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RidesPROGRAMME

MARCH-MAY 2014

ISSUE 49

FREE RIDES EVERY WEEK FOR EVERYONE!

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RidesPROGRAMME

March-May 2014

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 Road Ride Codes 1 Up to 15km/h A Flat 2 15 to 18km/h B A few hills 3 18 to 20km/h C Hilly and steep 4 20 to 23km/h D Challenging 5 23 to 26km/h 6 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, 20–30km. 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 Pump Rain jacket Money Spare tube Sun screen Identification Lights at night

Water Sun glasses

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 0402 816 741 Adelaide Cyclists www.adelaidecyclists.com All Women’s Bike Rides Lanie 0450 799 209 Bayside Breeze Andrew 8293 4813 Better Harts Catherine 8725 3821 Border BUG Bill 0428 790 497 Clare Valley Cycle Team Judy 0400 290 687 ‘Cycle Salisbury’ Para District Pedallers Nigel 0431 838 735 Cycling On Fleurieu John 0410 340 071 Cobwebs cobwebsadelaide@yahoo.com.au European Bicycle Circle Paul 0439 806 888 GAD-BUG (Goolwa and District Bicycle User Group) Geoff 0415 460 380 Gallery Glides Warwick 8344 8996 Hills Ride Rob 0428 990 059 Kangaroo Island BUG Manfred 8553 0383 Night Espresso Rob 8299 0230 Northside Cycling Group Gary 8255 1979 Pedalling Parents Warwick 8344 8996 Peninsula Pedallers Raelene 8682 3196 Poseurs d’Adelaide Peter 0407 182 376 Rivergum Cyclists Peter 8588 2428 Saturday Express Patsy 8379 6477 Saturday Sojourn Dave 0466 943 155 Southern Flinders Rough Riders Richard 0417 341 462 The Little Red Grape Nicola 0414 365 477 Tuesday Traverse Rick 0417 816 372 Tuesday Treadlers Tony 8388 4730 Vegan Velo Don 0437 967 088 Wednesday Wheelers Steve 8271 1140 West Side Belles Irma 0439 801 849 or www.facebook/west side belles Advertisements Bicycle SA takes no responsibility for any advertised ride/event/activity appearing in this programme that it has not organised.

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WELCOME Each year, over 1,500 organised rides are delivered as part of Bicycle SA’s free Rides Programme. From Willunga to Gawler and Mt Gambier to the Eyre Peninsula all rides are delivered by our experienced rides leaders. Our Rides Programme is the most comprehensive in Australia – with an experience for everyone–and best of all they are FREE. These rides are ideal for those who are getting back on the bike after a few years off or those taking it up for the first time. Each of the rides are coded with a degree of difficulty so you know exactly what to expect. But if you’re not quite sure, you can call any of our rides leaders and have a chat with them. The Rides Programme is also available on our website, www.bikesa.asn.au All are welcome, so get involved and go for a ride.

SAT 1 MAR ADVERTISEMENT

Audax The Trial Saturday 1 March 2014 7:00 AM Start – Adelaide 200km mixed course Unsupported A seriously challenging ride to Barossa and back but with about 100kms of unsealed roads and some steep climbs. Fee applies Contact Richard Scheer r.scheer@fugro.com

BICYCLE SA Phone + 61 8 8168 9999 www.bikesa.asn.au office@bikesa.asn.au 111 Franklin Street Adelaide 5000 Office open 9am-5pm Monday-Friday Emergency Phone 0409 950 884

Salisbury Cruizers – ‘Cycle Salisbury’

Poseurs d’Adelaide

9:00 AM, Shelter, Carisbrooke Park, Main North Road, Salisbury Park. Ride along Little Para Trail to Pt Wakefield Road & return and/or local roads as decided by the group on the day. Mountain bikes preferred, beginners welcome. 20 km MTB Class 2 Steve 0411 715 116

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

All Women’s Bike Rides

The Little Red Grape

9:30 AM, Cycle On’ 2/19 Albyn Tce, Strathalbyn. An all women’s social bike ride with coffee afterwards. Various start locations. Contact Lanie for details. 20 km 2B Lanie 8536 4723

8:15AM, The Little Red Grape Also meet 8:30 AM Clare Oval, Main Rd, Clare. 75 km 4B Nicola 0414 365 477

Border BUG

MON 3 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 4 MAR 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

1:00 PM, Heywood Park, Unley Park. Café stop for afternoon tea. 40 km 3B Richard 0419 033 140

9:00 AM, Caltex Service Station, Bordertown. Social ride on quiet roads. Riders choose their turnaround point. Coffee afterwards. 40 km 6B Bill 0428 790 497

7:15 AM, Zuma Cafe, 56 Gouger St, Adelaide. (8231 4410) An all women’s social bike ride. Early morning easy ride, starting off with a coffee if so desired. Cafe opens at 7:00am. Departing 7:15am. Head off to the Bay via Anzac Highway, arriving at Mediterranean Cafe Ristorante, 2/72 Broadway, Glenelg South (8295 8333). Then back home via Tapleys Hill Rd and Liquid Espresso, 183/181 Grange Rd, Findon (8268 1063). Riders can choose their turnaround point. Optional ride distances catered for. If desired, a longer more challenging route or a shorter route, but all meet for coffee start to discuss. Estimated time plus coffee break – 3 hours. Dress accordingly, bring money for coffee and cake. Irma 0439 801 849 or www.facebook/west side belles. 6A Irma 0439 801 849

Saturday Sojourn

Hills Ride

1:00 PM, Glenelg Clock Tower, Jetty Rd, Glenelg. BYO or buy afternoon tea. Please contact Ride Leader to confirm ride details. 25 km 2A Chris 0414 802 919

9:00 AM, Echunga. Car park opposite Haagen Arms Hotel, Echunga. MTB or Hybrid advised. Coffee stop en route. Mainly dirt roads. 50 km 2B Peter 0419 843 647

Southern Flinders Rough Riders

Peninsula Pedallers

2:00 PM, Over the Edge Shop, Melrose. 20 km Richard 0417 341 462

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

Mt Gambier Starting time and departure venue for the ride will vary. Please contact ride coordinator to participate. All rides will be at the pace of the slowest rider unless there are enough riders and ride coordinators to split the ride. sharonholmes@ozemail.com.au Sharon 8723 0805

Vegan Velo

10:00AM, To be advised To be advised 25-35 km 1B Manfred 8553 0383

6:00 PM, Apex Park, Woolshed Street Bordertown. Social ride on quiet roads. Ride returns to start point for a chat after. Lights required. 30 km 6A Bill 0428 790 497

Cobwebs

SUN 2 MAR

Rivergum Cyclists

Night Espresso

West Side Belles

8:00 AM, Buffalo Tall Ship, Wigley Reserve, Anzac Highway, Glenelg. Early morning ride with coffee afterwards. cobwebsadelaide@yahoo.com.au 50 km 6A

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

The Little Red Grape 8:00 AM, Lennon St Car Park, Clare. MTB ride 50 km Class 2-3 Nicola 0414 365 477

Saturday Express

Better Harts

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 Geoff 0415 460 380

9:00 AM, Bliss Cafe, Compton St. Adelaide. Usually a ride in the hills, with mid-range pace and difficulty. 50-60 km 4B Don 0437 967 088

Kangaroo Island BUG

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

Better Harts Mt Gambier Starting time and departure venue for the ride will vary. Please contact ride coordinator to participate. All rides will be at the pace of the slowest rider unless there are enough riders and ride coordinators to split the ride. sharonholmes@ozemail.com.au Sharon 8723 0805

Tuesday Treadlers 9:30 AM, Balhannah Oval, Balhannah. Road bike ride, with a mid-way stop for coffee and back by lunchtime. Two options, a longer, more challenging route or a shorter less demanding route, but all meet up for coffee. Usually a different start location on the first Tuesday of each month. Contact Ride Coordinator to confirm. 50-70 km 4B or 5C Tony or Bob 8388 4730 or 8389 7301

Tuesday Traverse 10:00 AM, Torrens Weir, Adelaide. Mystery Tour in Adelaide Suburbs. BYO Lunch. 40 km 2B Richard 0438 805 901

Border BUG

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

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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WED 5 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 Geoff 0415 460 380

Para Pedallers ‘Cycle Salisbury’ 8:30 AM, North East corner Parabanks car park, (opposite Pioneer Park), Parabanks. Easy ride along local trails and/or local roads, as decided by the group on the day. Coffee afterwards. 15-20 km 1A to 2A Elaine 0422 393 997

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

Wednesday Wheelers 10:00 AM, Unley Oval, Edward Ave, Unley. All bitumen ride. BYO lunch or buy. If 35C or more is forecast, meet at the same place at 8:30 AM for a short ride. 50 km 3C Michael 8271 9371

Southern Flinders Rough Riders 6:00 PM, Over the Edge Shop, Melrose. Dusk ride. Richard 0417 341 462

THU 6 MAR 30/30 Beach Streak 6:00 PM, Henley Square, Henley Beach. Start at 6:15 pm. Join the 30kph average for 30km or the 35kph average for 30km graduates (40kph often). Refreshments at the Adelaide Sailing Club, West Beach, afterwards. 30 km 6A Dean 0402 816 741

Border BUG 6:00 PM, Apex Park, Woolshed Street, Bordertown. Social ride on quiet roads. Ride returns to start point for a chat after. Lights required 30 km 6A Bill 0428 790 497

Bayside Breeze 6.30 PM, Buffalo Rest, Wrigley Res, Glenelg. Come out enjoy a social ride while exploring the coastal precincts with a chat & refreshments afterwards. Bike lights essential. 25 km 2A Joan 0412 181 643

FRI 7 MAR West Side Belles 7:15 AM, Zuma Cafe, 56 Gouger St, Adelaide. (8231 4410) An all women’s social bike ride. Early morning easy ride, starting off with a coffee if so desired. Cafe opens at 7:00am. Departing 7:15am. Head off to the Bay via Anzac Highway, arriving at Mediterranean Cafe Ristorante,

2/72 Broadway, Glenelg South (8295 8333). Then back home via Tapleys Hill Rd and Liquid Espresso, 183/181 Grange Rd, Findon (8268 1063). Riders can choose their turnaround point. Optional ride distances catered for. If desired, a longer more challenging route or a shorter route, but all meet for coffee start to discuss. Estimated time plus coffee break – 3 hours. Dress accordingly, bring money for coffee and cake. Contact Irma 0439 801 849 or www.facebook/west side belles. 6A Irma 0439 801 849

Dry Creek Trailers – ‘Cycle Salisbury’

Poseurs d’Adelaide

8:00 AM, Pooraka Farm Men’s Shed. 39 Scott St, Pooraka. Beginners ride on good gravel trail, no traffic and great scenery. Coffee at Valley View shops. MTB bikes please. 15 km MTB Class 1 Bryce 0432 732 540

GAD-BUG (Goolwa & District Bicycle User Group)

8:00 AM, Lennon St Car Park, Clare. MTB ride 50 km Class 2-3 Nicola 0414 365 477

8:00 AM, Goolwa Rotunda, Cadell Street, Goolwa. Road bike ride of approximately 50 km with a break for coffee. From time to time location/terrain may change in favour of an off-road mountain bike ride. Please contact Ride Co-ordinator to confirm. 50 km 3B Geoff 0415 460 380

Clare Valley Cycling Team 9:15 AM, Cogwebs, 30 Main North Rd, Auburn. 9:15am at shop for 9:30am start. Riesling Trail rides for pre-schoolers, who must be accompanied by adult/s. The distance covered will vary, according to the group’s riding ability. Refreshments at Cogwebs Hub Cafe after the ride. Judy 0400 290 687

SAT 8 MAR ADVERTISEMENT

Audax The Old Gawler Loops Saturday 8 March 2014 7:00 AM Start – Gawler 200/300/400/600km courses Unsupported All rides go to Murray Bridge and return via Mannum. The 300km then goes to Owen and return, the 400km to Pt Wakefield and return with the 600km adding a ride to Clare and back. Fee applies Matt Rawnsley 0427 379 640 longdistance1200@hotmail.com

West Side Belles 7:15 AM, Zuma Cafe, 56 Gouger St, Adelaide. (8231 4410) An all women’s social bike ride. Early morning easy ride, starting off with a coffee if so desired. Cafe opens at 7:00am. Departing 7:15am. Head off to the Bay via Anzac Highway, arriving at Mediterranean Cafe Ristorante, 2/72 Broadway, Glenelg South (8295 8333). Then back home via Tapleys Hill Rd and Liquid Espresso, 183/181 Grange Rd, Findon (8268 1063). Riders can choose their turnaround point. Optional ride distances catered for. If desired, a longer more challenging route or a shorter route, but all meet for coffee start to discuss. Estimated time plus coffee break – 3 hours. Dress accordingly, bring money for coffee and cake. Contact Irma 0439 801 849 or www.facebook/west side belles. 6A Irma 0439 801 849

Cobwebs 8:00 AM, Buffalo Tall Ship, Wigley Reserve, Anzac Highway, Glenelg. Early morning ride with coffee afterwards. cobwebsadelaide@yahoo.com.au 50 km 6A

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

The Little Red Grape

The Little Red Grape 8:15 AM, The Little Red Grape Also meet 8:30 AM Clare Oval, Main Rd, Clare. 75 km 4B Nicola 0414 365 477

European Bicycle Circle

9:00 AM, Clock Tower, Semaphore Foreshore, end of Semaphore Rd, Semaphore. Easy ride along shared path to Outer Harbour and return. Suitable for all types of bikes. Coffee afterwards. 15 km 1A-3A Nigel 0431 838 735

9:00 AM, We ride on the 2nd or 3rd Sunday of the month. The group encourages riders who view cycling as a leisurely pursuit or who ride to commute; the European way. We dress in ordinary clothes and usually carry a picnic lunch to round off the ride. We usually meet for coffee and croissants before the ride, spending about 3 hours total riding time. Cycling is at moderate speed 18-20kmph. We explore Adelaide’s by-ways and lesser known cycle-ways. Visit us on the European Bicycle Circle Facebook page, or contact Paul Hellander 0439 806 888 or paulhellander@gmail.com Paul 0439 806 888

All Women’s Bike Rides

Border BUG

Cycling on Fleurieu 8:30 AM, Strathalbyn Railway Station, Strathalbyn. Easy Social Ride from Strathalbyn followed by coffee & chat. 25 km 3B John 0410 340 071

Para Districts Pedallers – ‘Cycle Salisbury’

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 4723

Saturday Express 1:00 PM, Hackney Hotel, (car park) Hackney Rd, Hackney. Café stop for afternoon tea. 40 km 3B David 0438 203 319

Saturday Sojourn 1:00 PM, Unley Memorial Gardens, adjacent to Coles, Unley Rd, Unley. BYO or buy afternoon tea. Please contact Ride Leader to confirm ride details. 25 km 2A Chris 0402 903 761

Southern Flinders Rough Riders 2:00 PM, Over the Edge Shop, Melrose. 20 km Richard 0417 341 462

SUN 9 MAR 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 Geoff 0415 460 380

9:00 AM, Caltex Service Station, Bordertown. Social ride on quiet roads. Riders choose their turnaround point. Coffee afterwards. 40 km 6B Bill 0428 790 497

Hills Ride 9:00 AM, Mylor. Oval car park, Mylor. MTB or Hybrid advised. Coffee stop en route. Mainly dirt roads. 50 km 2B Steve 0401 603 596 or 8271 1140

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

Vegan Velo 9:00 AM, Bliss Cafe, Compton St. Adelaide. Usually a ride in the hills, with mid-range pace and difficulty. 50-60 km 4B Don 0437 967 088

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

MON 10 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 11 MAR 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 Traverse 10:00 AM, Torrens Weir, Adelaide. Ride through the Western Suburbs. BYO Lunch. 40 km 2B Bob 8356 0906

Border BUG 6:00 PM, Apex Park, Woolshed Street Bordertown. Social ride on quiet roads. Ride returns to start point for a chat after. Lights required 30 km 6A Bill 0428 790 497

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 12 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 Geoff 0415 460 380

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

Wednesday Wheelers 10:00 AM, Maxell Tce and Sixth St (corner), Glenelg. Some dirt roads. MTB or hybrid bike recommended. If 35C or more is forecast, meet at the same place at the same time for a swim. 50 km 3C Peter 0419 843 647

THU 13 MAR 30/30 Beach Streak 6:00 PM, Henley Square, Henley Beach. Start at 6:15 pm. Join the 30kph average for 30km or the 35kph average for 30km graduates (40kph often). Refreshments at the Adelaide Sailing Club, West Beach, afterwards. 30 km 6A Dean 0402 816 741

Border BUG

Cobwebs

Border BUG

6:00 PM, Apex Park, Woolshed Street, Bordertown. Social ride on quiet roads. Ride returns to start point for a chat after. Lights required 30 km 6A Bill 0428 790 497

8:00 AM, Buffalo Tall Ship, Wigley Reserve, Anzac Highway, Glenelg. Early morning ride with coffee afterwards. cobwebsadelaide@yahoo.com.au 50 km 6A

9:00 AM, Caltex Service Station, Bordertown. Social ride on quiet roads. Riders choose their turnaround point. Coffee afterwards. 40 km 6B Bill 0428 790 497

Bayside Breeze

Peninsula Pedallers

Hills Ride

6.30 PM, Seacliff Hotel, Seacliff. Come out enjoy a social ride while exploring the coastal precincts with a chat & refreshments afterwards. Bike lights essential. 25 km 2A Sue 8377 1505

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

9:00 AM, Birdwood. Main street adjacent primary school, Birdwood. MTB or Hybrid advised. Coffee stop en route. Mainly dirt roads. 50 km 2B Robert 0428 990 059

FRI 14 MAR West Side Belles 7:15 AM, Zuma Cafe, 56 Gouger St, Adelaide. (8231 4410) An all women’s social bike ride. Early morning easy ride, starting off with a coffee if so desired. Cafe opens at 7:00am. Departing 7:15am. Head off to the Bay via Anzac Highway, arriving at Mediterranean Cafe Ristorante, 2/72 Broadway, Glenelg South (8295 8333). Then back home via Tapleys Hill Rd and Liquid Espresso, 183/181 Grange Rd, Findon (8268 1063). Riders can choose their turnaround point. Optional ride distances catered for. If desired, a longer more challenging route or a shorter route, but all meet for coffee start to discuss. Estimated time plus coffee break – 3 hours. Dress accordingly, bring money for coffee and cake. Contact Irma 0439 801 849 or www.facebook/west side belles. 6A Irma 0439 801 849

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 Co-ordinator to confirm. 50 km 3B Geoff 0415 460 380

SAT 15 MAR West Side Belles 7:15 AM, Zuma Cafe, 56 Gouger St, Adelaide. (8231 4410) An all women’s social bike ride. Early morning easy ride, starting off with a coffee if so desired. Cafe opens at 7:00am. Departing 7:15am. Head off to the Bay via Anzac Highway, arriving at Mediterranean Cafe Ristorante, 2/72 Broadway, Glenelg South (8295 8333). Then back home via Tapleys Hill Rd and Liquid Espresso, 183/181 Grange Rd, Findon (8268 1063). Riders can choose their turnaround point. Optional ride distances catered for. If desired, a longer more challenging route or a shorter route, but all meet for coffee start to discuss. Estimated time plus coffee break – 3 hours. Dress accordingly, bring money for coffee and cake.Contact Irma 0439 801 849 or www.facebook/west side belles. 6A Irma 0439 801 849

The Little Red Grape 8:00 AM, Lennon St Car Park, Clare. MTB ride. 50 km Class 2-3 Nicola 0414 365 477

Salisbury Cruizers – ‘Cycle Salisbury’ 9:00 AM, Shelter, Carisbrooke Park, Main North Road, Salisbury Park. Ride along Little Para Trail to Pt Wakefield Road & return and/or local roads as decided by the group on the day. Mountain bikes preferred, beginners welcome. 20 km MTB Class 2 Steve 0411 715 116

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

Vegan Velo 9:00 AM, Bliss Cafe, Compton St. Adelaide. Usually a ride in the hills, with mid-range pace and difficulty. 50-60 km 4B Don 0437 967 088

All Women’s Bike Rides

Rivergum Cyclists

9:30 AM, Cycle On’ 2/19 Albyn Tce, Strathalbyn. An all women’s social bike ride with coffee afterwards. Various start locations Contact Lanie for details. 20 km 2B Lanie 8536 4723

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

Saturday Express 1:00 PM, Glenelg Town Hall, Mosley Square, Glenelg. Café stop for afternoon tea. 40 km 3B Ann 0438 558 941

Saturday Sojourn 1:00 PM, Torrens Weir, Adelaide. BYO or buy afternoon tea. Please contact Ride Leader to confirm ride details. 25 km 2A Steve 8248 2603

Southern Flinders Rough Riders 2:00 PM, Over the Edge Shop, Melrose. 20 km Richard 0417 341 462

SUN 16 MAR 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 Geoff 0415 460 380

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

The Little Red Grape 8:15 AM, The Little Red Grape Also meet 8:30 AM Clare Oval, Main Rd, Clare. 75 km 4B Nicola 0414 365 477

MON 17 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

Upper Para Pedallers ‘Cycle Salisbury’ 5:00 PM, Shelter, Carisbrook Reserve, Main North Rd, Salisbury Park. Off and on road ride, dependent on level of interest shown. 10-15 km Class 1 Craig 0423 552 469

TUE 18 MAR 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 Traverse 9:30 AM, Kangarilla Oval, Kangarilla. Follow Fiona to farm and park cars. Adventure into and travel the beautiful tracks of Kuitpo Forest to Prospect Hill and Meadows, have coffee. Then back to the farm for lunch. Best suited for Hybrid and Mountain bikes. 35 km 2C Fiona 8383 7199

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Border BUG 6:00 PM, Apex Park, Woolshed Street Bordertown. Social ride on quiet roads. Ride returns to start point for a chat after. Lights required. 30 km 6A Bill 0428 790 497

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 19 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 Geoff 0415 460 380

Para Pedallers – ‘Cycle Salisbury’ 8:30 AM, North East corner Parabanks car park, (opposite Pioneer Park), Parabanks. Easy ride along local trails and/or local roads, as decided by the group on the day. Coffee afterwards. 15-20 km 1A to 2A Elaine 0422 393 997

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

Wednesday Wheelers 10:00 AM, Myponga – main street by hall, Myponga. Southern ride all bitumen with hills, BYO or buy lunch. If 35C or greater is forecast on Tuesday PM news, meet same place at 8.30 AM for shorter ride 60 km 3C Rob 8270 4999

THU 20 MAR 30/30 Beach Streak 6:00 PM, Henley Square, Henley Beach. Start at 6:15 pm. Join the 30kph average for 30km or the 35kph average for 30km graduates (40kph often). Refreshments at the Adelaide Sailing Club, West Beach, afterwards. 30 km 6A Dean 0402 816 741

Border BUG 6:00 PM, Apex Park, Woolshed Street, Bordertown. Social ride on quiet roads. Ride returns to start point for a chat after. Lights required 30 km 6A Bill 0428 790 497

Bayside Breeze 6.30 PM, Brighton Jetty, Brighton. Come out enjoy a social ride while exploring the coastal precincts with a chat & refreshments afterwards. Bike lights essential. 25 km 3A Meryl 0449 999 730

FRI 21 MAR West Side Belles 7:15 AM, Zuma Cafe, 56 Gouger St, Adelaide. (8231 4410) An all women’s social bike ride. Early morning easy ride, starting off with a coffee if so desired. Cafe opens at 7:00am. Departing 7:15am. Head off to the Bay via Anzac Highway, arriving at Mediterranean Cafe Ristorante, 2/72 Broadway, Glenelg South (8295 8333). Then back home via Tapleys Hill Rd and Liquid Espresso, 183/181 Grange Rd, Findon (8268 1063). Riders can choose their turnaround point. Optional ride distances catered for. If desired, a longer more challenging route or a shorter route, but all meet for coffee start to discuss. Estimated time plus coffee break – 3 hours. Dress accordingly, bring money for coffee and cake. Contact Irma 0439 801 849 or www.facebook/west side belles. 6A Irma 0439 801 849

SAT 22 MAR West Side Belles 7:15 AM, Zuma Cafe, 56 Gouger St, Adelaide. (8231 4410) An all women’s social bike ride. Early morning easy ride, starting off with a coffee if so desired. Cafe opens at 7:00am. Departing 7:15am. Head off to the Bay via Anzac Highway, arriving at Mediterranean Cafe Ristorante, 2/72 Broadway, Glenelg South (8295 8333). Then back home via Tapleys Hill Rd and Liquid Espresso, 183/181 Grange Rd, Findon (8268 1063). Riders can choose their turnaround point. Optional ride distances catered for. If desired, a longer more challenging route or a shorter route, but all meet for coffee start to discuss. Estimated time plus coffee break – 3 hours. Dress accordingly, bring money for coffee and cake. Contact Irma 0439 801 849 or www.facebook/west side belles. 6A Irma 0439 801 849

Cobwebs 8:00 AM, Buffalo Tall Ship, Wigley Reserve, Anzac Highway, Glenelg. Early morning ride with coffee afterwards. cobwebsadelaide@yahoo.com.au 50 km 6A

Dry Creek Trailers – ‘Cycle Salisbury’ 8:00 AM, Pooraka Farm Men’s Shed. 39 Scott St, Pooraka. Beginners ride on good gravel trail, no traffic and great scenery. Coffee at Valley View shops. MTB bikes please. 15 km MTB Class 1 Bryce 0432 732 540

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

The Little Red Grape 8:00 AM, Lennon St Car Park, Clare. MTB ride 50 km Class 2-3 Nicola 0414 365 477

Para Districts Pedallers – ‘Cycle Salisbury’

9:00 AM, Sunrise Bakery, Cnr. Waterloo Corner Rd and Salisbury Hwy, Salisbury. Easy ride along the Little Para Trail and/or local roads as decided by the group on the day. Coffee Afterwards. Mountain/hybrid bikes preferred. 15-20 km MTB Class 1 Nigel 0431 838 735

Poseurs d’Adelaide

All Women’s Bike Rides

The Little Red Grape

Saturday Express 1:00 PM, Drage Reserve, Briar Rd, Felixtowe. Café stop for afternoon tea. 40 km 3B Steve 0419 823 600

Saturday Sojourn 1:00 PM, Heywood Pk, Addiscombe Pl, Unley Pk. BYO or buy afternoon tea. Please contact Ride Leader to confirm ride details. 25 km 2A Chris 0414 802 919

Southern Flinders Rough Riders 2:00 PM, Over the Edge Shop, Melrose. 20 km Richard 0417 341 462

SUN 23 MAR

Border BUG 9:00 AM, Caltex Service Station, Bordertown. Social ride on quiet roads. Riders choose their turnaround point. Coffee afterwards. 40 km 6B Bill 0428 790 497

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

Vegan Velo 9:00 AM, Bliss Cafe, Compton St. Adelaide. Usually a ride in the hills, with mid-range pace and difficulty. 50-60 km 4B Don 0437 967 088

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

MON 24 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

Recreational Bike Ride 8:00 AM Sunday 23 March 2014 Ride the 35km of closed Adelaide Hills roads, including the South Eastern Freeway with your mates on the Mt Lofty Challenge and get sponsored for The Smith Family or ride through the Parklands and along the River Torrens with your friends and family on the Free Family Fun Ride. Several ride options from 5km to 115km on this exciting event, with the unique opportunity to ride through the Heysen Tunnel. On road support and a chance to win great prizes (BSA members only) Entry fee applies Enter online or further details and/ or entry forms available from Bicycle SA office 8168 9999 www.bikesa.asn.au

TUE 25 MAR 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 Traverse 10:00 AM, Glenelg Town Hall, Moseley Square, Glenelg. Circular ride into the city via the coast and parklands. BYO Lunch. 40 km 2B Ann 0438 558 941

Border BUG 6:00 PM, Apex Park, Woolshed Street Bordertown. Social ride on quiet roads. Ride returns to start point for a chat after. Lights required 30 km 6A Bill 0428 790 497

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 26 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 Geoff 0415 460 380

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

Wednesday Wheelers 10:00 AM, Belair Railway Station, Belair. All bitumen hills ride, BYO lunch or buy. If 35C or more is forecast, meet at the Toll Gate at 8:30 AM. 50 km 3C John 8223 7397

THU 27 MAR 30/30 Beach Streak 6:00 PM, Henley Square, Henley Beach. Start at 6:15 pm. Join the 30kph average for 30km or the 35kph average for 30km graduates (40kph often). Refreshments at the Adelaide Sailing Club, West Beach, afterwards. 30 km 6A Dean 0402 816 741

Border BUG 6:00 PM, Apex Park, Woolshed Street, Bordertown. Social ride on quiet roads. Ride returns to start point for a chat after. Lights required 30 km 6A Bill 0428 790 497

Bayside Breeze 6.30 PM, Glenelg Jetty, Glenelg. Come out enjoy a social ride while exploring the coastal precincts with a chat & refreshments afterwards. Bike lights essential. 25 km 3A David 0407 008 270

FRI 28 MAR West Side Belles 7:15 AM, Zuma Cafe, 56 Gouger St, Adelaide. (8231 4410) An all women’s social bike ride. Early morning easy ride, starting off with a coffee if so desired. Cafe opens at 7:00am. Departing 7:15am. Head off to the Bay via Anzac Highway, arriving at Mediterranean Cafe Ristorante, 2/72 Broadway, Glenelg South (8295 8333). Then back home via Tapleys Hill Rd and Liquid Espresso, 183/181 Grange Rd, Findon (8268 1063). Riders can choose their turnaround point. Optional ride distances catered for. If desired, a longer more challenging route or a shorter route, but all meet for coffee start to discuss. Estimated time plus coffee break – 3 hours. Dress accordingly, bring money for coffee and cake. Contact Irma 0439 801 849 or www.facebook/west side belles. 6A Irma 0439 801 849

Bicycle Maintenance Course Comprehensive Bike Care 9:00 AM-4:00 PM Saturday 29 March 2014 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, Torrens Weir, Adelaide. Café stop for afternoon tea. 40 km 3B Bob 8356 0906

Saturday Sojourn 1:00 PM, Council Offices, Brooker Tce & Sir Donald Bradman Dve, Hilton. BYO or buy afternoon tea. Please contact Ride Leader to confirm ride details. 25 km 2A Roger 0402 380 172

Southern Flinders Rough Riders 2:00 PM, Over the Edge Shop, Melrose. 20 km Richard 0417 341 462

Better Harts

SAT 29 MAR West Side Belles 7:15 AM, Zuma Cafe, 56 Gouger St, Adelaide. (8231 4410) An all women’s social bike ride. Early morning easy ride, starting off with a coffee if so desired. Cafe opens at 7:00am. Departing 7:15am. Head off to the Bay via Anzac Highway, arriving at Mediterranean Cafe Ristorante, 2/72 Broadway, Glenelg South (8295 8333). Then back home via Tapleys Hill Rd and Liquid Espresso, 183/181 Grange Rd, Findon (8268 1063). Riders can choose their turnaround point. Optional ride distances catered for. If desired, a longer more challenging route or a shorter route, but all meet for coffee start to discuss. Estimated time plus coffee break – 3 hours. Dress accordingly, bring money for coffee and cake.Contact Irma 0439 801 849 or www.facebook/west side belles. 6A Irma 0439 801 849

Cobwebs 8:00 AM, Buffalo Tall Ship, Wigley Reserve, Anzac Highway, Glenelg. Early morning ride with coffee afterwards. cobwebsadelaide@yahoo.com.au 50 km 6A

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

The Little Red Grape 8:00 AM, Lennon St Car Park, Clare. MTB ride 50 km Class 2-3 Nicola 0414 365 477

SUN 30 MAR 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

The Little Red Grape 8:15 AM, The Little Red Grape Also meet 8:30 AM Clare Oval, Main Rd, Clare. 75 km 4B Nicola 0414 365 477

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 Geoff 0415 460 380

Border BUG 9:00 AM, Caltex Service Station, Bordertown. Social ride on quiet roads. Riders choose their turnaround point. Coffee afterwards. 40 km 6B Bill 0428 790 497

Hills Ride 9:00 AM, Mount Barker. Car park Flaxley Road opposite high school, Mt Barker. MTB or Hybrid advised. Coffee stop en route. Mainly dirt roads. 50 km 2B John 8391 0320

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

Salisbury Explorers – ‘Cycle Salisbury’ 9:00 AM, Paddocks Wetlands. Para Hills Soccer Club carpark, Bridge Rd, Para Hills Beginners/easy ride around the dirt/ gravel tracks of Paddocks Wetlands. 5-10 km MTB Class 1 Jim 0401 984 767

Southern Flinders Rough Riders 9:00 AM, Over The Edge Shop, Melrose. The Enthusiasts Ride. Richard 0417 341 462

Vegan Velo 9:00 AM, Bliss Cafe, Compton St. Adelaide. Usually a ride in the hills, with mid-range pace and difficulty. 50-60 km 4B Don 0437 967 088

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

MON 31 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 1 APR 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 Traverse 10:00 AM, Torrens Weir, Adelaide. Could be a doozy ride, notice the date. BYO Lunch. 40 km 2B Angela 0418 844 963

Border BUG 6:00 PM, Apex Park, Woolshed Street Bordertown. Social ride on quiet roads. Ride returns to start point for a chat after. Lights required 30 km 6A Bill 0428 790 497

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Night Espresso

Bayside Breeze

Cobwebs

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

6.30 PM, Brighton Jetty, Brighton. A short ride to celebrate the conclusion of the Bayside Breeze rides for 2013/14, with dinner at 7.30pm at the Esplanade Hotel, Brighton. All riders and family/friends welcome. For catering purposes, please advise numbers to Andrew by 27 March. The 2014/15 season commences on 9 October 2014 from Brighton Jetty. 15 km 3A Andrew 0414 561 738

8:00 AM, Buffalo Tall Ship, Wigley Reserve, Anzac Highway, Glenelg. Early morning ride with coffee afterwards. cobwebsadelaide@yahoo.com.au 50 km 6A

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 2 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 Geoff 0415 460 380

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

Wednesday Wheelers 10:00 AM, Tower Hotel, Magill. All bitumen hills ride, BYO lunch or buy 50 km 3C Bob 8261 9545

Southern Flinders Rough Riders 6:00 PM, Over the Edge Shop, Melrose. Dusk ride. Richard 0417 341 462

THU 3 APR 30/30 Beach Streak 6:00 PM, Henley Square, Henley Beach. Start at 6:15 pm. Join the 30kph average for 30km or the 35kph average for 30km graduates (40kph often). Refreshments at the Adelaide Sailing Club, West Beach, afterwards. 30 km 6A Dean 0402 816 741

Border BUG 6:00 PM, Apex Park, Woolshed Street, Bordertown. Social ride on quiet roads. Ride returns to start point for a chat after. Lights required 30 km 6A Bill 0428 790 497

FRI 4 APR West Side Belles 7:15 AM, Zuma Cafe, 56 Gouger St, Adelaide. (8231 4410) An all women’s social bike ride. Early morning easy ride, starting off with a coffee if so desired. Cafe opens at 7:00am. Departing 7:15am. Head off to the Bay via Anzac Highway, arriving at Mediterranean Cafe Ristorante, 2/72 Broadway, Glenelg South (8295 8333). Then back home via Tapleys Hill Rd and Liquid Espresso, 183/181 Grange Rd, Findon (8268 1063). Riders can choose their turnaround point. Optional ride distances catered for. If desired, a longer more challenging route or a shorter route, but all meet for coffee start to discuss. Estimated time plus coffee break – 3 hours. Dress accordingly, bring money for coffee and cake. Contact Irma 0439 801 849 or www.facebook/west side belles. 6A Irma 0439 801 849

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 Co-ordinator to confirm. 50 km 3B Geoff 0415 460 380

SAT 5 APR West Side Belles 7:15 AM, Zuma Cafe, 56 Gouger St, Adelaide. (8231 4410) An all women’s social bike ride. Early morning easy ride, starting off with a coffee if so desired. Cafe opens at 7:00am. Departing 7:15am. Head off to the Bay via Anzac Highway, arriving at Mediterranean Cafe Ristorante, 2/72 Broadway, Glenelg South (8295 8333). Then back home via Tapleys Hill Rd and Liquid Espresso, 183/181 Grange Rd, Findon (8268 1063). Riders can choose their turnaround point. Optional ride distances catered for. If desired, a longer more challenging route or a shorter route, but all meet for coffee start to discuss. Estimated time plus coffee break – 3 hours. Dress accordingly, bring money for coffee and cake.Contact Irma 0439 801 849 or www.facebook/west side belles. 6A Irma 0439 801 849

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

The Little Red Grape 8:00 AM, Lennon St Car Park, Clare. MTB ride 50 km Class 2-3 Nicola 0414 365 477

Para Districts Pedallers – ‘Cycle Salisbury’ 9:00 AM, Sunrise Bakery, Cnr. Waterloo Corner Rd and Salisbury Hwy, Salisbury. Easy ride along the Little Para Trail and/or local roads as decided by the group on the day. Coffee Afterwards. Mountain/hybrid bikes preferred. 15-20 km MTB Class 1 Nigel 0431 838 735

All Women’s Bike Rides 9:30 AM, Cycle On’ 2/19 Albyn Tce, Strathalbyn. An all women’s social bike ride with coffee afterwards. Various start locations Contact Lanie for details. 20 km 2B Lanie 8536 4723

Saturday Express 1:00 PM, Henley Square, Henley Beach. Café stop for afternoon tea. 40 km 3B Des 0401 360 187

Saturday Sojourn 1:00 PM, Torrens Weir, Adelaide. BYO or buy afternoon tea. Please contact Ride Leader to confirm ride details. 25 km 2A Darryl 0418 851 938

Southern Flinders Rough Riders 2:00 PM, Over the Edge Shop, Melrose. 20 km Richard 0417 341 462

SUN 6 APR Grand/Mini Slam Recreational Bike Series of 5 rides Sunday 6 April 2014. 8.00am Woodside, Mid Hills Netball Club, Main St, Woodside. The second event in the in Grand/Mini Slam series of on road personal challenge recreational rides for 2014. 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. On road support Entry fee applies Members registration for the series of 5 rides and save! Group (series only), youth and child rates available. Enter online or further details and/or entry forms available from Bicycle SA office 8168 9999 www.bikesa.asn.au

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

The Little Red Grape 8:15 AM, The Little Red Grape Also meet 8:30 AM Clare Oval, Main Rd, Clare. 75 km 4B Nicola 0414 365 477

Border BUG 9:00 AM, Caltex Service Station, Bordertown. Social ride on quiet roads. Riders choose their turnaround point. Coffee afterwards. 40 km 6B Bill 0428 790 497

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

Vegan Velo 9:00 AM, Bliss Cafe, Compton St. Adelaide. Usually a ride in the hills, with mid-range pace and difficulty. 50-60 km 4B Don 0437 967 088

Kangaroo Island BUG 10:00AM, To be advised To be advised 25-35 km 1B Manfred 8553 0383

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

MON 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

TUE 8 APR 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 Traverse 10:00 AM, Torrens Weir, Adelaide. Ride to the beach via River Torrens. BYO Lunch. 40 km 2B Meryl 0449 999 730

Bicycle Maintenance Course Basic Bike Care 5:30 PM-8:30 PM Tuesday 8 April 2014 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

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 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 Geoff 0415 460 380

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

Wednesday Wheelers 10:00 AM, Explanade opposite Wills St, Victor Harbor. All bitumen ride. BYO picnic lunch. 50 km 3C Roger 8325 1790

Better Harts

West Side Belles

Saturday Express

7:15 AM, Zuma Cafe, 56 Gouger St, Adelaide. (8231 4410) An all women’s social bike ride. Early morning easy ride, starting off with a coffee if so desired. Cafe opens at 7:00am. Departing 7:15am. Head off to the Bay via Anzac Highway, arriving at Mediterranean Cafe Ristorante, 2/72 Broadway, Glenelg South (8295 8333). Then back home via Tapleys Hill Rd and Liquid Espresso, 183/181 Grange Rd, Findon (8268 1063). Riders can choose their turnaround point. Optional ride distances catered for. If desired, a longer more challenging route or a shorter route, but all meet for coffee start to discuss. Estimated time plus coffee break – 3 hours. Dress accordingly, bring money for coffee and cake.Contact Irma 0439 801 849 or www.facebook/west side belles. 6A Irma 0439 801 849

1:00 PM, Alexander Ave, Rose Park. Café stop for afternoon tea. 40 km 3B Steve 8339 4368

THU 10 APR 30/30 Beach Streak 6:00 PM, Henley Square, Henley Beach. Start at 6:15 pm. Join the 30kph average for 30km or the 35kph average for 30km graduates (40kph often). Refreshments at the Adelaide Sailing Club, West Beach, afterwards. 30 km 6A Dean 0402 816 741

FRI 11 APR West Side Belles 7:15 AM, Zuma Cafe, 56 Gouger St, Adelaide. (8231 4410) An all women’s social bike ride. Early morning easy ride, starting off with a coffee if so desired. Cafe opens at 7:00am. Departing 7:15am. Head off to the Bay via Anzac Highway, arriving at Mediterranean Cafe Ristorante, 2/72 Broadway, Glenelg South (8295 8333). Then back home via Tapleys Hill Rd and Liquid Espresso, 183/181 Grange Rd, Findon (8268 1063). Riders can choose their turnaround point. Optional ride distances catered for. If desired, a longer more challenging route or a shorter route, but all meet for coffee start to discuss. Estimated time plus coffee break – 3 hours. Dress accordingly, bring money for coffee and cake. Contact Irma 0439 801 849 or www.facebook/west side belles. 6A Irma 0439 801 849

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Audax Copper Coast Wanderer Saturday 12 April 2014 7:00 AM Start – Gawler 100/200/300/400/600km courses Unsupported The 100km rides to Owen and return, the 200km to Pt Wakefield and return, the 300km to Kadina and Bute, with the 400km adding Moonta and Ardrossan. The 600km adds a route to Kapunda, Sedan, Palmer and return via Chain of Ponds and Humbug Scrub. Entry fee applies Claudio Pompili 0421 902 160 claudio41@claudiopompili.net.au

Cobwebs 8:00 AM, Buffalo Tall Ship, Wigley Reserve, Anzac Highway, Glenelg. Early morning ride with coffee afterwards. cobwebsadelaide@yahoo.com.au 50 km 6A

Dry Creek Trailers – ‘Cycle Salisbury’

Saturday Sojourn 1:00 PM, Lighthouse, Queen’s Wharf, Pt Adelaide. BYO or buy afternoon tea. Please contact Ride Leader to confirm ride details. 25 km 2A Steve 8248 2603

Southern Flinders Rough Riders 2:00 PM, Over the Edge Shop, Melrose. 20 km Richard 0417 341 462

SUN 13 APR Poseurs d’Adelaide

Peninsula Pedallers

The Little Red Grape

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

The Little Red Grape 8:00 AM, Lennon St Car Park, Clare. MTB ride 50 km Class 2-3 Nicola 0414 365 477

Cycling on Fleurieu 8:30 AM, Strathalbyn Railway Station, Strathalbyn. Easy Social Ride from Strathalbyn followed by coffee & chat. 25 km 3B John 0410 340 071

Bicycle Maintenance Course Comprehensive Bike Care 9:00 AM-4:00 PM Saturday 12 April 2014 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

All Women’s 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 4723

8:15 AM, The Little Red Grape Also meet 8:30 AM Clare Oval, Main Rd, Clare. 75 km 4B Nicola 0414 365 477

Border BUG 9:00 AM, Caltex Service Station, Bordertown. Social ride on quiet roads. Riders choose their turnaround point. Coffee afterwards. 40 km 6B Bill 0428 790 497

Hills Ride 9:00 AM, Williamstown. Car park opposite bakery. MTB or Hybrid advised. Coffee stop en route. Mainly dirt roads. 50 km 2B Joe 0429 694 022

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

Vegan Velo 9:00 AM, Bliss Cafe, Compton St. Adelaide. Usually a ride in the hills, with mid-range pace and difficulty. 50-60 km 4B Don 0437 967 088

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

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European Bicycle Circle We ride on the 2nd or 3rd Sunday of the month. The group encourages riders who view cycling as a leisurely pursuit or who ride to commute; the European way. We dress in ordinary clothes and usually carry a picnic lunch to round off the ride. We usually meet for coffee and croissants before the ride, spending about 3 hours total riding time. Cycling is at moderate speed 18-20kmh. We explore Adelaide’s by-ways and lesser known cycle-ways. Visit us on the European Bicycle Circle Facebook page, or Paul Hellander 0439 806 888 or paulhellander@gmail.com Paul 0439 806 888

MON 14 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

WED 16 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 Geoff 0415 460 380

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

Wednesday Wheelers

TUE 15 APR 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 Traverse 10:00 AM, Torrens Weir, Adelaide. Ride through the South Eastern Suburbs to Brownhill Creek. BYO Lunch. 40 km 2B Jill 0437 293 311

Bicycle Maintenance Course Bike Gears and Brakes 5:30 PM-8:30 PM Tuesday 15 April 2014 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

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

10:00 AM, Crafers, near the Park & Ride car park, Crafers. All bitumen hills ride, BYO lunch or buy 50 km 3C Mike 8295 2149

THU 17 APR 30/30 Beach Streak 6:00 PM, Henley Square, Henley Beach. Start at 6:15 pm. Join the 30kph average for 30km or the 35kph average for 30km graduates (40kph often). Refreshments at the Adelaide Sailing Club, West Beach, afterwards. 30 km 6A Dean 0402 816 741

FRI 18 APR West Side Belles 7:15 AM, Zuma Cafe, 56 Gouger St, Adelaide. (8231 4410) An all women’s social bike ride. Early morning easy ride, starting off with a coffee if so desired. Cafe opens at 7:00am. Departing 7:15am. Head off to the Bay via Anzac Highway, arriving at Mediterranean Cafe Ristorante, 2/72 Broadway, Glenelg South (8295 8333). Then back home via Tapleys Hill Rd and Liquid Espresso, 183/181 Grange Rd, Findon (8268 1063). Riders can choose their turnaround point. Optional ride distances catered for. If desired, a longer more challenging route or a shorter route, but all meet for coffee start to discuss. Estimated time plus coffee break – 3 hours. Dress accordingly, bring money for coffee and cake. Contact Irma 0439 801 849 or www.facebook/west side belles. 6A Irma 0439 801 849

Kaunda Easter Cycle Friday 18 – Monday 21 April 2014 Kapunda, Barossa Valley A weekend of cycling fun, discovery and adventure for the whole family. Rides will include the very popular Farmers Market in Angaston, bike trails, bitumen and unsealed roads of varying distances and for those who want to be challenged, Mengler Hill! For the ‘foodies’ there are restaurants, cafes and, of course, award winning wineries to visit! A great time to make new friends and renew friendships. Camping will be at Dutton Park (and Oval) Entry fee applies. Children 5 and under free of charge. Further details and/or entry forms available from Bicycle SA office 8168 9999 www.bikesa.asn.au rides@bikesa.asn.au

Saturday Express 1:00 PM, St Andrews Hospital (front entrance), South Terrace, Adelaide. 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. Please contact Ride Leader to confirm ride details. 25 km 2A Roger 0402 380 172

Southern Flinders Rough Riders 2:00 PM, Over the Edge Shop, Melrose. 20 km Richard 0417 341 462

SUN 20 APR 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

SAT 19 APR

GAD-BUG (Goolwa & District Bicycle User Group)

West Side Belles

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 Geoff 0415 460 380

7:15 AM, Zuma Cafe, 56 Gouger St, Adelaide. (8231 4410) An all women’s social bike ride. Early morning easy ride, starting off with a coffee if so desired. Cafe opens at 7:00am. Departing 7:15am. Head off to the Bay via Anzac Highway, arriving at Mediterranean Cafe Ristorante, 2/72 Broadway, Glenelg South (8295 8333). Then back home via Tapleys Hill Rd and Liquid Espresso, 183/181 Grange Rd, Findon (8268 1063). Riders can choose their turnaround point. Optional ride distances catered for. If desired, a longer more challenging route or a shorter route, but all meet for coffee start to discuss. Estimated time plus coffee break – 3 hours. Dress accordingly, bring money for coffee and cake.Contact Irma 0439 801 849 or www.facebook/west side belles. 6A Irma 0439 801 849

Cobwebs 8:00 AM, Buffalo Tall Ship, Wigley Reserve, Anzac Highway, Glenelg. Early morning ride with coffee afterwards. cobwebsadelaide@yahoo.com.au 50 km 6A

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

The Little Red Grape 8:15 AM, The Little Red Grape Also meet 8:30 AM Clare Oval, Main Rd, Clare. 75 km 4B Nicola 0414 365 477

Border BUG 9:00 AM, Caltex Service Station, Bordertown. Social ride on quiet roads. Riders choose their turnaround point. Coffee afterwards. 40 km 6B Bill 0428 790 497

Hills Ride 9:00 AM, Echunga. Car park opposite Haagen Arms Hotel, Echunga. MTB or Hybrid advised. Coffee stop en route. Mainly dirt roads. 50 km 2B Robert 0428 990 059

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

Vegan Velo

8:00 AM, Lennon St Car Park, Clare. MTB ride. 50 km Class 2-3 Nicola 0414 365 477

9:00 AM, Bliss Cafe, Compton St. Adelaide. Usually a ride in the hills, with mid-range pace and difficulty. 50-60 km 4B Don 0437 967 088

All Women’s Bike Rides

Rivergum Cyclists

The Little Red Grape

9:30 AM, Cycle On’ 2/19 Albyn Tce, Strathalbyn. An all women’s social bike ride with coffee afterwards. Various start locations Contact Lanie for details. 20 km 2B Lanie 8536 4723

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

Better Harts

MON 21 APR

THU 24 APR

Northside Cycling Group

30/30 Beach Streak

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

6:00 PM, Henley Square, Henley Beach. Start at 6:15 pm. Join the 30kph average for 30km or the 35kph average for 30km graduates (40kph often). Refreshments at the Adelaide Sailing Club, West Beach, afterwards. 30 km 6A Dean 0402 816 741

Upper Para Pedallers – ‘Cycle Salisbury’ 5:00 PM, Shelter, Carisbrook Reserve, Main North Rd, Salisbury Park. Off and on road ride, dependent on level of interest shown. 10-15 km Class 1 Craig 0423 552 469

TUE 22 APR 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 Traverse 10:00 AM, Torrens Weir, Adelaide. Ride the Eastern Suburbs with some hills. 40 km 2C Helen 8332 3263

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 23 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 Geoff 0415 460 380

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

Wednesday Wheelers 10:00 AM, Tower Hotel, Magill. Some dirt roads. MTB or hybrid recommended. BYO picnic lunch. 50km 3C Paul 8277 4094

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Audax Anzac Audax Friday 25 April 2014 7:00 AM Start – Clarence Park 150/200km Unsupported Ride up Langhorne Creek and optionally Wellington before returning to the start. Hope to observe or call in on some Anzac celebrations along the way. Entry fee applies Glen Thompson 0429 168 232 gthomps5@adam.com.au

SAT 26 APR

SUN 27 APR

West Side Belles

Poseurs d’Adelaide

7:15 AM, Zuma Cafe, 56 Gouger St, Adelaide. (8231 4410) An all women’s social bike ride. Early morning easy ride, starting off with a coffee if so desired. Cafe opens at 7:00am. Departing 7:15am. Head off to the Bay via Anzac Highway, arriving at Mediterranean Cafe Ristorante, 2/72 Broadway, Glenelg South (8295 8333). Then back home via Tapleys Hill Rd and Liquid Espresso, 183/181 Grange Rd, Findon (8268 1063). Riders can choose their turnaround point. Optional ride distances catered for. If desired, a longer more challenging route or a shorter route, but all meet for coffee start to discuss. Estimated time plus coffee break – 3 hours. Dress accordingly, bring money for coffee and cake.Contact Irma 0439 801 849 or www.facebook/west side belles. 6A Irma 0439 801 849

Cobwebs 8:00 AM, Buffalo Tall Ship, Wigley Reserve, Anzac Highway, Glenelg. Early morning ride with coffee afterwards. cobwebsadelaide@yahoo.com.au 50 km 6A

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

The Little Red Grape 8:00 AM, Lennon St Car Park, Clare. MTB ride 50 km Class 2-3 Nicola 0414 365 477

Saturday Express 1:00 PM, Heywood Park, Unley Park. Café stop for afternoon tea. 40 km 3B Jane 0402 102 608

Saturday Sojourn 1:00 PM, Heywood Pk, Addiscombe Pl, Unley Pk. BYO or buy afternoon tea. Please contact Ride Leader to confirm ride details. 25 km 2A Chris 0414 802 919

Southern Flinders Rough Riders 2:00 PM, Over the Edge Shop, Melrose. 20 km Richard 0417 802 919

The Little Red Grape 8:15 AM, The Little Red Grape Also meet 8:30 AM Clare Oval, Main Rd, Clare. 75 km 4B Nicola 0414 365 477

Border BUG 9:00 AM, Caltex Service Station, Bordertown. Social ride on quiet roads. Riders choose their turnaround point. Coffee afterwards. 40 km 6B Bill 0428 790 497

Hills Ride 9:00 AM, Crafers. Adjacent park ‘n’ ride, Crafers. MTB or Hybrid advised. Coffee stop en route. Mainly dirt roads. 50 km 2B Steve 0401 603 596 or 8271 1140

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

Salisbury Explorers – ‘Cycle Salisbury’ 9:00 AM, Western Playground equipment by Bikeway, Unity Park, South Tce, Pooraka. Beginners/easy ride around bitumised paths of Unity Park and on dirt paths of Dry Creek Trail. 5-10 km MTB Class 1 Jim 0401 984 767

Southern Flinders Rough Riders 9:00 AM, Over The Edge Shop, Melrose. The Enthusiasts Ride. Richard 0417 341 462

Vegan Velo 9:00 AM, Bliss Cafe, Compton St. Adelaide. Usually a ride in the hills, with mid-range pace and difficulty. 50-60 km 4B Don 0437 967 088

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

MON 28 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

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TUE 29 APR 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 Traverse 10:00 AM, West Lakes Rowing Club. Military Road, West Lakes. Enjoyable ride North to Outer Harbour. BYO Lunch. 40 km 2A Lorraine 8345 5674

Bicycle Maintenance Course Basic Bike Care – Women Only 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM Tuesday 29 April 2014 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

Night Espresso 7:00 PM, Hurtle Square Adelaide. Introducing the Night Expresso rides. The rides vary from 6A, 5B, 4C usually with a slightly easier option. Good lights essential. Coffee afterwards at a café. 40 km Rob 8299 0230

WED 30 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 Geoff 0415 460 380

Wednesday Wheelers 9:00 AM, Adelaide Railway Station, North Tce, Adelaide. Catch the 9:08 AM train to a mystery destination. BYO or buy lunch 50 km 3C Malcolm 8379 7339

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

THU 1 MAY 30/30 Beach Streak 6:00 PM, Henley Square, Henley Beach. Start at 6:15 pm. Join the 30kph average for 30km or the 35kph average for 30km graduates (40kph often). Refreshments at the Adelaide Sailing Club, West Beach, afterwards. 30 km 6A Dean 0402 816 741

FRI 2 MAY West Side Belles 7:15 AM, Zuma Cafe, 56 Gouger St, Adelaide. (8231 4410) An all women’s social bike ride. Early morning easy ride, starting off with a coffee if so desired. Cafe opens at 7:00am. Departing 7:15am. Head off to the Bay via Anzac Highway, arriving at Mediterranean Cafe Ristorante, 2/72 Broadway, Glenelg South (8295 8333). Then back home via Tapleys Hill Rd and Liquid Espresso, 183/181 Grange Rd, Findon (8268 1063). Riders can choose their turnaround point. Optional ride distances catered for. If desired, a longer more challenging route or a shorter route, but all meet for coffee start to discuss. Estimated time plus coffee break – 3 hours. Dress accordingly, bring money for coffee and cake. Contact Irma 0439 801 849 or www.facebook/west side belles. 6A Irma 0439 801 849

SAT 3 MAY West Side Belles 7:15 AM, Zuma Cafe, 56 Gouger St, Adelaide. (8231 4410) An all women’s social bike ride. Early morning easy ride, starting off with a coffee if so desired. Cafe opens at 7:00am. Departing 7:15am. Head off to the Bay via Anzac Highway, arriving at Mediterranean Cafe Ristorante,

Cobwebs 8:00 AM, Buffalo Tall Ship, Wigley Reserve, Anzac Highway, Glenelg. Early morning ride with coffee afterwards. cobwebsadelaide@yahoo.com.au 50 km 6A

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

The Little Red Grape 8:30 AM, Lennon St Car Park, Clare. MTB ride 50 km Class 2-3 Nicola 0414 365 477

Para Districts Pedallers – ‘Cycle Salisbury’ 10:00 AM, Par 3 Kiosk (next to Torrens Lake Weir), off War Memorial Drive, North Adelaide. Please note: Later start time – 10.00am. Easy ride along the Torrens Linear Park Trail to Henley Beach and return. Lunch at Henley Beach at own cost. Suitable for all types of bikes. 30 km 1A-3A Nigel 0431 838 735

Saturday Express 1:00 PM, Torrens Weir, Adelaide. Café stop for afternoon tea. 40 km 3B Carmel 0414 839 215

Saturday Sojourn 1:00 PM, Brighton Jetty, Brighton. BYO or buy afternoon tea. Please contact Ride Leader to confirm ride details. 25 km 2A Joan 0412 181 643

Kona Dirty Weekend Saturday 3 May to Sunday 4 May 2014 Cudlee Creek Forest, Adelaide Hills 2.00 PM Saturday to 2:00 PM Sunday 24/12/6 hour cross country endurance challenge. Experience some of the best MTB tracks in Australia during the Kona Dirty Weekend and be prepared to get down and dirty! Entry fee applies. Enter on line or further details and/or entry forms available from Bicycle SA office 8168 9999 www.bikesa.asn.au rides@bikesa.asn.au

Southern Flinders Rough Riders 2:00 PM, Over the Edge Shop, Melrose. 20 km Richard 0417 8341 462

SUN 4 MAY 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

The Little Red Grape 8:15 AM, The Little Red Grape Also meet 8:30 AM Clare Oval, Main Rd, Clare. 75 km 4B Nicola 0414 365 477

Border BUG 9:00 AM, Caltex Service Station, Bordertown. Social ride on quiet roads. Riders choose their turnaround point. Coffee afterwards. 40 km 6B Bill 0428 790 497

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

Vegan Velo 9:00 AM, Bliss Cafe, Compton St. Adelaide. Usually a ride in the hills, with mid-range pace and difficulty. 50-60 km 4B Don 0437 967 088

Hills Ride 10:00 AM, Kapunda. Main street adjacent police station, Kapunda. Please Note: LATER START TIME – 10.00am. MTB or Hybrid advised. Coffee stop en route. Mainly dirt roads. 50 km 2B Trevor 0409 648 424

Kangaroo Island BUG 10:00AM, To be advised To be advised 25-35 km 1B Manfred 8553 0383

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

MON 5 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 6 MAY 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 Traverse 10:00 AM, Murray Bridge 2 Day adventure (Tuesday 6th & Wed 7th) – staying in Murray Bridge overnight. Day 1 – Ride out to Tailem Bend & return. Day 2 – Ride out towards Mannum & return. Ride approx 50 kms each day. BYO Lunches. Contact Robyn for details. 50 km 2B Robyn 0401 364 019

Bicycle Maintenance Course Basic Bike Care 5:30 PM-8:30 PM Tuesday 6 May 2014 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

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

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 7 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 Geoff 0415 460 380

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

Wednesday Wheelers 10:00 AM, Oaklands Railway Station, Oaklands Park. Catch train to Seaford and ride back to Oaklands. All bitumen ride. BYO or buy lunch. 50 km 3C Malcolm 8276 9469

Southern Flinders Rough Riders 6:00 PM, Over the Edge Shop, Melrose. Dusk ride. Richard 0417 341 462

THU 8 MAY 30/30 Beach Streak 6:00 PM, Henley Square, Henley Beach. Start at 6:15 pm. Join the 30kph average for 30km or the 35kph average for 30km graduates (40kph often). Refreshments at the Adelaide Sailing Club, West Beach, afterwards. 30 km 6A Dean 0402 816 741

FRI 9 MAY West Side Belles 7:15 AM, Zuma Cafe, 56 Gouger St, Adelaide. (8231 4410) An all women’s social bike ride. Early morning easy ride, starting off with a coffee if so desired. Cafe opens at 7:00am. Departing 7:15am. Head off to the Bay via Anzac Highway, arriving at Mediterranean Cafe Ristorante, 2/72 Broadway, Glenelg South (8295 8333). Then back home via Tapleys Hill Rd and Liquid Espresso, 183/181 Grange Rd, Findon (8268 1063). Riders can choose their turnaround point. Optional ride distances catered for. If desired, a longer more challenging route or a shorter route, but all meet for coffee start to discuss. Estimated time plus coffee break – 3 hours. Dress accordingly, bring money for coffee and cake. Contact Irma 0439 801 849 or www.facebook/west side belles. 6A Irma 0439 801 849

SAT 10 MAY West Side Belles 7:15 AM, Zuma Cafe, 56 Gouger St, Adelaide. (8231 4410) An all women’s social bike ride. Early morning easy ride, starting off with a coffee if so desired. Cafe opens at 7:00am. Departing 7:15am. Head off to the Bay via Anzac Highway, arriving at Mediterranean Cafe Ristorante, 2/72 Broadway, Glenelg South (8295 8333). Then back home via Tapleys Hill Rd and Liquid Espresso, 183/181 Grange Rd, Findon (8268 1063). Riders can choose their turnaround point. Optional ride distances catered for. If desired, a longer more challenging route or a shorter route, but all meet for coffee start to discuss. Estimated time plus coffee break – 3 hours. Dress accordingly, bring money for coffee and cake.Contact Irma 0439 801 849 or www.facebook/west side belles. 6A Irma 0439 801 849

Cobwebs 8:00 AM, Buffalo Tall Ship, Wigley Reserve, Anzac Highway, Glenelg. Early morning ride with coffee afterwards. cobwebsadelaide@yahoo.com.au 50 km 6A

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

Cycling on Fleurieu 8:30 AM, Strathalbyn Railway Station, Strathalbyn. Easy Social Ride from Strathalbyn followed by coffee & chat. 25 km 3B John 0410 340 071

The Little Red Grape 8:00 AM, Lennon St Car Park, Clare. MTB ride 50 km Class 2-3 Nicola 0414 365 477

Saturday Express 1:00 PM, Unley Oval (Envestra Park) (picnic area near side entrance), Trimmer Tce, Unley. Café stop for afternoon tea. 40 km 3B David 0407 008 270

Saturday Sojourn 1:00 PM, Unley Memorial Gardens,adjacent to Coles, Unley Rd, Unley. BYO or buy afternoon tea. Please contact Ride Leader to confirm ride details. 25 km 2A Chris 0402 903 761

SUN 11 MAY 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

The Little Red Grape 8:15 AM, The Little Red Grape Also meet 8:30 AM Clare Oval, Main Rd, Clare. 75 km 4B Nicola 0414 365 477

Border BUG 9:00 AM, Caltex Service Station, Bordertown. Social ride on quiet roads. Riders choose their turnaround point. Coffee afterwards. 40 km 6B Bill 0428 790 497

Hills Ride 9:00 AM, Glenelg. Cnr Maxwell Terrace & Sixth Avenue, Glenelg. MTB or Hybrid advised. Coffee stop en route. Mainly dirt roads. 50 km 2B Peter 0419 843 647

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

Vegan Velo 9:00 AM, Bliss Cafe, Compton St. Adelaide. Usually a ride in the hills, with mid-range pace and difficulty. 50-60 km 4B Don 0437 967 088

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

Southern Flinders Rough Riders 2:00 PM, Over the Edge Shop, Melrose. 20 km Richard 0417 341 462

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European Bicycle Circle

Northside Cycling Group

We ride on the 2nd or 3rd Sunday of the month. The group encourages riders who view cycling as a leisurely pursuit or who ride to commute; the European way. We dress in ordinary clothes and usually carry a picnic lunch to round off the ride. We usually meet for coffee and croissants before the ride, spending about 3 hours total riding time. Cycling is at moderate speed 18-20kmph. We explore Adelaide’s by-ways and lesser known cycle-ways. Visit us on the European Bicycle Circle Facebook page, or contact Paul Hellander 0439 806 888 or paulhellander@gmail. com Paul 0439 806 888

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

MON 12 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 13 MAY 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 Traverse 10:00 AM, Oaklands Railway Station Circular tour of Adelaide suburbs from Oaklands Park to Victoria Park, the River Torrens, Adelaide Airport and Sturt River. BYO Lunch. Coffee will be at Maxwell Terrace, Glengowrie. 40 km 2B Liz 8296 5769

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 14 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 Geoff 0415 460 380

Wednesday Wheelers 10:00 AM, Weymouth Recreation Park, Main Rd, Coromandel Valley. All bitumen hills ride, BYO lunch or buy 50 km 3C Peter 0409 675 641

THU 15 MAY 30/30 Beach Streak 6:00 PM, Henley Square, Henley Beach. Start at 6:15 pm. Join the 30kph average for 30km or the 35kph average for 30km graduates (40kph often). Refreshments at the Adelaide Sailing Club, West Beach, afterwards. 30 km 6A Dean 0402 816 741

FRI 16 MAY West Side Belles 7:15 AM, Zuma Cafe, 56 Gouger St, Adelaide. (8231 4410) An all women’s social bike ride. Early morning easy ride, starting off with a coffee if so desired. Cafe opens at 7:00am. Departing 7:15am. Head off to the Bay via Anzac Highway, arriving at Mediterranean Cafe Ristorante, 2/72 Broadway, Glenelg South (8295 8333). Then back home via Tapleys Hill Rd and Liquid Espresso, 183/181 Grange Rd, Findon (8268 1063). Riders can choose their turnaround point. Optional ride distances catered for. If desired, a longer more challenging route or a shorter route, but all meet for coffee start to discuss. Estimated time plus coffee break – 3 hours. Dress accordingly, bring money for coffee and cake. Contact Irma 0439 801 849 or www.facebook/west side belles. 6A Irma 0439 801 849

SAT 17 MAY ADVERTISEMENT

Audax Mt Lofty Challenge Saturday 17 May 2014 7:00 AM Start – Stepney 200/300km Unsupported The 200km route goes to Murray Bridge, Palmer and Onkaparinga Valley Rd before some climbing up Old Mt Barker Rd before the final climb to Mt Lofty. The 300km route includes a loop via Bow Hill to Walkers Flat and also a bit extra via Nairne on the return leg. Contact Richard Scheer r.scheer@fugro.com

West Side Belles 7:15 AM, Zuma Cafe, 56 Gouger St, Adelaide. (8231 4410) An all women’s social bike ride. Early morning easy ride, starting off with a coffee if so desired. Cafe opens at 7:00am. Departing 7:15am. Head off to the Bay via Anzac Highway, arriving at Mediterranean Cafe Ristorante, 2/72 Broadway, Glenelg South (8295 8333). Then back home via Tapleys Hill Rd and Liquid Espresso, 183/181 Grange Rd, Findon (8268 1063). Riders can choose their turnaround point. Optional ride distances catered for. If desired, a longer more challenging route or a shorter route, but all meet for coffee start to discuss. Estimated time plus coffee break – 3 hours. Dress accordingly, bring money for coffee and cake.Contact Irma 0439 801 849 or www.facebook/west side belles. 6A Irma 0439 801 849

Cobwebs 8:00 AM, Buffalo Tall Ship, Wigley Reserve, Anzac Highway, Glenelg. Early morning ride with coffee afterwards. cobwebsadelaide@yahoo.com.au 50 km 6A

Para Districts Pedallers – ‘Cycle Salisbury’ 8:00 AM, Pooraka Farm Men’s Shed. 39 Scott St, Pooraka. Please note: Earlier start time – 8.00am. Meet, greet and ride with Dry Creek Trailers. Beginners ride on good gravel trail, no traffic and great scenery. Coffee at Valley View shops. MTB bikes please. 15 km MTB Class 1 Nigel 0431 838 735

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

The Little Red Grape 8:30 AM, Lennon St Car Park, Clare. MTB ride. 50 km Class 2-3 Nicola 0414 365 477

Bicycle Maintenance Course Comprehensive Bike Care 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Saturday 17 May 2014 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, Drage Reserve, Briar Rd, Felixtowe. Café stop for afternoon tea. 40 km 3B Don 0428 566 745

Saturday Sojourn 1:00 PM, Kensington Gardens Oval, West Tce & the Parade, Kensington. BYO or buy afternoon tea. Please contact Ride Leader to confirm ride details. 25 km 2A Roger 0402 380 172

Southern Flinders Rough Riders 2:00 PM, Over the Edge Shop, Melrose. 20 km Richard 0417 341 462

SUN 18 MAY 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

The Little Red Grape 8:15 AM, The Little Red Grape Also meet 8:30 AM Clare Oval, Main Rd, Clare. 75 km 4B Nicola 0414 365 477

Border BUG

Night Espresso

Clare Valley Cycling Team

Saturday Sojourn

9:00 AM, Caltex Service Station, Bordertown. Social ride on quiet roads. Riders choose their turnaround point. Coffee afterwards. 40 km 6B Bill 0428 790 497

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

9:15 AM, Cogwebs, 30 Main North Rd, Auburn. 9:15am at shop for 9:30am start. Riesling Trail rides for pre-schoolers, who must be accompanied by adult/s. The distance covered will vary, according to the group’s riding ability. Refreshments at Cogwebs Hub Cafe after the ride. Judy 0400 290 687

1:00 PM, Torrens Weir, Adelaide. BYO or buy afternoon tea. Please contact Ride Leader to confirm ride details. 25 km 2A David 0466 943 155

Hills Ride 9:00 AM, Woodside. Swimming pool car park, Woodside. MTB or Hybrid advised. Coffee stop en route. Mainly dirt roads. 50 km 2B Joe 0429 694 022

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

Vegan Velo 9:00 AM, Bliss Cafe, Compton St. Adelaide. Usually a ride in the hills, with mid-range pace and difficulty. 50-60 km 4B Don 0437 967 088

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

MON 19 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 20 MAY 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 Traverse 10:00 AM, Balhannah Oval, Balhannah. Explore the existing length of the Amy Gillett Bikeway and associated roads through the beautiful Adelaide Hills – (Balhannah possibly to Mt. Torrens). Suit most styles of bikes. Some hills. BYO Lunch. Coffee back in Balhannah Café. 40 km 2C Sue 0411 029 628

WED 21 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 Geoff 0415 460 380

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

Wednesday Wheelers 10:00 AM, Myponga – main street by hall, Myponga. Some good dirt roads. MTB or hybrid bike recommended. BYO or buy lunch. 50 km 3C Reno 0414 249 675

THU 22 MAY 30/30 Beach Streak 6:00 PM, Henley Square, Henley Beach. Start at 6:15 pm. Join the 30kph average for 30km or the 35kph average for 30km graduates (40kph often). Refreshments at the Adelaide Sailing Club, West Beach, afterwards. 30 km 6A Dean 0402 816 741

FRI 23 MAY West Side Belles 7:15 AM, Zuma Cafe, 56 Gouger St, Adelaide. (8231 4410) An all women’s social bike ride. Early morning easy ride, starting off with a coffee if so desired. Cafe opens at 7:00am. Departing 7:15am. Head off to the Bay via Anzac Highway, arriving at Mediterranean Cafe Ristorante, 2/72 Broadway, Glenelg South (8295 8333). Then back home via Tapleys Hill Rd and Liquid Espresso, 183/181 Grange Rd, Findon (8268 1063). Riders can choose their turnaround point. Optional ride distances catered for. If desired, a longer more challenging route or a shorter route, but all meet for coffee start to discuss. Estimated time plus coffee break – 3 hours. Dress accordingly, bring money for coffee and cake. Contact Irma 0439 801 849 or www.facebook/west side belles. 6A Irma 0439 801 849

Southern Flinders Rough Riders 2:00 PM, Over the Edge Shop, Melrose. 20 km Richard 0417 341 462

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Audax Almost My Birthday Ride Saturday 17 May 2014 7:00 AM Start – Adelaide 200km Unsupported Matt will post map URL on Audax site closer to the event. Entry fee applies Matt Rawnsley 0427 379 640 longdistance1200@hotmail.com

West Side Belles 7:15 AM, Zuma Cafe, 56 Gouger St, Adelaide. (8231 4410) An all women’s social bike ride. Early morning easy ride, starting off with a coffee if so desired. Cafe opens at 7:00am. Departing 7:15am. Head off to the Bay via Anzac Highway, arriving at Mediterranean Cafe Ristorante, 2/72 Broadway, Glenelg South (8295 8333). Then back home via Tapleys Hill Rd and Liquid Espresso, 183/181 Grange Rd, Findon (8268 1063). Riders can choose their turnaround point. Optional ride distances catered for. If desired, a longer more challenging route or a shorter route, but all meet for coffee start to discuss. Estimated time plus coffee break – 3 hours. Dress accordingly, bring money for coffee and cake.Contact Irma 0439 801 849 or www.facebook/west side belles. 6A Irma 0439 801 849

Cobwebs 8:00 AM, Buffalo Tall Ship, Wigley Reserve, Anzac Highway, Glenelg. Early morning ride with coffee afterwards. cobwebsadelaide@yahoo.com.au 50 km 6A

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

The Little Red Grape 8:30 AM, Lennon St Car Park, Clare. MTB ride 50 km Class 2-3 Nicola 0414 365 477

Saturday Express 1:00 PM, Alexander Ave, Rose Park. Café stop for afternoon tea. 40 km 3B Deborah 0427 101 556

SUN 25 MAY Grand/Mini Slam Recreational Bike Series of 5 rides Sunday 25 May 2014 8.00am Williamstown, Queen Victoria Jubilee Park, Springton Rd, Williamstown The third event in the in Grand/Mini Slam series of on road personal challenge recreational rides for 2013. 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 Entry fee applies Group (series only), youth and child rates available. Enter online or further details and/ or entry forms available from Bicycle SA office 8168 9999 www.bikesa.asn.au rides@bikesa.asn.au

The Little Red Grape 8:15 AM, The Little Red Grape Also meet 8:30 AM Clare Oval, Main Rd, Clare. 75 km 4B Nicola 0414 365 477

Border BUG 9:00 AM, Caltex Service Station, Bordertown. Social ride on quiet roads. Riders choose their turnaround point. Coffee afterwards. 40 km 6B Bill 0428 790 497

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

Salisbury Explorers – ‘Cycle Salisbury’ 9:00 AM, Swimming Pool entrance, Salisbury Recreation Precinct, Happy Home Reserve, Waterloo Corner Rd, Salisbury North Beginners/easy ride around bitumised paths of Little Para Trail. 5-10 km MTB Class 1 Jim 0401 984 767

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RidesPROGRAMME

March-May 2014

Southern Flinders Rough Riders

Para Pedallers – ‘Cycle Salisbury’

9:00 AM, Over The Edge Shop, Melrose. The Enthusiasts Ride. Richard 0417 341 462

8:30 AM, North East corner Parabanks car park, (opposite Pioneer Park), Parabanks. Easy ride along local trails and/or local roads, as decided by the group on the day. Coffee afterwards. 15-20 km 1A to 2A Elaine 0422 393 997

Vegan Velo 9:00 AM, Bliss Cafe, Compton St. Adelaide. Usually a ride in the hills, with mid-range pace and difficulty. 50-60 km 4B Don 0437 967 088

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

MON 26 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 27 MAY 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 Traverse 10:00 AM, Torrens Weir, Adelaide. Ride the Eastern Suburbs to Magill, then challenge yourself to ride the (New) Norton Summit Road to Norton Summit (we’ve done it before, lets do it again!!). No race, just steady pedalling. BYO Lunch for the top. Some hills. 40 km 2C 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 28 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 Geoff 0415 460 380

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

Wednesday Wheelers 10:00 AM, River Torrens bike track, opposite the brewery, Hindmarsh. All bitumen ride. Pub lunch. 50 km 3C John 8346 9765

THU 29 MAY 30/30 Beach Streak 6:00 PM, Henley Square, Henley Beach. Start at 6:15 pm. Join the 30kph average for 30km or the 35kph average for 30km graduates (40kph often). Refreshments at the Adelaide Sailing Club, West Beach, afterwards. 30 km 6A Dean 0402 816 741

FRI 30 MAY West Side Belles 7:15 AM, Zuma Cafe, 56 Gouger St, Adelaide. (8231 4410) An all women’s social bike ride. Early morning easy ride, starting off with a coffee if so desired. Cafe opens at 7:00am. Departing 7:15am. Head off to the Bay via Anzac Highway, arriving at Mediterranean Cafe Ristorante, 2/72 Broadway, Glenelg South (8295 8333). Then back home via Tapleys Hill Rd and Liquid Espresso, 183/181 Grange Rd, Findon (8268 1063). Riders can choose their turnaround point. Optional ride distances catered for. If desired, a longer more challenging route or a shorter route, but all meet for coffee start to discuss. Estimated time plus coffee break – 3 hours. Dress accordingly, bring money for coffee and cake. Contact Irma 0439 801 849 or www.facebook/west side belles. 6A Irma 0439 801 849

SAT 31 MAY West Side Belles 7:15 AM, Zuma Cafe, 56 Gouger St, Adelaide. (8231 4410) An all women’s social bike ride. Early morning easy ride, starting off with a coffee if so desired. Cafe opens at 7:00am. Departing 7:15am. Head off to the Bay via Anzac Highway, arriving at Mediterranean Cafe Ristorante, 2/72 Broadway, Glenelg South (8295 8333). Then back home via Tapleys Hill Rd and Liquid Espresso, 183/181 Grange Rd, Findon (8268 1063). Riders can choose their turnaround point. Optional ride distances catered for. If desired, a longer more challenging route or a shorter route, but all meet for coffee start to discuss. Estimated time plus coffee break – 3 hours. Dress accordingly, bring money for coffee and cake.Contact Irma 0439 801 849 or www.facebook/west side belles. 6A Irma 0439 801 849

Cobwebs 8:00 AM, Buffalo Tall Ship, Wigley Reserve, Anzac Highway, Glenelg. Early morning ride with coffee afterwards. cobwebsadelaide@yahoo.com.au 50 km 6A

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

The Little Red Grape 8:30 AM, Lennon St Car Park, Clare. MTB ride. 50 km Class 2-3 Nicola 0414 365 477

Para Districts Pedallers – ‘Cycle Salisbury’ 9:00 AM, Sunrise Bakery, Cnr. Waterloo Corner Rd and Salisbury Hwy, Salisbury. Easy ride along the Little Para Trail and/or local roads as decided by the group on the day. Coffee afterwards. Mountain/hybrid bikes preferred. 15-20 km MTB Class 1 Nigel 0431 838 735

Saturday Express 1:00 PM, Alexander Ave, Rose Park. Café stop for afternoon tea. 40 km 3B Richard 0419 033 140

Saturday Sojourn 1:00 PM, Wigley Reserve, Adelphi Tce, Glenelg. BYO or buy afternoon tea. Please contact Ride Leader to confirm ride details. 25 km 2A Chris 0414 802 919

COMING EVENTS JUNE Bicycle Maintenance Course Basic Bike Care 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM Tuesday 3 June 2014 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

Bicycle Maintenance Course Comprehensive Bike Care Saturday 14 June 2014 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

Advanced Bike Maintenance Course 9:00AM – 5:00PM Sunday 15, 22 and 29 June 2014 Bicycle SA Office, 111 Franklin St, Adelaide The second 2014 session in a series of 3 successive Sunday workshops The Advanced Bike Maintenance course, with extensive practical experience, is specifically suited to riders who can confidently undertake the regular tuning and cleaning tasks required to keep their bikes running but are seeking an in depth knowledge of their bikes’ anatomy so that they can remove, repair, adjust and replace each of the major mechanical working components themselves. This programme is structured to include content relating to both road and MTB enthusiasts and covers workshop specifics for both bike designs, so whether your passion lies on the black stuff or the dirt you will get the instruction and the answers you are looking for! Fee applies Free workshop manual valued at $40.00 provided to all participants. Bicycle SA office 8168 9999 office@bikesa.asn.au www.bikesa.asn.au