Aim: To encourage people to enjoy the benefits of cycling together, and good companionship.
Ride Coordinators:
Tony: 0407 759 260 mcintyak@ozemail.com.au
Brian: 0438 088 220
Bob: 0437 911 725
Phil: 0408 841 141
Rides start at 10:00 am (unless otherwise indicated) on Wednesdays and are at a comfortable pace for all. Almost always includes a coffee stop at a suitable kiosk or cafe!
if you are not receiving emails from me please let me know your email address. Tony
Those who don't want to join "Programmed Rides" are encouraged to meet at the weir and "decide-on-the-day" where to ride?
First time riders are encouraged to start with a weir ride.
HOT WEATHER policy: Basically, Retire Active SA Cycling has no policy regarding hot or wet weather/temperature. The ride leader can shorten any ride if conditions are difficult. Riders can also pull out at any time once they have notified the 'tailer'. The best advice is you should ride in whatever conditions are acceptable for you.
"Decide on the day weir/kiosk rides" are the best option for a 'come and try' rides.
10-Apr
Decide on the day. Meet at the Torrens Lake Kiosk
17-Apr
Kuitpo-Echunga-Meadows-Goldfields
Meet in Echunga RSL carpark (main street) at 9:30am for 10am start, ride through Jupiter Creek gold Diggings and Kuitpo Forest. Loo stops Meadows and Kuitpo forest hut. Much of it dirt roads and tracks. Coffee stop at Meadows.
Distance: 40km Elevation: 402m Time: 2.15hrs
Bike Type: Hybrid or mountain (wide tyres)
Leader: Patsy Mobile: 0439332533
24-Apr
Decide on the day. Meet at the Torrens Lake Kiosk
1-May
McLaren Vale Coast Willunga Circuit.
Meet at the McLaren Vale visitors centre carpark to leave about 10 am. Those that wish to take a train from Adelaide to Seaford it's an 8 km ride to the McLaren Vale visitors centre. Catch 8:26 or 8:41 train. Coffee at the Star of Greece. Ride along esplanade then head east crossing the South Road with care. Detour to the Aldinga Aerodrome. Lunch and or coffee stop at Willunga rose garden. Take the Shiraz trail to Mclaren Vale. There are gravel patches.
Should be back at the centre around 2pm to travel back to Adelaide.
Bike Type: Hybrids and mountain bikes.
Leader: Eric Mobile:
8-May
Decide on the day. Meet at the Torrens Lake Kiosk
15-May
Belair Railway Station to City
Meet Belair RS, last train arrives at 10.05am. Ride through Belair National Park, then next to Minno Creek to Blackwood Shopping Centre. Down Shepherd's Hill Rd to Sergeant Pd and into Bellevue Heights.
Ride Flinders University Bikeway, under South Road, and into Kaurna Centre. Ride Sturt River Linear park, to Tonsley Innovation Centre for coffee/lunch. Return to Mitchell Park Bikeway to Mike Turtur bikeway to Greenhill Rd.
Ride east through Parklands to Fullarton Rd, to Dequetteville Tce, to Hackney Road, to River Torrens Linear Park to the Weir.
Bike Type: All
Leader: Jo Mobile: 0432 429 922.
22-May
Decide on the day. Meet at the Torrens Lake Kiosk
29-May
Willunga Hill and Adams Gully scrub
Meet at Willunga Rose Garden (Aldinga Rd). After our 'warm up' climb, there is a picturesque ride along Range Road. Then we enter an amazing 'forest'. A scenic descent takes us to McLaren Flat for coffee.
To travel by train catch the 8.11 from Adelaide to arrive at Seaford 9.01. This gives good time to ride to Willunga.
Bike Type: All (good bush track) Distance 52km (for train travellers)
Leader: Sydney Mobile: 0405 707 411.
5-Jun
Decide on the day. Meet at the Torrens Lake Kiosk
12-Jun
Skye and Beyond
Meet on the corner of South & East Terrace & Beaumont Road (carpark). Ride through eastern suburbs to Skye and return. Hills and more hills. We can view the city from the top of the ridge at the end of Kensington Road. Some dirt tracks.
Bike Type: Wide tyres
Leader: Chris Hales Mobile: 0417816074
19-Jun
Decide on the day. Meet at the Torrens Lake Kiosk
26-Jun
Amy Gillett-Woodside-Balhannah-Hahndorf
Meeting point: Gillman Road, Oakbank at 9.30am to park cars and off-load bikes for 10am start. Gillman Road is just off Onkaparinga Valley Road on the right after passing through Oakbank. Coffee-stop at Balhannah and BYO lunch-stop at Hahndorf Pioneer Memorial Garden. Very hilly with some gravel that is unsuitable for road bikes.
Bike Type: Wide tyres
Leader: Ros Mobile: 0448 741 556
3-Jul
Decide on the day. Meet at the Torrens Lake Kiosk
10-Jul
Six Southern Suburbs Ride
Meet Old Reynella Shopping Centre on Old South Road, Coffee/Lunch Aberfoyle Park Shopping Centre. Some gravel and dirt paths, mostly bitumen. Skinny tyres not recommended.
Bike Type: Wide tyres
Leader: Jo Mobile: 0432429922
17-Jul
Decide on the day. Meet at the Torrens Lake Kiosk
24-Jul
Fourth and Fifth Creek
Meet at Drage Reserve. Ride through back streets. Cross Lower North East Road. Follow Fourth Creek to Morialta Conservation Park. Ride up and back to Morialta Falls Carpark. Head north north east via Marola Ave etc... to Maryvale Road. Follow Fifth Creek Track to the Torrens, downstream to Silkes Road, to the Rezz for coffee. Backtrack Silkes Rd to Linear Park and Paradise Interchange, Obahn bike path past Par 3 Golf Course and on to Drage Reserve. There is about 5 km of gravel track.
Bike Type: Wide tyres
Leader: Grant Mobile: 0487010995
31-Jul
Decide on the day. Meet at the Torrens Lake Kiosk
7-Aug
Mt Barker Laratinga Wetlands
Meet Mt Barker, Homemaker Centre. Please park in back car park near Wohlers off Gawler Street. Scenic tour – hills, bird life and strawberries. Some rolling hills.
Bike Type: Wide tyres
Leader: Patsy Mobile: 0439 332 533
14-Aug
Decide on the day. Meet at the Torrens Lake Kiosk
21-Aug
Kanmantoo - Callington Loop Ride
Meet up for 10am start in the main street near toilets in Hutton Reserve, Kanmantoo. A gravel road ride through rolling hills and dales with return via bitumen or gravel road. Step overs where the Lavender Federation Trail enters/exits the Monarto Woodlands. No facilities available on the ride, so bring your own morning tea and lunch.
Bike Type: Wide tyres
Leader: Roger Mobile: 0407720357
28-Aug
Decide on the day. Meet at the Torrens Lake Kiosk
4-Sep
Barossa Loop Ride
Meet in the car park off the main street of Lyndoch. Leave 10 am. Ride to Tanunda (may do a detour around the town) then Nuriootpa central for coffee. After Nuriootpa there is a cross country dirt road stretch. Complete the loop to Lyndoch. For those not wanting to do the cross country dirt roads return to Lyndoch from Nuriootpa the way we came. Sealed roads to Nuriootpa.
Lyndoch to Tanunda rolling hills with some steep sections. Relatively flat after that.
Bike Type: Wide tyres
Leader: Neil Mobile: 0451011413
11-Sep
Decide on the day. Meet at the Torrens Lake Kiosk
18-Sep
Corkscrew Challenge
Meet at weir. Head east up Torrens valley on north side of river. Follow river up Gorge Road until reach Corkscrew Road. Climb up Corkscrew road and then turn right onto Montacute Road. Head west along Montacute Road until reach St Georges Bakehouse for coffee. Head west along Montacute Road reach Meadows Avenue and then head north. Meander through back streets. Connect to the bike path on the south side of the Torrens. Head west back to the Weir.
Bike Type: All
Leader: Phil Mobile: 0408841141
25-Sep
Decide on the day. Meet at the Torrens Lake Kiosk
2-Oct
Mt Torrens – Warmington – Amy Gillett
Meet at Oval Road Mt Torrens. Head south down Townsend Street until reach Y junction with Sheoak Road. Ride up Sheoak Road heading east. At the T junction turn right and head south down Warmington Run. Turn off at Sandy Waterhole Road. An alternative would be to turn off earlier at Dunn Road. Can be a bit boggy. Follow road heading generally in south westerly direction. Turn right at Kings Road heading downhill. Name changes to Harrison Road and then Ridge Road. Turn right at Naughtons Road. Stop for coffee at Melba's Chocolate Factory or head up to Barrister Block for wine. Head back along the Amy Gillett bikway back to Mt Torrens.
Bike Type: Wide tyres
Leader: Tony Mobile: 0407 759 260
9-Oct
Decide on the day. Meet at the Torrens Lake Kiosk
16-Oct
Toll Gate to Mt Lofty
Meet at car park near toll house. Ride up Crafers bikeway adjacent to the freeway. Continue on to Mt Barker Road under the freeway, past Devil's Elbow and up the hill. Turn left at Mt Lofty Summit Road and continue up to Mt Lofty cafe for coffee.
Bike Type: All
Leader: Dave Fleming Mobile: 0404 543 475
23-Oct
Decide on the day. Meet at the Torrens Lake Kiosk
30-Oct
Bugle Ranges and Beyond
Meet at Flaxley Hall for a ride around the country (in the absolute main street of Flaxley - can't miss it) Note no toilets there, public toilets behind Echunga Hall on your way there? Main Ride is 36 km with 540 m of climbing but an opt out point is possible - making the ride 24km with 373 m of climbing
Bike Type: Wide tyres
Leader: John Agnew Mobile: 0438 523 560
6-Nov
Decide on the day. Meet at the Torrens Lake Kiosk
13-Nov
Encounter Bikeway
Meet at Goolwa (carpark near Hector’s on the Wharf – end of Cutting rd) 9:30am for 10am start to Victor Harbor return, along the Encounter Bikeway with coffee stop at Port Elliot. Bring lunch, for lunch-stop in central Victor Harbor at Warland Reserve (or buy across the street from a multitude of cafes/eateries). Can ride one-way, but make your own arrangements.
Bike Type: All
Leader: Ros Mobile: 0448 741 556
20-Nov
Decide on the day. Meet at the Torrens Lake Kiosk
27-Nov
Crafers to Mylor
Meet at Crafers in the car park behind the pub. Ride to Mylor via Aldgate and then head north to Bridgewater. Head back to Aldgate and then to a loop to the south west to the Woorabinda Bush Reserve and return to Stirling and back to Crafers.
Mainly on bitumen roads with no bike lanes.
Bike Type: Wide tyres
Leader: Patsy Mobile: 0439 332 533
4-Dec
Decide on the day. Meet at the Torrens Lake Kiosk
11-Dec
Christmas Lunch TBA
18-Dec
Decide on the day. Meet at the Torrens Lake Kiosk
25-Dec
Cancelled