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RidesPROGRAMME December 2014-February 2015

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

On Road Ride Codes1 Up to 15km/h A Flat2 15 to 18km/h B A few hills3 18 to 20km/h C Hilly and steep4 20 to 23km/h D Challenging5 23 to 26km/h 6 26+km/h

Mountain Bike Ride CodesClass 1 (MTB Beginner) Limited off road experience. Obstacle free. Smooth fire tracks. Ride time 45 minutes. 10% gradient.Class 2 (MTB Intermediate) Fire Roads, 20–30km. Numerous obstacles, various rock jumps, drop offs, technical tracks.Class 3 (MTB Experience) Experienced riders, 30+km. Frequent single tracks, steep slopes, sand, drop offs, log jumps.

What to Take on a RidePuncture kit Rain jacket Spare tube Identification

Pump Money Sun screen Lights at night

Water Sun glasses

Hot Weather PolicyCancel 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 Coordinators30/30 Beach StreakDean 0402 816 741

All Women’s Bike RidesLanie 0406 452 117

Bayside BreezeAndrew 8293 4813

Better Harts Sharon 8723 0805 [email protected]

Border BUGBill 0428 790 497

Clare Valley Cycle TeamJudy 0400 290 687

‘Cycle Salisbury’ Para District PedallersNigel 0431 838 735

Cycling On FleurieuJohn 0410 340 071

[email protected]

European Bicycle CirclePaul 0439 806 888www.facebook.com/groups/eurocyclecircle

GAD-BUG (Goolwa and District Bicycle User Group)Geoff 0415 460 380

Gallery GlidesWarwick 8344 8996

Gawler [email protected]/group/GawlerWheelers

Hills RideRob 0428 990 059

Jarmer’s CircuitAndrew 0400 196 806

Kangaroo Island BUGManfred 8553 0383

Mannum Pedal WheelersLouise 0466 789 234www.facebook.com/groups/mannumpedalwheelers or [email protected]

Night EspressoRob 8299 0230

Northside Cycling GroupGary 8255 1979

Pedalling ParentsWarwick 8344 8996

Peninsula PedallersRaelene 8682 3196

Poseurs d’AdelaidePeter 0407 182 376

Riverland RidersRuth 0427 752 815

Saturday ExpressPatsy 8379 6477

Saturday SojournDave 0466 943 155

Southern Flinders Rough RidersRichard 0417 341 462

The Little Red Grape Nicola 0414 365 477

Tuesday TraverseRick 0417 816 372

Tuesday TreadlersTony 8388 4730

Wednesday WheelersSteve 8271 1140

Wednesdays with KeithRedline CyclingStephen 0417 806 [email protected] www.redlinecycling.com.au

West Side BellesIrma 0439 801 849 www.facebook/west side belles

AdvertisementsBicycle SA takes no responsibility for any advertised ride/event/activity appearing in this programme that it has not organised.

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MON 1 DECNorthside Cycling Group9:30 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

Riverland Riders4:00 PM, Cnr Waratah Court and Hakea St, Renmark. Flat and easy, riding at the pace of the slowest rider.30-35 km 2A Dennis 0427 971 523

TUE 2 DECPeninsula Pedallers9:30 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 Treadlers9:30 AM, Balhannah Oval, Balhannah. Road bike ride, with a mid-way stop for coffee and back by lunchtime. Two options, a longer, more challenging route or a shorter less demanding route, but all meet up for coffee. Usually a different start location on the first Tuesday of each month. Ride Coordinator to confirm.50-70 km 4B or 5C Tony or Graham 8388 4730 or 8293 1459

Tuesday Traverse10:00 AM, Torrens Weir, Adelaide. Ride to Brownhill Creek, lunch at Waite Institute. Some hills. BYO lunch.40 km 2B Jo 0432 429 922

Bicycle Maintenance CourseBasic Bike Care5:30 PM – 8:30 PM Tuesday 2 December 2014Bicycle SA Office 53 Carrington St, AdelaideThis 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 appliesEarly bookings essential (maximum 10 registrants per course)Bicycle SA office 8168 9999www.bikesa.asn.au

Border BUG6:00 PM, Apex Park, Woolshed Street Bordertown. Social ride on quiet roads. Ride returns to start point for a chat after. Lights required.30 km 6A Bill 0428 790 497

Night Espresso7:00 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 Espresso7:00 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 DECMannum Pedal Wheelers7:00 AM, Mid-Murray Council Chambers, Car Park, 49 Adelaide Rd, Mannum. Introducing the Mannum Pedal Wheelers Wednesday weekly rides. Enjoy a leisurely mid-week ride starting from the historic township of Mannum, exploring the surrounding countryside, and sometimes stopping for coffee during or after the ride. Route and coffee stop depending on who is riding. Visitors and new riders are most welcome. Visit us on facebook – www.facebook.com/groups/mannumpedalwheelers or [email protected] km 3B Louise or Wally 0466 789 234 or 0428 592 282

GAD-BUG (Goolwa & District Bicycle User Group)8:00 AM, Goolwa Rotunda, Cadell Street, Goolwa. Generally ride to Middleton or Port Elliot along Encounter Bikeway. Options from 1A to 3B with a coffee stop en route. Riders choose their own turnaround point.25 km 1B Geoff 0415 460 380

Wednesdays with Keith9:00 AM, Bicycle Express, 124 Halifax St, Adelaide. Join Adelaide television and radio personality Keith Conlon for this relaxed pace, 90 minute ride along the bike paths and back streets of Adelaide. Departing from Bicycle Express on Halifax St at 9.00 am and returning for coffee by 10.30am, this ride is informative and fun, and open to all riders of any age and ability. Pace is steady and the tides are flat, often taking in the Linear Park and parklands of Adelaide.20-25 km 3A Stephen 0417 806 563

Northside Cycling Group9:30 AM, Elizabeth Star Cycles, 5 Barfield Crescent, Elizabeth. Ride with 2 options, from 3A to 5A with a coffee stop en route.30 km 5A Gary 8255 1979

Wednesday Wheelers10:00 AM, Morphett Vale, Hungry Jack’s, cnr South Rd and Pimpala Rd. All bitumen ride. BYO or buy lunch.50 km 3C Mark 8322 0685

Jarmer’s Circuit6:00 PM, Jarmer’s Kitchen, Fifth St, Bowden. Ride starts 6.00pm. Bowden rides for keen road cyclists. for keen road cyclists. Ride options are: 1. Jarmer’s Circuit (once up Montefiore Hill 6.1km). www.strava.com/segments/7226033 2. Bowden Bunch ride (3 times up Montefiore Hill 16.2km) strava.com/segments/72260246.1 or 16.2 km 5B Andrew 0400 196 806

THU 4 DECRiverland Riders9:00 AM, Town Clock, Renmark Ave, Renmark. Flat and easy, riding at the pace of the slowest rider.60 km 5A Dennis 0427 971 523

30/30 Beach Streak6:00 PM, Henley Square, Henley Beach. Start at 6:15 pm. Join the 30kph average for 30km or the 35kph average for 30km graduates (40kph often). Refreshments at the Adelaide Sailing Club, West Beach, afterwards.30 km 6A Dean 0402 816 741

Border BUG6:00 PM, Apex Park, Woolshed Street, Bordertown. Social ride on quiet roads. Ride returns to start point for a chat after. Lights required.30 km 6A Bill 0428 790 497

Bayside Breeze6.30 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 Alison 8377 2118

FRI 5 DECWest Side Belles7:15 AM, Zuma Cafe, 56 Gouger St, Adelaide. (8231 4410) An all women’s social bike ride. Early morning easy ride, starting off with a coffee if so desired. Cafe opens at 7:00am. Departing 7:15am. Head off to the Bay via Anzac Highway, arriving at Mediterranean Cafe Ristorante, 2/72 Broadway, Glenelg South (8295 8333). Then back home via Tapleys Hill Rd and Liquid Espresso, 183/181 Grange Rd, Findon (8268 1063). Riders can choose their turnaround point. Optional ride distances catered for. If desired, a longer more challenging route or a shorter route, but all meet for coffee start to discuss. Estimated time plus coffee break – 3 hours. Dress accordingly, bring money for coffee and cake. Irma 0439 801 849 or www.facebook/west side belles.6A Irma 0439 801 849

GAD-BUG (Goolwa & District Bicycle User Group)8:00 AM, Goolwa Rotunda, Cadell Street, Goolwa. Road bike ride of approximately 50 km with a break for coffee. From time to time location/terrain may change in favour of an off-road mountain bike ride. Contact Ride Co-ordinator to confirm.50 km 3B Geoff 0415 460 380

Clare Valley Cycling Team9:15 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

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Mannum Pedal Wheelers7:00 AM, Arnold Park (Car Park by the Mannum Ferry) Introducing the Mannum Pedal Wheelers Saturday rides. A regular social group ride. Cross the ferry, ride along the scenic river road to the Younghusband Store. Return to Mannum after coffee and a chat at Younghusband Store. Bring money for coffee. Visitors and new riders are welcome. Visit us on facebook – www.facebook.com/groups/mannumpedalwheelers [email protected] km 2B-3B Louise or Wally 0466 789 234 or 0428 592 282

Riverland Riders7:00 AM, Town Clock, Renmark Ave, Renmark. Distance varies depending on how far the group want to ride.35-60 km 6B Steve 0409 696 876

WELCOMEEach year, over 2,000 organised rides are delivered as part of Bicycle SA’s free Rides Programme.

From Willunga to Gawler and Mt Gambier to the Eyre Peninsula all rides are delivered by our experienced rides leaders. Our Rides Programme is the most 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,

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All are welcome, so get involved and go for a ride.

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West Side Belles7:15 AM, Zuma Cafe, 56 Gouger St, Adelaide. (8231 4410) An all women’s social bike ride. Early morning easy ride, starting off with a coffee if so desired. Cafe opens at 7:00am. Departing 7:15am. Head off to the Bay via Anzac Highway, arriving at Mediterranean Cafe Ristorante, 2/72 Broadway, Glenelg South (8295 8333). Then back home via Tapleys Hill Rd and Liquid Espresso, 183/181 Grange Rd, Findon (8268 1063). Riders can choose their turnaround point. Optional ride distances catered for. If desired, a longer more challenging route or a shorter route, but all meet for coffee start to discuss. Estimated time plus coffee break – 3 hours. Dress accordingly, bring money for coffee and cake. Irma 0439 801 849 or www.facebook/west side belles.6A Irma 0439 801 849

Gawler Wheelers7:30 AM, Gawler Park Homemaker Centre, 485 Main North Rd, Evanston. The Gawler Wheelers are a road cycling group based in Gawler, South Australia. A regular Social Group Ride is held every Saturday morning. The routes vary each week from 5A, 6A to 5D, 6D. Ride distances range from 30 km up to 130 km. Beginners and experienced riders are welcome (age 16+only). All rides start and finish at the same location where there is ample car parking, service station and cafe facilities (including toilets). Coffee, cake and chat after the group ride. [email protected] www.adelaidecyclists.com/group/GawlerWheelers30-130 km

Cobwebs8:00 AM, Buffalo Tall Ship, Wigley Reserve, Anzac Highway, Glenelg. Early morning ride with coffee afterwards. [email protected] km 6A

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

Para Districts Pedallers ‘Cycle Salisbury’8:00 AM, Sunrise Bakery, Cnr Waterloo Corner Rd & Salisbury Hwy, Salisbury. Easy ride along the Little Para Trail and/or local roads as decided by the group on the day. Coffee afterwards. Mountain/hybrid bikes preferred.15-20 km MTB Class 1 Jim 0401 984 767

Peninsula Pedallers8:00 AM, Arteyrea Hall, Mortlock Terrace, Port Lincoln. Coffee afterwards.40 km 4B Mary 8683 0915

The Little Red Grape8:00 AM, Lennon St Car Park, Clare. MTB ride.50 km Class 2-3 Nicola 0414 365 477

All Women’s Bike Rides9:30 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 0406 452 117

Saturday Express1:00 PM, Alexander Ave, Rose Park. Ride may leave at 8.00am if the weather is hot. Please contact Julie to confirm. Café stop for afternoon tea.40 km 3B Julie 0403 431 063

Saturday Sojourn1:00 PM, Unley Memorial Gardens, adjacent to Coles, Unley Rd. Unley. BYO or buy afternoon tea. Please contact Ride Leader to confirm ride details.25 km 2A Chris 0402 903 761

Southern Flinders Rough Riders2:00 PM, Over the Edge Shop, Melrose. 20 km Richard 0417 341 462

SUN 7 DECThe Little Red Grape7:45 AM, The Little Red Grape Also meet 8:00 AM Clare Oval, Main Rd, Clare.75 km 4B Nicola 0414 365 477

Border BUG8:00 AM, Caltex Service Station, Bordertown. Social ride on quiet roads. Riders choose their turnaround point. Coffee afterwards.40 km 6B Bill 0428 790 497

GAD-BUG (Goolwa & District Bicycle User Group)8:00 AM, Goolwa Rotunda, Cadell Street, Goolwa. Encounter Bikeway, Beacon 19 or Hindmarsh Island. Route chosen each week based on group’s ability, weather etc. Usually two groups, fast and slow. Rides vary from 1A to 3B. Riders choose when to turn back. Meet for coffee either en route or afterwards.30 km 2B Geoff 0415 460 380

Poseurs d’Adelaide8:00 AM, Corner Portrush & Greenhill Rds. (in front of the Burnside Town Hall). Bitumen road ride, 4C to 5B, generally in the hills or quieter Adelaide roads. We don’t take ourselves too seriously and aim for a good bakery or cafe towards the end.60-80 km 5B Peter 0407 182 376

Hills Ride9:00 AM, Aldgate station car park. Euston Road, Aldgate. MTB or Hybrid advised. Coffee stop en route. Mainly dirt roads.50 km 2B John 0429 835 635






Tuesday Traverse10:00 AM, Torrens Weir, Adelaide. River ride to Athelstone, lunch at Thorndon Park Reservoir. Some Hills. BYO lunch. Coffee at St. Peters Bakery.40 km 2B Ian 0401 770 003



WED 10 DECMannum Pedal Wheelers7:00 AM, Mid-Murray Council Chambers, Car Park, 49 Adelaide Rd, Mannum. Enjoy a leisurely mid-week ride starting from the historic township of Mannum, exploring the surrounding countryside, and sometimes stopping for coffee during or after the ride. Route and coffee stop depending on who is riding. Visitors and new riders are most welcome. Visit us on facebook www.facebook.com/groups/mannumpedalwheelers or [email protected] km 3B Louise or Wally 0466 789 234 or 0428 592 282


Para Pedallers - ‘Cycle Salisbury’8:00 AM, North East corner Parabanks car park, (opposite Pioneer Park), Parabanks. Easy ride along local trails and/or local roads, as decided by the group on the day. Coffee afterwards.15-20 km 1A to 2A Elaine 0422 393 997



Wednesday Wheelers10:00 AM, Rose Park, cnr Fullarton Rd and Alexandra Ave. All bitumen ride. BYO or buy lunch.50 km 3C Paul 8277 4094



Border BUG6:00 PM, Apex Park, Woolshed Street, Bordertown. Social ride on quiet roads. Ride returns to start point for a chat after. Lights required30 km 6A Bill 0428 790 497

Bayside Breeze6.30 PM, Buffalo Restaurant Wigley Reserve, Glenelg. Come out enjoy a social ride while exploring the coastal precincts with a chat & refreshments afterwards. Bike lights essential.25 km 2A Rick 0417 816 372

FRI 12 DECWest Side Belles7:15 AM, Zuma Cafe, 56 Gouger St, Adelaide. (8231 4410) An all women’s social bike ride. Early morning easy ride, starting off with a coffee if so desired. Cafe opens at 7:00am. Departing 7:15am. Head off to the Bay via Anzac Highway, arriving at Mediterranean Cafe Ristorante, 2/72 Broadway, Glenelg South (8295 8333). Then back home via Tapleys Hill Rd and Liquid Espresso, 183/181 Grange Rd, Findon (8268 1063). Riders can choose their turnaround point. Optional ride distances catered for. If desired, a longer more challenging route or a shorter route, but all meet for coffee start to discuss. Estimated time plus coffee break - 3 hours. Dress accordingly, bring money for coffee and cake. Irma 0439 801 849 or www.facebook/west side belles.6A Irma 0439 801 849



SAT 13 DECMannum Pedal Wheelers7:00 AM, Arnold Park (Car Park by the Mannum Ferry) A regular social group ride. Cross the ferry, ride along the scenic river road to the Younghusband Store. Return to Mannum after coffee and a chat at Younghusband Store. Bring money for coffee. Visitors and new riders are welcome. Visit us on facebook –www.facebook.com/groups/mannumpedalwheelers or [email protected] km 2B-3B Louise or Wally 0466 789 234 or 0428 592 282


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Cycling on Fleurieu8:00 AM, Strathalbyn Railway Station, Strathalbyn. Easy Social Ride from Strathalbyn followed by coffee & chat.25 km 3B John 0410 340 071



Bicycle Maintenance CourseComprehensive Bike Care9:00 AM – 4:30 PM Saturday 13 December 2014 Bicycle SA Office 53 Carrington St, AdelaideThis 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 appliesEarly bookings essential (maximum 10 registrants per course)Bicycle office 8168 9999

Salisbury Cruizers ‘Cycle Salisbury’9:00 AM, Shelter, Carisbrooke Park, Main North Road, Salisbury Park. Ride along Little Para Trail to Pt Wakefield Road & return and/or local roads as decided by the group on the day. Mountain bikes preferred, beginners welcome.20 km MTB Class 1 Steve 0411 715 116

All Women’s Bike Rides9:30 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 0406 452 117

Saturday Express1:00 PM, Torrens Weir, Adelaide. A ride to the Beach which will leave at 9.00am if the weather is too hot. Café stop for afternoon tea.40 km 3B Bob 8356 0906

Saturday Sojourn1:00 PM, Glenelg Clock Tower, Jetty Rd, Glenelg. BYO or buy afternoon tea. Please contact Ride Leader to confirm ride details.25 km 2A Steve 8248 2603



‘Bob’ (Burton on Bikes) ‘Cycle Salisbury’8:00 AM, Playground between the soccer fields and Springbank Plaza, Woolworths, Burton. Family ride in the local Burton area suitable for both adults and children aged 7 years and above. All children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.10 km 1A Robert 0408 891 354




European Bicycle Circle9:00 AM, We ride on the 2nd or 3rd Sunday of the month. The group encourages riders who view cycling as a leisurely pursuit or who ride to commute; the European way. We dress in ordinary clothes and usually carry a picnic lunch to round off the ride. We usually meet for coffee and croissants before the ride, spending about 3 hours total riding time. Cycling is at moderate speed 18-20kmph. We explore Adelaide’s by-ways and lesser known cycle-ways. Visit us on the European Bicycle Circle Facebook page www.facebook.com/groups/eurocyclecircle), or contact Paul Hellander 0439 806 888

Hills Ride9:00 AM, Charleston. Main road adjacent pub. MTB or Hybrid advised. Coffee stop en route. Mainly dirt roads.50 km 2B Steve 0401 603 596


Salisbury Cruizers ‘Cycle Salisbury’9:00 AM, Semaphore Foreshore Clock Tower, end of Semaphore Rd, Semaphore Easy ride along foreshore shared path to Outer Harbour and return. Suitable for all types of bikes. Coffee afterwards20 km MTB Class 1 Steve 0411 715 116



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



Tuesday Traverse10:00 AM, Torrens Weir, Adelaide. Circular route from the weir to Mile End Trade Centre for coffee. Some short hills in Panorama, then Oaklands Wetlands for lunch. BYO lunch.40 km 2B Meryl 0449 999 730





Wednesdays with Keith9:00 AM, Bicycle Express, 124 Halifax St, Adelaide. Join Adelaide television and radio personality Keith Conlon for this relaxed pace, 90 minute ride along the bike paths and back streets of Adelaide. Departing from Bicycle Express on Halifax St at 9.00 am and returning for coffee

by 10.30am, this ride is informative and fun, and open to all riders of any age and ability. Pace is steady and the tides are flat, often taking in the Linear Park and parklands of Adelaide.20-25 km 3A Stephen 0417 806 563


Wednesday Wheelers10:00 AM, Brunswick St, Walkerville. All bitumen ride, Christmas lunch organised. BYO bathers for a swim.40 km 3C John 8346 9765

Jarmer’s Circuit6:00 PM, Jarmer’s Kitchen, Fifth St, Bowden. Ride starts 6.00pm. Bowden Bunch Ride for keen road cyclists. Ride options are: 1. Jarmer’s Circuit (once up Montefiore Hill 6.1km) www.strava.com/segments/7226033 2. Bowden Bunch ride (3 times up Montefiore Hill 16.2km) strava.com/segments/72260246.1 or 16.2 km 5B Andrew 0400 196 806




Bayside Breeze6.30 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 2A Alf 8294 9138

FRI 19 DECWest Side Belles7:15 AM, Zuma Cafe, 56 Gouger St, Adelaide. (8231 4410) An all women’s social bike ride. Early morning easy ride, starting off with a coffee if so desired. Cafe opens at 7:00am. Departing 7:15am. Head off to the Bay via Anzac Highway, arriving at Mediterranean Cafe Ristorante, 2/72 Broadway, Glenelg South (8295 8333). Then back home via Tapleys Hill Rd and Liquid Espresso, 183/181 Grange Rd, Findon (8268 1063). Riders can choose their turnaround point. Optional ride distances catered for. If desired, a longer more challenging route or a shorter route, but all meet for coffee start to discuss. Estimated time plus coffee break - 3 hours. Dress accordingly, bring money for coffee and cake. Irma 0439 801 849 or www.facebook/west side belles.50 km 2B Irma 0439 801 849


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SAT 20 DECMannum Pedal Wheelers7:00 AM, Arnold Park (Car Park by the Mannum Ferry) A regular social group ride. Cross the ferry, ride along the scenic river road to the Younghusband Store. Return to Mannum after coffee and a chat at Younghusband Store. Bring money for coffee. Visitors and new riders are welcome. Visit us on facebook www.facebook.com/groups/mannumpedalwheelers or [email protected] km 2B-3B Louise or Wally 0466 789 234 or 0428 592 282






Para Districts Pedallers ‘Cycle Salisbury’8:00 AM, Sunrise Bakery, Cnr Waterloo Corner Rd & Salisbury Hwy, Salisbury. Easy ride along the Little Para Trail and/or local roads as decided by the group on the day. Coffee afterwards. Mountain/hybrid bikes preferred.15-20 km MTB Class 1 Elaine 0422 393 997




Saturday Express1:00 PM, The Dog Park, 67 Conyngham St, Glenside. Christmas ride with food and drinks (party) afterwards at Glen Osmond.40 km 3B Patsy 8379 6477 or 0439 332 533

Saturday Sojourn1:00 PM, Hazelwood Park Swimming Centre, Hazelwood Park. BYO or buy afternoon tea. Please contact Ride Leader to confirm ride details.25 km 2A Roger 0402 380 172






Hills Ride9:00 AM, Mount Barker. Majestic Drive, adjacent to playground. MTB or Hybrid advised. Coffee stop en route. Mainly dirt roads. BBQ afterwards at Rob’s. BYO food and chair.50 km 2B Robert 0428 990 059

Peninsula Pedallers9:00 AM, Arteyrea Hall, Mortlock Terrace, Port Lincoln. Mystery Ride. Please phone for details. Coffee afterwards.40 km 4B Mary 8683 0915





Tuesday Traverse10:00 AM, Torrens Weir, Adelaide. Enjoy a Magical Mystery ride then finish at ride leaders for Anne’s Christmas lunch. Donation required.40 km 2B Warwick 8344 8996





Wednesdays with Keith9:00 AM, Bicycle Express, 124 Halifax St, Adelaide. Join Adelaide television and radio personality Keith Conlon for this relaxed pace, 90 minute ride along the bike paths and back streets of Adelaide. Departing from Bicycle Express on Halifax St at 9.00 am and returning for coffee by 10.30am, this ride is informative and fun, and open to all riders of any age and ability. Pace is steady and the tides are

flat, often taking in the Linear Park and parklands of Adelaide.20-25 km 3A Stephen 0417 806 563


Wednesday Wheelers10:00 AM, Glen Osmond, cnr Pridham Tce & Portrush Rd. All bitumen hills ride, BYO lunch or buy. If forecast is 350 or more, meet at same place at 8:30am for a shorter ride.50 km 3C John 8223 7397

FRI 26 DECWest Side Belles7:15 AM, Zuma Cafe, 56 Gouger St, Adelaide. (8231 4410) An all women’s social bike ride. Early morning easy ride, starting off with a coffee if so desired. Cafe opens at 7:00am. Departing 7:15am. Head off to the Bay via Anzac Highway, arriving at Mediterranean Cafe Ristorante, 2/72 Broadway, Glenelg South (8295 8333). Then back home via Tapleys Hill Rd and Liquid Espresso, 183/181 Grange Rd, Findon (8268 1063). Riders can choose their turnaround point. Optional ride distances catered for. If desired, a longer more challenging route or a shorter route, but all meet for coffee start to discuss. Estimated time plus coffee break – 3 hours. Dress accordingly, bring money for coffee and cake. Irma 0439 801 849 or www.facebook/west side belles.6A Irma 0439 801 849



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Audax STDA S4 Reconnaissance Saturday 27 December 20147:00 AM Start – Glenelg200kmUnsupportedWork off some Christmas cheer and check out the TDU community challenge course. Ride takes in Sellicks, Strathalbyn, Meadows and Mt Barker before returning home via Hahndorf, Mylor and SE Freeway bike track.Glen Thompson 0429 168 [email protected]

Mannum Pedal Wheelers7:00 AM, Arnold Park (Car Park by the Mannum Ferry) A regular social group ride. Cross the ferry, ride along the scenic river road to the Younghusband Store. Return to Mannum after coffee and a chat at Younghusband Store. Bring money for coffee. Visitors and new riders are welcome. Visit us on facebook www.facebook.com/groups/mannumpedalwheelers or [email protected] km 2B-3B Louise or Wally 0466 789 234 or 0428 592 282

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Saturday Express1:00 PM, Alexander Ave, Rose Park. An early New Year’s celebration with Steve.Café stop for afternoon tea.40 km 3B Steve 8339 4368

Saturday Sojourn1:00 PM, Wigley Reserve, Glenelg. BYO or buy afternoon tea. Please contact Ride Leader to confirm ride details.25 km 2A Chris 0414 802 919






Hills Ride9:00 AM, Kangarilla oval adjacent tennis courts, Kangarilla. MTB or Hybrid advised. Coffee stop en route. Mainly dirt roads.50 km 2B Clarry 0424 041 122


Southern Flinders Rough Riders9:00 AM, Over The Edge Shop, Melrose. The Enthusiasts Ride.Richard 0417 341 462





Tuesday Traverse10:00 AM, Balhannah Oval, Balhannah. Weather permitting – Ride the length of Amy Gillett Bikeway and associated roads through the beautiful Adelaide Hills to Mt. Torrens. Visit Melba’s Chocolate Factory on the way back with coffee at Lovell’s Bakery in Woodside. BYO Lunch.40 km 2B Rick 0417 816 372







Wednesday Wheelers10:00 AM, Oaklands Estate Reserve, Oaklands Park. New Year’s Eve ride. All bitumen, BYO lunch or buy. If forecast is 350 or more, meet at same place at 8:30am for a shorter ride.50 km 3C Judith 8298 3131

THU 1 JANRiverland Riders9:00 AM, Town Clock, Renmark Ave, Renmark. Flat and easy, riding at the pace of the slowest rider.60 km 5A Dennis 0427 971 523



Bayside Breeze6.30 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 2A Andrew 8295 3561

FRI 2 JANWest Side Belles7:15 AM, Zuma Cafe, 56 Gouger St, Adelaide. (8231 4410) An all women’s social bike ride. Early morning easy ride, starting off with a coffee if so desired. Cafe opens at 7:00am. Departing 7:15am. Head off to the Bay via Anzac Highway, arriving at Mediterranean Cafe Ristorante, 2/72 Broadway, Glenelg South (8295 8333). Then back home via Tapleys Hill Rd and Liquid Espresso, 183/181 Grange Rd, Findon (8268 1063). Riders can choose their turnaround point. Optional ride distances catered for. If desired, a longer more challenging route or a shorter route, but all meet for coffee start to discuss. Estimated time plus coffee break – 3 hours. Dress accordingly, bring money for coffee and cake. Irma 0439 801 849 or www.facebook/west side belles.6A Irma 0439 801 849



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Audax Sea to PinesSaturday 3 January 20157:00 AM Start – Stepney300kmUnsupportedCruise down to Victor Harbor via Clarendon, Willunga and Yankalilla, then return via Goolwa, Meadows, Lobethal and Williamstown.Richard Scheer 0423 195 [email protected]



West Side Belles7:15 AM, Zuma Cafe, 56 Gouger St, Adelaide. (8231 4410) An all women’s social bike ride. Early morning easy ride, starting off with a coffee if so desired. Cafe opens at 7:00am. Departing 7:15am. Head off to the Bay via Anzac Highway, arriving at Mediterranean Cafe Ristorante, 2/72 Broadway, Glenelg South (8295 8333). Then back home via Tapleys Hill Rd and Liquid Espresso, 183/181 Grange Rd, Findon (8268 1063). Riders can choose their turnaround point. Optional ride distances catered for. If desired, a longer more challenging route or a shorter route, but all meet for coffee start to discuss.

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Estimated time plus coffee break – 3 hours. Dress accordingly, bring money for coffee and cake. Irma 0439 801 849 or www.facebook/west side belles.6A Irma 0439 801 849





The Little Red Grape8:00 AM, Lennon St Car Park, Clare. MTB ride50 km Class 2-3 Nicola 0414 365 477



Saturday Express1:00 PM, Adam St, Hindmarsh (Brewery Car Park) An after New Year’s Eve fun and flat ride. Café stop for afternoon tea.40 km 3B Murray 0438 853 507

Saturday Sojourn1:00 PM, Torrens Weir, Adelaide. BYO or buy afternoon tea. Please contact Ride Leader to confirm ride details.25 km 2A Steve 8248 2603


SUN 4 JANThe Little Red Grape7:45 AM, The Little Red Grape Also meet 8:00 AM Clare Oval, Main Rd, Clare.75 km 4B Nicola 0414 365 477




Hills Ride9:00 AM, Eden valley. Caravan Park car park. MTB or Hybrid advised. Coffee stop en route. Mainly dirt roads.50 km 2B Joe 0429 694 022


MON 5 JANNorthside Cycling Group9:30 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 JANPeninsula Pedallers9:30 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 Traverse10:00 AM, Moseley Square, Glenelg. Mystery ride – beaches, etc. BYO lunch.40 km 2A Robyn 0401 364 019



Night Espresso7:00 PM, Hurtle Square Adelaide. An easier ride option for those wishing to join the Espresso ‘night riders’ Good lights essential. Coffee afterwards at a café40 km 4A Rob 8299 0230

WED 7 JANMannum Pedal Wheelers7:00 AM, Mid-Murray Council Chambers, Car Park, 49 Adelaide Rd, Mannum. Enjoy a leisurely mid-week ride starting from the historic township of Mannum, exploring the surrounding countryside, and sometimes stopping for coffee during or after the ride. Route and coffee stop depending on who is riding. Visitors and new riders are most welcome. Visit us on facebook www.facebook.com/groups/mannumpedalwheelers or [email protected] km 3B Louise or Wally 0466 789 234 or 0428 592 282


Para Pedallers ‘Cycle Salisbury’8:00 AM, North East corner Parabanks car park, (opposite Pioneer Park), Parabanks. Easy ride along local trails and/or local roads, as decided by the group on the day. Coffee afterwards.15-20 km 1A to 2A Elaine 0422 393 997



Wednesday Wheelers10:00 AM, Heywood Park, Unley. All bitumen ride. Lunch arranged. If forecast is 350 or more, meet at same place at same time for an even shorter ride.40 km 3C Steve 0401 603 596

Jarmer’s Circuit6:00 PM, Jarmer’s Kitchen, Fifth St, Bowden. Ride starts 6.00pm. Bowden Bunch Ride for keen road cyclists. Ride options are: 1. Jarmer’s Circuit (once up Montefiore Hill 6.1km).www.strava.com/segments/7226033 2. Bowden Bunch ride (3 times up Montefiore Hill 16.2km) strava.com/segments/72260246.1 or 16.2 km 5B Andrew 0400 196 806




Bayside Breeze6.30 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 2A Magda 0417 802 723





Audax The ImmortalSaturday 10 January 20157:00 AM Start – Arbury Park, Bridgewater123/200/262km routesLimited supportRides styled to give the same distance and climbing as the Alpine Classic and ACE250. There is also a 123km ride. Each route takes in or nears a number of mounts including George, Lofty, Crawford, Pleasant, Torrens, Barker summit, Compass and Magnificent.Graham Stuckley 08 8295 [email protected]


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Saturday Express1:00 PM, Heywood Park, Unley Park. The ride will leave at 9.00am if the weather is too hot.Café stop for afternoon tea.40 km 3B Richard 0419 033 140

Saturday Sojourn1:00 PM, Torrens Weir, Adelaide. BYO or buy afternoon tea. Please contact Ride Leader to confirm ride details.25 km 2A Ashley 0418 851 938






European Bicycle Circle9:00 AM, We ride on the 2nd or 3rd Sunday of the month. The group encourages riders who view cycling as a leisurely pursuit or who ride to commute; the European way. We dress in ordinary clothes and usually carry a picnic lunch to round off the ride. We usually meet for coffee and croissants before the ride, spending about 3 hours total riding time. Cycling is at moderate speed 18-20kmph. We explore Adelaide’s by-ways and lesser known cycle-ways. Visit us on the European Bicycle Circle Facebook page, (www.facebook.com/groups/eurocyclecircle/), or contact Paul Hellander 0439 806 888

Hills Ride9:00 AM, Clarendon oval, Clarendon. MTB or Hybrid advised. Coffee stop en route. Mainly dirt roads.50 km 2B Peter 0419 843 647







Tuesday Traverse10:00 AM, Seaford Railway Station, Seaford. Ride back to Brighton along mostly coastal and some inland bike paths. Mostly flat with some short sharp hills. Coffee at Brighton. BYO lunch. No shops en route.40 km 2B Helen 8293 2897







Wednesday Wheelers10:00 AM, Echunga, Adelaide Rd near the hall, Echunga. All bitumen hills ride, BYO lunch or buy. If forecast is 350 or more, meet at same place at 8:30am for a shorter ride.50 km 3C Steve 0426 671 896




Bayside Breeze6.30 PM, West Bch Surf 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 Ann 0438 558 941

FRI 16 JANWest Side Belles7:15 AM, Zuma Cafe, 56 Gouger St, Adelaide. (8231 4410) An all women’s social bike ride. Early morning easy ride, starting off with a coffee if so desired. Cafe opens at 7:00am. Departing 7:15am. Head off to the Bay via Anzac Highway, arriving at Mediterranean Cafe Ristorante, 2/72 Broadway, Glenelg South (8295 8333). Then back home via Tapleys Hill Rd and Liquid Espresso, 183/181 Grange Rd, Findon (8268 1063). Riders can choose their turnaround point. Optional ride distances catered for. If desired, a longer more challenging route or a shorter route, but all meet for coffee start to discuss. Estimated time plus coffee break - 3 hours. Dress accordingly, bring money for coffee and cake. Irma 0439 801 849 or www.facebook/west side belles.6A Irma 0439 801 849




Audax The TrialSaturday 17 January 20157:00 AM Start – Stepney200km mixed terrain rideUnsupportedA seriously challenging 200km mixed terrain ride with approximately 100km dirt, and starting in the city! Mt. Crawford, Barossa Valley, Birdwood, Mawson Ridge.Richard Scheer 0423 195 [email protected]


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West Side Belles7:15 AM, Zuma Cafe, 56 Gouger St, Adelaide. (8231 4410) An all women’s social bike ride. Early morning easy ride, starting off with a coffee if so desired. Cafe opens at 7:00am. Departing 7:15am. Head off to the Bay via Anzac Highway, arriving at Mediterranean Cafe Ristorante, 2/72 Broadway, Glenelg South (8295 8333). Then back home via Tapleys Hill Rd and Liquid Espresso, 183/181 Grange Rd, Findon (8268 1063). Riders can choose their turnaround point. Optional ride distances catered for. If desired, a longer more challenging route or a shorter route, but all meet for coffee start to discuss. Estimated time plus coffee break – 3 hours. Dress accordingly, bring money for coffee and cake.Irma 0439 801 849 or www.facebook/west side belles.6A Irma 0439 801 849







Saturday Express1:00 PM, Frederick St, Unley Oval. The ride wil leave at 9.00am if the weather is too hot.Café stop for afternoon tea.40 km 3B David 0407 008 270

Saturday Sojourn1:00 PM, Kensington Gardens Oval (tennis courts, West Tce and The Parade) Kinsington. BYO or buy afternoon tea. Please contact Ride Leader to confirm ride details.25 km 2A Roger 0402 380 172







Hills Ride9:00 AM, Kuitpo forest HQ. Brookman Road, Meadows. MTB or Hybrid advised. Coffee stop en route. Mainly dirt roads.50 km 2B Steve 0401 603 596






Tuesday Treadlers9:30 AM, Balhannah Oval, Balhannah. Road bike ride, with a mid-way stop for coffee and back by lunchtime. Two options, a longer, more challenging route or a shorter less demanding route, but all meet up for coffee. Usually a different

start location on the first Tuesday of each month. Ride Coordinator to confirm.50-70 km 4B or 5C Tony or Graham 8388 4730 or 8293 1459

Tuesday Traverse10:00 AM, Torrens Weir, Adelaide. All on trails and tracks. BYO lunch.40 km 2B Peter 0418 844 963








Wednesday Wheelers10:00 AM, Glen Osmond, cnr Pridham Tce & Portrush Rd. All bitumen ride to see the TDU at Aldgate. BYO or buy lunch50 km 3C Ralph 8269 7378

Jarmer’s Circuit6:00 PM, Jarmer’s Kitchen, Fifth St, Bowden. Ride starts 6.00pm. Bowden Bunch Ride for keen road cyclists. Ride options are: 1. Jarmer’s Circuit (once up Montefiore Hill 6.1km). www.strava.com/segments/7226033 2. Bowden Bunch ride (3 times up Montefiore Hill 16.2km) strava.com/segments/72260246.1 or 16.2 km 5B Andrew 0400 196 806




Bayside Breeze6.30 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 Alan 0414 392 179

FRI 23 JANWest Side Belles7:15 AM, Zuma Cafe, 56 Gouger St, Adelaide. (8231 4410) An all women’s social bike ride. Early morning easy ride, starting off with a coffee if so desired. Cafe opens at 7:00am. Departing 7:15am. Head off to the Bay via Anzac Highway, arriving at Mediterranean Cafe Ristorante, 2/72 Broadway, Glenelg South (8295 8333). Then back home via Tapleys Hill Rd and Liquid Espresso, 183/181 Grange Rd, Findon (8268 1063). Riders can choose their turnaround point. Optional ride distances catered for. If desired, a longer more challenging route or a shorter route, but all meet for coffee start to discuss. Estimated time plus coffee break - 3 hours. Dress accordingly, bring money for coffee and cake. Irma 0439 801 849 or www.facebook/west side belles.6A Irma 0439 801 849



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SAT 24 JANMannum Pedal Wheelers7:00 AM, Arnold Park (Car Park by the Mannum Ferry) A regular social group ride. Cross the ferry, ride along the scenic river road to the Younghusband Store. Return to Mannum after coffee and a chat at Younghusband Store. Bring money for coffee. Visitors and new riders are welcome. Visit us on facebook www.facebook.com/groups/mannumpedalwheelers or [email protected] km 2B-3B Louise or Wally 0466 789 234 or 0428 592 282









Saturday Express1:00 PM, Drage Reserve, Briar Rd, Felixstowe. A slightly hilly ride to Tea Tree Plaza.Café stop for afternoon tea.40 km 3B Don 0428 566 745

Saturday Sojourn1:00 PM, Brighton Jetty, Brighton. BYO or buy afternoon tea. Please contact Ride Leader to confirm ride details.25 km 2A Chris 0414 802 919






Salisbury Explorers ‘Cycle Salisbury’9:00 AM, Swimming pool entrance, Salisbury Recreation Precinct, Happy Home Reserve, Waterloo Corner Rd, Salisbury North Beginners/easy ride along bitumised paths of Little Para Trails. Suitable for all types of bikes.5-10 km MTB Class 1 Jim 0401 984 767


Hills Ride10:00 AM, Woodside. Swimming pool car park. MTB or Hybrid advised. Coffee stop en route. Mainly dirt roads.50 km 2B Robert 0428 990 059





Tuesday Treadlers9:30 AM, Balhannah Oval, Balhannah. Road bike ride, with a mid-way stop for coffee and back by lunchtime. Two options, a longer, more challenging route or a shorter less demanding route, but

all meet up for coffee. Usually a different start location on the first Tuesday of each month. Ride Coordinator to confirm.50-70 km 4B or 5C Tony or Graham 8388 4730 or 8293 1459

Tuesday Traverse10:00 AM, Alberton Railway Station Australia Day Theme - Best outfit wins a prize. Travel North Western Suburbs to Outer Harbour. Coffee at Ned Kelly’s. BYO lunch.40 km 3A Magda 0417 802 723

Border BUG6:00 PM, Apex Park, Woolshed Street Bordertown. Social ride on quiet roads. Ride returns to start point for a chat after. Lights required30 km 6A Bill 0428 790 497

Night Espresso7:00 PM, Hurtle Square Adelaide. Introducing the Night Expresso rides. The rides vary from 6A, 5B, 4C usually with a slightly easier option. Good lights essential. Coffee afterwards at a café.40 km Rob 8299 0230





Wednesday Wheelers10:00 AM, Seaford Railway Station. Catch the 9:20am train from Adelaide Railway Station to arrive at Seaford at 10:07am. All bitumen ride, BYO lunch or buy. If forecast is 350 or more, meet at same place at the same time for a short ride to the beach.50 km 3C Reno 0414 249 675


30/30 Beach Streak6:00 PM, Henley Square, Henley Beach. Start at 6:15 pm. Join the 30kph average for 30km or the 35kph average for 30km graduates (40kph often). Refreshments

at the Adelaide Sailing Club, West Beach, afterwards.30 km 6A Dean 0402 816 741


Bayside Breeze6.30 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 2B Sue 8377 1505




SAT 31 JANMannum Pedal Wheelers7:00 AM, Arnold Park (Car Park by the Mannum Ferry) A regular social group ride. Cross the ferry, ride along the scenic river road to the Younghusband Store. Return to Mannum after coffee and a chat at Younghusband Store. Bring money for coffee. Visitors and new riders are welcome. Visit us on facebook www.facebook.com/groups/mannumpedalwheelers or [email protected] km 2B-3B Louise or Wally 0466 789 234 or 0428 592 282


West Side Belles7:15 AM, Zuma Cafe, 56 Gouger St, Adelaide. (8231 4410) An all women’s social bike ride. Early morning easy ride, starting off with a coffee if so desired. Cafe opens at 7:00am. Departing 7:15am. Head off to the Bay via Anzac Highway, arriving at Mediterranean Cafe Ristorante, 2/72 Broadway, Glenelg South (8295 8333). Then back home via Tapleys Hill Rd and Liquid Espresso, 183/181 Grange Rd, Findon (8268 1063). Riders can choose their turnaround point. Optional ride

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distances catered for. If desired, a longer more challenging route or a shorter route, but all meet for coffee start to discuss. Estimated time plus coffee break – 3 hours. Dress accordingly, bring money for coffee and cake. Irma 0439 801 849 or www.facebook/west side belles.6A Irma 0439 801 849







Saturday Express1:00 PM, Heywood Park, Unley Park. A flat ride to the beach, with coffee at Marilyn’s café at Brighton.40 km 3B Jane 0402 102 608

Saturday Sojourn1:00 PM, Torrens Weir, Adelaide. BYO or buy afternoon tea. Please contact Ride Leader to confirm ride details.25 km 2A Ashley 0418 851 938


SUN 1 FEBThe Little Red Grape7:45 AM, The Little Red Grape Also meet 8:00 AM Clare Oval, Main Rd, Clare.75 km 4B Nicola 0414 365 477




Advanced Bike Maintenance Course9:00AM – 4:00PM Sunday 1, 8 and 15 February 2015Bicycle SA office 53 Carrington St, AdelaideThe first 2015 session in a series of 3 successive Sunday workshops The Advanced Bike Maintenance course, with extensive practical experience, is specifically suited to riders who can confidently undertake the regular tuning and cleaning tasks required to keep their bikes running but are seeking an in depth knowledge of their bikes’ anatomy so that they can remove, repair, adjust and replace each of the major mechanical working components themselves.This programme is structured to include content relating to both road and MTB enthusiasts and covers workshop specifics for both bike designs, so whether your passion lies on the black stuff or the dirt you will get the instruction and the answers you are looking for!Fee appliesFree workshop manual valued at $40.00 provided to all participants.Bicycle SA office 8168 [email protected]

Hills Ride9:00 AM, Williamstown, Opposite the bakery. MTB or Hybrid advised. Coffee stop en route. Mainly dirt roads.50 km 2B Joe 0429 694 022


MON 2 FEBNorthside Cycling Group9:30 AM, Elizabeth Star Cycles, 5 Barfield Crescent, Elizabeth. Ride with 2 options, from 3A to 5A with a coffee stop en route.30 km 5A Gary 8255 1979


TUE 3 FEBPeninsula Pedallers9:30 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 Traverse10:00 AM, Brighton Railway Station Depending on weather - Travel along the beaches to Henley Square, then to Linear Park and back of the airport to the Sturt River track. Travel upstream along the Sturt River track and back to The Edge, on Jetty Road, Brighton for coffee. BYO lunch.40 km 2B Sue 0411 029 628



Night Espresso7:00 PM, Hurtle Square Adelaide. An easier ride option for those wishing to join the Espresso ‘night riders’ Good lights essential. Coffee afterwards at a café40 km 4A Rob 8299 0230

WED 4 FEBMannum Pedal Wheelers7:00 AM, Mid-Murray Council Chambers, Car Park, 49 Adelaide Rd, Mannum. Enjoy a leisurely mid-week ride starting from the historic township of Mannum, exploring the surrounding countryside, and sometimes stopping for coffee during or after the ride. Route and coffee stop depending on who is riding. Visitors and new riders are most welcome. Visit us on facebook www.facebook.com/groups/mannumpedalwheelers or [email protected] km 3B Louise or Wally 0466 789 234 or 0428 592 282





Wednesday Wheelers10:00 AM, Sandow Cres, Coromandel Valley. Hills ride with some good dirt roads. MTB or hybrid bike recommended. BBQ lunch provided. BYO bathers for a swim.40 km 3C Rob 8270 4999


THU 5 FEBRiverland Riders9:00 AM, Town Clock, Renmark Ave, Renmark. Flat and easy, riding at the pace of the slowest rider.60 km 5A Dennis 0427 971 523



Bayside Breeze6.30 PM, Buffalo Restaraunt, Wigley Reserve, Glenelg. Come out enjoy a social ride while exploring the coastal precincts with a chat & refreshments afterwards. Bike lights essential.25 km 3A David 0407 008 270

FRI 6 FEBWest Side Belles7:15 AM, Zuma Cafe, 56 Gouger St, Adelaide. (8231 4410) An all women’s social bike ride. Early morning easy ride, starting off with a coffee if so desired. Cafe opens at 7:00am. Departing 7:15am. Head off to the Bay via Anzac Highway, arriving at Mediterranean Cafe Ristorante, 2/72 Broadway, Glenelg South (8295 8333). Then back home via Tapleys Hill Rd and Liquid Espresso, 183/181 Grange Rd, Findon (8268 1063). Riders can choose their turnaround point. Optional ride distances catered for. If desired, a longer more challenging route or a shorter route, but all meet for coffee start to discuss. Estimated time plus coffee break – 3 hours. Dress accordingly, bring money for coffee and cake. Irma 0439 801 849 or www.facebook/west side belles.6A Irma 0439 801 849


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Audax Burra ExplorerSaturday 7 February 20157:00 AM Start – Gawler100/200/300km routesUnsupported300km ride goes to Burra via Kapunda, Truro and Worlds End highway. Return via Truro and Nuriootpa.Matt Rawnsley 0427 379 [email protected]

Mannum Pedal Wheelers7:00 AM, Arnold Park (Car Park by the Mannum Ferry) A regular social group ride. Cross the ferry, ride along the scenic river road to the Younghusband Store. Return to Mannum after coffee and a chat at Younghusband Store. Bring money for coffee. Visitors and new riders are welcome. Visit us on facebookwww.facebook.com/groups/mannumpedalwheelers or [email protected] km 2B-3B Louise or Wally 0466 789 234 or 0428 592 282









Saturday Express1:00 PM, Drage Reserve, Briar Rd, Felixstowe. A ride out to Fairview Park for coffee.40 km 3B Paul 0423 269 660

Saturday Sojourn1:00 PM, Unley Memorial Gardens, adjacent to Coles, Unley Rd, Unley. BYO or buy afternoon tea. Please contact Ride Leader to confirm ride details.25 km 2A Chris 0402 903 761






Hills Ride9:00 AM, Kapunda. Main road adjacent to police station. MTB or Hybrid advised. Coffee stop en route. Mainly dirt roads.50 km 2B Trevor 0409 648 424







Tuesday Traverse10:00 AM, Torrens Weir, Adelaide Travel through the Western Suburbs. Re visit Magnus Fruit Co. Factory Direct. BYO lunch.40 km 2B Bob 8356 0906

Bike Gears and Brakes5:30 PM – 8:30 PM Tuesday 10 February 2015Bicycle SA Office, 53 Carrington St, AdelaideThis 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 appliesEarly bookings essential (maximum 10 registrants per course)Bicycle office 8168 9999www.bikesa.asn.au







Wednesday Wheelers10:00 AM, Brighton, Surf Life Saving Club, cnr. Esplanade & Bindarra Rd, Brighton. All bitumen ride. BYO or buy lunch.50 km 3C Peter 0409 675 641




Bayside Breeze6.30 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 2A Lorraine 8345 5674




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Audax Paddle SteamerFriday 13 February 20158:00 PM Start (night) – Stepney400km UnsupportedNight start practice, especially useful for those doing PBP in 2015. Ride to Morgan via Eudunda then follow the Murray River to Mannum taking in Bowhill with a short dirt section near Younghusband.Richard Scheer 0423 195 [email protected]

SAT 14 FEBMannum Pedal Wheelers7:00 AM, Arnold Park (Car Park by the Mannum Ferry) A regular social group ride. Cross the ferry, ride along the scenic river road to the Younghusband Store. Return to Mannum after coffee and a chat at Younghusband Store. Bring money for coffee. Visitors and new riders are welcome. Visit us on facebookwww.facebook.com/groups/mannumpedalwheelers or [email protected] km 2B-3B Louise or Wally 0466 789 234 or 0428 592 282











Saturday Express1:00 PM, Glenelg Town Hall (near Jetty), Glenelg. A ride along the beach front with possibly a swim afterwards. Cafe stop for afternoon tea.40 km 3B Ann 0438 558 941

Saturday Sojourn1:00 PM, Council Offices, Brooker Tce and Sir Donald Bradman Drive, Hilton. BYO or buy afternoon tea. Please contact Ride Leader to confirm ride details.25 km 2A Roger 0402 380 172







European Bicycle Circle9:00 AM, We ride on the 2nd or 3rd Sunday of the month. The group encourages riders who view cycling as a leisurely pursuit or who ride to commute; the European way. We dress in ordinary clothes and usually carry a picnic lunch to round off the ride. We usually meet for coffee and croissants before the ride, spending about 3 hours total riding time. Cycling is at moderate speed 18-20kmph. We explore Adelaide’s by-ways and lesser known cycle-ways. Visit us on the European Bicycle Circle Facebook page, (www.facebook.com/groups/eurocyclecircle/), or contact Paul Hellander 0439 806 888

Hills Ride9:00 AM, Willunga. Top of Old Willunga hill. MTB or Hybrid advised. Coffee stop en route. Mainly dirt roads.50 km 2B Peter 0419 843 647







Tuesday Traverse10:00 AM, Glenelg Town Hall, Glenelg. Surprise ride. BYO lunch.40 km 2B Ann 0438 558 941

Bicycle Maintenance CourseBasic Bike Care for Women5:30 PM – 8:30 PM Tuesday 17 February 2015Bicycle SA Office 53 Carrington St, AdelaideThis basic 3 hour course is designed specifically for those women 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 appliesEarly bookings essential (maximum 10 registrants per course)Bicycle SA office 8168 9999www.bikesa.asn.au






\Wednesdays with Keith9:00 AM, Bicycle Express, 124 Halifax St, Adelaide. Join Adelaide television and radio personality Keith Conlon for this relaxed pace, 90 minute ride along the bike paths and back streets of Adelaide. Departing from Bicycle Express on Halifax St at 9.00 am and returning for coffee by 10.30am, this ride is informative and fun, and open to all riders of any age and ability. Pace is steady and the tides are flat, often taking in the Linear Park and parklands of Adelaide.20-25 km 3A Stephen 0417 806 563


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Wednesday Wheelers10:00 AM, Smithfield Railway Station. Catch the 9:08am train from Adelaide Railway Station. All bitumen ride back to the city. BYO lunch or buy. If forecast is 350 or more, meet at the Toll Gate at 8:30am for a short hills ride.50 km 3C John 8223 7397





Bayside Breeze6.30 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 2A Meryl 0449 999 730




SAT 21 FEBMannum Pedal Wheelers7:00 AM, Arnold Park (Car Park by the Mannum Ferry) A regular social group ride. Cross the ferry, ride along the scenic river road to the Younghusband Store. Return to Mannum after coffee and a chat at Younghusband Store. Bring money for coffee. Visitors and new riders are welcome. Visit us on facebook www.facebook.com/groups/mannumpedalwheelers or [email protected] km 2B-3B Louise or Wally 0466 789 234 or 0428 592 282









Saturday Express1:00 PM, Torrens Weir, Adelaide. A cool ride along the Rorrens River to the beach, returning via Glenelg. Café stop for afternoon tea.40 km 3B David 0413 489 927

Saturday Sojourn1:00 PM, Torrens Weir Adelaide BYO or buy afternoon tea. Please contact Ride Leader to confirm ride details.25 km 2A Ashley 0418 851 938


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Audax Just another 200Sunday 22 February 20157:00 AM Start – Blackwood200km UnsupportedHeading to Port Elliot today; perhaps lunch at a bakery, take in a sea view then ride home for dinner.Matt Rawnsley 0427 379 [email protected]

The Little Red Grape7:45 AM, The Little Red Grape Also meet 8:00 AM Clare Oval, Main Rd, Clare.75 km 4B Nicola 0414 365 477

Grand/Mini SlamRecreational Bike Series of 5 ridesSunday 22 February 20158.00am Mt Torrens Centenary Park, Mt TorrensThe first event in the in Grand/Mini Slam series of on road personal challenge recreational rides for 2015. Choose between 40km or 80km, with the opportunity to ride at your own pace. Morning and afternoon refreshments, freshly cut salad rolls, fruit slice and fruit for lunch.On road supportMembers registration for the series of 5 rides and save!Group (series only), youth and child rates available.Enter online or further details and/or entry forms available from:Bicycle SA office 8168 [email protected]





Salisbury Explorers ‘Cycle Salisbury’9:00 AM, Swimming pool entrance, Salisbury Recreation Precinct, Happy Home Reserve, Waterloo Corner Rd, Salisbury North Beginners/easy ride along bitumised paths of Little Para Trails. Suitable for all types of bikes.5-10 km MTB Class 1 Jim 0401 984 767


Better HartsMt Gambier Rides to various locations and varying distances are organised during the month on an ad hoc basis, depending on who is interested, available, and riders’ ability. We ride at the speed of the slowest rider. Our aim to get people to start riding and help them connect with other riders. If interested please contact Sharon Holmes on 8723 0805 or email [email protected] 8723 0805





Tuesday Traverse10:00 AM, Drage Reserve, Briar Road, Felixstowe. North Western suburbs. Some undulations. BYO lunch.40 km 2B Don 0428 566 745



WED 25 FEBMannum Pedal Wheelers7:00 AM, Mid-Murray Council Chambers, Car Park, 49 Adelaide Rd, Mannum. Enjoy a leisurely mid-week ride starting from the historic township of Mannum, exploring the surrounding countryside, and sometimes stopping for coffee during or after the ride. Route and coffee stop depending on who is riding. Visitors and new riders are most welcome. Visit us on facebookwww.facebook.com/groups/mannumpedalwheelers or [email protected] km 3B Louise or Wally 0466 789 234 or 0428 592 282


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Wednesday Wheelers10:00 AM, Victor Harbor, the Esplanade near Wills St. All bitumen ride to Waitpinga Beach. BYO picnic lunch. If forecast is 350 or more, meet at same place at same time for a shorter ride.50 km 3C Roger 8325 1790




Bayside Breeze6.30 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 Joan 0412 181 643




SAT 28 FEBMannum Pedal Wheelers7:00 AM, Arnold Park (Car Park by the Mannum Ferry) A regular social group ride. Cross the ferry, ride along the scenic river road to the Younghusband Store. Return to Mannum after coffee and a chat at Younghusband Store. Bring money for coffee. Visitors and new riders are welcome. Visit us on facebook www.facebook.com/groups/mannumpedalwheelers or [email protected] km 2B-3B Louise or Wally 0466 789 234 or 0428 592 282





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





Saturday Express1:00 PM, Hazelwood Park Swimming Pool, Burnside. A swim after the ride at the Hazelwood Park pool if it is hot. Café stop for afternoon tea.40 km 3B Janet 0418 504 596

Saturday Sojourn1:00 PM, Heywood Park, Addiscombe Pl, Unley Park BYO or buy afternoon tea. Please contact Ride Leader to confirm ride details.25 km 2A Chris 0414 802 919


COMING EVENTS

MARCH

Bicycle Maintenance CourseBasic Bike Care5:30 PM – 8:30 PM Tuesday 17 March 2015Bicycle SA Office 53 Carrington St, AdelaideThis 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 appliesEarly bookings essential (maximum 10 registrants per course)Bicycle SA office 8168 9999www.bikesa.asn.au

Coast to Coast is back!Sunday 22 March 2015Glenelg Adelaide’s favourite recreational bike ride is back and it will be bigger and better than ever – Glenelg to Victor Harborwww.bikesa.asn.au/coast2coast

Bicycle Maintenance CourseComprehensive Bike Care9:00 AM – 4:30 PM Saturday 28 March 2015 Bicycle SA Office 53 Carrington St, AdelaideThis 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 appliesEarly bookings essential (maximum 10 registrants per course)Bicycle office 8168 9999

APRIL

Burra Easter Cycle3-6 April 2015Burra Community & Sports Club, Burra Oval, Smelts Rd, BurraA long weekend for family and friends to explore and discover the history, culture, and unique atmosphere that is Burra.Further details and/or enter online [email protected] SA office +61 8168 9999


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