Rides Programme Sep - Dec 2012 by Bike SA

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Sept-Nov 2012 ISSUE 43

Ridesprogramme

September-November 2012

Information The rides are free of charge (unless indicated otherwise) and available to the general public. For a punctual start, please arrive 15 minutes prior to the scheduled starting time. Riders are encouraged to join Bicycle SA after three rides. Only Bicycle SA members are eligible to lead and coordinate rides. The ride leaders can be contacted for additional rides information. Each ride has been coded for your convenience and it is suggested that you choose the ride to suit your ability. Children under 16 shall be accompanied by a responsible adult. The Rides Programme is subject to change without notice. On 1 2 3 4 5 6

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

Mountain Bike Ride Codes

Class 1 (MTB Beginner) Limited off road experience. Obstacle free. Smooth fire tracks. Ride time 45 minutes. 10% gradient.

Class 2 (MTB Intermediate) Fire Roads, 20–30 km. Numerous obstacles, various rock jumps, drop offs, technical tracks. Class 3 (MTB Experience) Experienced riders, 30+km. Frequent single tracks, steep slopes, sand, drop offs, log jumps. What to Take on a Ride Puncture kit 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 Angus www.adelaidecyclists.com All Women’s Bike Rides Lanie 0450 799 209 Bayside Breeze Andrew 8293 4813 Better Harts Catherine 8725 3821 Border BUG Travis 0407 990 450 Clare Valley Cycle Team Judy 0400 290 687 Cycling On Fleurieu John 8537 0071 or 0410 340 071 Cobwebs cobwebsadelaide@yahoo.com.au Dirty Dozen Adam 0405 902 649 GAD-BUG (Goolwa and District Bicycle User Group) Geoff 0415 460 380 Gallery Glides Warwick 8344 8996 Hawker Bush Chooks Sharon 0431 896 285 Hills Ride Lionel 8339 3613 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 8287 4085 or 0412 865 277 Southern Flinders Rough Riders Richard 0417 341 462 Tuesday Traverse Rick 0417 816 372 Tuesday Treadlers Tony 8388 4730 Wednesday Wheelers John 8223 7397 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.

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

SAT 1 Sep Dirty Dozen 7:00 AM, 7am Tower Hotel, Magill Rd, Magill. A challenge to complete over 3000m of vertical ascent in less than 100km over a ‘bakers dozen’ of some of our steepest hills near Adelaide. 95 km D Adam 0405 902 649 Cobwebs 8:00 AM, Buffalo Tall Ship, Wigley Reserve, Glenelg. Early morning ride with coffee afterwards. Contact details 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. An easy and relaxing ride around Strathalbyn with a coffee stop after the ride. Phone Colin for details. 25 km 3B Colin 0400 677 382 Hawker Bush Chooks 9:00 AM, Hawker Bicycle Hire, 73 Cradock Rd Hawker. (behind the pub) Take the back tracks to Yourambulla Caves. Drinks/support en route. Please contact to confirm. Hire bikes available. 20 km MTB Class 2 Sharon 0431 896 285 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, Torrens Weir, Adelaide. Café stop for afternoon tea. 40 km 3B Bob 8356 0906 Saturday Sojourn 1:00 PM, Torrens Weir, Adelaide. BYO or buy afternoon tea. 25 km 2A Roger 0402 380 172

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Audax Discover Naracoorte Saturday 1 September 2012 Naracoorte 100/200/300km Unsupported A two day event around Naracoorte. Choose from 100/200/300km on the Saturday, then cruise for a 200km on Sunday. Quiet country roads with no hills. Richard Scheer/Peter Headlam 8362 3084 r.scheer@fugrolads.com

SUN 2 Sep Clare Valley Cycle Team 8:00 AM, Clare Oval, Main North Rd, Clare. On road rides in the Clare Valley region, varying from 2B to 5C+, based on group’s ability, weather, etc. on the day. Riders choose turn around point. Meet up for coffee (or more) afterwards. 50-100 km Judy 0400 290 687 Poseurs d’Adelaide 8:00 AM, Corner Portrush & Greenhill Rds. (in front of the Burnside Town Hall). Bitumen road ride, 4C to 5B, generally in the hills or quieter Adelaide roads. We don’t take ourselves too seriously and aim for a good bakery or cafe towards the end. 60-80 km 5B Peter 0407 182 376

GAD-BUG (Goolwa & District Bicycle User Group) 8:30 AM, Goolwa Rotunda, Cadell Street, Goolwa. Encounter Bikeway, Beacon 19 or Hindmarsh Island. Route chosen each week based on group’s ability, weather etc. Usually two groups, fast and slow. Rides vary from 1A to 3B. Riders choose when to turn back. Meet for coffee either en route or afterwards. 30 km 2B 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. Note – Faster group (30 km/h) leaves at 8am and returns before 9am to join main group. 40 km 4A-6B Travis 0407 990 450 Hills Ride 9:00 AM, Mill St. (behind Bakery) Meadows. Lunch BYO or buy. Possibility of some good dirt roads. MTB or Hybrid bike advised. Coffee stop en route. 50 km 2C Peter 8298 3131 Peninsula Pedallers 9:00 AM, Arteyrea Hall, Mortlock Terrace, Port Lincoln. Coffee afterwards. 40 km 4B Mary 8683 0915 Kangaroo Island BUG 10:00 AM, Seal Bay Cafe (Kaiwarra), South Coast Rd. Bales Beach Cruiser. Bring picnic lunch. 30 km 1B Meredith 8553 2503 Rivergum Cyclists 10:00 AM, Contact Peter for details. 20 km 2B Peter 8588 2428

Audax Discover Naracoorte 2 Sunday 2 September 2012 Naracoorte 200km Unsupported Day 2 of the Naracoorte weekend. Flat 200km ‘recovery’ ride out to the beach at Robe and back. Richard Scheer/Peter Headlam 8362 3084 r.scheer@fugrolads.com

Mon 3 Sep 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 Sep Border BUG 9:00 AM, Caltex Roadhouse, Bordertown. Social ride on quiet roads. 30 km 3A Pam 8753 4133 Peninsula Pedallers 9:30 AM, Arteyrea Hall, Mortlock Terrace, Port Lincoln. Beginners ride, with the group riding at the pace of the slowest rider. Coffee afterwards. 30 km 1A Raelene 8682 3196 Tuesday Treadlers 9:30 AM, Balhannah Oval, Balhannah. Road bike ride, with a 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. 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

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Tuesday Traverse 10:00 AM, Torrens Weir, Adelaide. Torrens River to beach, Oaklands Park for lunch, back to Hutt Street for coffee via Railway, Tram line and Parklands. 40 km 2B Meryl 0449 999 730 Night Espresso 7:00 PM, Hurtle Square Adelaide. The rides vary from 6A, 5B, 4C usually with a slightly easier option. Good lights essential. Coffee afterwards at a café. 40 km Rob 8299 0230 Night Espresso 7:00 PM, Hurtle Square Adelaide. An easier ride option for those wishing to join the Espresso ‘night riders’ Good lights essential. Coffee afterwards at a café. 40 km 4A Rob 8299 0230

Wed 5 Sep Adelaide Cyclists 6:00 AM, 05:50am for 06:00am, Tower Hotel, Magill 25km ride up to Norton Summit with the optional continuation to Marble Hill and descend Montacute Rd. Contact details www.adelaidecyclists.com 25 km 4C Angus Border BUG 6:00 AM, Apex Park Clock tower, Bordertown. Early morning ride. 2 loops of Golf Course Rd. Lights please. 30 km 6A Travis 0407 990 450 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 Better Harts 10:00 AM, Shepherdson Rd. Deli. Mt Gambier. Must contact ride leader before the ride to confirm the time – road bike preferred. Catherine 8723 0653 Wednesday Wheelers 10:00 AM, Murray Bridge by the Bunyip in Sturt Reserve. Bitumen road Riverland ride, BYO or buy lunch. 70 km 3C Steve 8271 1140 Southern Flinders Rough Riders 6:00 PM, Over the Edge Shop, Melrose. Dusk ride. Richard 0417 341 462

Thu 6 Sep Border BUG 9:00 AM, General Store, Mundulla. Social ride on quiet roads. 30 km 3A Pam 8753 4133 Better Harts 10:00 AM, Shepherdson Rd. Deli. Mt Gambier. Must contact the ride leader before the ride to confirm the time – road bike preferred. Catherine 8723 0653

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

Better Harts 2:00 PM, Meleluca Primary School, Ayres St entrance, Mt Gambier. Must contact ride leader to participate (ride details may change). Sharon 8723 0805

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Saturday Express 1:00 PM, Heywood Park, Unley Park. Café stop for afternoon tea. 40 km 3B Chris 0414 802 919

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

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 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 Better Harts 10:00 AM, Shepherdson Rd. Deli. Mt Gambier. Must contact the ride leader before the ride to confirm the time – road bike preferred. Catherine 8723 0653

SAT 8 Sep Cobwebs 8:00 AM, Buffalo Tall Ship, Wigley Reserve, Glenelg. Early morning ride with coffee afterwards. Contact details 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

Bicycle Maintenance Course Comprehensive Bike Care 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Saturday 8 September 2012 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 Sojourn 1:00 PM, Port Adelaide Lighthouse, Port Adelaide. BYO or buy afternoon tea. 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 9 Sep Clare Valley Cycle Team 8:00 AM, Clare Oval, Main North Rd, Clare. On road rides in the Clare Valley region, varying from 2B to 5C+, based on group’s ability, weather, etc. on the day. Riders choose turn around point. Meet up for coffee (or more) afterwards. 50-100 km Judy 0400 290 687 Poseurs d’Adelaide 8:00 AM, Corner Portrush & Greenhill Rds. (in front of the Burnside Town Hall). Bitumen road ride, 4C to 5B, generally in the hills or quieter Adelaide roads. We don’t take ourselves too seriously and aim for a good bakery or cafe towards the end. 60-80 km 5B Peter 0407 182 376 GAD-BUG (Goolwa & District Bicycle User Group) 8:30 AM, Goolwa Rotunda, Cadell Street, Goolwa. Encounter Bikeway, Beacon 19 or Hindmarsh Island. Route chosen each week based on group’s ability, weather etc. Usually two groups, fast and slow. Rides vary from 1A to 3B. Riders choose when to turn back. Meet for coffee either en route or afterwards. 30 km 2B 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. Note – Faster group (30 km/h) leaves at 8am and returns before 9am to join main group. 40 km 4A-6B Travis 0407 990 450 Hills Ride 9:00 AM, Mylor Oval, Strathalbyn Rd. Mylor. Lunch BYO or buy. Possibility of some good dirt roads. MTB or Hybrid bike advised. Coffee stop en route. 50 km 2C John 8370 9474 Peninsula Pedallers 9:00 AM, Arteyrea Hall, Mortlock Terrace, Port Lincoln. Coffee afterwards. 40 km 4B Mary 8683 0915 Rivergum Cyclists 10:00 AM, Contact Peter for details. 20 km 2B Peter 8588 2428

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Tue 11 Sep Border BUG 9:00 AM, Caltex Roadhouse, Bordertown. Social ride on quiet roads. 30 km 3A Pam 8753 4133 Peninsula Pedallers 9:30 AM, Arteyrea Hall, Mortlock Terrace, Port Lincoln. Beginners ride, with the group riding at the pace of the slowest rider. Coffee afterwards. 30 km 1A Raelene 8682 3196 Tuesday Treadlers 9:30 AM, Balhannah Oval, Balhannah. Road bike ride, with a 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. 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, Alberton Railway Station, Alberton. An enjoyable, mystery adventure ride. 40 km 2B Magda 0417 802 723

Bicycle Maintenance Course Bike Gears and Brakes 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM Tuesday 11 September 2012 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

Wed 12 Sep Adelaide Cyclists 6:00 AM, 05:50am for 06:00am, Tower Hotel, Magill 25km ride up to Norton Summit with the optional continuation to Marble Hill and descend Montacute Rd. Contact details www.adelaidecyclists.com 25 km 4C Angus Border BUG 6:00 AM, Apex Park Clock tower, Bordertown. Early morning ride. 2 loops of Golf Course Rd. Lights please. 30 km 6A Travis 0407 990 450 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 Better Harts 10:00 AM, Shepherdson Rd. Deli. Mt Gambier. Must contact ride leader before the ride to confirm the time – road bike preferred. Catherine 8723 0653 Wednesday Wheelers 10:00 AM, Victor Harbour on Esplanade west of Causeway. Bitumen road southern hills ride. BYO or buy lunch. 70 km 3C Ralph 8269 7378

Thu 13 Sep Border BUG 9:00 AM, General Store, Mundulla. Social ride on quiet roads. 30 km 3A Pam 8753 4133 Better Harts 10:00 AM, Shepherdson Rd. Deli. Mt Gambier. Must contact the ride leader before the ride to confirm the time – road bike preferred. Catherine 8723 0653 30/30 Beach Streak 6:00 PM, Henley Square, Henley Beach. Start at 6:15 pm. Join the 30kph average/30km or the 35kph average/30km graduates (40kph often). Refreshments at the Adelaide Sailing Club, West Beach, afterwards. 30 km 6A Dean 0402 816 741

Fri 14 Sep 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

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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 Better Harts 10:00 AM, Shepherdson Rd. Deli. Mt Gambier. Must contact the ride leader before the ride to confirm the time – road bike preferred. Catherine 8723 0653 Southern Flinders Rough Riders 12:00 AM, Over The Edge Shop, Melrose. An 18 hour and 6 hour MTB event commencing at midnight Friday and concluding at 6:00pm on Saturday (15th). Richard 0417 341 462

SAT 15 Sep Cobwebs 8:00 AM, Buffalo Tall Ship, Wigley Reserve, Glenelg. Early morning ride with coffee afterwards. Contact details 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

Copper Coast to Barossa Valley Annual Tour Saturday 15 – 23 September 2012 Join 200 riders on a nine adventure through regional South Australia exploring beautiful beaches, rich agricultural farmland, fertile wine valleys and former copper mining towns. Entries are strictly limited! Entry fee applies. Further details/information: Bicycle SA office 8168 9999 www.bikesa.asn.au/annualtour rides@bikesa.asn.au Hawker Bush Chooks 9:00 AM, Hawker Bicycle Hire, 73 Cradock Rd Hawker. (behind the pub) Morning ride with coffee afterwards. Route chosen on the day. Please contact to confirm. Hire bikes available. 20 km Sharon 0431 896 285 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 Cycling on Fleurieu 9:30 AM, Woodside Bakery, Woodside. An easy ride along the bike trail from Woodside. Leave Strathalbyn at 8:30am by car. Morning tea at 11:00am. Those not riding can walk the trail. Phone Colin to confirm. 25 km 3B Colin 0400 677 382

Saturday Express 1:00 PM, Adam St, Car Park, Hindmarsh. Café stop for afternoon tea. 40 km 3B Stuart 0459 940 968 Saturday Sojourn 1:00 PM, Unley Memorial Gardens (adjacent to Woolworths, Unley Rd, Unley. BYO or buy afternoon tea. 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 Advertisement

Audax Copper Coast Wanderer Saturday 15 September 2012 Willaston 100/200/300/400/600km Unsupported All rides start at Willaston and continue together to Mallala. Explore the Welsh mining towns of the Copper Coast including Bute, Wallaroo, and Maitland. Return via Pt. Wakefield, Balaklava, Hamley Bridge, Templers, and Wasleys to Willaston. Claudio Pompili 8263 3137 claudio41@claudiopompili. net.au

SUN 16 Sep Adelaide Cyclists 8:00 AM, The Tower Hotel Carpark, Magill Rd.Magill, 8:00am or Norton Summit Natural Resource Centre at 08:45am. H’eroica Ride – We ride the lesser known roads of the Adelaide Hills from Norton Summit, Marble Hill, Basket Range to Lenswood where we celebrate at Yangoora Estate Winery. This event’s aim is to be fun, inspiring, eye opening, a bit of a challenge as well as including our non riding family and friends in a get together. Contact details www.adelaidecyclists.com 70 km 3D Angus Clare Valley Cycle Team 8:00 AM, Clare Oval, Main North Rd, Clare. On road rides in the Clare Valley region, varying from 2B to 5C+, based on group’s ability, weather, etc. on the day. Riders choose turn around point. Meet up for coffee (or more) afterwards. 50-100 km Judy 0400 290 687 Poseurs d’Adelaide 8:00 AM, Corner Portrush & Greenhill Rds. (in front of the Burnside Town Hall). Bitumen road ride, 4C to 5B, generally in the hills or quieter Adelaide roads. We don’t take ourselves too seriously and aim for a good bakery or cafe towards the end. 60-80 km 5B Peter 0407 182 376

GAD-BUG (Goolwa & District Bicycle User Group) 8:30 AM, Goolwa Rotunda, Cadell Street, Goolwa. Encounter Bikeway, Beacon 19 or Hindmarsh Island. Route chosen each week based on group’s ability, weather etc. Usually two groups, fast and slow. Rides vary from 1A to 3B. Riders choose when to turn back. Meet for coffee either en route or afterwards. 30 km 2B 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. Note – Faster group (30 km/h) leaves at 8am and returns before 9am to join main group. 40 km 4A-6B Travis 0407 990 450 Hills Ride 9:00 AM, Car Park, Cnr Adelaide Rd and Flaxley Rd. Mt. Barker. Lunch BYO or buy. Possibility of some good dirt roads. MTB or Hybrid bike advised. Coffee stop en route. 50 km 2C Rob 0428 990 059 Peninsula Pedallers 9:00 AM, Arteyrea Hall, Mortlock Terrace, Port Lincoln. Mystery Ride. Please phone for details. Coffee afterwards. 40 km 4B Mary 8683 0915 Rivergum Cyclists 10:00 AM, Contact Peter for details. 20 km 2B Peter 8588 2428 Better Harts 2:00 PM, Meleluca Primary School, Ayres St entrance, Mt Gambier. Must contact ride leader to participate (ride details may change). Sharon 8723 0805

Mon 17 Sep 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 18 Sep Border BUG 9:00 AM, Caltex Roadhouse, Bordertown. Social ride on quiet roads. 30 km 3A Pam 8753 4133 Peninsula Pedallers 9:30 AM, Arteyrea Hall, Mortlock Terrace, Port Lincoln. Beginners ride, with the group riding at the pace of the slowest rider. Coffee afterwards. 30 km 1A Raelene 8682 3196 Tuesday Treadlers 9:30 AM, Balhannah Oval, Balhannah. Road bike ride, with a 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. 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 ride to beaches. 40 km 2B Sue 0411 029 628

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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 Sep Adelaide Cyclists 6:00 AM, 05:50am for 06:00am, Tower Hotel, Magill 25km ride up to Norton Summit with the optional continuation to Marble Hill and descend Montacute Rd. Contact details www.adelaidecyclists.com 25 km 4C Angus Border BUG 6:00 AM, Apex Park Clock tower, Bordertown. Early morning ride. 2 loops of Golf Course Rd. Lights please. 30 km 6A Travis 0407 990 450 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 Better Harts 10:00 AM, Shepherdson Rd. Deli. Mt Gambier. Must contact ride leader before the ride to confirm the time – road bike preferred. Catherine 8723 0653 Wednesday Wheelers 10:00 AM, Marino Rocks Railway Station. Bitumen road ride, some hills, BYO or buy lunch. 60 km 3C Paul 8277 4094

Thu 20 Sep Border BUG 9:00 AM, General Store, Mundulla. Social ride on quiet roads. 30 km 3A Pam 8753 4133 Better Harts 10:00 AM, Shepherdson Rd. Deli. Mt Gambier. Must contact the ride leader before the ride to confirm the time – road bike preferred. Catherine 8723 0653 30/30 Beach Streak 6:00 PM, Henley Square, Henley Beach. Start at 6:15 pm. Join the 30kph average/30km or the 35kph average/30km graduates (40kph often). Refreshments at the Adelaide Sailing Club, West Beach, afterwards. 30 km 6A Dean 0402 816 741

Fri 21 Sep 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 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 Better Harts 10:00 AM, Shepherdson Rd. Deli. Mt Gambier. Must contact the ride leader before the ride to confirm the time – road bike preferred. Catherine 8723 0653

SAT 22 Sep Cobwebs 8:00 AM, Buffalo Tall Ship, Wigley Reserve, Glenelg. Early morning ride with coffee afterwards. Contact details 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 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 Saturday Express 1:00 PM, Heyward Park, Unley Park. Café stop for afternoon tea. 40 km 3B Julie 0403 431 063 Saturday Sojourn 1:00 PM, Moseley Square, Glenelg. BYO or buy afternoon tea. 25 km 2A Phillip 0416 769 883 Southern Flinders Rough Riders 2:00 PM, Over the Edge Shop, Melrose. 20 km Richard 0417 341 462

SUN 23 Sep Clare Valley Cycle Team 8:00 AM, Clare Oval, Main North Rd, Clare. On road rides in the Clare Valley region, varying from 2B to 5C+, based on group’s ability, weather, etc. on the day. Riders choose turn around point. Meet up for coffee (or more) afterwards. 50-100 km Judy 0400 290 687

Poseurs d’Adelaide 8:00 AM, Corner Portrush & Greenhill Rds. (in front of the Burnside Town Hall). Bitumen road ride, 4C to 5B, generally in the hills or quieter Adelaide roads. We don’t take ourselves too seriously and aim for a good bakery or cafe towards the end. 60-80 km 5B Peter 0407 182 376 GAD-BUG (Goolwa & District Bicycle User Group) 8:30 AM, Goolwa Rotunda, Cadell Street, Goolwa. Encounter Bikeway, Beacon 19 or Hindmarsh Island. Route chosen each week based on group’s ability, weather etc. Usually two groups, fast and slow. Rides vary from 1A to 3B. Riders choose when to turn back. Meet for coffee either en route or afterwards. 30 km 2B 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. Note – Faster group (30 km/h) leaves at 8am and returns before 9am to join main group. 40 km 4A-6B Travis 0407 990 450 Hills Ride 9:00 AM, Front of Primary School, Main St. Birdwood. Lunch BYO or buy. Possibility of some good dirt roads. MTB or Hybrid bike advised. Coffee stop en route. 50 km 2C Steve 8271 1140 Peninsula Pedallers 9:00 AM, Arteyrea Hall, Mortlock Terrace, Port Lincoln. Coffee afterwards. 40 km 4B Mary 8683 0915 Rivergum Cyclists 10:00 AM, Contact Peter for details. 20 km 2B Peter 8588 2428 Better Harts 2:00 PM, Meleluca Primary School, Ayres St entrance, Mt Gambier. Must contact ride leader to participate (ride details may change). Sharon 8723 0805

Mon 24 Sep 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 25 Sep Border BUG 9:00 AM, Caltex Roadhouse, Bordertown. Social ride on quiet roads. 30 km 3A Pam 8753 4133 Peninsula Pedallers 9:30 AM, Arteyrea Hall, Mortlock Terrace, Port Lincoln. Beginners ride, with the group riding at the pace of the slowest rider. Coffee afterwards. 30 km 1A Raelene 8682 3196 Tuesday Treadlers 9:30 AM, Balhannah Oval, Balhannah. Road bike ride, with a 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. 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, Salisbury Railway Station, Salisbury. Little Para & Walkleys trails. Off road bikes best. (Road bikes with care, some odd loose gravel patches). 40 km 2B Julian 0434 262 842 Night Espresso 7:00 PM, Hurtle Square Adelaide. The rides vary from 6A, 5B, 4C usually with a slightly easier option. Good lights essential. Coffee afterwards at a café. 40 km Rob 8299 0230

Wed 26 Sep Adelaide Cyclists 6:00 AM, 05:50am for 06:00am, Tower Hotel, Magill 25km ride up to Norton Summit with the optional continuation to Marble Hill and descend Montacute Rd. Contact details www.adelaidecyclists.com 25 km 4C Angus Border BUG 6:00 AM, Apex Park Clock tower, Bordertown. Early morning ride. 2 loops of Golf Course Rd. Lights please. 30 km 6A Travis 0407 990 450 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 Better Harts 10:00 AM, Shepherdson Rd. Deli. Mt Gambier. Must contact ride leader before the ride to confirm the time – road bike preferred. Catherine 8723 0653 Wednesday Wheelers 10:00 AM, Tower Hotel, Magill Rd, Magill. Bitumen road, hills ride, BYO or buy lunch. 50 km 3C Bob 8261 9545

Thu 27 Sep Border BUG 9:00 AM, General Store, Mundulla. Social ride on quiet roads. 30 km 3A Pam 8753 4133 Better Harts 10:00 AM, Shepherdson Rd. Deli. Mt Gambier. Must contact the ride leader before the ride to confirm the time – road bike preferred. Catherine 8723 0653 30/30 Beach Streak 6:00 PM, Henley Square, Henley Beach. Start at 6:15 pm. Join the 30kph average/30km or the 35kph average/30km graduates (40kph often). Refreshments at the Adelaide Sailing Club, West Beach, afterwards. 30 km 6A Dean 0402 816 741

Fri 28 Sep 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 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 Better Harts 10:00 AM, Shepherdson Rd. Deli. Mt Gambier. Must contact the ride leader before the ride to confirm the time – road bike preferred. Catherine 8723 0653

SAT 29 Sep Cobwebs 8:00 AM, Buffalo Tall Ship, Wigley Reserve, Glenelg. Early morning ride with coffee afterwards. Contact details 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 Hawker Bush Chooks 9:00 AM, Hawker Bicycle Hire, 73 Cradock Rd Hawker. (behind the pub) Wonoka Madness! Lumpy-er than a bad batch of custard, this ride is lots of fun, a bit of everything. Return via Sir Douglas’s Trail. Drinks/support en route. Please contact to confirm. Hire bikes available. 35 km MTB Class 2 Sharon 0431 896 285 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, Heywood Park, Unley Park. BYO or buy afternoon tea. 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 30 Sep Clare Valley Cycle Team 8:00 AM, Clare Oval, Main North Rd, Clare. On road rides in the Clare Valley region, varying from 2B to 5C+, based on group’s ability, weather, etc. on the day. Riders choose turn around point. Meet up for coffee (or more) afterwards. 50-100 km Judy 0400 290 687

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Poseurs d’Adelaide 8:00 AM, Corner Portrush & Greenhill Rds. (in front of the Burnside Town Hall). Bitumen road ride, 4C to 5B, generally in the hills or quieter Adelaide roads. We don’t take ourselves too seriously and aim for a good bakery or cafe towards the end. 60-80 km 5B Peter 0407 182 376 GAD-BUG (Goolwa & District Bicycle User Group) 8:30 AM, Goolwa Rotunda, Cadell Street, Goolwa. Encounter Bikeway, Beacon 19 or Hindmarsh Island. Route chosen each week based on group’s ability, weather etc. Usually two groups, fast and slow. Rides vary from 1A to 3B. Riders choose when to turn back. Meet for coffee either en route or afterwards. 30 km 2B 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. Note – Faster group (30 km/h) leaves at 8am and returns before 9am to join main group. 40 km 4A-6B Travis 0407 990 450 Hills Ride 9:00 AM, Johnston Park, Onkaparinga Valley Rd. Balhannah. Lunch BYO or buy. Possibility of some good dirt roads. MTB or Hybrid bike advised. Coffee stop en route. 50 km 2C Trevor 8339 6658 Peninsula Pedallers 9:00 AM, Arteyrea Hall, Mortlock Terrace, Port Lincoln. Coffee afterwards. 40 km 4B Mary 8683 0915 Southern Flinders Rough Riders 9:00 AM, Over The Edge Shop, Melrose. The Enthusiasts Ride Richard 0417 341 462 Rivergum Cyclists 10:00 AM, Contact Peter for details. 20 km 2B Peter 8588 2428 Better Harts 2:00 PM, Meleluca Primary School, Ayres St entrance, Mt Gambier. Must contact ride leader to participate (ride details may change). Sharon 8723 0805

Mon 1 Oct 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 2 Oct Border BUG 9:00 AM, Caltex Roadhouse, Bordertown. Social ride on quiet roads. 30 km 3A Pam 8753 4133 Peninsula Pedallers 9:30 AM, Arteyrea Hall, Mortlock Terrace, Port Lincoln. Beginners ride, with the group riding at the pace of the slowest rider. Coffee afterwards. 30 km 1A Raelene 8682 3196

Tuesday Treadlers 9:30 AM, Balhannah Oval, Balhannah. Road bike ride, with a 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. 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. Semaphore for lunch via Western Suburbs 40 km 2B Rick 0417 816 372 or 8277 2414 Night Espresso 7:00 PM, Hurtle Square Adelaide. The rides vary from 6A, 5B, 4C usually with a slightly easier option. Good lights essential. Coffee afterwards at a café. 40 km Rob 8299 0230 Night Espresso 7:00 PM, Hurtle Square Adelaide. An easier ride option for those wishing to join the Espresso ‘night riders’ Good lights essential. Coffee afterwards at a café. 40 km 4A Rob 8299 0230

Wed 3 Oct Adelaide Cyclists 6:00 AM, 05:50am for 06:00am, Tower Hotel, Magill 25km ride up to Norton Summit with the optional continuation to Marble Hill and descend Montacute Rd. Contact details www.adelaidecyclists.com 25 km 4C Angus Border BUG 6:00 AM, Apex Park Clock tower, Bordertown. Early morning ride. 2 loops of Golf Course Rd. Lights please. 30 km 6A Travis 0407 990 450 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 Better Harts 10:00 AM, Shepherdson Rd. Deli. Mt Gambier. Must contact ride leader before the ride to confirm the time – road bike preferred. Catherine 8723 0653 Wednesday Wheelers 10:00 AM, Crafers – top of cycleway, by the Church of the Epiphany. Bitumen road, hills ride, BYO or buy lunch. 50 km 3C John 8223 7397 Southern Flinders Rough Riders 6:00 PM, Over the Edge Shop, Melrose. Dusk ride. Richard 0417 341 462

Thu 4 Oct Border BUG 9:00 AM, General Store, Mundulla. Social ride on quiet roads. 20 km 3A Pam 8753 4133 Better Harts 10:00 AM, Shepherdson Rd. Deli. Mt Gambier. Must contact the ride leader before the ride to confirm the time – road bike preferred. Catherine 8723 0653 30/30 Beach Streak 6:00 PM, Henley Square, Henley Beach. Start at 6:15 pm. Join the 30kph average/30km or the 35kph average/30km graduates (40kph often). Refreshments at the Adelaide Sailing Club, West Beach, afterwards. 30 km 6A Dean 0402 816 741

Fri 5 Oct 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 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 Better Harts 10:00 AM, Shepherdson Rd. Deli. Mt Gambier. Must contact the ride leader before the ride to confirm the time – road bike preferred. Catherine 8723 0653

SAT 6 Oct Cobwebs 8:00 AM, Buffalo Tall Ship, Wigley Reserve, Glenelg. Early morning ride with coffee afterwards. Contact details 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 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, Heywood Park, Unley Park. Café stop for afternoon tea. 40 km 3B Andrew 0414 561 738 Saturday Sojourn 1:00 PM, Torrens Weir, Adelaide. BYO or buy afternoon tea. 25 km 2A Roger 0402 380 172

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

Audax Round The Pound Saturday 6 October 2012 Wilpena 2100/200/225km Unsupported Experience the natural beauty of Wilpena Pound and the Flinders Ranges from every possible angle by circumnavigating the Pound. Includes 30km of dirt road between Parachilna and Blinman. 100km option all sealed. Recovery walk to St Mary’s Peak on Sunday. Richard Scheer 8362 3084 r.scheer@fugrolads.com

SUN 7 Oct Clare Valley Cycle Team 8:00 AM, Clare Oval, Main North Rd, Clare. On road rides in the Clare Valley region, varying from 2B to 5C+, based on group’s ability, weather, etc. on the day. Riders choose turn around point. Meet up for coffee (or more) afterwards. 50-100 km Judy 0400 290 687 Poseurs d’Adelaide 8:00 AM, Corner Portrush & Greenhill Rds. (in front of the Burnside Town Hall). Bitumen road ride, 4C to 5B, generally in the hills or quieter Adelaide roads. We don’t take ourselves too seriously and aim for a good bakery or cafe towards the end. 60-80 km 5B Peter 0407 182 376 GAD-BUG (Goolwa & District Bicycle User Group) 8:30 AM, Goolwa Rotunda, Cadell Street, Goolwa. Encounter Bikeway, Beacon 19 or Hindmarsh Island. Route chosen each week based on group’s ability, weather etc. Usually two groups, fast and slow. Rides vary from 1A to 3B. Riders choose when to turn back. Meet for coffee either en route or afterwards. 30 km 2B 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. Note – Faster group (30 km/h) leaves at 8am and returns before 9am to join main group. 40 km 4A-6B Travis 0407 990 450 Hills Ride 9:00 AM, Anembo Park, North Terrace, Littlehampton. Lunch BYO or buy. Possibility of some good dirt roads. MTB or Hybrid bike advised. Coffee stop en route. 50 km 2C John. 8391 0320 Peninsula Pedallers 9:00 AM, Arteyrea Hall, Mortlock Terrace, Port Lincoln. Coffee afterwards. 40 km 4B Mary 8683 0915 Rivergum Cyclists 10:00 AM, Contact Peter for details. 20 km 2B Peter 8588 2428

Better Harts 2:00 PM, Meleluca Primary School, Ayres St entrance, Mt Gambier. Must contact ride leader to participate (ride details may change). Sharon 8723 0805 Kangaroo Island BUG Art Feast Fiesta. Details to be advised. 1 Manfred 8553 0383

Mon 8 Oct 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 9 Oct Border BUG 9:00 AM, Caltex Roadhouse, Bordertown. Social ride on quiet roads. 30 km 3A Pam 8753 4133 Peninsula Pedallers 9:30 AM, Arteyrea Hall, Mortlock Terrace, Port Lincoln. Beginners ride, with the group riding at the pace of the slowest rider. Coffee afterwards. 30 km 1A Raelene 8682 3196 Tuesday Treadlers 9:30 AM, Balhannah Oval, Balhannah. Road bike ride, with a 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. 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. To Brownhill Creek via parklands, Unley, Mitcham areas. Coffee in Hutt Street. 40 km 2B Jo 0432 429 922

Bicycle Maintenance Course Basic Bike Care 6:00 PM – 9.00 PM Tuesday 9 October 2012 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

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Adelaide Cyclists 6:00 AM, 05:50am for 06:00am, Tower Hotel, Magill 25km ride up to Norton Summit with the optional continuation to Marble Hill and descend Montacute Rd. Contact details www.adelaidecyclists.com 25 km 4C Angus

Border BUG 6:00 AM, Apex Park Clock tower, Bordertown. Early morning ride. 2 loops of Golf Course Rd. Lights please. 30 km 6A Travis 0407 990 450 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 Better Harts 10:00 AM, Shepherdson Rd. Deli. Mt Gambier. Must contact ride leader before the ride to confirm the time – road bike preferred. Catherine 8723 0653 Wednesday Wheelers 10:00 AM, Gawler Railway Station, Gawler. Bitumen road northern areas ride, pub lunch. Catch 9:08am train from Adelaide. 50 km 3C Malcolm 8379 7339

Thu 11 Oct Border BUG 9:00 AM, General Store, Mundulla. Social ride on quiet roads. 20 km 3A Pam 8753 4133 Better Harts 10:00 AM, Shepherdson Rd. Deli. Mt Gambier. Must contact the ride leader before the ride to confirm the time – road bike preferred. Catherine 8723 0653 30/30 Beach Streak 6:00 PM, Henley Square, Henley Beach. Start at 6:15 pm. Join the 30kph average/30km or the 35kph average/30km graduates (40kph often). Refreshments at the Adelaide Sailing Club, West Beach, afterwards. 30 km 6A Dean 0402 816 741 Bayside Breeze 6:30 PM, Brighton Jetty, Brighton. Bayside Breeze re-commences for the Summer Season. Come out enjoy a social ride while exploring the coastal precincts with a chat & refreshments afterwards. Bike lights essential. 25 km 2A Andrew 0414 561 738

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 Better Harts 10:00 AM, Shepherdson Rd. Deli. Mt Gambier. Must contact the ride leader before the ride to confirm the time – road bike preferred. Catherine 8723 0653

SAT 13 Oct Cobwebs 8:00 AM, Buffalo Tall Ship, Wigley Reserve, Glenelg. Early morning ride with coffee afterwards. Contact details 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

Bicycle Maintenance Course Comprehensive Bike Care 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Saturday 13 October 2012 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 Hawker Bush Chooks 9:00 AM, Hawker Bicycle Hire, 73 Cradock Rd Hawker. (behind the pub) Morning ride with coffee afterwards. Route chosen on the day. Please contact to confirm. Hire bikes available. 20 km Sharon 0431 896 285 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

Saturday Express 1:00 PM, Glenelg Town Hall, Jetty Rd, Glenelg. Café stop for afternoon tea. 40 km 3B Des 0401 360 187 Saturday Sojourn 1:00 PM, Henley Square, Henley Beach. BYO or buy afternoon tea. 25 km 2A Phillip 0416 769 883 Southern Flinders Rough Riders 2:00 PM, Over the Edge Shop, Melrose. 20 km Richard 0417 341 462

SUN 14 Oct Adelaide Cyclists 8:00 AM, Rundle & Frome St CBD at 8am or Buffalo Tall Ship, Wigley Reserve, Glenelg 08.30am. CBD, Glenelg to Outer Harbour and back to Semaphore for coffee. Contact details www.adelaidecyclists.com 50 km 5A Angus Clare Valley Cycle Team 8:00 AM, Clare Oval, Main North Rd, Clare. On road rides in the Clare Valley region, varying from 2B to 5C+, based on group’s ability, weather, etc. on the day. Riders choose turn around point. Meet up for coffee (or more) afterwards. 50-100 km Judy 0400 290 687 Poseurs d’Adelaide 8:00 AM, Corner Portrush & Greenhill Rds. (in front of the Burnside Town Hall). Bitumen road ride, 4C to 5B, generally in the hills or quieter Adelaide roads. We don’t take ourselves too seriously and aim for a good bakery or cafe towards the end. 60-80 km 5B Peter 0407 182 376

Advanced Bike Maintenance Course 9:00AM – 5:00PM Sunday 14, 21 and 28 October 2012 Bicycle SA office, 111 Franklin St, Adelaide Final 2012 session in a series of 3 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

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

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Hills Ride 9:00 AM, Old Railway Stn. Car Park, Euston Rd. Aldgate. Lunch BYO or buy. Possibility of some good dirt roads. MTB or Hybrid bike advised. Coffee stop en route. 50 km 2C Peter 8298 3131 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

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Better Harts 2:00 PM, Meleluca Primary School, Ayres St entrance, Mt Gambier. Must contact ride leader to participate (ride details may change). Sharon 8723 0805 Advertisement

Sunday 14 October 2012 Adelaide 200km Unsupported Around the Adelaide Hills. Contact Matt for start time and place. Matthew Rawnsley 0427 379 640 longdistance1200@hotmail.com

MTB Orienteering Sunday 14 October 2012 Mt Pleasant Combined Foot/MTB event. Signs from the corner of the Mt Pleasant to Springton Rd and Glen Devon Rd, less than 1km north east of Mt Pleasant. Enquiries: Fi Pahor 8232 0652

Mon 15 Oct 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 16 Oct Border BUG 9:00 AM, Caltex Roadhouse, Bordertown. Social ride on quiet roads. 30 km 3A Pam 8753 4133 Peninsula Pedallers 9:30 AM, Arteyrea Hall, Mortlock Terrace, Port Lincoln. Beginners ride, with the group riding at the pace of the slowest rider. Coffee afterwards. 30 km 1A Raelene 8682 3196 Tuesday Treadlers 9:30 AM, Balhannah Oval, Balhannah. Road bike ride, with a 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. 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. Waterfall Gully for lunch via parklands and Eastern suburbs 40 km 2B Joan 8381 2150 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 17 Oct Adelaide Cyclists 6:00 AM, 05:50am for 06:00am, Tower Hotel, Magill 25km ride up to Norton Summit with the optional continuation to Marble Hill and descend Montacute Rd. Contact details www.adelaidecyclists.com 25 km 4C Angus Border BUG 6:00 AM, Apex Park Clock tower, Bordertown. Early morning ride. 2 loops of Golf Course Rd. Lights please. 30 km 6A Travis 0407 990 450

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 Better Harts 10:00 AM, Shepherdson Rd. Deli. Mt Gambier. Must contact ride leader before the ride to confirm the time – road bike preferred. Catherine 8723 0653 Wednesday Wheelers 10:00 AM, North Adelaide – opposite the Piccadilly Theatre, O’Connell St, North Adelaide. Bitumen road ride, BYO or buy lunch. 50 km 3C Mike 8295 2149

National Ride to Work Day Wednesday 17 October 2012 The Rikde2Work Programme is a nationally run, year round programme that encourages the community to commute by bicycle. Each registration helps build the case for better bike facilities across the country. Registration is quick and it is free! For more information and to register: www.ride2work.com.au

Thu 18 Oct Border BUG 9:00 AM, General Store, Mundulla. Social ride on quiet roads. 20 km 3A Pam 8753 4133 Better Harts 10:00 AM, Shepherdson Rd. Deli. Mt Gambier. Must contact the ride leader before the ride to confirm the time – road bike preferred. Catherine 8723 0653 30/30 Beach Streak 6:00 PM, Henley Square, Henley Beach. Start at 6:15 pm. Join the 30kph average/30km or the 35kph average/30km graduates (40kph often). Refreshments at the Adelaide Sailing Club, West Beach, afterwards. 30 km 6A Dean 0402 816 741 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 Joan 8381 2150

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Fri 19 Oct 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 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 Better Harts 10:00 AM, Shepherdson Rd. Deli. Mt Gambier. Must contact the ride leader before the ride to confirm the time – road bike preferred. Catherine 8723 0653

SAT 20 Oct Cobwebs 8:00 AM, Buffalo Tall Ship, Wigley Reserve, Glenelg. Early morning ride with coffee afterwards. Contact details 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 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. Hot weather policy applies. Contact Lanie for details. 20 km 2B Lanie 8536 4723 Cycling on Fleurieu 10:00 AM, Colman Tce, Strathalbyn. (swimming pool) car park. A family ride along the Angas River trail in Strathalbyn. Picnic lunch/BBQ to celebrate ‘Ride to Work Day’ after the ride. Phone Colin for details. 25 km 3B Colin 0400 677 382 Saturday Express 1:00 PM, Hackney Hotel, Hackney Rd, Hackney. Café stop for afternoon tea. 40 km 3B David 0438 203 319 Saturday Sojourn 1:00 PM, Torrens Weir, Adelaide. BYO or buy afternoon tea. 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 21 Oct Grand/Mini Slam Recreational Bike Series of 5 rides Sunday 21 October 2012 6:30 AM Littlehampton, Anembo Park, North Tce, Littlehampton. The final ride in the Grand/Mini Slam series of on road personal challenge recreational rides for 2012. Choose between 100km or 200km, with the ability to ride at your own pace. Morning and afternoon refreshments, freshly cut salad rolls, fruit slice and fruit for lunch. On road support Win two Giant road bikes and prizes from Roof Rack City. (BSA members and series riders only) Entry fee applies. Enter online or further details and/or entry forms available from: Bicycle SA office 8168 9999 www.bikesa.asn.au rides@bikesa.asn.au Clare Valley Cycle Team 8:00 AM, Clare Oval, Main North Rd, Clare. On road rides in the Clare Valley region, varying from 2B to 5C+, based on group’s ability, weather, etc. on the day. Riders choose turn around point. Meet up for coffee (or more) afterwards. 50-100 km Judy 0400 290 687 Poseurs d’Adelaide 8:00 AM, Corner Portrush & Greenhill Rds. (in front of the Burnside Town Hall). Bitumen road ride, 4C to 5B, generally in the hills or quieter Adelaide roads. We don’t take ourselves too seriously and aim for a good bakery or cafe towards the end. 60-80 km 5B Peter 0407 182 376 GAD-BUG (Goolwa & District Bicycle User Group) 8:30 AM, Goolwa Rotunda, Cadell Street, Goolwa. Encounter Bikeway, Beacon 19 or Hindmarsh Island. Route chosen each week based on group’s ability, weather etc. Usually two groups, fast and slow. Rides vary from 1A to 3B. Riders choose when to turn back. Meet for coffee either en route or afterwards. 30 km 2B 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. Note – Faster group (30 km/h) leaves at 8am and returns before 9am to join main group. 40 km 4A-6B Travis 0407 990 450 Peninsula Pedallers 9:00 AM, Arteyrea Hall, Mortlock Terrace, Port Lincoln. Coffee afterwards. 40 km 4B Mary 8683 0915 Rivergum Cyclists 10:00 AM, Contact Peter for details. 20 km 2B Peter 8588 2428

Tuesday Traverse 10:00 AM, Riverton Caravan Park, Riverton. Three or two day (overnight/s) Clare Valley Trip. Commence rides from Riverton (on Sunday 21st Oct), ride the Rattler and Mawson Trails then drive to Clare. Ride the Mawson and Riesling trails over the next two days.Some dirt roads and some hills. (Return home on Tuesday 23rd). Contact Robyn for full details of trip. 40 km 2B Robyn 0401 364 019 Better Harts 2:00 PM, Meleluca Primary School, Ayres St entrance, Mt Gambier. Must contact ride leader to participate (ride details may change). Sharon 8723 0805 Advertisement

MTB Orienteering Sunday 21 October 2012 Mt Crawford – 3 Chain Break Signs from the corner of Forreston Rd. (Gumeracha/Williamstown) and Warren Rd (Birdwood/Williamstown) Enquiries: Peter Kreminski 8379 1354 (ah) or 0414 810 058 Details: www.sa.orienteering.asn.au

Mon 22 Oct 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 23 Oct Border BUG 9:00 AM, Caltex Roadhouse, Bordertown. Social ride on quiet roads. 30 km 3A Pam 8753 4133 Peninsula Pedallers 9:30 AM, Arteyrea Hall, Mortlock Terrace, Port Lincoln. Beginners ride, with the group riding at the pace of the slowest rider. Coffee afterwards. 30 km 1A Raelene 8682 3196 Tuesday Treadlers 9:30 AM, Balhannah Oval, Balhannah. Road bike ride, with a 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. 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 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 24 Oct Adelaide Cyclists 6:00 AM, 05:50am for 06:00am, Tower Hotel, Magill 25km ride up to Norton Summit with the optional continuation to Marble Hill and descend Montacute Rd. Contact details www.adelaidecyclists.com 25 km 4C Angus

Border BUG 6:00 AM, Apex Park Clock tower, Bordertown. Early morning ride. 2 loops of Golf Course Rd. Lights please. 30 km 6A Travis 0407 990 450 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 Better Harts 10:00 AM, Shepherdson Rd. Deli. Mt Gambier. Must contact ride leader before the ride to confirm the time – road bike preferred. Catherine 8723 0653 Wednesday Wheelers 10:00 AM, Hindmarsh – Adam St, opposite the brewery. Suburban road ride, BYO or buy lunch. 50 km 3C John 8346 9765

Thu 25 Oct Border BUG 9:00 AM, General Store, Mundulla. Social ride on quiet roads. 20 km 3A Pam 8753 4133 Better Harts 10:00 AM, Shepherdson Rd. Deli. Mt Gambier. Must contact the ride leader before the ride to confirm the time – road bike preferred. Catherine 8723 0653 30/30 Beach Streak 6:00 PM, Henley Square, Henley Beach. Start at 6:15 pm. Join the 30kph average/30km or the 35kph average/30km graduates (40kph often). Refreshments at the Adelaide Sailing Club, West Beach, afterwards. 30 km 6A Dean 0402 816 741 Bayside Breeze 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 3B Alison 8377 2118

Fri 26 Oct 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 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

Better Harts 10:00 AM, Shepherdson Rd. Deli. Mt Gambier. Must contact the ride leader before the ride to confirm the time – road bike preferred. Catherine 8723 0653

SAT 27 Oct Cobwebs 8:00 AM, Buffalo Tall Ship, Wigley Reserve, Glenelg. Early morning ride with coffee afterwards. Contact details 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 Hawker Bush Chooks 9:00 AM, Hawker Bicycle Hire, 73 Cradock Rd Hawker. (behind the pub) Visit ruins, graves and history along the trail from Yourambulla & Yappala to Hookina. Return via Wonoka on the Mawson Trail. Rocky sections. Drinks/ support en route. Please contact to confirm. Hire bikes available. 65 km MTB Class 2 Sharon 0431 896 285 Southern Flinders Rough Riders 9:00 AM, Over The Edge Shop, Melrose. The Enthusiasts Ride Richard 0417 341 462 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 Saturday Express 1:00 PM, St Andrews Hospital (front entrance) South Terrace, Adelaide. Café stop for afternoon tea. 40 km 3B Peter 0421 426 696 Saturday Sojourn 1:00 PM, Brighton Jetty, Brighton. BYO or buy afternoon tea. 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 28 Oct Clare Valley Cycle Team 8:00 AM, Clare Oval, Main North Rd, Clare. On road rides in the Clare Valley region, varying from 2B to 5C+, based on group’s ability, weather, etc. on the day. Riders choose turn around point. Meet up for coffee (or more) afterwards. 50-100 km Judy 0400 290 687

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Poseurs d’Adelaide 8:00 AM, Corner Portrush & Greenhill Rds. (in front of the Burnside Town Hall). Bitumen road ride, 4C to 5B, generally in the hills or quieter Adelaide roads. We don’t take ourselves too seriously and aim for a good bakery or cafe towards the end. 60-80 km 5B Peter 0407 182 376 GAD-BUG (Goolwa & District Bicycle User Group) 8:30 AM, Goolwa Rotunda, Cadell Street, Goolwa. Encounter Bikeway, Beacon 19 or Hindmarsh Island. Route chosen each week based on group’s ability, weather etc. Usually two groups, fast and slow. Rides vary from 1A to 3B. Riders choose when to turn back. Meet for coffee either en route or afterwards. 30 km 2B 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. Note – Faster group (30 km/h) leaves at 8am and returns before 9am to join main group. 40 km 4A-6B Travis 0407 990 450 Hills Ride 9:00 AM, Federation Park., Albert St. Gumeracha. Lunch BYO or buy. Possibility of some good dirt roads. MTB or Hybrid bike advised. Coffee stop en route. 50 km 2C Steve 8271 1140 Peninsula Pedallers 9:00 AM, Arteyrea Hall, Mortlock Terrace, Port Lincoln. Coffee afterwards. 40 km 4B Mary 8683 0915 Rivergum Cyclists 10:00 AM, Contact Peter for details. 20 km 2B Peter 8588 2428 Better Harts 2:00 PM, Meleluca Primary School, Ayres St entrance, Mt Gambier. Must contact ride leader to participate (ride details may change). Sharon 8723 0805

Mon 29 Oct 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 30 Oct Border BUG 9:00 AM, Caltex Roadhouse, Bordertown. Social ride on quiet roads. 30 km 3A Pam 8753 4133 Peninsula Pedallers 9:30 AM, Arteyrea Hall, Mortlock Terrace, Port Lincoln. Beginners ride, with the group riding at the pace of the slowest rider. Coffee afterwards. 30 km 1A Raelene 8682 3196

Tuesday Treadlers 9:30 AM, Balhannah Oval, Balhannah. Road bike ride, with a 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. 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. Linear Park tour, then Unley for lunch. 40 km 2B Trevor 0434 961 488 Night Espresso 7:00 PM, Hurtle Square Adelaide. The rides vary from 6A, 5B, 4C usually with a slightly easier option. Good lights essential. Coffee afterwards at a café. 40 km Rob 8299 0230

Wed 31 Oct Adelaide Cyclists 6:00 AM, 05:50am for 06:00am, Tower Hotel, Magill 25km ride up to Norton Summit with the optional continuation to Marble Hill and descend Montacute Rd. Contact details www.adelaidecyclists.com 25 km 4C Angus Border BUG 6:00 AM, Apex Park Clock tower, Bordertown. Early morning ride. 2 loops of Golf Course Rd. Lights please. 30 km 6A Travis 0407 990 450 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 Better Harts 10:00 AM, Shepherdson Rd. Deli. Mt Gambier. Must contact ride leader before the ride to confirm the time – road bike preferred. Catherine 8723 0653 Wednesday Wheelers 10:00 AM, Normanville Beach car park, Normanville. Bitumen road ride, some hills, pub lunch. 50 km 3C Rob 8270 4999

30/30 Beach Streak 6:00 PM, Henley Square, Henley Beach. Start at 6:15 pm. Join the 30kph average/30km or the 35kph average/30km graduates (40kph often). Refreshments at the Adelaide Sailing Club, West Beach, afterwards. 30 km 6A Dean 0402 816 741 Bayside Breeze 6:30 PM, West Beach Surf Life Saving Club, West Beach. Come out enjoy a social ride while exploring the coastal precincts with a chat & refreshments afterwards. Bike lights essential. 25 km 3A Andrew 0414 561 738 Advertisement

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Fri 2 Nov 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 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 Better Harts 10:00 AM, Shepherdson Rd. Deli. Mt Gambier. Must contact the ride leader before the ride to confirm the time – road bike preferred. Catherine 8723 0653

SAT 3 Nov Cobwebs 8:00 AM, Buffalo Tall Ship, Wigley Reserve, Glenelg. Early morning ride with coffee afterwards. Contact details cobwebsadelaide@yahoo.com.au 50 km 6A

Thu 1 Nov

Cycling on Fleurieu 8:00 AM, Strathalbyn Railway Station, Strathalbyn. An easy and relaxing ride around Strathalbyn with a coffee stop after the ride. Phone Colin for details. 25 km 3B Colin 0400 677 382

Border BUG 9:00 AM, General Store, Mundulla. Social ride on quiet roads. 20 km 3A Pam 8753 4133

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

Better Harts 10:00 AM, Shepherdson Rd. Deli. Mt Gambier. Must contact the ride leader before the ride to confirm the time – road bike preferred. Catherine 8723 0653

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. Hot weather policy applies. Contact Lanie for details. 20 km 2B Lanie 8536 4723

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Saturday Express 1:00 PM, Drage Reserve, Briar Rd, Felixstow. Café stop for afternoon tea. 40 km 3B Terry 8251 2366 Saturday Sojourn 1:00 PM, Moseley Square, Glenelg. BYO or buy afternoon tea. 25 km 2A Phillip 0416 769 883 Southern Flinders Rough Riders 2:00 PM, Over the Edge Shop, Melrose. 20 km Richard 0417 341 462

SUN 4 Nov Clare Valley Cycle Team 8:00 AM, Clare Oval, Main North Rd, Clare. On road rides in the Clare Valley region, varying from 2B to 5C+, based on group’s ability, weather, etc. on the day. Riders choose turn around point. Meet up for coffee (or more) afterwards. 50-100 km Judy 0400 290 687 Poseurs d’Adelaide 8:00 AM, Corner Portrush & Greenhill Rds. (in front of the Burnside Town Hall). Bitumen road ride, 4C to 5B, generally in the hills or quieter Adelaide roads. We don’t take ourselves too seriously and aim for a good bakery or cafe towards the end. 60-80 km 5B Peter 0407 182 376 GAD-BUG (Goolwa & District Bicycle User Group) 8:30 AM, Goolwa Rotunda, Cadell Street, Goolwa. Encounter Bikeway, Beacon 19 or Hindmarsh Island. Route chosen each week based on group’s ability, weather etc. Usually two groups, fast and slow. Rides vary from 1A to 3B. Riders choose when to turn back. Meet for coffee either en route or afterwards. 30 km 2B Geoff 0415 460 380

Amy’s Ride SA Sunday 4 November 2012 Recreational road ride 100km/65km/30km/25km 8:30 AM Flinders University 9:00 AM O’Halloran Hill (25km) 10:00 AM McLaren Vale Visitors Centre Choose between the 100km, 60km, 30km, or 25km (O’Halloran Hill start), riding from Adelaide to the McLaren Vale Wine region. An addition for 2012 is to ride the Shiraz Trail from the McLaren Vale Visitors Centre to Willunga and return. This is a great option for families with young children! Wear the Amy’s Ride SA jersey and support the Amy Gillett Foundation and Safer Roads. Join more than 3000 riders as they take over the Southern Expressway, especially closed for this event. Further details and/or entry forms available from: Bicycle SA office 8168 9999 www.bikesa.asn.au rides@bikesa.asn.au

Border BUG 9:00 AM, Caltex Service Station, Bordertown. Social ride on quiet roads. Riders choose their turnaround point. Coffee afterwards. Note – Faster group (30 km/h) leaves at 8am and returns before 9am to join main group. 40 km 4A-6B Travis 0407 990 450 Peninsula Pedallers 9:00 AM, Arteyrea Hall, Mortlock Terrace, Port Lincoln. Coffee afterwards. 40 km 4B Mary 8683 0915 Kangaroo Island BUG 10:00 AM, Stokes Bay (Jeff Wallace’s house). Range Road Ramble. Contact Jeff for details. 40 km 1 Jeff 8559 2171 Rivergum Cyclists 10:00 AM, Contact Peter for details. 20 km 2B Catherine 8723 0653 Better Harts 2:00 PM, Meleluca Primary School, Ayres St entrance, Mt Gambier. Must contact ride leader to participate (ride details may change). Sharon 8723 0805

Mon 5 Nov 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 Nov Border BUG 9:00 AM, Caltex Roadhouse, Bordertown. Social ride on quiet roads. 30 km 3A Pam 8753 4133 Peninsula Pedallers 9:30 AM, Arteyrea Hall, Mortlock Terrace, Port Lincoln. Beginners ride, with the group riding at the pace of the slowest rider. Coffee afterwards. 30 km 1A Raelene 8682 3196 Tuesday Treadlers 9:30 AM, Balhannah Oval, Balhannah. Road bike ride, with a 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. 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. Ride to Beach via Western suburbs 40 km 2B Bob 8356 0906 Night Espresso 7:00 PM, Hurtle Square Adelaide. The rides vary from 6A, 5B, 4C usually with a slightly easier option. Good lights essential. Coffee afterwards at a café. 40 km Rob 8299 0230 Night Espresso 7:00 PM, Hurtle Square Adelaide. An easier ride option for those wishing to join the Espresso ‘night riders’ Good lights essential. Coffee afterwards at a café. 40 km 4A Rob 8299 0230

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Fri 9 Nov

Border BUG 6:00 AM, Apex Park Clock tower, Bordertown. Early morning ride. 2 loops of Golf Course Rd. Lights please. 30 km 6A Travis 0407 990 450 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 8:00 AM, Rose Park, cnr of Alexander Ave & Fullarton Road. NOTE EARLY START! Bitumen road ride to Gawler via hills. BYO or buy lunch. Return to town on train. If 35C or greater is forecast on Tuesday PM news, same start time and place, for a shorter alternative. 80 km 3C Malcolm 8276 9469 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 Better Harts 10:00 AM, Shepherdson Rd. Deli. Mt Gambier. Must contact ride leader before the ride to confirm the time – road bike preferred. Catherine 8723 0653 Southern Flinders Rough Riders 6:00 PM, Over the Edge Shop, Melrose. Dusk ride. Richard 0417 341 462

Thu 8 Nov Border BUG 9:00 AM, General Store, Mundulla. Social ride on quiet roads. 20 km 3A Pam 8753 4133 Better Harts 10:00 AM, Shepherdson Rd. Deli. Mt Gambier. Must contact the ride leader before the ride to confirm the time – road bike preferred. Catherine 8723 0653 30/30 Beach Streak 6:00 PM, Henley Square, Henley Beach. Start at 6:15 pm. Join the 30kph average/30km or the 35kph average/30km graduates (40kph often). Refreshments at the Adelaide Sailing Club, West Beach, afterwards. 30 km 6A Dean 0402 816 741 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 2A Meryl 0449 999 730

SAT 10 Nov Cobwebs 8:00 AM, Buffalo Tall Ship, Wigley Reserve, Glenelg. Early morning ride with coffee afterwards. Contact details 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

Bicycle Maintenance Course Comprehensive Bike Care 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Saturday 10 November 2012 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 Hawker Bush Chooks 9:00 AM, Hawker Bicycle Hire, 73 Cradock Rd Hawker. (behind the pub) Morning ride with coffee afterwards. Route chosen on the day. Please contact to confirm. Hire bikes available. 20 km Sharon 0431 896 285 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

Saturday Express 1:00 PM, Alexander Ave, Rose Park. Café stop for afternoon tea. 40 km 3B Steve 8339 4368 Saturday Sojourn 1:00 PM, Unley Memorial Gardens (adjacent to Woolworths, Unley Rd, Unley. BYO or buy afternoon tea. 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 11 Nov Clare Valley Cycle Team 8:00 AM, Clare Oval, Main North Rd, Clare. On road rides in the Clare Valley region, varying from 2B to 5C+, based on group’s ability, weather, etc. on the day. Riders choose turn around point. Meet up for coffee (or more) afterwards. 50-100 km Judy 0400 290 687 Poseurs d’Adelaide 8:00 AM, Corner Portrush & Greenhill Rds. (in front of the Burnside Town Hall). Bitumen road ride, 4C to 5B, generally in the hills or quieter Adelaide roads. We don’t take ourselves too seriously and aim for a good bakery or cafe towards the end. 60-80 km 5B Peter 0407 182 376 GAD-BUG (Goolwa & District Bicycle User Group) 8:30 AM, Goolwa Rotunda, Cadell Street, Goolwa. Encounter Bikeway, Beacon 19 or Hindmarsh Island. Route chosen each week based on group’s ability, weather etc. Usually two groups, fast and slow. Rides vary from 1A to 3B. Riders choose when to turn back. Meet for coffee either en route or afterwards. 30 km 2B 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. Note – Faster group (30 km/h) leaves at 8am and returns before 9am to join main group. 40 km 4A-6B Travis 0407 990 450 Hills Ride 9:00 AM, Cnr Main Rd. and Woodside Rd. Lobethal. Lunch BYO or buy. Possibility of some good dirt roads. MTB or Hybrid bike advised. Coffee stop en route. 50 km 2C Trevor 8339 6658 Peninsula Pedallers 9:00 AM, Arteyrea Hall, Mortlock Terrace, Port Lincoln. Mystery Ride. Please phone for details. Coffee afterwards. 40 km 4B Mary 8683 0915 Rivergum Cyclists 10:00 AM, Contact Peter for details. 20 km 2B Peter 8588 2428 Better Harts 2:00 PM, Meleluca Primary School, Ayres St entrance, Mt Gambier. Must contact ride leader to participate (ride details may change). Sharon 8723 0805

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Mon 12 Nov 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 Nov Border BUG 9:00 AM, Caltex Roadhouse, Bordertown. Social ride on quiet roads. 30 km 3A Pam 8753 4133 Peninsula Pedallers 9:30 AM, Arteyrea Hall, Mortlock Terrace, Port Lincoln. Beginners ride, with the group riding at the pace of the slowest rider. Coffee afterwards. 30 km 1A Raelene 8682 3196 Tuesday Treadlers 9:30 AM, Balhannah Oval, Balhannah. Road bike ride, with a 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. 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. A trip to the seaside. 40 km 3A Andrew 0414 561 738

Bicycle Maintenance Course Bike Gears and Brakes 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM Tuesday 13 November 2012 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

Wed 14 Nov Adelaide Cyclists 6:00 AM, 05:50am for 06:00am, Tower Hotel, Magill 25km ride up to Norton Summit with the optional continuation to Marble Hill and descend Montacute Rd. Contact details www.adelaidecyclists.com 25 km 4C Angus

Border BUG 6:00 AM, Apex Park Clock tower, Bordertown. Early morning ride. 2 loops of Golf Course Rd. Lights please. 30 km 6A Travis 0407 990 450 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 Better Harts 10:00 AM, Shepherdson Rd. Deli. Mt Gambier. Must contact ride leader before the ride to confirm the time – road bike preferred. Catherine 8723 0653 Wednesday Wheelers 10:00 AM, Balhannah Oval, Balhannah. Bitumen road hills ride, pub lunch. If 35C or greater is forecast on Tuesday PM news, meet at same start point at 8:30am for shortened ride. 50 km 3C Roger 8325 1790

Thu 15 Nov Border BUG 9:00 AM, General Store, Mundulla. Social ride on quiet roads. 20 km 3A Pam 8753 4133 Better Harts 10:00 AM, Shepherdson Rd. Deli. Mt Gambier. Must contact the ride leader before the ride to confirm the time – road bike preferred. Catherine 8723 0653 30/30 Beach Streak 6:00 PM, Henley Square, Henley Beach. Start at 6:15 pm. Join the 30kph average/30km or the 35kph average/30km graduates (40kph often). Refreshments at the Adelaide Sailing Club, West Beach, afterwards. 30 km 6A Dean 0402 816 741 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 Rick 8277 2414

Fri 16 Nov 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 17 Nov Cobwebs 8:00 AM, Buffalo Tall Ship, Wigley Reserve, Glenelg. Early morning ride with coffee afterwards. Contact details cobwebsadelaide@yahoo.com.au 50 km 6A Cycling on Fleurieu 8:00 AM, Strathalbyn Railway Station, Strathalbyn. An easy and relaxing ride around Strathalbyn with a coffee stop after the ride. Phone Colin for details. 25 km 3B Colin 0400 677 382 Peninsula Pedallers 8:00 AM, Arteyrea Hall, Mortlock Terrace, Port Lincoln. Coffee afterwards. 40 km 4B Mary 8683 0915 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. Hot weather policy applies. Contact Lanie for details. 20 km 2B Lanie 8536 4723 Saturday Express 1:00 PM, North Adelaide Aquatic Centre, North Adelaide. Café stop for afternoon tea. 40 km 3B Karen 0488 380 079 Saturday Sojourn 1:00 PM, Moseley Square, Glenelg. BYO or buy afternoon tea. 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 18 Nov Clare Valley Cycle Team 8:00 AM, Clare Oval, Main North Rd, Clare. On road rides in the Clare Valley region, varying from 2B to 5C+, based on group’s ability, weather, etc. on the day. Riders choose turn around point. Meet up for coffee (or more) afterwards. 50-100 km Judy 0400 290 687 Poseurs d’Adelaide 8:00 AM, Corner Portrush & Greenhill Rds. (in front of the Burnside Town Hall). Bitumen road ride, 4C to 5B, generally in the hills or quieter Adelaide roads. We don’t take ourselves too seriously and aim for a good bakery or cafe towards the end. 60-80 km 5B Peter 0407 182 376

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Ridesprogramme

September-November 2012

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. Note – Faster group (30 km/h) leaves at 8am and returns before 9am to join main group. 40 km 4A-6B Travis 0407 990 450 Hills Ride 9:00 AM, Cnr Willunga Hill Rd. and Brookman Rd. Willunga Hill (Top of Old Willunga Hill). Lunch BYO or buy. Possibility of some good dirt roads. MTB or Hybrid bike advised. Coffee stop en route. 50 km 2C Reno 8235 1388 Peninsula Pedallers 9:00 AM, Arteyrea Hall, Mortlock Terrace, Port Lincoln. Coffee afterwards. 40 km 4B Mary 8683 0915 Rivergum Cyclists 10:00 AM, Contact Peter for details. 20 km 2B Peter 8588 2428 Better Harts 2:00 PM, Meleluca Primary School, Ayres St entrance, Mt Gambier. Must contact ride leader to participate (ride details may change). Sharon 8723 0805

Mon 19 Nov 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 Nov Border BUG 9:00 AM, Caltex Roadhouse, Bordertown. Social ride on quiet roads. 30 km 3A Pam 8753 4133 Peninsula Pedallers 9:30 AM, Arteyrea Hall, Mortlock Terrace, Port Lincoln. Beginners ride, with the group riding at the pace of the slowest rider. Coffee afterwards. 30 km 1A Raelene 8682 3196 Tuesday Treadlers 9:30 AM, Balhannah Oval, Balhannah. Road bike ride, with a 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. 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, Gawler Railway Station, Gawler. Gawler to Salisbury via Stuart O’Grady Bikeway (alongside Northern Expressway). Bring own lunch and water. No shops or toilets on this ride. 40 km 2A Chris 0412 097 712 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 21 Nov Adelaide Cyclists 6:00 AM, 05:50am for 06:00am, Tower Hotel, Magill 25km ride up to Norton Summit with the optional continuation to Marble Hill and descend Montacute Rd. Contact details www.adelaidecyclists.com 25 km 4C Angus Border BUG 6:00 AM, Apex Park Clock tower, Bordertown. Early morning ride. 2 loops of Golf Course Rd. Lights please. 30 km 6A Travis 0407 990 450

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 Sue 8377 1505

Fri 23 Nov 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 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

Better Harts 10:00 AM, Shepherdson Rd. Deli. Mt Gambier. Must contact the ride leader before the ride to confirm the time – road bike preferred. Catherine 8723 0653

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

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

Better Harts 10:00 AM, Shepherdson Rd. Deli. Mt Gambier. Must contact ride leader before the ride to confirm the time – road bike preferred. Catherine 8723 0653 Wednesday Wheelers 10:00 AM, Unley Oval – Edmund Ave, Unley. Bitumen road hills ride, BYO or buy lunch. If 35C or greater is forecast on Tuesday PM news, meet at Toll Gate at 8:30am for a shorter alternative ride to end in suburban coffee. 45 km 3C Michael 8271 9371

Thu 22 Nov Border BUG 9:00 AM, General Store, Mundulla. Social ride on quiet roads. 20 km 3A Pam 8753 4133 Better Harts 10:00 AM, Shepherdson Rd. Deli. Mt Gambier. Must contact the ride leader before the ride to confirm the time – road bike preferred. Catherine 8723 0653 30/30 Beach Streak 6:00 PM, Henley Square, Henley Beach. Start at 6:15 pm. Join the 30kph average/30km or the 35kph average/30km graduates (40kph often). Refreshments at the Adelaide Sailing Club, West Beach, afterwards. 30 km 6A Dean 0402 816 741

SAT 24 Nov

Peninsula Pedallers 8:00 AM, Arteyrea Hall, Mortlock Terrace, Port Lincoln. Coffee afterwards. 40 km 4B Mary 8683 0915 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 Saturday Express 1:00 PM, Drage Reserve, Briar Rd, Felixstow. Café stop for afternoon tea. 40 km 3B Steve 0419 823 600 Saturday Sojourn 1:00 PM, Heywood Park, Unley Park. BYO or buy afternoon tea. 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 25 Nov Clare Valley Cycle Team 8:00 AM, Clare Oval, Main North Rd, Clare. On road rides in the Clare Valley region, varying from 2B to 5C+, based on group’s ability, weather, etc. on the day. Riders choose turn around point. Meet up for coffee (or more) afterwards. 50-100 km Judy 0400 290 687 Poseurs d’Adelaide 8:00 AM, Corner Portrush & Greenhill Rds. (in front of the Burnside Town Hall). Bitumen road ride, 4C to 5B, generally in the hills or quieter Adelaide roads. We don’t take ourselves too seriously and aim for a good bakery or cafe towards the end. 60-80 km 5B Peter 0407 182 376 GAD-BUG (Goolwa & District Bicycle User Group) 8:30 AM, Goolwa Rotunda, Cadell Street, Goolwa. Encounter Bikeway, Beacon 19 or Hindmarsh Island. Route chosen each week based on group’s ability, weather etc. Usually two groups, fast and slow. Rides vary from 1A to 3B. Riders choose when to turn back. Meet for coffee either en route or afterwards. 30 km 2B 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. Note – Faster group (30 km/h) leaves at 8am and returns before 9am to join main group. 40 km 4A-6B Travis 0407 990 450 Peninsula Pedallers 9:00 AM, Arteyrea Hall, Mortlock Terrace, Port Lincoln. Coffee afterwards. 40 km 4B Mary 8683 0915 Southern Flinders Rough Riders 9:00 AM, Over The Edge Shop, Melrose. The Enthusiasts Ride. Richard 0417 341 462

Gear Up Girl Sunday 25 November 2012 9:30 AM Elder Park, Adelaide. A community bike ride specifically for women. Choose between a 15km River Ride, a 35km Beach Ride or a 50km Hills Ride. Wear the exclusive Gear Up Girl Challenge SA jersey. Meet up with your girlfriends for a relaxing bike ride, and have lots of fun! Further details and/or entry forms available from: Bicycle SA office 8168 9999 www.bikesa.asn.au rides@bikesa.asn.au Rivergum Cyclists 10:00 AM, Contact Peter for details. 20 km 2B Peter 8588 2428 Better Harts 2:00 PM, Meleluca Primary School, Ayres St entrance, Mt Gambier. Must contact ride leader to participate (ride details may change) Sharon 8723 0805

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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

Border BUG 9:00 AM, General Store, Mundulla. Social ride on quiet roads. 20 km 3A Pam 8753 4133

Tue 27 Nov Border BUG 9:00 AM, Caltex Roadhouse, Bordertown. Social ride on quiet roads. 30 km 3A Pam 8753 4133 Peninsula Pedallers 9:30 AM, Arteyrea Hall, Mortlock Terrace, Port Lincoln. Beginners ride, with the group riding at the pace of the slowest rider. Coffee afterwards. 30 km 1A Raelene 8682 3196 Tuesday Treadlers 9:30 AM, Balhannah Oval, Balhannah. Road bike ride, with a 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. 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, IKEA, Sir Donald Bradman Drive, Adelaide Airport. Meet at main entrance to IKEA – ride a loop of local suburbs then back to IKEA for Birthday Party lunch. (Don’t bring any lunch). Ride another loop of local suburbs then back to IKEA for coffee. 40 km 2B Jo 8443 9070 Night Espresso 7:00 PM, Hurtle Square Adelaide. The rides vary from 6A, 5B, 4C usually with a slightly easier option. Good lights essential. Coffee afterwards at a café. 40 km Rob 8299 0230

Border BUG 6:00 AM, Apex Park Clock tower, Bordertown. Early morning ride. 2 loops of Golf Course Rd. Lights please. 30 km 6A Travis 0407 990 450 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 Better Harts 10:00 AM, Shepherdson Rd. Deli. Mt Gambier. Must contact ride leader before the ride to confirm the time – road bike preferred. Catherine 8723 0653 Wednesday Wheelers 10:00 AM, Womma Railway Station, Elizabeth North. Bitumen road hills ride to Gawler for train home. Catch 9:08am train from Adelaide. BYO or buy lunch. If 35C or greater is forecast on Tuesday PM news, meet at Heywood Park at 8:30am for shorter alternative ride to end in suburban coffee. 50 km 3C Vivienne 8293 1459

Better Harts 10:00 AM, Shepherdson Rd. Deli. Mt Gambier. Must contact the ride leader before the ride to confirm the time – road bike preferred. Catherine 8723 0653 30/30 Beach Streak 6:00 PM, Henley Square, Henley Beach. Start at 6:15 pm. Join the 30kph average/30km or the 35kph average/30km graduates (40kph often). Refreshments at the Adelaide Sailing Club, West Beach, afterwards. 30 km 6A Dean 0402 816 741

Bayside Breeze 6:30 PM, Henley Jetty, Henley Beach. Come out enjoy a social ride while exploring the coastal precincts with a chat & refreshments afterwards. Bike lights essential. 25 km 3A Chris 0412 097 712

Better Harts 10:00 AM, Shepherdson Rd. Deli. Mt Gambier. Must contact the ride leader before the ride to confirm the time – road bike preferred. Catherine 8723 0653

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