BSA Free Rides Programme March-May 2011 by Bike SA

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Information The 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 1 2 3 4 5 6

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Road Ride Codes Up to 15km/h A Flat 15 to 18 km/h B A few hills 18 to 20 km/h C Hilly and steep 20 to 23 km/h D Challenging 23 to 26 km/h 26+ km/h

Mountain Bike Ride Codes Class 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 Ride Puncture kit Rain jacket Spare tube Identification Pump Money Sun screen Lights at night Water Sun glasses

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Hot Weather Policy Cancel 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 Coordinators 30/30 Beach Streak Dean All Womens Bike Rides Lanie Bayside Breeze Andrew Breakfast Ride Greg Clare Valley Cycle Team Judy Cycling On Fleurieu John Cobwebs Rosemary GAD-BUG (Goolwa and District Bicycle User Group) Dave Gallery Glides Warwick Hills Ride Lionel Kangaroo Island BUG Manfred Mountain Bikers Patsy Night Espresso Rob Northside Cycling Group Gary Pedalling Parents Warwick Peninsula Pedallers Raelene Poseurs d’Adelaide Peter Rivergum Cyclists Peter Saturday Express Patsy Saturday Sojourn Dave Southern Flinders Rough Riders Alistair Tuesday Traverse Bob Tuesday Treadlers Tony Wednesday Wheelers John

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Welcome Each 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.

Saturday Express 1:00 PM, North Adelaide Aquatic Centre Car Park, North Adelaide. Café stop for afternoon tea. 40 km 3B Karen 0488 380 079

Peninsula Pedallers 9:00 AM, Arteyrea Hall, Mortlock Terrace, Port Lincoln. Coffee afterwards. 40 km 4B Mary 8683 0915

Saturday Sojourn 1:00 PM, Paradise Interchange, Paradise. BYO or buy afternoon tea. 25 km 2A Dave 8287 4085 or 0412 865 277

Kangaroo Island BUG 10:00 AM, Cnr. Playford Highway and Margries Rd. Introducing the Kangaroo Island BUG monthly rides! Koh-I-Noor Challenge. Includes 18km dirt. Playford Hwy, Timber Creek Rd, Rowland Hill Hwy and Margries Rd. Morning tea at War Service Monument. BYO lunch at finish. 30 km 1B Martine 8553 0383

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The Rides Programme is also available on our website, www.bikesa.asn.au – all are welcome, so get involved and go for a ride.

Tue 1 Mar Northside Cycling Group 9:30 AM, Elizabeth Star Cycles, 5 Barfield Crescent, Elizabeth. Leisurely ride with coffee stop en route. 30 km 2B Gary 8255 1979 Peninsula Pedallers 9:30 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 Treadlers 9:30 AM, Balhannah Oval, Balhanna. Road bike ride, with a stop for coffee and back by lunchtime. Option of a longer and more challenging route, but all meet up for coffee. A different start location on the first Tuesday of each month. Contact Ride Coordinator to confirm. 50-60km 4B or 60-70km 5C Tony or Bob 8388 4730 or 8389 7301 Tuesday Traverse 10:00 AM, Salisbury Railway Station, Salisbury. Not suitable for road bikes. 40 km 2B Julian 0434 262 842 Night Espresso 7:00 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

Wednesday Wheelers 10:00 AM, Belair Railway Station, Belair. Hills ride, some unsealed roads, but a bitumen option available. Catch 9.14am train from Adelaide Railway station. BYO or buy lunch. If 35C or greater is forecast on Tuesday pm news, contact Malcolm for details of alternative early ride. 50 km 3C Malcolm 8276 9469 Southern Flinders Rough Riders 6:00 PM, Over the Edge Shop. Dusk ride. Alistair 0428 773 104

Thu 3 Mar 30/30 Beach Streak 6:15 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 Breeze 6:30 PM, Glenelg Jetty Explore the coastal precinct and enjoy a social chat with refreshments afterwards. 25 km 3A Bob 8296 5769

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Night Espresso 7:00 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

GAD-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 Coordinator to confirm. 50 km 3B Dave 8344 2794

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GAD-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. 25 km 1B Dave 8344 2794 Northside Cycling Group 9:00 AM, Elizabeth Star Cycles, 5 Barfield Crescent, Elizabeth. Hills ride with a coffee stop en route. 30 km 5A Gary 8255 1979

Cobwebs 8:00 AM, Tarniwarra Park, Cygnet Court, western side of Patawalonga Frontage, Glenelg North. Early morning ride with coffee afterwards. 50 km 6A Rosemary 0419 182 605 Cycling on Fleurieu 8:00 AM, Strathalbyn Railway Station, Strathalbyn. An easy and relaxing ride in and around historic Strathalbyn on quiet roads followed by coffee. 25 km 2B John 0410 340 071 Peninsula Pedallers 8:00 AM, Arteyrea Hall, Mortlock Terrace, Port Lincoln. Coffee afterwards. 40 km 4B Mary 8683 0915

Australian Central Savings & Loans Coast to Coast Recreational Ride Sunday 6 March 2011 120km/95km/65km/20km/10km Glenelg, Adelaide, Stirling, Meadows to Victor Harbour, Fleurieu Peninsula Ride 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, or 10km 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. A chance to win an Avanti road bike! Entry fee applies Enter online or further details and/or entry forms available from: Bicycle SA office 8168 9999 www.bikesa.asn.au rides@bikesa.asn.au Clare Valley Cycle Team 8:00 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 Dave 8344 2794 Poseurs d’Adelaide 8:00 AM, Corner Portrush & Greenhill Rds. (in front of the Burnside Town Hall). Introducing the inaugural weekly Poseurs d’Adelaide road rides! Bitumen road ride, 4C to 5B, generally in the hills or quieter Adelaide roads. We don’t take ourselves too seriously and aim for a good bakery or cafe towards the end. 60-80 km 5B Peter 0407 182 376

Rivergum Cyclists 10:00 AM, Riverland. Contact Peter for details. 20 km 2B Peter 8588 2428

Mon 7 Mar Northside Cycling Group 9:30 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 Mar Northside Cycling Group 9:30 AM, Elizabeth Star Cycles, 5 Barfield Crescent, Elizabeth. Leisurely ride with coffee stop en route. 30 km 2B Gary 8255 1979 Peninsula Pedallers 9:30 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 Treadlers 9:30 AM, Balhannah Oval, Balhannah Road bike ride, with a stop for coffee and back by lunchtime. Option of a longer and more challenging route, but all meet up for coffee. A different start location on the first Tuesday of each month. Contact Ride Coordinator to confirm. 50-60km 4B or 60-70km 5C Tony or Bob 8388 4730 or 8389 7301 Tuesday Traverse 10:00 AM, Torrens Weir, Adelaide. 40 km 2B Jo 8443 9070 Night Espresso 7:00 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

Wed 9 Mar GAD-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. 25 km 1B Dave 8344 2794 Northside Cycling Group 9:00 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

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Wednesday Wheelers 10:00 AM, Noarlunga Railway Station, Noarlunga. Southern bitumen road ride. Catch 9.08am train from Adelaide Railway station. BYO or buy lunch. If 35C or greater is forecast on Tuesday pm news, contact Roger for details of alternative early ride. 50 km 3C Roger 8325 1790

Thu 10 Mar Cycling on Fleurieu 8:00AM, Milang Railway Station, Milang. Easy family ride around Milang on quiet roads followed by coffee. 20 km 2A Colin 0400 677 38

Bicycle Maintenance Course Comprehensive Bike Care 9.00 AM-4.00 PM Saturday 12 March 2011 Bicycle SA Office, 111 Franklin St, Adelaide This more intensive 6 hour course, with some practical experience, 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

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Early bookings essential (maximum 10 registrants per course) Bicycle office 8168 9999 www.bikesa.asn.au

Bike Gears and Brakes 6.00 PM-9.00 PM Thursday 10 March 2011 Bicycle SA Office, 111 Franklin St, Adelaide This 3 hour course looks specifically at brake and gear systems and how to tune and maintain them. Note: There is limited cover of disc/hydraulic brakes. Fee applies Early bookings essential (maximum 10 registrants per course) Bicycle office 8168 9999 www.bikesa.asn.au 30/30 Beach Streak 6:15 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 Breeze 6:30 PM, Buffalo Tall Ship, Wigley Reserve, Anzac Highway, Glenelg Explore the coastal precinct and enjoy a social chat with refreshments afterwards. 25 km 3A Joan 8381 2150

Fri 11 Mar GAD-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 Coordinator to confirm. 50 km 3B Dave 8344 2794

SAT 12 Mar Cobwebs 8:00 AM, Tarniwarra Park, Cygnet Court, western side of Patawalonga Frontage, Glenelg North. Early morning ride with coffee afterwards. 50 km 6A Rosemary 0419 182 605 Peninsula Pedallers 8:00 AM, Arteyrea Hall, Mortlock Terrace, Port Lincoln. Coffee afterwards. 40 km 4B Mary 8683 0915

All Womens Bike Rides 9:30 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 Express 1:00 PM, Hackney Hotel, Hackney. Café stop for afternoon tea. 40 km 3B Bob 8356 0906 Saturday Sojourn 1:00 PM, Unley Memorial Gardens (next to Coles), Unley Rd, Unley. BYO or buy afternoon tea. 25 km 2A Chris 0402 903 761

SUN 13 Mar Clare Valley Cycle Team 8:00 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 Dave 8344 2794 Poseurs d’Adelaide 8:00 AM, Corner Portrush & Greenhill Rds. (in front of the Burnside Town Hall). Bitumen road ride, 4C to 5B, generally in the hills or quieter Adelaide roads. We don’t take ourselves too seriously and aim for a good bakery or cafe towards the end. 60-80 km 5B Peter 0407 182 376 Hills Ride 9:00 AM, Woodside Swimming Pool Car Park, off Nairne Rd, Woodside. Lunch BYO or buy. MTB or Hybrid bikes advised. 50 km 2B Trevor 8339 6658

Peninsula Pedallers 9:00 AM, Arteyrea Hall, Mortlock Terrace, Port Lincoln. Coffee afterwards. 40 km 4B Mary 8683 0915 Rivergum Cyclists 10:00 AM, Riverland. Contact Peter for details. 20 km 2B Peter 8588 2428

Mon 14 Mar Northside Cycling Group 9:30 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 15 Mar Northside Cycling Group 9:30 AM, Elizabeth Star Cycles, 5 Barfield Crescent, Elizabeth. Leisurely ride with coffee stop en route. 30 km 2B Gary 8255 1979 Peninsula Pedallers 9:30 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 Treadlers 9:30 AM, Balhannah Oval, Balhannah. Road bike ride, with a stop for coffee and back by lunchtime. Option of a longer and more challenging route, but all meet up for coffee. A different start location on the first Tuesday of each month. Contact Ride Coordinator to confirm. 50-60km 4B or 60-70km 5C Tony or Bob 8388 4730 or 8389 7301 Tuesday Traverse 10:00 AM, Torrens Weir, Adelaide. Ride to Outer Harbour. 40 km 2B Magda 0417 802 723 Night Espresso 7:00 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

Wed 16 Mar GAD-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. 25 km 1B Dave 8344 2794 Northside Cycling Group 9:00 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 Wednesday Wheelers 10:00 AM, Rose Park, cnr of Fullarton Rd & Alexander Ave. Hills ride, bitumen roads. Pub lunch.If 35C or greater is forecast on Tuesday pm news, contact Ralph for details of alternative early ride. 60 km 3C Ralph 8269 7378

Thu 17 Mar 30/30 Beach Streak 6:15 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 Breeze 6:30 PM, Henley Jetty. Explore the coastal precinct and enjoy a social chat with refreshments afterwards. 25 km 3A Lorraine 8345 5674

Fri 18 Mar GAD-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 Coordinator to confirm. 50 km 3B Dave 8344 2794

SAT 19 Mar Cobwebs 8:00 AM, Tarniwarra Park, Cygnet Court, western side of Patawalonga Frontage, Glenelg North.Early morning ride with coffee afterwards. 50 km 6A Rosemary 0419 182 605 Cycling on Fleurieu 8:00 AM, Strathalbyn Railway Station, Strathalbyn. Road ride of up to 40 km to Langhorne Creek. Stop for social chat and coffee after ride. 40 km 3B Colin 0400 677 382 Peninsula Pedallers 8:00 AM, Arteyrea Hall, Mortlock Terrace, Port Lincoln. Coffee afterwards. 40 km 4B Mary 8683 0915 Saturday Express 1:00 PM, Torrens Weir, Adelaide. Café stop for afternoon tea. 40 km 3B Andrew 0414 561 738 Saturday Sojourn 1:00 PM, Torrens Weir, Adelaide. BYO or buy afternoon tea. 25 km 2A Phillip 0416 769 883 Advertisement

Audax Saturday 19 March 2011 Fleche Opperman All Day Trial The Aussie version of the French ‘Fleche Velocio’ Team ride. Teams of 3–5 starting anywhere and finishing 24 hours later in Adelaide. An unsupported ride. Matthew Rawnsley 8370 0415 Longdistance1200@hotmail.com

SUN 20 Mar Clare Valley Cycle Team 8:00 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 Dave 8344 2794

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Clare Valley Cycle Team 8:00 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

Northside Cycling Group 9:30 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

Northside Cycling Group 9:00 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

Hills Ride 9:00 AM, Rangers Headquarters, Kuitpo Forest, Brookman Rd, Meadows. Lunch BYO or buy. MTB or Hybrid bikes advised. 50 km 2B Steve 8271 1140 Peninsula Pedallers 9:00 AM, Arteyrea Hall, Mortlock Terrace, Port Lincoln. Mystery Ride.Please phone for details. Coffee afterwards. 40 km 4B Mary 8683 0915 Rivergum Cyclists 10:00 AM, Riverland. Contact Peter for details. 20 km 2B Peter 8588 2428

Mon 21 Mar Northside Cycling Group 9:30 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 22 Mar Northside Cycling Group 9:30 AM, Elizabeth Star Cycles, 5 Barfield Crescent, Elizabeth. Leisurely ride with coffee stop en route. 30 km 2B Gary 8255 1979 Peninsula Pedallers 9:30 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 Treadlers 9:30 AM, Balhannah Oval, Balhannah. Road bike ride, with a stop for coffee and back by lunchtime. Option of a longer and more challenging route, but all meet up for coffee. A different start location on the first Tuesday of each month. Contact Ride Coordinator to confirm. 50-60km 4B or 60-70km 5C Tony or Bob 8388 4730 or 8389 7301 Tuesday Traverse 10:00 AM, Torrens Weir, Adelaide. 40 km 2B Andrew 0414 561 738 Night Espresso 7:00 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

Wednesday Wheelers 10:00 AM, McLaren Vale, cnr Stump Hill Rd and Main Rd. Southern Vales, bitumen road ride. BYO or buy lunch. If 35C or greater is forecast on Tuesday pm news, contact Reno for details of alternative early ride. 60 km 3C Reno 8235 1388

Thu 24 Mar 30/30 Beach Streak 6:15 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 Breeze 6:30 PM, Seacliff Hotel Explore the coastal precinct and enjoy a social chat with refreshments afterwards. 25 km 3A Meryl 8298 2342

Fri 25 Mar GAD-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 Coordinator to confirm. 50 km 3B Dave 8344 2794

SAT 26 Mar Cobwebs 8:00 AM, Tarniwarra Park, Cygnet Court, western side of Patawalonga Frontage, Glenelg North.Early morning ride with coffee afterwards. 50 km 6A Rosemary 0419 182 605 Peninsula Pedallers 8:00 AM, Arteyrea Hall, Mortlock Terrace, Port Lincoln. Coffee afterwards. 40 km 4B Mary 8683 0915 All Womens Bike Rides 9:30 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 Express 1:00 PM, Alexander Ave, Rose Park. Café stop for afternoon tea. 40 km 3B Steve 8339 4368 Saturday Sojourn 1:00 PM, Port Dock, Port Adelaide. BYO or buy afternoon tea. 25 km 2A Steve 8248 2603

Recreational Bike Series of 5 rides Sunday 27 March 2011

Tue 29 Mar Northside Cycling Group 9:30 AM, Elizabeth Star Cycles, 5 Barfield Crescent, Elizabeth. Leisurely ride with coffee stop en route. 30 km 2B Gary 8255 1979 Peninsula Pedallers 9:30 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 Treadlers 9:30 AM, Balhannah Oval, Balhannah. Road bike ride, with a stop for coffee and back by lunchtime. Option of a longer and more challenging route, but all meet up for coffee. A different start location on the first Tuesday of each month. Contact Ride Coordinator to confirm. 50-60km 4B or 60-70km 5C Tony or Bob 8388 4730 or 8389 7301

8.00 am Willunga, Willunga Recreation Park Hall, Main St, Willunga.

Tuesday Traverse 10:00 AM, Oaklands Railway Station, Oaklands Park. 40 km 2B Bob 8296 5769

The 2nd ride in the Grand/Mini Slam series of on road personal challenge recreational rides for 2011. Choose between 50km or 100km, with the ability to ride at your own pace. Morning and afternoon refreshments, freshly cut salad rolls, fruit slice and fruit for lunch.

Night Espresso 7:00 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

On road support Your last opportunity to register for the series of 5 rides, a chance to win prizes (see below) and save! Win two Giant road bikes and prizes from Roof Rack City and Torq (BSA members and series riders only) Entry fee applies. Enter online or further details and/ or entry forms available from: Bicycle SA office 8168 9999 www.bikesa.asn.au rides@bikesa.asn.au Poseurs d’Adelaide 8:00 AM, Corner Portrush & Greenhill Rds. (in front of the Burnside Town Hall). Bitumen road ride, 4C to 5B, generally in the hills or quieter Adelaide roads. We don’t take ourselves too seriously and aim for a good bakery or cafe towards the end. 60-80 km 5B Peter 0407 182 376 Southern Flinders Rough Riders 9:00 AM, Over The Edge Shop. The Enthusiasts Ride. Alistair 0428 773 104 Rivergum Cyclists 10:00 AM, Riverland. Contact Peter for details. 20 km 2B Peter 8588 2428

Wed 30 Mar GAD-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. 25 km 1B Dave 8344 2794 Northside Cycling Group 9:00 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 Wednesday Wheelers 10:00 AM, Smithfield Railway Station, Smithfield. Bitumen road hills ride back to town. Catch 9.08 train from Adelaide Railway station. BYO or buy lunch. If 35C or greater is forecast on Tuesday pm news, contact Malcolm for details of alternative early ride. 50 km 3C Malcolm 8379 7339

Thu 31 Mar 30/30 Beach Streak 6:15 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

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Bayside Breeze 6:30 PM, Brighton Jetty. A shortened ride to celebrate the conclusion of the Summer Seasonal rides for 2010/11, with dinner at 8.00pm at the Esplanade Hotel. All riders and family/ friends welcome. 2011/12 season commences Thursday 6/10/2011 from Brighton Jetty at 6.30pm. 25 km 3A Andrew 0414 561 738

Fri 1 Apr GAD-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 Coordinator to confirm. 50 km 3B Dave 8344 2794

SAT 2 Apr Cobwebs 8:00 AM, Tarniwarra Park, Cygnet Court, western side of Patawalonga Frontage, Glenelg North. Early morning ride with coffee afterwards. 50 km 6A Rosemary 0419 182 605 Peninsula Pedallers 8:00 AM, Arteyrea Hall, Mortlock Terrace, Port Lincoln. Coffee afterwards. 40 km 4B Mary 8683 0915

Bicycle Maintenance Course Comprehensive Bike Care 9.00 AM – 4.00 PM Saturday 2 April 2011 Bicycle SA Office, 111 Franklin St, Adelaide This more intensive 6 hour course, with some practical experience, 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 Saturday Express 1:00 PM, Burnside Town Hall, Burnside. Café stop for afternoon tea. 40 km 3B Patsy 8379 6477 or 0439 332 533 Saturday Sojourn 1:00 PM, Torrens Weir, Adelaide. BYO or buy afternoon tea. 25 km 2A Dave 8287 4085 or 0412 865 277

Audax Saturday 2 April 2011 Auburn Discover Auburn – Day 1 100km/200km/300km Supported ride. Two day weekend, 3 x 100km on Saturday and 200km on Sunday. Enquiries Richard Scheer or Judy Searley 8362 3084 r.scheer@fugrolads.com

SUN 3 Apr Clare Valley Cycle Team 8:00 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 Poseurs d’Adelaide 8:00 AM, Corner Portrush & Greenhill Rds. (in front of the Burnside Town Hall). Bitumen road ride, 4C to 5B, generally in the hills or quieter Adelaide roads. We don’t take ourselves too seriously and aim for a good bakery or cafe towards the end. 60-80 km 5B Peter 0407 182 376 GAD-BUG (Goolwa & District Bicycle User Group) 8:30 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 Dave 8344 2794 Hills Ride 9:00 AM, Car Park, cnr. Flaxley Rd and Adelaide Rd, Mt Barker. Lunch BYO or buy. MTB or Hybrid bikes advised. 50 km 2B Rob 0428 990 059 Peninsula Pedallers 9:00 AM, Arteyrea Hall, Mortlock Terrace, Port Lincoln. Coffee afterwards. 40 km 4B Mary 8683 0915 Rivergum Cyclists 10:00 AM, Riverland. Contact Peter for details. 20 km 2B Peter 8588 2428 Kangaroo Island BUG 2:00 PM, Blue Gums Corner. Willson’s Loop. Mainly on dirt roads on Franks, Dougs, Willsons River, Hungerford and Willoughby Roads. BYO picnic tea at finish. 34 km 1B Scott 8553 7167 Advertisement

Audax Sunday 3 April 2011 Auburn Discover Auburn – Day 2 – 200km Unsupported ride Day 2 of the Auburn weekend. Single 200km loop north through Clare to Crystal Brook. Enquiries Richard Scheer or Judy Searley 8362 3084 r.scheer@fugrolads.com

Mon 4 Apr

Thu 7 Apr

Northside Cycling Group 9:30 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

Cycling on Fleurieu

Tue 5 Apr Northside Cycling Group 9:30 AM, Elizabeth Star Cycles, 5 Barfield Crescent, Elizabeth. Leisurely ride with coffee stop en route. 30 km 2B Gary 8255 1979 Peninsula Pedallers 9:30 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 Treadlers 9:30 AM, Balhannah Oval, Balhannah. Road bike ride, with a stop for coffee and back by lunchtime. Option of a longer and more challenging route, but all meet up for coffee. A different start location on the first Tuesday of each month. Contact Ride Coordinator to confirm. 50-60km 4B or 60-70km 5C Tony or Bob 8388 4730 or 8389 7301 Tuesday Traverse 10:00 AM, Torrens Weir, Adelaide. Ride to Mitcham. 40 km 2B Trevor 0434 961 488 Night Espresso 7:00 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 Espresso 7:00 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 6 Apr GAD-BUG (Goolwa & District Bicycle User Group) 8:30 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. 25 km 1B Dave 8344 2794 Northside Cycling Group 9:00 AM, Elizabeth Star Cycles, 5 Barfield Crescent, Elizabeth. Hills ride with a coffee stop en route. 30 km 5A Gary 8255 1979 Wednesday Wheelers 10:00 AM, Myponga-main street by hall. Southern bitumen road ride. Catch 9.08am train from Adelaide station. BYO or buy lunch. 60 km 3C Rob 8270 4999 Southern Flinders Rough Riders 6:00 PM, Over the Edge Shop. Dusk ride. Alistair 0428 773 104

8:00AM, Milang Railway Station, Milang. Easy family ride around Milang on quiet roads followed by coffee. 20 km 2A Colin 0400 677 382 30/30 Beach Streak 6:15 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

Fri 8 Apr GAD-BUG (Goolwa & District Bicycle User Group) 8:30 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 Coordinator to confirm. 50 km 3B Dave 8344 2794

SAT 9 Apr Cobwebs 8:00 AM, Tarniwarra Park, Cygnet Court, western side of Patawalonga Frontage, Glenelg North. Early morning ride with coffee afterwards. 50 km 6A Rosemary 0419 182 605 Peninsula Pedallers 8:00 AM, Arteyrea Hall, Mortlock Terrace, Port Lincoln. Coffee afterwards. 40 km 4B Mary 8683 0915 All Womens Bike Rides 9:30 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 Express 1:00 PM, Hackney Hotel, Hackney. Café stop for afternoon tea. 40 km 3B David 0438 203 319 Saturday Sojourn 1:00 PM, Moseley Square, Glenelg. BYO or buy afternoon tea. 25 km 2A Alf 8294 9138

SUN 10 Apr Clare Valley Cycle Team 8:00 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 Poseurs d’Adelaide 8:00 AM, Corner Portrush & Greenhill Rds. (in front of the Burnside Town Hall). Bitumen road ride, 4C to 5B, generally in the hills or quieter Adelaide roads. We don’t take ourselves too seriously and aim for a good bakery or cafe towards the end. 60-80 km 5B Peter 0407 182 376

GAD-BUG (Goolwa & District Bicycle User Group) 8:30 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 Dave 8344 2794 Hills Ride 9:00 AM, Federation Park, Albert St, Gumeracha. Lunch BYO or buy. MTB or Hybrid bikes advised. 50 km 2B Trevor 8339 6658 Peninsula Pedallers 9:00 AM, Arteyrea Hall, Mortlock Terrace, Port Lincoln. Coffee afterwards. 40 km 4B Mary 8683 0915 Rivergum Cyclists 10:00 AM, Riverland. Contact Peter for details. 20 km 2B Peter 8588 2428

SAT 16 Apr Bicycle Maintenance Course Basic Bike Care 6.00 PM-9.00 PM Tuesday 12 April 2011 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 SA office 8168 9999 www.bikesa.asn.au

Audax Sunday 10 April 2011 Tanunda Marrabel Express 200km Unsupported ride From the Barossa Valley to the Adelaide Plains, visiting Curio the Buckjumper at the Marrabel Pub. Enquiries Oliver Portway 8161 4175

Mon 11 Apr Northside Cycling Group 9:30 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 12 Apr Northside Cycling Group 9:30 AM, Elizabeth Star Cycles, 5 Barfield Crescent, Elizabeth. Leisurely ride with coffee stop en route. 30 km 2B Gary 8255 1979 Peninsula Pedallers 9:30 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 Treadlers 9:30 AM, Balhannah Oval, Balhannah. Road bike ride, with a stop for coffee and back by lunchtime. Option of a longer and more challenging route, but all meet up for coffee. A different start location on the first Tuesday of each month. Contact Ride Coordinator to confirm. 50-60km 4B or 60-70km 5C Tony or Bob 8388 4730 or 8389 7301 Tuesday Traverse 10:00 AM, Torrens Weir, Adelaide. Ride to Athelstone. 40 km 2B Ian 0401 770 003

Night Espresso 7:00 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

Wed 13 Apr GAD-BUG (Goolwa & District Bicycle User Group) 8:30 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. 25 km 1B Dave 8344 2794 Northside Cycling Group 9:00 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 Wednesday Wheelers 10:00 AM, Parkholme Shopping Centre, behind Cheesecake Shop, Parkholme. Bitumen road, hills ride. BYO or buy lunch. 60 km 3C Paul 8277 4094

Thur 14 Apr 30/30 Beach Streak 6:15 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

Fri 15 Apr GAD-BUG (Goolwa & District Bicycle User Group) 8:30 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 Coordinator to confirm. 50 km 3B Dave 8344 2794

30 km 2B Dave 8344 2794

Kona Dirty Weekend 2.00 PM Saturday 16 April 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 Kona Dirty Weekend and be prepared to get down and dirty!

Hills Ride 9:00 AM, Mill St, right of Meadows Bakery, Meadows. Lunch BYO or buy. MTB or Hybrid bikes advised. 50 km 2B Steve 8271 1140 Peninsula Pedallers 9:00 AM, Arteyrea Hall, Mortlock Terrace, Port Lincoln. Mystery Ride. Please phone for details. Coffee afterwards. 40 km 4B Mary 8683 0915 Rivergum Cyclists 10:00 AM, Riverland. Contact Peter for details. 20 km 2B Peter 8588 2428

Entry fee applies. Enter online or further details and/or entry forms available from: Bicycle SA office 8168 9999 www.bikesa.asn.au rides@bikesa.asn.au Cobwebs 8:00 AM, Tarniwarra Park, Cygnet Court, western side of Patawalonga Frontage, Glenelg North. Early morning ride with coffee afterwards. 50 km 6A Rosemary 0419 182 605 Peninsula Pedallers 8:00 AM, Arteyrea Hall, Mortlock Terrace, Port Lincoln. Coffee afterwards. 40 km 4B Mary 8683 0915 Cycling on Fleurieu 9:00 AM, McLaren Vale Visitor Centre, McLaren Vale. An easy and relaxing ride along the vine trail to the coast. Lunch at the beach and return by 3:00pm. 45 km 2B Colin 0400 677 382 Saturday Express 1:00 PM, Heywood Park, Unley Park. Café stop for afternoon tea. 40 km 3B Karen 0488 380 079 Saturday Sojourn 1:00 PM, Torrens Weir, Adelaide. BYO or buy afternoon tea. 25 km 2A Roger 0402 380 172

SUN 17 Apr Clare Valley Cycle Team 8:00 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 Poseurs d’Adelaide 8:00 AM, Corner Portrush & Greenhill Rds. (in front of the Burnside Town Hall). Bitumen road ride, 4C to 5B, generally in the hills or quieter Adelaide roads. We don’t take ourselves too seriously and aim for a good bakery or cafe towards the end. 60-80 km 5B Peter 0407 182 376 GAD-BUG (Goolwa & District Bicycle User Group) 8:30 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.

Mon 18 Apr Northside Cycling Group 9:30 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 19 Apr Northside Cycling Group 9:30 AM, Elizabeth Star Cycles, 5 Barfield Crescent, Elizabeth. Leisurely ride with coffee stop en route. 30 km 2B Gary 8255 1979 Peninsula Pedallers 9:30 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 Treadlers 9:30 AM, Balhannah Oval, Balhannah. Road bike ride, with a stop for coffee and back by lunchtime. Option of a longer and more challenging route, but all meet up for coffee. A different start location on the first Tuesday of each month. Contact Ride Coordinator to confirm. 50-60km 4B or 60-70km 5C Tony or Bob 8388 4730 or 8389 7301 Tuesday Traverse 10:00 AM, Torrens Weir, Adelaide. Ride to Crafers and return via Brownhill Creek. 40 km 2C Jo 8232 0767 Night Espresso 7:00 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

Wed 20 Apr GAD-BUG (Goolwa & District Bicycle User Group) 8:30 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. 25 km 1B Dave 8344 2794 Northside Cycling Group 9:00 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

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Ridesprogramme M a r c h - M ay 2 0 11

Wednesday Wheelers 10:00 AM, Crafers, top of the bike path by the Church of the Epiphany. Hills ride, bitumen roads-BYO or buy lunch. 50 km 3C John 8223 7397

Thu 21 Apr 30/30 Beach Streak 6:15 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

Fri 22 Apr

Barmera Easter Cycle 2011 Barmera Friday 22 – Monday 25 April The Barmera/Monash Football Club and Oval, overlooking beautiful Lake Bonney and a few moments walk from the centre of Barmera township is an ideal campsite location for a relaxing long weekend with family and friends. The Easter Rides Programme has a selection of rides to explore the region , including the Banrock Station & Wetland Centre. There will be the popular Night ride , Easter Egg hunt and leisurely loop rides with ample time to discover the unique Riverland for yourself. Entry fee applies. Further details and/or entry forms available from: Bicycle SA office 8168 9999 www.bikesa.asn.au rides@bikesa.asn.au GAD-BUG (Goolwa & District Bicycle User Group) 8:30 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 Coordinator to confirm. 50 km 3B Dave 8344 2794

SAT 23 Apr Cobwebs 8:00 AM, Tarniwarra Park, Cygnet Court, western side of Patawalonga Frontage, Glenelg North. Early morning ride with coffee afterwards. 50 km 6A Rosemary 0419 182 605 Peninsula Pedallers 8:00 AM, Arteyrea Hall, Mortlock Terrace, Port Lincoln. Coffee afterwards. 40 km 4B Mary 8683 0915 All Womens Bike Rides 9:30 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 Express 1:00 PM, Torrens Weir, Adelaide. Café stop for afternoon tea. 40 km 3B Des 0401 360 187

SUN 24 Apr Clare Valley Cycle Team 8:00 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

Night Espresso 7:00 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

GAD-BUG (Goolwa & District Bicycle User Group) 8:30 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. 25 km 1B Dave 8344 2794

Peninsula Pedallers 9:00 AM, Arteyrea Hall, Mortlock Terrace, Port Lincoln. Coffee afterwards. 40 km 4B Mary 8683 0915

Wed 27 Apr

Northside Cycling Group 9:00 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

Southern Flinders Rough Riders 9:00 AM, Over The Edge Shop. The Enthusiasts Ride. Alistair 0428 773 104

Wednesday Wheelers 10:00 AM, Callington Oval, Callington. Dirt road, country ride. BYO or buy lunch. 60 km 3C Christine 8388 6703

Rivergum Cyclists 10:00 AM, Riverland. Contact Peter for details. 20 km 2B Peter 8588 2428

Thu 28 Apr

Mon 25 Apr Northside Cycling Group 9:30 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 26 Apr Northside Cycling Group 9:30 AM, Elizabeth Star Cycles, 5 Barfield Crescent, Elizabeth. Leisurely ride with coffee stop en route. 30 km 2B Gary 8255 1979 Peninsula Pedallers 9:30 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

30/30 Beach Streak 6:15 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

Fri 29 Apr GAD-BUG (Goolwa & District Bicycle User Group) 8:30 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 Coordinator to confirm. 50 km 3B Dave 8344 2794

SAT 30 Apr Cobwebs 8:00 AM, Tarniwarra Park, Cygnet Court, western side of Patawalonga Frontage, Glenelg North. Early morning ride with coffee afterwards. 50 km 6A Rosemary 0419 182 605 Cycling on Fleurieu 8:00 AM, Strathalbyn Railway Station, Strathalbyn. Road ride to Meadows via Maccelsfield. Stop for social chat and coffee during and after the ride. 50 km 3C John 0410 340 071

Peninsula Pedallers 8:00 AM, Arteyrea Hall, Mortlock Terrace, Port Lincoln. Coffee afterwards. 40 km 4B Mary 8683 0915 Saturday Express 1:00 PM, Heywood Park, Unley Park. Café stop for afternoon tea. 40 km 3B Andrew 0414 561 738 Saturday Sojourn 1:00 PM, Heywood Park, Unley Park. BYO or buy afternoon tea. 25 km 2A Roger 0402 380 172 Advertisement

Audax Sunday 30 April 2011 Adelaide 600km The Unknown 600 Unsupported ride. Find out on the day and have a wonderful time. Enquiries Matthew Rawnsley 0427 379 640 Longdistance1200@hotmail.com

2011 Bicycles An Outback Odyssey Saturday 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 to 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 in 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 once in a lifetime and life changing experience. Entry fee applies. Enter online or further details and/ or entry forms available from: Bicycle SA office 8168 9999 www.bikesa.asn.au rides@bikesa.asn.au

SUN 1 May Clare Valley Cycle Team 8:00 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

Poseurs d’Adelaide 8:00 AM, Corner Portrush & Greenhill Rds. (in front of the Burnside Town Hall). Bitumen road ride, 4C to 5B, generally in the hills or quieter Adelaide roads. We don’t take ourselves too seriously and aim for a good bakery or cafe towards the end. 60-80 km 5B Peter 0407 182 376 GAD-BUG (Goolwa & District Bicycle User Group) 8:30 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 Dave 8344 2794 Hills Ride 9:00 AM, Main Rd, Palmer. Lunch BYO or buy. MTB or Hybrid bikes advised. 50 km 2B John 8370 9474 Peninsula Pedallers 9:00 AM, Arteyrea Hall, Mortlock Terrace, Port Lincoln. Coffee afterwards. 40 km 4B Mary 8683 0915 Advertisement

MTB Orienteering Sunday 1 May 2011 10:00am – mass start Springton Long Distance Event Signs to the start area will be on the Mt Pleasant to Springton Rd, approx 6km north of Mt Pleasant.

Tuesday Treadlers 9:30 AM, Balhannah Oval, Balhannah. Road bike ride, with a stop for coffee and back by lunchtime. Option of a longer and more challenging route, but all meet up for coffee. A different start location on the first Tuesday of each month. Contact Ride Coordinator to confirm. 50-60km 4B or 60-70km 5C Tony or Bob 8388 4730 or 8389 7301 Tuesday Traverse 10:00 AM, Elizabeth Railway Station, Elizabeth. 40 km 2B Dave 8182 4085 or 0412 865 277 Night Espresso 7:00 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 Espresso 7:00 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 4 May GAD-BUG (Goolwa & District Bicycle User Group) 8:30 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. 25 km 1B Dave 8344 2794

Enquiries Steve Sullivan 8271 5362 or Steve.adelaide@gmail.com

Northside Cycling Group 9:00 AM, Elizabeth Star Cycles, 5 Barfield Crescent, Elizabeth. Hills ride with a coffee stop en route. 30 km 5A Gary 8255 1979

Rivergum Cyclists 10:00 AM, Riverland. Contact Peter for details. 20 km 2B Peter 8588 2428

Wednesday Wheelers 10:00 AM, Adam St. Hindmarsh, opposite brewery. Mystery suburban, bitumen road ride. Pub Lunch. 45 km 3C John 8346 9765

Kangaroo Island BUG 2:00 PM, Timber Creek Walk car park. Murray Lagoon March. Mainly dirt with an optional ride of 18km. Option to do Timber Creek walk. BYO Picnic tea. 25 km 1B Jenni 8553 2111

Southern Flinders Rough Riders 6:00 PM, Over the Edge Shop. Dusk ride. Alistair 0428 773 104

Mon 2 May

Northside Cycling Group 9:30 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 3 May Northside Cycling Group 9:30 AM, Elizabeth Star Cycles, 5 Barfield Crescent, Elizabeth. Leisurely ride with coffee stop en route. 30 km 2B Gary 8255 1979 Peninsula Pedallers 9:30 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

Thu 5 May

Fri 6 May GAD-BUG (Goolwa & District Bicycle User Group) 8:30 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 Cooordinator to confirm. 50 km 3B Dave 8344 2794

SAT 7 May Cobwebs 8:00 AM, Tarniwarra Park, Cygnet Court, western side of Patawalonga Frontage, Glenelg North. Early morning ride with coffee afterwards. 50 km 6A Rosemary 0419 182 605 Peninsula Pedallers 8:00 AM, Arteyrea Hall, Mortlock Terrace, Port Lincoln. Coffee afterwards. 40 km 4B Mary 8683 0915 Cycling on Fleurieu 1:00 PM, Strathalbyn Railway Station, Strathalbyn. An easy and relaxing ride in and around historic Strathalbyn on quiet roads followed by coffee. 25 km 2A Colin 0400 677 382 Saturday Express 1:00 PM, Alexander Ave, Rose Park. Café stop for afternoon tea. 40 km 3B Steve 8339 4368 Saturday Sojourn 1:00 PM, Torrens Weir, Adelaide. BYO or buy afternoon tea. 25 km 2A Phillip 0416 769 883 Advertisement

Audax Saturday 7 May 2011 Joslin 100km/150km/200km/300km Eastern 123 Unsupported ride. The third in a five ride series. All loops leave Adelaide via Mt Lofty Bikeway to Nairne and return via Woodside. Challenging finish up German Town Hill, Kain Ave and Mt Lofty Summit. A hard day out at any distance. Enquiries Richard Scheer 8362 3084 r.scheer@fugrolads.com

SUN 8 May Clare Valley Cycle Team 8:00 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 Poseurs d’Adelaide 8:00 AM, Corner Portrush & Greenhill Rds. (in front of the Burnside Town Hall). Bitumen road ride, 4C to 5B, generally in the hills or quieter Adelaide roads. We don’t take ourselves too seriously and aim for a good bakery or cafe towards the end. 60-80 km 5B Peter 0407 182 376 GAD-BUG (Goolwa & District Bicycle User Group) 8:30 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 Dave 8344 2794

Mon 9 May Northside Cycling Group 9:30 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 10 May Northside Cycling Group 9:30 AM, Elizabeth Star Cycles, 5 Barfield Crescent, Elizabeth. Leisurely ride with coffee stop en route. 30 km 2B Gary 8255 1979 Peninsula Pedallers 9:30 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 Treadlers 9:30 AM, Balhannah Oval, Balhannah. Road bike ride, with a stop for coffee and back by lunchtime. Option of a longer and more challenging route, but all meet up for coffee. A different start location on the first Tuesday of each month. Contact Ride Coordinator to confirm. 50-60km 4B or 60-70km 5C Tony or Bob 8388 4730 or 8389 7301 Tuesday Traverse 10:00 AM, Torrens Weir, Adelaide. 40 km 2B Peter 0418 844 963 Night Espresso 7:00 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

Wed 11 May GAD-BUG (Goolwa & District Bicycle User Group) 8:30 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. 25 km 1B Dave 8344 2794 Northside Cycling Group 9:00 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 Wednesday Wheelers 10:00 AM, McLaren Flat, cnr Sand Rd & Kangarilla Rd. Bitumen road ride, BYO or buy lunch. 60 km 3C Graham 8293 1459

Hills Ride 9:00 AM, Mylor Oval, Strathalbyn Rd, Mylor. Lunch BYO or buy. MTB or Hybrid bikes advised. 50 km 2B Rob 0428 990 059

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Thu 12 May

Bicycle Maintenance Course

Bicycle Maintenance Course Comprehensive Bike Care

Bike Gears and Brakes

9.00 AM-4.00 PM Saturday 14 May 2011

6.00 PM-9.00 PM Thursday 12 May 2011

Bicycle SA Office, 111 Franklin St, Adelaide

This more intensive 6 hour course, with some practical experience, 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.

This 3 hour course looks specifically at brake and gear systems and how to tune and maintain them. Note: There is limited cover of disc/hydraulic brakes. Fee applies Early bookings essential (maximum 10 registrants per course) Bicycle office 8168 9999 www.bikesa.asn.au 30/30 Beach Streak 6:15 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

Fri 13 May

Fee applies Early bookings essential (maximum 10 registrants per course) Bicycle office 8168 9999 www.bikesa.asn.au Saturday Express 1:00 PM, St Andrews Hospital (front entrance), South Tce, Adelaide. Café stop for afternoon tea. 40 km 3B Stuart 0423 978 729 Saturday Sojourn 1:00 PM, Victoria Square, Adelaide. BYO or buy afternoon tea. 25 km 2A Steve 8248 2603

GAD-BUG (Goolwa & District Bicycle User Group) 8:30 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 Coordinator to confirm. 50 km 3B Dave 8344 2794

SUN 15 May

SAT 14 May

Cobwebs 8:00 AM, Tarniwarra Park, Cygnet Court, western side of Patawalonga Frontage, Glenelg North. Early morning ride with coffee afterwards. 50 km 6A Rosemary 0419 182 605 Peninsula Pedallers 8:00 AM, Arteyrea Hall, Mortlock Terrace, Port Lincoln. Coffee afterwards. 40 km 4B Mary 8683 0915 All Womens Bike Rides 9:30 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 Advertisement

MTB Orienteering Saturday 14 May 2011 1:30PM-3.00PM Start times Seaview Downs Seaview Downs Primary School, Ross St, Seaview Downs. Enquiries John Such 8379 5338

Mon 16 May

GAD-BUG (Goolwa & District Bicycle User Group) 8:30 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 Dave 8344 2794 Hills Ride 9:00 AM, Royal Oak Hotel Car Park, Grants Gully Rd, Clarendon. Lunch BYO or buy. MTB or Hybrid bikes advised. 50 km 2B Steve 8271 1140 Peninsula Pedallers 9:00 AM, Arteyrea Hall, Mortlock Terrace, Port Lincoln. Mystery Ride. Please phone for details. Coffee afterwards. 40 km 4B Mary 8683 0915 Rivergum Cyclists 10:00 AM, Riverland. Contact Peter for details. 20 km 2B Peter 8588 2428

Northside Cycling Group 9:30 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 Tuesday Traverse 10:00 AM, Torrens Weir, Adelaide. Ride to McLaren Vale/Willunga, stay overnight and return on Tuesday via Clarendon/Blackwood. 40 km 2B Robyn 0401 364 019

Tue 17 May Northside Cycling Group 9:30 AM, Elizabeth Star Cycles, 5 Barfield Crescent, Elizabeth. Leisurely ride with coffee stop en route. 30 km 2B Gary 8255 1979 Peninsula Pedallers 9:30 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 Treadlers 9:30 AM, Balhannah Oval, Balhannah. Road bike ride, with a stop for coffee and back by lunchtime. Option of a longer and more challenging route, but all meet up for coffee. A different start location on the first Tuesday of each month. Contact Ride Coordinator to confirm. 50-60km 4B or 60-70km 5C Tony or Bob 8388 4730 or 8389 7301 Night Espresso 7:00 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

Fri 20 May GAD-BUG (Goolwa & District Bicycle User Group) 8:30 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 Coordinator to confirm. 50 km 3B Dave 8344 2794

SAT 21 May Cobwebs 8:00 AM, Tarniwarra Park, Cygnet Court, western side of Patawalonga Frontage, Glenelg North. Early morning ride with coffee afterwards. 50 km 6A Rosemary 0419 182 605 Peninsula Pedallers 8:00 AM, Arteyrea Hall, Mortlock Terrace, Port Lincoln. Coffee afterwards. 40 km 4B Mary 8683 0915 Saturday Express 1:00 PM, Hackney Hotel, Hackney. Café stop for afternoon tea. 40 km 3B David 0438 203 319 Saturday Sojourn 1:00 PM, Unley Memorial Gardens (next to Coles), Unley Rd, Unley. BYO or buy afternoon tea. 25 km 2A Chris 0402 903 761 Advertisement

Audax Saturday 21 May 2011

Wed 18 May GAD-BUG (Goolwa & District Bicycle User Group) 8:30 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. 25 km 1B Dave 8344 2794 Northside Cycling Group 9:00 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 Wednesday Wheelers 10:00 AM, Tower Hotel, Magill. Bitumen road hills ride back to town. BYO or buy lunch. 60 km 3C Bob 8261 9545

Thu 19 May Cycling on Fleurieu 8:00AM, Milang Railway Station, Milang. Easy family ride around Milang on quiet roads followed by coffee. 20 km 2A Colin 0400 677 382

North Adelaide UAF 200 Sedan 200km Unsupported ride. The inaugural UAF 200 ride in SA. A controlled pace (22.5km/h) group ride with designated stopping points. If you have never ridden 200km before, and you’re not in a hurry, this is for you. Enquiries Richard Scheer or David Heard 8362 3084 r.scheer@fugrolads.com

SUN 22 May Clare Valley Cycle Team 8:00 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 Poseurs d’Adelaide 8:00 AM, Corner Portrush & Greenhill Rds. (in front of the Burnside Town Hall). Bitumen road ride, 4C to 5B, generally in the hills or quieter Adelaide roads. We don’t take ourselves too seriously and aim for a good bakery or cafe towards the end. 60-80 km 5B Peter 0407 182 376

Northside Cycling Group 9:00 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 Wednesday Wheelers 10:00 AM, Mount Barker, cnr of Adelaide & Flaxley Rds. Hills ride on good dirt roads. MTB or hybrid bike recommended. BYO or buy lunch. 50 km 3C Steve 8271 1140

Thu 26 May

Peninsula Pedallers 9:00 AM, Arteyrea Hall, Mortlock Terrace, Port Lincoln. Coffee afterwards. 40 km 4B Mary 8683 0915

Rivergum Cyclists 10:00 AM, Riverland. Contact Peter for details. 20 km 2B Peter 8588 2428

Fri 27 May

Mon 23 May Northside Cycling Group 9:30 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 24 May Northside Cycling Group 9:30 AM, Elizabeth Star Cycles, 5 Barfield Crescent, Elizabeth. Leisurely ride with coffee stop en route. 30 km 2B Gary 8255 1979 Peninsula Pedallers 9:30 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 Treadlers 9:30 AM, Balhannah Oval, Balhannah. Road bike ride, with a stop for coffee and back by lunchtime. Option of a longer and more challenging route, but all meet up for coffee. A different start location on the first Tuesday of each month. Contact Ride Coordinator to confirm. 50-60km 4B or 60-70km 5C Tony or Bob 8388 4730 or 8389 7301 Tuesday Traverse 10:00 AM, Torrens Weir, Adelaide. 40 km 2B Richard 0438 805 901 Night Espresso 7:00 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

Wed 25 May GAD-BUG (Goolwa & District Bicycle User Group) 8:30 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. 25 km 1B Dave 8344 2794

Recreational Bike Series of 5 rides Sunday 29 May 2011 8.00 am Williamstown, Queen Victoria Jubilee Park, Williamstown The 3rd ride in the Grand/Mini Slam series of on road personal challenge recreational rides for 2011. Choose between 60km or 120km, 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 two Giant road bikes and prizes from Roof Rack City and Torq (BSA members and series riders only) Entry fee applies. Enter online or further details and/or entry forms available from: Bicycle SA office 8168 9999 www.bikesa.asn.au rides@bikesa.asn.au

Peninsula Pedallers 9:30 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 Treadlers 9:30 AM, Balhannah Oval, Balhannah. Road bike ride, with a stop for coffee and back by lunchtime. Option of a longer and more challenging route, but all meet up for coffee. A different start location on the first Tuesday of each month. Contact Ride Coordinator to confirm. 50-60km 4B or 60-70km 5C Tony or Bob 8388 4730 or 8389 7301 Tuesday Traverse 10:00 AM, Torrens Weir, Adelaide. 40 km 2A Warwick 8344 8996 Night Espresso 7:00 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

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Cycling on Fleurieu 8:00 AM, Strathalbyn Railway Station, Strathalbyn. Road ride to Ashbourne Valley. Stop for social chat and coffee after the ride. 50 km 3C John 0410 340 071

Peninsula Pedallers 8:00 AM, Arteyrea Hall, Mortlock Terrace, Port Lincoln. Coffee afterwards. 40 km 4B Mary 8683 0915

Peninsula Pedallers 9:00 AM, Arteyrea Hall, Mortlock Terrace, Port Lincoln. Coffee afterwards. 40 km 4B Mary 8683 0915

Southern Flinders Rough Riders 9:00 AM, Over The Edge Shop. The Enthusiasts Ride. Alistair 0428 773 104

SAT 28 May Cobwebs 8:00 AM, Tarniwarra Park, Cygnet Court, western side of Patawalonga Frontage, Glenelg North. Early morning ride with coffee afterwards. 50 km 6A Rosemary 0419 182 605

Saturday Express 1:00 PM, Glenelg Town Hall, Jetty Rd, Glenelg. Café stop for afternoon tea. 40 km 3B Joan 8381 2150 Saturday Sojourn 1:00 PM, Torrens Weir, Adelaide. BYO or buy afternoon tea. 25 km 2A Phillip 0416 769 883

SUN 29 May Clare Valley Cycle Team 8:00 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

Rivergum Cyclists 10:00 AM, Riverland. Contact Peter for details. 20 km 2B Peter 8588 2428

Bicycle Maintenance Course 9.00 AM-4.00 PM Saturday 4 June 2011 Bicycle SA Office, 111 Franklin St, Adelaide This more intensive 6 hour course, with some practical experience, 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

Bicycle Maintenance Course Basic Bike Care

Mon 30 May

6.00 PM-9.00 PM Tuesday 14 June 2011

Northside Cycling Group 9:30 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

Bicycle SA Office, 111 Franklin St, Adelaide

Tue 31 May Northside Cycling Group 9:30 AM, Elizabeth Star Cycles, 5 Barfield Crescent, Elizabeth. Leisurely ride with coffee stop en route. 30 km 2B Gary 8255 1979

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 SA office 8168 9999 www.bikesa.asn.au