Bicycle SA SEPTEMBER-NOVEMBER 2017 RidesPROGRAMME ISSUE 64 FREE RIDES EVERY WEEK FOR EVERYONE! www.bikesa.asn.au RidesPROGRAMME September-November 2017 Information Ride Group Coordinators The rides are free of charge (unless indicated otherwise) and available 30/30 Beach Streak Mishmash to the general public. For a punctual start, please arrive 15 minutes prior Daniel 0433 391 674 Michele 0438 010 220 to the scheduled starting time. Riders are encouraged to join Bicycle All Women’s Bike Rides Night Espresso SA after three rides. Only Bicycle SA members are eligible to lead and Lanie 0406 452 117 Rob 8299 0230 coordinate rides. The ride leaders can be contacted for additional rides Better Harts Northside Cycling Group information. Each ride has been coded for your convenience and it is Sharon 8723 0805 Gary 8255 1979 [email protected] suggested that you choose the ride to suit your ability. Children under 16 Pedalling Parents Border BUG Warwick 8344 8996 shall be accompanied by a responsible adult. The Rides Programme is Marcus 0407 978 763 subject to change without notice. Peninsula Pedallers Cobwebs Raelene 8682 3196 [email protected] On Road Ride Codes Poseurs d’Adelaide ‘Cycle Salisbury’ Peter 0407 182 376 1 Up to 15km/h A Flat Nigel 0431 838 735 2 15 to 18km/h B A few hills Ride with Keith GAD-BUG Rebecca 8232 7277 3 18 to 20km/h C Hilly and steep (Goolwa and District Bicycle User Group) Riverland Riders 4 20 to 23km/h D Challenging Gavin 0468 909 397 Ruth 0427 752 815 5 23 to 26km/h Peter 0418 820 921 Anne 0431 829 973 Saturday Express 6 26+km/h Patsy 8379 6477 Gallery Glides Saturday Sojourn Mountain Bike Ride Codes Warwick 8344 8996 Chris 0414 802 919 Class 1 (MTB Beginner) Limited off road experience. Gawler Wheelers Paul 0431 866 586 Southern Flinders Rough Riders Obstacle free. Smooth fire tracks. Ride time 45 minutes. 10% gradient. Richard 0417 341 462 Class 2 (MTB Intermediate) Fire Roads, 20–30km. Getonyabike Michele 0438 010 220 The Little Red Grape Numerous obstacles, various rock jumps, drop offs, technical tracks. Nicola 0414 365 477 Class 3 (MTB Experience) Experienced riders, 30+km. Hills Ride Rob 0428 990 059 Tuesday Traverse Frequent single tracks, steep slopes, sand, drop offs, log jumps. Rick 0417 816 372 Kangaroo Island BUG Manfred 8553 0383 Tuesday Treadlers What to Take on a Ride Tony 8388 4730 Puncture kit Pump Water Mannum Peddle Wheelers Louise 0466 789 234 Wednesday Wheelers Rain jacket Money Sun glasses www.facebook.com/groups/mannumpedalwheelers Steve 8271 1140 Spare tube Sun screen or [email protected] Identification Lights at night Hot Weather Policy Advertisements Cancel non-fee paying rides, as listed in the Rides Programme, Bicycle SA takes no responsibility for any advertised ride/event/activity if the official forecast temperature on the day is 35°C or greater. appearing in this programme that it has not organised. 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. BECOME A BICYCLE SA MEMBER 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. 10 great reasons to join 1. Comprehensive personal accident insurance 6. Up to 10% discounts from supporting bicycle and outdoor stores 2. Comprehensive public liability insurance – see contact list of stores 3. Discounted entry fee to all Bicycle SA events 7. WIN great prizes at Bicycle SA’s recreational events 4. Discounted registration fee to all Bicycle SA coaching and bike 8. Assistance and friendly advice on all aspects of cycling maintenance courses 9. Reduced subscription rates for Bicycling Australia 5. Access to cycling information including our members only quarterly 10. Free first interview and 10% discount from Andersons Solicitors Cycle! Magazine and Rides Programme on any legal matter. Become a Bicycle SA Member There has never been a better time to become a member of Bicycle SA. Membership now includes personal accident cover worldwide excluding USA and Canada, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week!* 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 $80 with household and concession rates available. Contact us to join now. * Conditions apply. Visit www.bikesa.asn.au for full details. II WELCOME Each year, over 2,000 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 BICYCLE SA comprehensive in Australia – with an experience for everyone–and best of all Phone + 61 8 8168 9999 they are FREE. www.bikesa.asn.au These rides are ideal for those who are getting back on the bike after a few [email protected] years off or those taking it up for the first time. Each of the rides are coded 53 Carrington St with a degree of difficulty so you know exactly what to expect. But if you’re Adelaide 5000 not quite sure, you can call any of our rides leaders and have a chat with them. Office open 9am-5pm The Rides Programme is also available on our website, Monday-Sunday www.bikesa.asn.au Emergency Phone All are welcome, so get involved and go for a ride. 0409 950 884 Mishmash Cycling FRI 1 SEP 8:00 AM, Birdwood Foodland (car park SUN 3 SEP TUE 5 SEP GAD-BUG (Goolwa & District Bicycle at rear of supermarket) Birdwood. Social Border BUG Getonyabike User Group) roadie ride meets at 7.45 am for 8.00 8:00 AM, Caltex Service Station, 9:00 AM, Charleston Tennis Courts, 8:30 AM, Goolwa Wharf area, under am start. Two distance/speed groups. Bordertown. Social ride on quiet roads. Charleston. GETONYABIKE is a group Hindmarsh Island Bridge, Goolwa. Road Different route every week. Riders look Riders choose their turnaround point. aimed at encouraging people of all ages bike ride of approximately 50 km with after each other so no-one gets left Coffee afterwards. and stages of fitness to get back on their a break for coffee. From time to time behind. Regroup at every intersection. 40 km 6B Marcus 0407 978 763 bikes. You don’t need to wear lycra, be location/terrain may change in favour of skinny, fit or young. It does not matter Slowest rider dictates overall speed. Poseurs d’Adelaide an off-road mountain bike ride. Please 40 km leisurely ride, 60 km faster whether you have an old bike that has 8:00 AM, Corner Portrush & Greenhill contact Ride Coordinator to confirm. ride. Weather dependent. Follow us been in your shed for 40 years or a new Rds. (in front of the Burnside Town Hall). 50 km 3B Peter 0418 820 921 on Facebook for ride updates. Coffee bike that you have not gotten around to Bitumen road ride, 4C to 5B, generally afterwards at Pomegranate Cottage. riding. If your bike wont fit in your car, take in the hills or quieter Adelaide roads. We 3B and 5C Michele 0438 010 220 the front wheel off. We will help you put don’t take ourselves too seriously and aim SAT 2 SEP it back on. We will ride on the Amy Gillett for a good bakery or cafe towards the end. Peninsula Pedallers Bikeway. After the ride, we will head to Gawler Wheelers 8:00 AM, Arteyrea Hall, Mortlock Terrace, 60-80 km 5B Peter 0407 182 376 7:30 AM, Town of Gawler Administration Store 28 (next to the Charleston Hotel) Port Lincoln. Coffee afterwards. The Little Red Grape for coffee. Please come along and give it Centre (southern car park), 43 High 40 km 4B Mary 8683 0915 St, Gawler. Ride and safety briefing at 8:15 AM, The Little Red Grape Also meet a try. Whether you ride 1km or 10km, you 7:15 am, roll out at 7:30 am. The Gawler The Little Red Grape 8.30 am Clare Oval, Main Rd, Clare. will have a nice ride with friendly people. Wheelers is a social road cycling group 8:30 AM, Lennon St Car Park, Clare. 75 km 4B Nicola 0414 365 477 Ride is weather dependent. Follow us on based in Gawler, South Australia. Rides MTB ride. Facebook. GAD-BUG (Goolwa & District Bicycle 0-38 km 1A Michele 0438 010 220 are held every Saturday morning. The 50 km Class 2-3 Nicola 0414 365 477 User Group) routes vary each week from 5A, 6A, 5D, All Women’s Bike Rides 8:30 AM, Goolwa Wharf area, under Peninsula Pedallers 6D. Ride distances can range from 50 km 9:30 AM, Cycle On’ 2/19 Albyn Tce, Hindmarsh Island Bridge, Goolwa. 9:30 AM, Arteyrea Hall, Mortlock Terrace, up to 110 km. Usually three options each Strathalbyn. An all women’s social bike Uses Encounter Bikeway, Beacon 19, Port Lincoln. Beginners ride, with the week. Beginners and experienced riders ride with coffee afterwards. Various start Hindmarsh Island and Laffins Point. Route group riding at the pace of the slowest are welcome (age 16+ only).