979
3 18 to 20km/h C Hilly and steep
4 20 to 23km/h D Challenging Cobwebs Peninsula Pedallers
cobwebsadelaide@yahoo.com.au Raelene 8682 3196
5 23 to 26km/h
6 26+km/h Cogs & Coffee Poseurs d’Adelaide
Jane 0402 102 608 Peter 0407 182 376
Mountain Bike Ride Codes Andrew 0419 817 749
‘Cycle Salisbury’ Doug 0419 813 479
Class 1 (MTB Beginner) Limited off road experience. Elaine 0422 393 997
Obstacle free. Smooth fire tracks. Ride time 45 minutes. 10% gradient. Ride with Keith
Class 2 (MTB Intermediate) Fire Roads, 20–30km. GAD-BUG Andy 8232 7277
(Goolwa and District Bicycle User
Numerous obstacles, various rock jumps, drop offs, technical tracks. Group) Riverland Riders
Class 3 (MTB Experience) Experienced riders, 30+km. Gavin 0468 909 397 Ruth 0427 752 815
Frequent single tracks, steep slopes, sand, drop offs, log jumps.
Gawler Wheelers Saturday Express
Paul 0431 866 586 Patsy 8379 6477
What to Take on a Ride
Getonyabike Saturday Sojourn
Puncture kit Pump Water Chris 0414 802 919
Rain jacket Money Sun glasses Michele 0438 010 220
Hills Ride Tuesday Traverse
Spare tube Sun screen Rick 0417 816 372
Identification Lights at night Rob 0428 990 059
Kangaroo Island BUG Tuesday Treadlers
Hot Weather Policy Manfred 8553 0383 Tony 8388 4730
Cancel non-fee paying rides, as listed in the Rides Programme, Keep On Riding Unley BUG
if the official forecast temperature on the day is 35°C or greater. Tony 0407 884 730 David 0411 268 582
Early morning and evening rides shall occur at the ride leaders Wednesday Wheelers
and/or coordinators discretion. The hot weather policy does not apply to Max 0405 191 995
fee-paying events, which are managed within their own risk Advertisements
management protocols. Bicycle SA takes no responsibility for any advertised ride/event/activity
appearing in this programme that it has not organised.
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Contact us to join now.
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IIWELCOME
Each year, over 2,000 organised rides are delivered as part of Bicycle SA’s BICYCLE SA
free Rides Programme.
Phone + 61 8 8168 9999
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 www.bikesa.asn.au
comprehensive in Australia – with an experience for everyone–and best of all office@bikesa.asn.au
they are FREE. 11a Croydon Road
These rides are ideal for those who are getting back on the bike after a few Keswick SA 5035
years off or those taking it up for the first time. Each of the rides are coded Office open 9am-5pm
with a degree of difficulty so you know exactly what to expect. But if you’re
Monday-Friday
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, Emergency Phone
0409 950 884
www.bikesa.asn.au
All are welcome, so get involved and go for a ride.
SUN 1 MAR TUE 3 MAR WED 4 MAR THU 5 MAR
Poseurs d’Adelaide Getonyabike Mannum Peddle Wheelers Keep On Riding
8:00 AM, Corner Portrush & Greenhill 9:00 AM, Charleston Tennis Courts, 7:00 AM, Mid-Murray Council Chambers, 9:30 AM, Balhannah Oval, Onkaparinga
Rds. (in front of the Burnside Town Hall). Charleston. GETONYABIKE is a group car park, 49 Adelaide Rd, Mannum. Enjoy Valley Rd Balhannah. Leisurely social
Bitumen road ride, 4C to 5B, generally aimed at encouraging people of all ages a mid-week ride starting from the historic ride mostly on quiet roads and bike paths.
in the hills or quieter Adelaide roads. We and stages of fitness to get back on their township of Mannum, exploring the Coffee break mid-ride. Back by lunch time.
don’t take ourselves too seriously and aim bikes. You don’t need to wear lycra, be surrounding countryside and stopping for 40-50 km 3B-4B Tony 8388 4730 or
for a good bakery or cafe towards the end. skinny, fit or young. It does not matter coffee during or after the ride. Route and 0407 884 730
60-80 km 5B whether you have an old bike that has coffee stop depending on who is riding.
Peter, Andrew or Doug 0407 182 376 been in your shed for 40 years or a new Visitors and new riders are most welcome. 30/30 Beach Streak
0419 817 749 or 0419 813 479 bike that you have not gotten around to Visit us on face book. 6:00 PM, Henley Square, Henley Beach.
riding. If your bike wont fit in your car, take www.facebook.com/groups/mannumpedalwheelers Start at 6:15 pm. Join the 30kph average
GAD-BUG (Goolwa & District Bicycle the front wheel off. We will help you put or mannumpeddlewheelers.weebly.com for 30 km or the 35kph average for 30 km
User Group) it back on. We will ride on the Amy Gillett 30-80 km 4B Terry or Wally graduates (40kph often). Refreshments
8:30 AM, Goolwa Wharf area, under Bikeway. After the ride we will head to 0427 319 004 or 0428 592 282 at the Adelaide Sailing Club, West Beach,
Hindmarsh Island Bridge, Goolwa. the Charleston Hotel for coffee. Please afterwards.
Uses Encounter Bikeway, Beacon 19, come along and give it a try. Whether you GAD-BUG (Goolwa & District Bicycle 30 km 6A Daniel 0433 391 674
Hindmarsh Island and Laffins Point. Route ride 1 km or 10 km, you will have a nice User Group)
chosen each week based on group’s 8:30 AM, Goolwa Wharf area, under Border BUG
ride with friendly people. Ride is weather 6:00 PM, Apex Park, Woolshed Street,
ability, weather, etc. Usually two groups, dependent. Follow us on Facebook. Hindmarsh Island Bridge, Goolwa.
fast and slow. Rides vary from 1A to 3B. Generally two ride options along Bordertown. Social ride on quiet roads.
0-38 km 1A Michele 0438 010 220 Ride returns to start point for a chat after.
Riders choose when to turn back. Usually Encounter Bikeway. Either 30 km easy
coffee afterwards. Peninsula Pedallers for coffee at Middleton/Port Elliot or Lights required.
30 km 2B Gavin 0468 909 397 9:30 AM, Arteyrea Hall, Mortlock Terrace, 45-70 km to Victor Harbor area. Options 30 km 6A Marcus 0407 978 763
Port Lincoln. Beginners ride, with the from 1B to 4B.
Border BUG
9:00 AM, Caltex Service Station,
group riding at the pace of the slowest 30 km 1B Gavin 0468 909 397 FRI 6 MAR
rider. Bring money for coffee afterwards.
Bordertown. Social ride on quiet roads. We will meet at a convenient location for Para Pedallers ‘Cycle Salisbury’ GAD-BUG (Goolwa & District Bicycle
Riders choose their turnaround point. the riders on the day! 8:30 AM, Salisbury Water Wheel Museum User Group)
Coffee afterwards. 30 km 1A Raelene 0419 842 007 Commercial Rd Salisbury (opposite 8:30 AM, Goolwa Wharf area, under
40 km 6B Marcus 0407 978 763 Parabanks). Easy ride along local trails Hindmarsh Island Bridge, Goolwa. Road
Tuesday Treadlers and/or local roads, as decided by the bike ride of approximately 50 km with
Hills Ride 9:30 AM, Balhannah Oval, Balhannah. group on the day. Coffee afterwards. a break for coffee. From time to time
9:00 AM, Myponga. Recreation Hall. MTB Road bike ride, with a mid-way stop MTB /Hybrid bikes preferred.
or Hybrid advised. Coffee stop en route. location/terrain may change in favour of
for coffee and back by lunchtime. Two 30-40 km 2A to 3B Julian 0434 262 842 an off-road mountain bike ride. Please
Mainly dirt roads with some steep hills. options, a longer, more challenging route
50 km 2C Steve 0401 603 596 Ride with Keith contact Ride Coordinator to confirm.
or a shorter less demanding route, but 50 km 3B Gavin 0468 909 397
all meet up for coffee. Usually a different 9:00 AM, Bicycle Express, 124 Halifax
Peninsula Pedallers St, Adelaide. Join Adelaide television and
9:00 AM, Arteyrea Hall, Mortlock Terrace,
Port Lincoln. Coffee afterwards.
start location on the first Tuesday of each
month. Ride Coordinator to confirm. radio personality Keith Conlon for this SAT 7 MAR
50-70 km 4B or 5C relaxed pace, 90 minute ride along the
40 km 4B Jim 0448 412 992 bike paths and back streets of Adelaide.
Tony 8388 4730 or 0407 884 730 ADVERTISEMENT
Kangaroo Island BUG Departing from Bicycle Express on Halifax
10:00 AM, Start location and ride details Tuesday Traverse St at 9:00 am and returning for coffee Audax
to be advised. 10:00 AM, Alberton Railway Station. by 10:30 am, this ride is informative and South Eastern 123
25-35 km Manfred 8553 0383 Mystery ride. BYO lunch. fun, and open to all riders of any age and Saturday 7 March 2020
40 km 2B Magda 0417 802 723 ability. Pace is steady and the rides are Varied start times – from 3.00 AM
Bike Melrose flat, often taking in the Linear Park and
5:00 PM, Paradise Square, Melrose. Border BUG through to 12.00 noon
parklands of Adelaide. Start – Kingston Park
A mountain bike ride. Further information – 6:00 PM, Apex Park, Woolshed Street 20-25 km 3A Andy 8232 7277
Bike Melrose facebook page. Bordertown. Social ride on quiet roads. 106km/160km/200km/303km
Kristen 0409 093 649 Ride returns to start point for a chat after. Northside Cycling Group Unsupported
Lights required. 9:30 AM, Elizabeth Star Cycles, 5 Barfield All loops leave Adelaide via Chandlers
Hill and Clarendon, return via Aldgate
MON 2 MAR 30 km 6A Marcus 0407 978 763 Crescent, Elizabeth. Ride with 2 options,
from 3A to 5A with a coffee stop en route. Valley Drive. Varied start times to enable
Night Espresso 30 km 5A Gary 8255 1979 all distances to meet up and finish
Northside Cycling Group 7:00 PM, Hurtle Square Adelaide. An
9:30 AM, Elizabeth Star Cycles, 5 Barfield together. After the ride come and enjoy
easier ride option for those wishing to join Wednesday Wheelers pizza and a drink.
Crescent, Elizabeth. Ride with 2 options, the Espresso ‘night riders’ Good lights 10:00AM, 10:00 am start at different
from 3A to 5A with a coffee stop en route. Entry fee applies
essential. Coffee afterwards at a café locations around Adelaide and environs, Graham Stucley 0418 993 344
30 km 5A Gary 8255 1979 40 km 4A Rob 8299 0230 usually grade 3B or 3C, usually about gstucleu@gmail.com
50 km, stopping somewhere en route for
Night Espresso lunch. New riders welcome. Sometimes
7:00 PM, Hurtle Square Adelaide. The there is an alternative easier ride starting Bike Melrose
rides vary from 6A, 5B, 4C usually with at the same time and place. Contact Max 6:30 AM, Over the Edge Shop, Melrose.
a slightly easier option. Good lights 0405 191 955 or Malcolm 0401 603 596 Two ride options - 6:30 am start for the
essential. Coffee afterwards at a café. or 8276 9469 for more details. road riders and 7:30 am for the gravel
40 km Rob 8299 0230 50 km 3B or 3C grinders. Meet afterwards at Over the
Max (3C) or Malcolm (3B) Edge Shop for a coffee and a chat. Further
0405 191 955 or 8276 9469 information – Bike Melrose facebook page.
20-55 km Kristen or Richard
Peninsula Pedallers 0409 093 649 or 0417 341 462
5:45 PM, Cluster Cycles, 4/60 Liverpool
St, Port Lincoln. We usually have road
rides in summer (to be confirmed on
the day). Intermediate level, 2 - 3 hour
rides and we re-group at specific points.
Clusters Cycles facebook page for further
information about the rides and or
www.peninsulapedallers.com.au
Clayton 0447 821 175 www.bikesa.asn.au 1RidesPROGRAMME
March-May 2020
Mannum Peddle Wheelers Unley BUG Border BUG WED 11 MAR
7:00 AM, Arnold Park (car park by the 9:00 AM, Unley Civic Centre, 181 Unley 9:00 AM, Caltex Service Station,
Mannum Ferry), Mannum. A regular social Rd, Unley. (meet in car park off Oxford St). Bordertown. Social ride on quiet roads. Mannum Peddle Wheelers
group ride. Cross the ferry, ride along the Cycling in Historic Unley. A leisurely ride Riders choose their turnaround point. 7:00 AM, Mid-Murray Council Chambers,
scenic river road to the Younghusband for those interested in the historic areas Coffee afterwards. car park, 49 Adelaide Rd, Mannum. Enjoy
Store. Return to Mannum for coffee/ in the City of Unley. Suitable for all ages; 40 km 6B Marcus 0407 978 763 a mid-week ride starting from the historic
breakfast and a chat at Picklemee families encouraged. Rides are planned for township of Mannum, exploring the
Grandma’s Cafe. (Bring money for coffee/ the first Saturday of the month. For those Hills Ride surrounding countryside and stopping for
breakfast). Visitors and new riders are interested we will have coffee at La Scala 9:00 AM, Echunga. Main street adjacent coffee during or after the ride. Route and
welcome. Visit us on face book. Cafe, at the conclusion of the ride, around church. MTB or Hybrid advised. Coffee coffee stop depending on who is riding.
www.facebook.com/groups/mannumpedalwheelers 10:30 am. If your bike has not been stop en route. Mainly dirt roads with some Visitors and new riders are most welcome.
or mannumpeddlewheelers.weebly.com ridden for some time, contact the Ride steep hills. Visit us on face book.
35 km 2B-3B Terry or Wally 0427 319 004 Coordinator for a voucher for a free bike 50 km 2C Judith 8298 3131 www.facebook.com/groups/mannumpedalwheelers
or 0428 592 282 safety check (David – Peninsula Pedallers or mannumpeddlewheelers.weebly.com
david.sutton@live.com.au) Further details 9:00 AM, Arteyrea Hall, Mortlock Terrace, 30-80 km 4B Terry or Wally
Riverland Riders see unleybug1.wixsite.com/ubug 0427 319 004 or 0428 592 282
7:00 AM, Renmark Fountain/Lion car Port Lincoln. Coffee afterwards.
1A David 0411 268 582 40 km 4B Jim 0448 412 992 GAD-BUG (Goolwa & District Bicycle
park, Renmark. Distance varies depending
on how far the group want to ride. All Women’s Bike Rides Bike Melrose User Group)
35-50 km 6B Ruth 0427 752 815 9:30 AM, Cycle On’ 2/19 Albyn Tce, 5:00 PM, Paradise Square, Melrose. 8:30 AM, Goolwa Wharf area, under
Strathalbyn. An all women’s social bike A mountain bike ride. Further information – Hindmarsh Island Bridge, Goolwa.
Gawler Wheelers ride with coffee afterwards. Various start Generally two ride options along
7:30 AM, 41 High St Gawler, southern Bike Melrose facebook page.
locations Contact Lanie for details. Kristen 0409 093 649 Encounter Bikeway. Either 30 km easy
car park (next to Gawler Council 20 km 2B Lanie 0406 452 117 for coffee at Middleton/Port Elliot or
Administration Building). Gawler Wheelers 45-70 km to Victor Harbor area.
is a social road cycling group, meeting Cogs & Coffee MON 9 MAR Options from 1B to 4B.
at 41 High St Gawler. Rides are held 10:00 AM, Bici Café, 259 Hutt St, 30 km 1B Gavin 0468 909 397
every Saturday morning. Ride and safety Adelaide. A morning ride with the Northside Cycling Group
briefing at 7:15 am, roll out at 7.30 am. obligatory coffee stop. (Some riders meet 9:30 AM, Elizabeth Star Cycles, 5 Barfield Ride with Keith
Ride distances range from 50 km to at 9.30 am for a pre-ride coffee). The Bici Crescent, Elizabeth. Ride with 2 options, 9:00 AM, Bicycle Express, 124 Halifax
100 km. Three options per week: Short Cafe is our usual meeting point but if you from 3A to 5A with a coffee stop en route. St, Adelaide. Join Adelaide television and
(5A and 6A), Intermediate (5B and 6B) are a new or intermittent rider, please ring 30 km 5A Gary 8255 1979 radio personality Keith Conlon for this
and challenging (5D and 6D). Riders on Friday (latest) to double-check. There relaxed pace, 90 minute ride along the
must have bike fitness (age 16+ only)
Refreshments and coffee at the Exchange
is no pre-planned direction or route each
week; this is decided by everyone before
TUE 10 MAR bike paths and back streets of Adelaide.
Departing from Bicycle Express on Halifax
Hotel. Join us for a chat. All welcome. For we head off. Jane 0402 102 608 Getonyabike St at 9:00 am and returning for coffee
ride options and the latest news visit Richard 0419 033 140 9:00 AM, Charleston Tennis Courts, by 10:30 am, this ride is informative and
www.facebook.com/groups/210163156066987 50 km 4B Jane 0402 102 608 Charleston. GETONYABIKE is a group fun, and open to all riders of any age and
www.adelaidecyclists.com aimed at encouraging people of all ages ability. Pace is steady and the rides are
For cycling routes in Gawler and Saturday Express and stages of fitness to get back on their flat, often taking in the Linear Park and
surrounds, visit 1:00 PM, Drage Reserve, Briar Rd, bikes. You don’t need to wear lycra, be parklands of Adelaide.
gawler.org.au/portfolio-item/gawler-surrounds-cycling-guide Felixstow. Mystery ride, some hills. Café skinny, fit or young. It does not matter 20-25 km 3A Andy 8232 7277
50-100 km Paul 0431 866 586 stop for afternoon tea. whether you have an old bike that has
40 km 3B Don 0428 566 745 been in your shed for 40 years or a new
Northside Cycling Group
Cobwebs 9:30 AM, Elizabeth Star Cycles, 5 Barfield
Saturday Sojourn bike that you have not gotten around to
8:00 AM, Tarniwarra Park, Cygnet Court, Crescent, Elizabeth. Ride with 2 options,
1:00 PM, Heywood Park, Addiscombe riding. If your bike wont fit in your car, take
North Glenelg. Group road ride to Outer from 3A to 5A with a coffee stop en route.
Place, Unley Park Tour through the the front wheel off. We will help you put
Harbour and return. Generally 70 to 100+ 30 km 5A Gary 8255 1979
eastern and south eastern suburbs. it back on. We will ride on the Amy Gillett
riders with 6 plus sub-groups. Coffee Bikeway. After the ride we will head to Wednesday Wheelers
afterwards at the Watermark Hotel. An easy paced, sociable ride for both
experienced and less experienced cyclists. the Charleston Hotel for coffee. Please 10:00AM, 10:00 am start at different
cobwebsadelaide@yahoo.com.au come along and give it a try. Whether you locations around Adelaide and environs,
54 km 6A BYO or buy refreshments.
25 km 2A Chris 0414 802 919 ride 1 km or 10 km, you will have a nice usually grade 3B or 3C, usually about
Mishmash Cycling ride with friendly people. Ride is weather 50 km, stopping somewhere en route for
8:00 AM, Birdwood Foodland (car park Broken Gadgets dependent. Follow us on Facebook. lunch. New riders welcome. Sometimes
at rear of supermarket) Birdwood. Social The Broken Gadgets MTB rides occur 2 0-38 km 1A Michele 0438 010 220 there is an alternative easier ride starting
roadie ride meets at 7:45 am for 8:00 or 3 times a month at different locations at the same time and place. Contact Max
throughout the Adelaide Hills. Rides Peninsula Pedallers 0405 191 955 or Malcolm 0401 603 596
am start. Two distance/speed groups. 9:30 AM, Arteyrea Hall, Mortlock Terrace,
Different route every week. Riders look vary considerably in terrain (sometimes or 8276 9469 for more details.
predominantly single-track adventures, Port Lincoln. Beginners ride, with the
after each other so no-one gets left 50 km 3B or 3C
sometimes predominantly gravel road group riding at the pace of the slowest
behind. Regroup at every intersection. Max (3C) or Malcolm (3B)
tours), duration (from 1.5 riding hours rider. Bring money for coffee afterwards.
Slowest rider dictates overall speed. 0405 191 955 or 8276 9469
to all-day expeditions) and demeanour We will meet at a convenient location for
40 km leisurely ride, 60 km faster the riders on the day! Peninsula Pedallers
ride. Weather dependent. Follow us (sometimes leisurely and sometimes
at least at intermediate-level speeds). 30 km 1A Raelene 0419 842 007 5:45 PM, Cluster Cycles, 4/60 Liverpool
on Facebook for ride updates. Coffee St, Port Lincoln. We usually have road
afterwards at Pomegranate Cottage. BYO nibbles, water, lunch and spares Tuesday Traverse
accordingly. rides in summer (to be confirmed on
3B and 5C Michele 0438 010 220 9:30 AM, Kangarilla Oval, Kangarilla Rd,
Contact Stu Clement at the day). Intermediate level, 2 - 3 hour
Kangarilla. Annual ride - Follow Fiona to
Peninsula Pedallers stu.clement@yahoo.com for details rides and we re-group at specific points.
farm and park cars. Adventure into and
8:30 AM, Arteyrea Hall, Mortlock Terrace, Clusters Cycles facebook page for further
travel the beautiful tracks of Kuitpo to
information about the rides and or
Port Lincoln. Coffee afterwards.
40 km 4B Jim 0448 412 992 SUN 8 MAR Prospect Hill and Meadows, have coffee.
Then back to the farm for lunch provided.
www.peninsulapedallers.com.au
Poseurs d’Adelaide Clayton 0447 821 175
Dry Creek Trailers ‘Cycle Salisbury’ Best suited for competent riders with
8:00 AM, Corner Portrush & Greenhill Hybrid and/or Mountain bikes. Please
9:00 AM, BMX Club/Skate car park,
cnr. Bridge Rd and South Tce, Pooraka. Rds. (in front of the Burnside Town Hall). contact ride leader if attending. THU 12 MAR
Beginners ride on good gravel trail, no Bitumen road ride, 4C to 5B, generally 40 km 2C Fiona 8383 7199
in the hills or quieter Adelaide roads. We Keep On Riding
traffic and great scenery. Coffee at Valley Tuesday Treadlers 9:30 AM, Balhannah Oval, Onkaparinga
View shops. MTB bikes please. don’t take ourselves too seriously and aim
for a good bakery or cafe towards the end. 9:30 AM, Balhannah Oval, Balhannah. Valley Rd Balhannah. Leisurely social
15 km MTB Class 1-3B Road bike ride, with a mid-way stop ride mostly on quiet roads and bike paths.
Bryce 0432 732 540 60-80 km 5B Peter, Andrew or Doug
0407 182 376, 0419 817 749 or for coffee and back by lunchtime. Two Coffee break mid-ride. Back by lunch time.
Para District Pedallers ‘Cycle 0419 813 479 options, a longer, more challenging route 40-50 km 3B-4B Tony 8388 4730 or
Salisbury’ or a shorter less demanding route, but 0407 884 730
9:00 AM, Hausler Reserve, Kings Rd, GAD-BUG (Goolwa & District Bicycle all meet up for coffee. Usually a different
User Group) start location on the first Tuesday of each 30/30 Beach Streak
Paralowie (next to Little Para River Trail). 6:00 PM, Henley Square, Henley Beach.
Easy ride along the Little Para Trail and 8:30 AM, Goolwa Wharf area, under month. Ride Coordinator to confirm.
Hindmarsh Island Bridge, Goolwa. 50-70 km 4B or 5C Tony 8388 4730 or Start at 6:15 pm. Join the 30kph average
the new Northern Connector pathway to for 30 km or the 35kph average for 30 km
the Stuart O’Grady bikeway and return. Uses Encounter Bikeway, Beacon 19, 0407 884 730
Hindmarsh Island and Laffins Point. Route graduates (40kph often). Refreshments
Coffee afterwards. Suit any kind of bike. Border BUG at the Adelaide Sailing Club, West Beach,
25 km 1-3A Jim 0401 984 767 chosen each week based on group’s
ability, weather, etc. Usually two groups, 6:00 PM, Apex Park, Woolshed Street afterwards.
fast and slow. Rides vary from 1A to 3B. Bordertown. Social ride on quiet roads. 30 km 6A Daniel 0433 391 674
Riders choose when to turn back. Usually Ride returns to start point for a chat after.
Lights required. Border BUG
coffee afterwards. 6:00 PM, Apex Park, Woolshed Street,
30 km 2B Gavin 0468 909 397 30 km 6A Marcus 0407 978 763
Bordertown. Social ride on quiet roads.
Night Espresso Ride returns to start point for a chat after.
7:00 PM, Hurtle Square Adelaide. The Lights required.
rides vary from 6A, 5B, 4C usually with 30 km 6A Marcus 0407 978 763
a slightly easier option. Good lights
essential. Coffee afterwards at a café.
40 km Rob 8299 0230
2FRI 13 MAR Bicycle Maintenance
GAD-BUG (Goolwa & District Bicycle
User Group) WED 18 MAR
GAD-BUG (Goolwa & District Bicycle
User Group) Course 8:30 AM, Goolwa Wharf area, under
Hindmarsh Island Bridge, Goolwa.
Mannum Peddle Wheelers
7:00 AM, Mid-Murray Council Chambers,
8:30 AM, Goolwa Wharf area, under Intermediate Bike Maintenance Uses Encounter Bikeway, Beacon 19, car park, 49 Adelaide Rd, Mannum. Enjoy
Hindmarsh Island Bridge, Goolwa. Road Session #2 Hindmarsh Island and Laffins Point. Route a mid-week ride starting from the historic
bike ride of approximately 50 km with (Drive Train and Bearing Systems) chosen each week based on group’s township of Mannum, exploring the
a break for coffee. From time to time 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM ability, weather, etc. Usually two groups, surrounding countryside and stopping for
location/terrain may change in favour of Saturday 14 March 2020 fast and slow. Rides vary from 1A to 3B. coffee during or after the ride. Route and
an off-road mountain bike ride. Please Bicycle SA Office Riders choose when to turn back. coffee stop depending on who is riding.
contact Ride Coordinator to confirm. 11a Croydon Rd, Keswick Usually coffee afterwards. Visitors and new riders are most welcome.
50 km 3B Gavin 0468 909 397 In Session #2 of the Intermediate Bike 30 km 2B Gavin 0468 909 397 Visit us on face book.
Maintenance Course you will learn to: www.facebook.com/groups/mannumpedalwheelers
Border BUG
SAT 14 MAR • Assess the wear in a bicycle drive train 9:00 AM, Caltex Service Station,
or mannumpeddlewheelers.weebly.com
30-80 km 4B Terry or Wally
system including the chain, cassette Bordertown. Social ride on quiet roads.
Bike Melrose and chain rings Riders choose their turnaround point.
0427 319 004 or 0428 592 282
6:30 AM, Over the Edge Shop, Melrose. Coffee afterwards. GAD-BUG (Goolwa & District Bicycle
• Replace the parts in a bicycle drive
Two ride options - 6:30 am start for the 40 km 6B Marcus 0407 978 763 User Group)
train system including the chain,
road riders and 7:30 am for the gravel 8:30 AM, Goolwa Wharf area, under
cassette and chain rings
grinders. Meet afterwards at Over the Hills Ride Hindmarsh Island Bridge, Goolwa.
Edge Shop for a coffee and a chat. Further • Check a bicycle’s bearing systems 9:00 AM, Mylor. Oval car park. MTB or
including headset, bottom bracket and Generally two ride options along
information – Bike Melrose facebook page. Hybrid advised. Coffee stop en route.
wheel hubs Encounter Bikeway. Either 30 km easy for
20-55 km Kristen or Richard Mainly dirt roads with some steep hills.
• Adjust the headset coffee at Middleton/Port Elliot or
0409 093 649 or 0417 341 462 50 km 2C Rob 0428 990 059
45-70 km to Victor Harbor area.
It is essential to complete the
Mannum Peddle Wheelers Intermediate Bike Maintenance
Peninsula Pedallers Options from 1B to 4B.
7:00 AM, Arnold Park (car park by the 9:00 AM, Arteyrea Hall, Mortlock Terrace, 30 km 1B Gavin 0468 909 397
Session #1 (Gears and Bakes) before
Mannum Ferry), Mannum. A regular social Port Lincoln. Mystery Ride. Please phone
group ride. Cross the ferry, ride along the
undertaking this Session #2.
for details. Coffee afterwards.
Para Pedallers ‘Cycle Salisbury’
Fee applies 8:30 AM, Salisbury Water Wheel Museum
scenic river road to the Younghusband 40 km 4B Jim 0448 412 992
Early bookings essential Commercial Rd Salisbury (opposite
Store. Return to Mannum for coffee/
breakfast and a chat at Picklemee
(maximum 10 registrants per course) Bike Melrose Parabanks). Easy ride along local trails
Bicycle office 8168 9999 5:00 PM, Paradise Square, Melrose. and/or local roads, as decided by the
Grandma’s Cafe. (Bring money for coffee/ group on the day. Coffee afterwards.
office@bikesa.asn.au A mountain bike ride. Further information –
breakfast). Visitors and new riders are MTB /Hybrid bikes preferred.
www.bikesa.asn.au Bike Melrose facebook page.
welcome. Visit us on face book. 30-40 km 2A to 3B Bryce 0432 732 540
www.facebook.com/groups/mannumpedalwheelers Kristen 0409 093 649
or mannumpeddlewheelers.weebly.com Para Cruizers ‘Cycle Salisbury’ Ride with Keith
35 km 2B-3B Terry or Wally 9:00 AM, South Tce. Pooraka, adjacent
toilet block at the Bridge Rd end. Ride
MON 16 MAR 9:00 AM, Bicycle Express, 124 Halifax
0427 319 004 or 0428 592 282 St, Adelaide. Join Adelaide television and
to Walkerville then along the Torrens Northside Cycling Group radio personality Keith Conlon for this
Riverland Riders Linear Park to Campbelltown for coffee 9:30 AM, Elizabeth Star Cycles, 5 Barfield relaxed pace, 90 minute ride along the
7:00 AM, Renmark Fountain/Lion car at Mercato’s. Returning via the Dry Creek Crescent, Elizabeth. Ride with 2 options, bike paths and back streets of Adelaide.
park, Renmark. Distance varies depending trail. Gravel and bitumen roads. from 3A to 5A with a coffee stop en route. Departing from Bicycle Express on Halifax
on how far the group want to ride. MTB/ hybrid bikes preferred. 30 km 5A Gary 8255 1979 St at 9:00 am and returning for coffee
35-50 km 6B Ruth 0427 752 815 30 km 2B Des 0408 086 545 by 10:30 am, this ride is informative and
Gawler Wheelers All Women’s Bike Rides TUE 17 MAR fun, and open to all riders of any age and
7:30 AM, 41 High St Gawler, southern 9:30 AM, Cycle On’ 2/19 Albyn Tce, ability. Pace is steady and the rides are
car park (next to Gawler Council Strathalbyn. An all Women’s Bike Ride Getonyabike flat, often taking in the Linear Park and
Administration Building). Gawler Wheelers aimed to help build confidence for ladies 9:00 AM, Charleston Tennis Courts, parklands of Adelaide.
is a social road cycling group, meeting of all ages. Suitable for the beginner or Charleston. GETONYABIKE is a group 20-25 km 3A Andy 8232 7277
at 41 High St Gawler. Rides are held women wanting to get back into cycling aimed at encouraging people of all ages
every Saturday morning. Ride and safety and stages of fitness to get back on their Northside Cycling Group
on a casual and social level. Buy coffee 9:30 AM, Elizabeth Star Cycles, 5 Barfield
briefing at 7:15 am, roll out at 7.30 am. afterwards. bikes. You don’t need to wear lycra, be
skinny, fit or young. It does not matter Crescent, Elizabeth. Ride with 2 options,
Ride distances range from 50 km to 15 km 2B Lanie 0406 452 117 from 3A to 5A with a coffee stop en route.
100 km. Three options per week: Short whether you have an old bike that has
Cogs & Coffee been in your shed for 40 years or a new 30 km 5A Gary 8255 1979
(5A and 6A), Intermediate (5B and 6B)
and challenging (5D and 6D). Riders 10:00 AM, Bici Café, 259 Hutt St, bike that you have not gotten around to Wednesday Wheelers
must have bike fitness (age 16+ only) Adelaide. A morning ride with the riding. If your bike wont fit in your car, take 10:00AM, 10:00 am start at different
Refreshments and coffee at the Exchange obligatory coffee stop. (Some riders meet the front wheel off. We will help you put locations around Adelaide and environs,
Hotel. Join us for a chat. All welcome. For at 9.30 am for a pre-ride coffee). The Bici it back on. We will ride on the Amy Gillett usually grade 3B or 3C, usually about
ride options and the latest news visit Cafe is our usual meeting point but if you Bikeway. After the ride we will head to 50 km, stopping somewhere en route for
www.facebook.com/groups/210163156066987 are a new or intermittent rider, please ring the Charleston Hotel for coffee. Please lunch. New riders welcome. Sometimes
www.adelaidecyclists.com on Friday (latest) to double-check. There come along and give it a try. Whether you there is an alternative easier ride starting
For cycling routes in Gawler and is no pre-planned direction or route each ride 1 km or 10 km, you will have a nice at the same time and place. Contact Max
surrounds, visit week; this is decided by everyone before ride with friendly people. Ride is weather 0405 191 955 or Malcolm 0401 603 596
gawler.org.au/portfolio-item/gawler-surrounds-cycling-guide we head off. Jane 0402 102 608 dependent. Follow us on Facebook. or 8276 9469 for more details.
50-100 km Paul 0431 866 586 Richard 0419 033 140 0-38 km 1A Michele 0438 010 220 50 km 3B or 3C
50 km 4B Jane 0402 102 608 Max (3C) or Malcolm (3B)
Cobwebs Peninsula Pedallers
Saturday Express 9:30 AM, Arteyrea Hall, Mortlock Terrace, 0405 191 955 or 8276 9469
8:00 AM, Tarniwarra Park, Cygnet Court,
North Glenelg. Group road ride to Outer 1:00 PM, Torrens Weir, War Memorial Port Lincoln. Beginners ride, with the Peninsula Pedallers
Harbour and return. Generally 70 to 100+ Drive, North Adelaide. Café stop for group riding at the pace of the slowest 5:45 PM, Cluster Cycles, 4/60 Liverpool
riders with 6 plus sub-groups. Coffee afternoon tea. rider. Bring money for coffee afterwards. St, Port Lincoln. We usually have road
afterwards at the Watermark Hotel. 40 km 3B Bob 0409 091 183 We will meet at a convenient location for rides in summer (to be confirmed on
cobwebsadelaide@yahoo.com.au the riders on the day! the day). Intermediate level, 2 - 3 hour
54 km 6A SUN 15 MAR 30 km 1A Raelene 0419 842 007 rides and we re-group at specific points.
Tuesday Treadlers Clusters Cycles facebook page for further
Mishmash Cycling information about the rides and or
Coast to Coast
8:00 AM, Birdwood Foodland (car park 9:30 AM, Balhannah Oval, Balhannah.
Road bike ride, with a mid-way stop www.peninsulapedallers.com.au
at rear of supermarket) Birdwood. Social Clayton 0447 821 175
roadie ride meets at 7:45 am for 8:00 Sunday 15 March 2020 for coffee and back by lunchtime. Two
am start. Two distance/speed groups. Glenelg to Victor Harbor options, a longer, more challenging route
Different route every week. Riders look Start/time/distance options: or a shorter less demanding route, but
all meet up for coffee. Usually a different
THU 19 MAR
after each other so no-one gets left Glenelg – 120km - 7.30am start
behind. Regroup at every intersection. Stirling – 95 km – 8.00am start start location on the first Tuesday of each Keep On Riding
Slowest rider dictates overall speed. Meadows – 65km – 8.00am start month. Ride Coordinator to confirm. 9:30 AM, Balhannah Oval, Onkaparinga
40 km leisurely ride, 60 km faster Mini Coast to Coast – 10km/20km 50-70 km 4B or 5C Tony 8388 4730 or Valley Rd Balhannah. Leisurely social
ride. Weather dependent. Follow us 10.00am start 0407 884 730 ride mostly on quiet roads and bike paths.
on Facebook for ride updates. Coffee Coffee break mid-ride. Back by lunch time.
One of the biggest and most beautiful Tuesday Traverse 40-50 km 3B-4B
afterwards at Pomegranate Cottage. rides you’ll get your wheels into. 10:00 AM, Torrens Weir, War Memorial
3B and 5C Michele 0438 010 220 Tony 8388 4730 or 0407 884 730
Entry fee applies Drive, North Adelaide. Ride to Panorama
Peninsula Pedallers Bicycle SA office +61 8168 9999 and Glenelg then back to Troppo’s for 30/30 Beach Streak
8:30 AM, Arteyrea Hall, Mortlock Terrace, office@bikesa.asn.au coffee. Some hills. BYO lunch. 6:00 PM, Henley Square, Henley Beach.
Port Lincoln. Coffee afterwards. www.bikesa.asn.au/coast2coast 40 km 2B Peter 0418 844 963 Start at 6:15 pm. Join the 30kph average
40 km 4B Jim 0448 412 992 www.bikesa.asn.au for 30 km or the 35kph average for 30 km
Border BUG graduates (40kph often). Refreshments
Northern Off Road Riders 6:00 PM, Apex Park, Woolshed Street at the Adelaide Sailing Club, West Beach,
Poseurs d’Adelaide Bordertown. Social ride on quiet roads.
8:50 AM, Little Para Golf Club, 62 Martins 8:00 AM, Corner Portrush & Greenhill afterwards.
Road, Paralowie. Meet at bottom car park. Ride returns to start point for a chat after. 30 km 6A Daniel 0433 391 674
Rds. (in front of the Burnside Town Hall). Lights required.
Mainly off road ride along local tracks and Bitumen road ride, 4C to 5B, generally
trails in the Salisbury area. Ride route to 30 km 6A Marcus 0407 978 763 Border BUG
in the hills or quieter Adelaide roads. We 6:00 PM, Apex Park, Woolshed Street,
be decided on the day along with coffee don’t take ourselves too seriously and aim Night Espresso
and refreshment stop. MTB or good hybrid Bordertown. Social ride on quiet roads.
for a good bakery or cafe towards the end. 7:00 PM, Hurtle Square Adelaide. The Ride returns to start point for a chat after.
will get the job done. Be ready to roll at 60-80 km 5B Peter, Andrew or Doug rides vary from 6A, 5B, 4C usually with
9:00 am. Lights required.
0407 182 376, 0419 817 749 or a slightly easier option. Good lights 30 km 6A Marcus 0407 978 763
30-40 km 2B to 3B Mark 0456 403 293 0419 813 479 essential. Coffee afterwards at a café.
40 km Rob 8299 0230
www.bikesa.asn.au 3RidesPROGRAMME
March-May 2020
FRI 20 MAR Gawler Wheelers
7:30 AM, 41 High St Gawler, southern
Saturday Sojourn
1:00 PM, Velo Precinct, Grandstand,
TUE 24 MAR
GAD-BUG (Goolwa & District Bicycle car park (next to Gawler Council Fullarton Rd, Victoria Park. Ride through Getonyabike
User Group) Administration Building). Gawler Wheelers a mix of suburbs and parklands adjacent 9:00 AM, Charleston Tennis Courts,
8:30 AM, Goolwa Wharf area, under is a social road cycling group, meeting to the city, possibly including sections of Charleston. GETONYABIKE is a group
Hindmarsh Island Bridge, Goolwa. Road at 41 High St Gawler. Rides are held the Torrens Linear Park. An easy paced, aimed at encouraging people of all ages
bike ride of approximately 50 km with every Saturday morning. Ride and safety sociable ride for both experienced and and stages of fitness to get back on their
a break for coffee. From time to time briefing at 7:15 am, roll out at 7.30 am. less experienced cyclists. BYO or buy bikes. You don’t need to wear lycra, be
location/terrain may change in favour of Ride distances range from 50 km to refreshments. skinny, fit or young. It does not matter
an off-road mountain bike ride. Please 100 km. Three options per week: Short 25 km 2A Helen 0428 511 724 whether you have an old bike that has
contact Ride Coordinator to confirm. (5A and 6A), Intermediate (5B and 6B) been in your shed for 40 years or a new
50 km 3B Gavin 0468 909 397 and challenging (5D and 6D). Riders Broken Gadgets bike that you have not gotten around to
must have bike fitness (age 16+ only) The Broken Gadgets MTB rides occur 2
riding. If your bike wont fit in your car, take
or 3 times a month at different locations
SAT 21 MAR Refreshments and coffee at the Exchange
Hotel. Join us for a chat. All welcome. For throughout the Adelaide Hills. Rides
the front wheel off. We will help you put
it back on. We will ride on the Amy Gillett
ride options and the latest news visit vary considerably in terrain (sometimes
Bike Melrose predominantly single-track adventures,
Bikeway. After the ride we will head to
6:30 AM, Over the Edge Shop, Melrose. www.facebook.com/groups/210163156066987 the Charleston Hotel for coffee. Please
www.adelaidecyclists.com sometimes predominantly gravel road
Two ride options - 6:30 am start for the come along and give it a try. Whether you
For cycling routes in Gawler and tours), duration (from 1.5 riding hours
road riders and 7:30 am for the gravel ride 1 km or 10 km, you will have a nice
surrounds, visit to all-day expeditions) and demeanour
grinders. Meet afterwards at Over the ride with friendly people. Ride is weather
gawler.org.au/portfolio-item/gawler-surrounds-cycling-guide (sometimes leisurely and sometimes
Edge Shop for a coffee and a chat. Further dependent. Follow us on Facebook.
50-100 km Paul 0431 866 586 at least at intermediate-level speeds).
information – Bike Melrose facebook page. 0-38 km 1A Michele 0438 010 220
BYO nibbles, water, lunch and spares
20-55 km Kristen or Richard Cobwebs accordingly. Contact Peninsula Pedallers
0409 093 649 or 0417 341 462 8:00 AM, Tarniwarra Park, Cygnet Court, Stu Clement at stu.clement@yahoo.com 9:30 AM, Arteyrea Hall, Mortlock Terrace,
Mannum Peddle Wheelers North Glenelg. Group road ride to Outer for details Port Lincoln. Beginners ride, with the
7:00 AM, Arnold Park (car park by the Harbour and return. Generally 70 to 100+ group riding at the pace of the slowest
Mannum Ferry), Mannum. A regular social
group ride. Cross the ferry, ride along the
riders with 6 plus sub-groups. Coffee
afterwards at the Watermark Hotel. SUN 22 MAR rider. Bring money for coffee afterwards.
We will meet at a convenient location for
scenic river road to the Younghusband cobwebsadelaide@yahoo.com.au Poseurs d’Adelaide the riders on the day!
Store. Return to Mannum for coffee/ 54 km 6A 8:00 AM, Corner Portrush & Greenhill 30 km 1A Raelene 0419 842 007
breakfast and a chat at Picklemee Mishmash Cycling Rds. (in front of the Burnside Town Hall).
Grandma’s Cafe. (Bring money for coffee/ Bitumen road ride, 4C to 5B, generally
Tuesday Treadlers
8:00 AM, Birdwood Foodland (car park 9:30 AM, Balhannah Oval, Balhannah.
breakfast). Visitors and new riders are at rear of supermarket) Birdwood. Social in the hills or quieter Adelaide roads. We
Road bike ride, with a mid-way stop
welcome. Visit us on face book. roadie ride meets at 7:45 am for 8:00 don’t take ourselves too seriously and aim
for coffee and back by lunchtime. Two
www.facebook.com/groups/mannumpedalwheelers am start. Two distance/speed groups. for a good bakery or cafe towards the end.
options, a longer, more challenging route
or mannumpeddlewheelers.weebly.com Different route every week. Riders look 60-80 km 5B Peter, Andrew or Doug 0407
or a shorter less demanding route, but
35 km 2B-3B Terry or Wally after each other so no-one gets left 182 376, 0419 817 749 or
all meet up for coffee. Usually a different
0427 319 004 or 0428 592 282 behind. Regroup at every intersection. 0419 813 479
start location on the first Tuesday of each
Riverland Riders Slowest rider dictates overall speed. GAD-BUG (Goolwa & District Bicycle month. Ride Coordinator to confirm.
7:00 AM, Renmark Fountain/Lion car 40 km leisurely ride, 60 km faster User Group) 50-70 km 4B or 5C Tony 8388 4730 or
park, Renmark. Distance varies depending ride. Weather dependent. Follow us 8:30 AM, Goolwa Wharf area, under 0407 884 730
on how far the group want to ride. on Facebook for ride updates. Coffee Hindmarsh Island Bridge, Goolwa.
35-50 km 6B Ruth 0427 752 815 afterwards at Pomegranate Cottage. Uses Encounter Bikeway, Beacon 19,
Tuesday Traverse
3B and 5C Michele 0438 010 220 10:00 AM, Torrens Weir, War Memorial
Hindmarsh Island and Laffins Point. Route
Drive, North Adelaide. Beach ride to
ADVERTISEMENT Peninsula Pedallers chosen each week based on group’s
Hallett Cove for great views. BYO lunch.
ability, weather, etc. Usually two groups,
Audax 8:30 AM, Arteyrea Hall, Mortlock Terrace,
Port Lincoln. Coffee afterwards. fast and slow. Rides vary from 1A to 3B.
40 km 2B Jane 0402 102 608
Fleche Opperman All Day Trial (SA) 40 km 4B Jim 0448 412 992 Riders choose when to turn back. Usually
Saturday 21 March 2020
Dry Creek Trailers ‘Cycle Salisbury’
coffee afterwards.
30 km 2B Gavin 0468 909 397
Bicycle Maintenance
7:30 AM
Start – Anywhere 9:00 AM, BMX Club/Skate car park,
cnr. Bridge Rd and South Tce, Pooraka. Border BUG Course
360km in 24 hours 9:00 AM, Caltex Service Station, Basic Bike Care
Unsupported Beginners ride on good gravel trail, no
traffic and great scenery. Coffee at Valley Bordertown. Social ride on quiet roads. 5:30 PM-8:30 PM
FOADT medallion available for all Riders choose their turnaround point. Tuesday 24 March 2020
View shops. MTB bikes please.
finishers. Coffee afterwards. Bicycle SA Office
15 km MTB Class 1-3B
Teams of 3, 4 or 5 bikes. Each team Bryce 0432 732 540 40 km 6B Marcus 0407 978 763 11a Croydon Rd, Keswick
chooses its own start point and course. Hills Ride This basic 3 hour course is designed
A minimum of 360km must be ridden Para District Pedallers ‘Cycle 9:00 AM, Gawler. Railway station car park specifically for those just starting out
in 24 hours from 7:30 am Saturday Salisbury’ north end. MTB or Hybrid advised. Coffee or who haven’t got the bike out of the
morning. All rides finish at the same 9:00 AM, Salisbury Waterwheel Museum shed for a while. Learn how to clean and
car park, Commercial Rd, Salisbury stop en route. Mainly dirt roads with some
point. steep hills. lubricate the major mechanical working
Entry fee applies (opposite Parabanks). Ride through parts of a bike, and get the inside story
Mawson Lakes and along The City/Levels 50 km 2C Joe 0429 694 022
David Fairweather 0401 528 563 on repairing punctures!
div.fw@bigpond.net.au bikeway to Delightful Café at Lightsview Peninsula Pedallers Fee applies
for coffee and return by same route. Suit 9:00 AM, Arteyrea Hall, Mortlock Terrace, Early bookings essential
ADVERTISEMENT any type of bike. Port Lincoln. Coffee afterwards. (maximum 10 registrants per course)
30 km 2-3A Elaine 0422 393 997 40 km 4B Jim 0448 412 992
Audax All Women’s Bike Rides Semaphore Sojourn ‘Cycle Salisbury’
Bicycle office 8168 9999
office@bikesa.asn.au
Petit Fleche Opperman All Day Trial 9:30 AM, Cycle On’ 2/19 Albyn Tce, www.bikesa.asn.au
9:00 AM, North Adelaide railway station,
(SA) Strathalbyn. An all women’s social bike War Memorial Drive, North Adelaide, on
Saturday 21 March 2020 ride with coffee afterwards. Various start western side near tennis/ basketball Border BUG
7:30 AM locations Contact Lanie for details. courts. Easy paced ride along Outer 6:00 PM, Apex Park, Woolshed Street
Start – Anywhere 20 km 2B Lanie 0406 452 117 Harbour Greenway, bike paths and Bordertown. Social ride on quiet roads.
180km in 24 hours some roads to Semaphore for coffee/ Ride returns to start point for a chat after.
Unsupported Cogs & Coffee refreshments before returning via same Lights required.
180km in 24 hours (max. 14 hours ride 10:00 AM, Bici Café, 259 Hutt St, 30 km 6A Marcus 0407 978 763
Adelaide. A morning ride with the route. Suitable for all types of bikes
time). 15-20 km 2A-4A Nigel 0431 838 735
obligatory coffee stop. (Some riders meet Night Espresso
Teams of 3, 4 or 5 bikes. Each team 7:00 PM, Hurtle Square Adelaide. The
chooses its own start point and course. at 9.30 am for a pre-ride coffee). The Bici Bike Melrose
Cafe is our usual meeting point but if you 5:00 PM, Paradise Square, Melrose. rides vary from 6A, 5B, 4C usually with
A minimum of 180km must be ridden a slightly easier option. Good lights
in 24 hours from 7:30 am Saturday are a new or intermittent rider, please ring A mountain bike ride. Further information
on Friday (latest) to double-check. There – Bike Melrose facebook page. essential. Coffee afterwards at a café.
morning. All rides finish at the same 40 km Rob 8299 0230
point. is no pre-planned direction or route each Kristen 0409 093 649
Entry fee applies week; this is decided by everyone before
David Fairweather 0401 528 563
div.fw@bigpond.net.au
we head off. Jane 0402 102 608
Richard 0419 033 140 MON 23 MAR
50 km 4B Jane 0402 102 608 Northside Cycling Group
Saturday Express 9:30 AM, Elizabeth Star Cycles, 5 Barfield
1:00 PM, Conygham St, Glenside (near Crescent, Elizabeth. Ride with 2 options,
Dog Park). Café stop for afternoon tea. from 3A to 5A with a coffee stop en route.
40 km 3B Patsy 0439 332 533 30 km 5A Gary 8255 1979
4WED 25 MAR FRI 27 MAR Para Cruizers ‘Cycle Salisbury’
9:00 AM, North Adelaide Railway Station,
Salisbury Explorers ‘Cycle Salisbury’
9:00 AM, Shelter area, Carisbrooke Park,
Mannum Peddle Wheelers GAD-BUG (Goolwa & District Bicycle War Memorial Drive - Park Tce. side. Main North Rd, Salisbury Park.
7:00 AM, Mid-Murray Council Chambers, User Group) Ride along the Linear park trail to Henley Beginners/easy ride along the path of the
car park, 49 Adelaide Rd, Mannum. Enjoy 8:30 AM, Goolwa Wharf area, under square for coffee - on to Port Adelaide and Little Para Trail.
a mid-week ride starting from the historic Hindmarsh Island Bridge, Goolwa. Road return via Outer Harbour Greenway. Any 5-10 km MTB Class 1-2A
township of Mannum, exploring the bike ride of approximately 50 km with bike suitable. Jim 0401 984 767
surrounding countryside and stopping for a break for coffee. From time to time 40 km 2A-3A Brian 0408 818 993
coffee during or after the ride. Route and location/terrain may change in favour of
Bike Melrose
coffee stop depending on who is riding. an off-road mountain bike ride. Please
All Women’s Bike Rides 5:00 PM, Paradise Square, Melrose.
9:30 AM, Cycle On’ 2/19 Albyn Tce, A mountain bike ride. Further information –
Visitors and new riders are most welcome. contact Ride Coordinator to confirm.
Strathalbyn. An all Women’s Bike Ride Bike Melrose facebook page.
Visit us on face book. 50 km 3B Gavin 0468 909 397
aimed to help build confidence for ladies Kristen 0409 093 649
www.facebook.com/groups/mannumpedalwheelers
of all ages. Suitable for the beginner or
or mannumpeddlewheelers.weebly.com
30-80 km 4B Terry or Wally SAT 28 MAR women wanting to get back into cycling Better Harts
Mt Gambier. Rides to various locations and
on a casual and social level. Buy coffee
0427 319 004 or 0428 592 282 Bike Melrose afterwards. varying distances are organised during
6:30 AM, Over the Edge Shop, Melrose. the month on an ad hoc basis, depending
GAD-BUG (Goolwa & District Bicycle Two ride options - 6:30 am start for the
15 km 2B Lanie 0406 452 117
on who is interested, available, and riders’
User Group) road riders and 7:30 am for the gravel Cogs & Coffee ability. We ride at the speed of the slowest
8:30 AM, Goolwa Wharf area, under
grinders. Meet afterwards at Over the 10:00 AM, Bici Café, 259 Hutt St, rider. Our aim to get people to start riding
Hindmarsh Island Bridge, Goolwa.
Edge Shop for a coffee and a chat. Further Adelaide. A morning ride with the and help them connect with other riders.
Generally two ride options along
information – Bike Melrose facebook page. obligatory coffee stop. (Some riders meet If interested please contact Sharon
Encounter Bikeway. Either 30 km easy
20-55 km Kristen or Richard at 9.30 am for a pre-ride coffee). The Bici Holmes on 8723 0805 or email
for coffee at Middleton/Port Elliot or
0409 093 649 or 0417 341 462 Cafe is our usual meeting point but if you sharonholmes@ozemail.com.au
45-70 km to Victor Harbor area.
are a new or intermittent rider, please ring Sharon 8723 0805
Options from 1B to 4B. Mannum Peddle Wheelers on Friday (latest) to double-check. There
30 km 1B Gavin 0468 909 397 7:00 AM, Arnold Park (car park by the is no pre-planned direction or route each Peninsula Pedallers
Mannum Ferry), Mannum. A regular social Fisheries/beach day ride.
Ride with Keith group ride. Cross the ferry, ride along the
week; this is decided by everyone before
Mountain bikes please.
9:00 AM, Bicycle Express, 124 Halifax we head off. Jane 0402 102 608
scenic river road to the Younghusband Richard 0419 033 140 Clayton 0447 821 175
St, Adelaide. Join Adelaide television and
radio personality Keith Conlon for this Store. Return to Mannum for coffee/ 50 km 4B Jane 0402 102 608
relaxed pace, 90 minute ride along the breakfast and a chat at Picklemee
Grandma’s Cafe. (Bring money for coffee/ Saturday Express MON 30 MAR
bike paths and back streets of Adelaide.
Departing from Bicycle Express on Halifax breakfast). Visitors and new riders are 1:00 PM, Brighton Railway Station, Northside Cycling Group
welcome. Visit us on face book. Brighton. Café stop for afternoon tea. 9:30 AM, Elizabeth Star Cycles, 5 Barfield
St at 9:00 am and returning for coffee
www.facebook.com/groups/mannumpedalwheelers 40 km 3B Jeff 0407 191 958 Crescent, Elizabeth. Ride with 2 options,
by 10:30 am, this ride is informative and
or mannumpeddlewheelers.weebly.com from 3A to 5A with a coffee stop en route.
fun, and open to all riders of any age and
35 km 2B-3B Terry or Wally Saturday Sojourn 30 km 5A Gary 8255 1979
ability. Pace is steady and the rides are 1:00 PM, Glenelg Jetty, Moseley Square,
flat, often taking in the Linear Park and 0427 319 004 or 0428 592 282
Glenelg. Contact Ride Coordinator for
parklands of Adelaide. Riverland Riders details. TUE 31 MAR
20-25 km 3A Andy 8232 7277 7:00 AM, Renmark Fountain/Lion car 25 km 2A Chris 0414 802 919
park, Renmark. Distance varies depending Getonyabike
Northside Cycling Group 9:00 AM, Charleston Tennis Courts,
9:30 AM, Elizabeth Star Cycles, 5 Barfield on how far the group want to ride.
35-50 km 6B Ruth 0427 752 815
SUN 29 MAR Charleston. GETONYABIKE is a group
Crescent, Elizabeth. Ride with 2 options, aimed at encouraging people of all ages
from 3A to 5A with a coffee stop en route. Gawler Wheelers
30 km 5A Gary 8255 1979 7:30 AM, 41 High St Gawler, southern Grand/Mini Slam and stages of fitness to get back on their
bikes. You don’t need to wear lycra, be
Wednesday Wheelers car park (next to Gawler Council Recreational Bike Series of 5 rides skinny, fit or young. It does not matter
10:00AM, 10:00 am start at different Administration Building). Gawler Wheelers Sunday 29 March 2020 whether you have an old bike that has
locations around Adelaide and environs, is a social road cycling group, meeting 8:00 AM Willunga Recreational Park been in your shed for 40 years or a new
usually grade 3B or 3C, usually about at 41 High St Gawler. Rides are held Main Rd, Willunga bike that you have not gotten around to
50 km, stopping somewhere en route for every Saturday morning. Ride and safety The second event in the Grand/ riding. If your bike wont fit in your car, take
lunch. New riders welcome. Sometimes briefing at 7:15 am, roll out at 7.30 am. Mini Slam series of on road personal the front wheel off. We will help you put
there is an alternative easier ride starting Ride distances range from 50 km to challenge recreational rides for 2020. it back on. We will ride on the Amy Gillett
at the same time and place. Contact Max 100 km. Three options per week: Short Choose between 50 km or 100 km, with Bikeway. After the ride we will head to
0405 191 955 or Malcolm 0401 603 596 (5A and 6A), Intermediate (5B and 6B) the opportunity to ride at your own pace. the Charleston Hotel for coffee. Please
or 8276 9469 for more details. and challenging (5D and 6D). Riders Morning and afternoon refreshments, come along and give it a try. Whether you
50 km 3B or 3C must have bike fitness (age 16+ only) freshly cut salad rolls, fruit slice and fruit ride 1 km or 10 km, you will have a nice
Max (3C) or Malcolm (3B) Refreshments and coffee at the Exchange for lunch. ride with friendly people. Ride is weather
0405 191 955 or 8276 9469 Hotel. Join us for a chat. All welcome. For On road support dependent. Follow us on Facebook.
ride options and the latest news visit Enter online or further details and/or 0-38 km 1A Michele 0438 010 220
Peninsula Pedallers www.facebook.com/groups/210163156066987 entry forms available from:
5:45 PM, Cluster Cycles, 4/60 Liverpool www.adelaidecyclists.com Peninsula Pedallers
Bicycle SA office 8168 9999 9:30 AM, Arteyrea Hall, Mortlock Terrace,
St, Port Lincoln. We usually have road For cycling routes in Gawler and www.bikesa.asn.au
rides in summer (to be confirmed on surrounds, visit Port Lincoln. Beginners ride, with the
rides@bikesa.asn.au group riding at the pace of the slowest
the day). Intermediate level, 2 - 3 hour gawler.org.au/portfolio-item/gawler-surrounds-cycling-guide
rides and we re-group at specific points. 50-100 km Paul 0431 866 586 rider. Bring money for coffee afterwards.
Clusters Cycles facebook page for further Poseurs d’Adelaide We will meet at a convenient location for
information about the rides and or Cobwebs 8:00 AM, Corner Portrush & Greenhill the riders on the day!
www.peninsulapedallers.com.au 8:00 AM, Tarniwarra Park, Cygnet Court, Rds. (in front of the Burnside Town Hall). 30 km 1A Raelene 0419 842 007
Clayton 0447 821 175 North Glenelg. Group road ride to Outer Bitumen road ride, 4C to 5B, generally
Harbour and return. Generally 70 to 100+ in the hills or quieter Adelaide roads. We Tuesday Treadlers
riders with 6 plus sub-groups. Coffee don’t take ourselves too seriously and aim 9:30 AM, Balhannah Oval, Balhannah.
THU 26 MAR afterwards at the Watermark Hotel. for a good bakery or cafe towards the end. Road bike ride, with a mid-way stop
for coffee and back by lunchtime. Two
cobwebsadelaide@yahoo.com.au 60-80 km 5B Peter, Andrew or Doug
Keep On Riding 54 km 6A 0407 182 376, 0419 817 749 or options, a longer, more challenging route
9:30 AM, Balhannah Oval, Onkaparinga 0419 813 479 or a shorter less demanding route, but
Valley Rd Balhannah. Leisurely social Mishmash Cycling all meet up for coffee. Usually a different
ride mostly on quiet roads and bike paths. 8:00 AM, Birdwood Foodland (car park GAD-BUG (Goolwa & District Bicycle start location on the first Tuesday of each
Coffee break mid-ride. Back by lunch time. at rear of supermarket) Birdwood. Social User Group) month. Ride Coordinator to confirm.
40-50 km 3B-4B Tony 8388 4730 or roadie ride meets at 7:45 am for 8:00 8:30 AM, Goolwa Wharf area, under 50-70 km 4B or 5C
0407 884 730 am start. Two distance/speed groups. Hindmarsh Island Bridge, Goolwa. Tony 8388 4730 or 0407 884 730
Different route every week. Riders look Uses Encounter Bikeway, Beacon 19,
30/30 Beach Streak after each other so no-one gets left Hindmarsh Island and Laffins Point. Route Tuesday Traverse
6:00 PM, Henley Square, Henley Beach. behind. Regroup at every intersection. chosen each week based on group’s 10:00 AM, Willunga Rose Gardens,
Start at 6:15 pm. Join the 30kph average Slowest rider dictates overall speed. ability, weather, etc. Usually two groups, Aldinga Rd Willunga. Weather permitting.
for 30 km or the 35kph average for 30 km 40 km leisurely ride, 60 km faster fast and slow. Rides vary from 1A to 3B. Ride up Willunga Hill (no race) then along
graduates (40kph often). Refreshments ride. Weather dependent. Follow us Riders choose when to turn back. Usually Range Road and down Wickham Hill to
at the Adelaide Sailing Club, West Beach, on Facebook for ride updates. Coffee coffee afterwards. McLaren Flat for lunch. Back to Willunga
afterwards. afterwards at Pomegranate Cottage. 30 km 2B Gavin 0468 909 397 for coffee. BYO lunch.
30 km 6A Daniel 0433 391 674 3B and 5C Michele 0438 010 220 40 km 2C Ann 0438 558 941
Border BUG
Border BUG Peninsula Pedallers 9:00 AM, Caltex Service Station, Border BUG
6:00 PM, Apex Park, Woolshed Street, 8:30 AM, Arteyrea Hall, Mortlock Terrace, Bordertown. Social ride on quiet roads. 6:00 PM, Apex Park, Woolshed Street
Bordertown. Social ride on quiet roads. Port Lincoln. Coffee afterwards. Riders choose their turnaround point. Bordertown. Social ride on quiet roads.
Ride returns to start point for a chat after. 40 km 4B Jim 0448 412 992 Coffee afterwards. Ride returns to start point for a chat after.
Lights required. 40 km 6B Marcus 0407 978 763 Lights required.
30 km 6A Marcus 0407 978 763 Northern Off Road Riders 30 km 6A Marcus 0407 978 763
8:50 AM, Little Para Golf Club, 62 Martins Hills Ride
Road, Paralowie. Meet at bottom car park. 9:00 AM, Woodside. Swimming pool car Night Espresso
Mainly off road ride along local tracks and park. MTB or Hybrid advised. Coffee stop 7:00 PM, Hurtle Square Adelaide. The
trails in the Salisbury area. Ride route to en route. Mainly dirt roads with some steep rides vary from 6A, 5B, 4C usually with
be decided on the day along with coffee hills. a slightly easier option. Good lights
and refreshment stop. MTB or good hybrid 50 km 2C Neil 0429 201 144 essential. Coffee afterwards at a café.
will get the job done. Be ready to roll at 40 km Rob 8299 0230
9:00 am. Peninsula Pedallers
30-40 km 2B to 3B Mark 0456 403 293 9:00 AM, Arteyrea Hall, Mortlock Terrace,
Port Lincoln. Coffee afterwards.
40 km 4B Jim 0448 412 992
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