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RidesPROGRAMME

FREE RIDES EVERY WEEK FOR EVERYONE!

www.bikesa.asn.au

Bicycle SASEPTEMBER-NOVEMBER 2016 ISSUE 60

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RidesPROGRAMME September-November 2016

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 StreakDaniel 0433 391 674

All Women’s Bike RidesLanie 0406 452 117

Better Harts Sharon 8723 0805 [email protected] BUGMarcus 0407 978 763

‘Cycle Salisbury’Nigel 0431 838 735

[email protected]

European Bicycle CircleLenore 0413 375 529www.facebook.com/groups/eurocyclecircle

GAD-BUG (Goolwa and District Bicycle User Group)George 0417 730 030 Chris 0418 396 077 Anne – 0431 829 973

Gallery GlidesWarwick 8344 8996

Gawler WheelersPaul 0431 866 586

GetonyabikeMichele 0438 010 220

Hills RideRob 0428 990 059

Kangaroo Island BUGManfred 8553 0383

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

MishmashMichele 0438 010 220

Night EspressoRob 8299 0230

Northside Cycling GroupGary 8255 1979

Pedalling ParentsWarwick 8344 8996

Peninsula PedallersRaelene 8682 3196

Poseurs d’AdelaidePeter 0407 182 376

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

Riverland RidersRuth 0427 752 815

Saturday ExpressPatsy 8379 6477

Saturday SojournChris 0414 802 919

Southern Flinders Rough RidersRichard 0417 341 462

The Little Red Grape Nicola 0414 365 477

Tuesday TraverseRick 0417 816 372

Tuesday TreadlersTony 8388 4730

U3A Social Bike RidingRuth 0427 752 815

Wednesday WheelersSteve 8271 1140

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THU 1 SEPRiverland 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 Daniel 0433 391 674

FRI 2 SEPGAD-BUG (Goolwa & District Bicycle User Group)8:30 AM, Goolwa Wharf area, under Hindmarsh Island Bridge, Goolwa. Road bike ride of approximately 50 km with a break for coffee. From time to time location/terrain may change in favour of an off-road mountain bike ride. Please contact Ride Coordinator to confirm.50 km 3B George 0417 730 030

SAT 3 SEPRiverland 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

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. www.adelaidecyclists.com/group/GawlerWheelers30-130 km Paul 0431 866 586

Mannum Peddle Wheelers7:30 AM, Arnold Park (car park by the Mannum Ferry), Mannum. 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 mannumpeddlewheelers.weebly.com35 km 2B-3B Louise or Wally 0466 789 234 or 0428 592 282

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

Mishmash Cycling8:00 AM, Birdwood Foodland (car park at rear of supermarket) Birdwood. Social roadie ride meets at 7.45 for 8 am start. Two distance/speed groups. Different route every week. Riders look after each other so no-one gets left behind. Regroup at every intersection. Slowest rider dictates overall speed. 40 km leisurely ride, 60 km faster ride. Weather dependent. Follow us on Facebook for ride updates. Coffee afterwards at Pomegranate Cottage.3B and 5C Michele 0438 010 220

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

The Little Red Grape8:30 AM, Lennon St Car Park, Clare. MTB ride.50 km Class 2-3 Nicola 0414 365 477

Cycle Salisbury Social Rides9:00 AM, Shelter Shed, Carisbrook Park Reserve, Main North Rd, Salisbury Park. Cycle Salisbury Social Rides 3rd birthday celebrations: Various rides all leaving from shelter shed to suit all abilities including (but not limited to) a fast paced and slower paced ride along Little Para Trails; family ride exploring Carisbrooke Park & Jenkins Reserve; Mountain bike ride to Cobblers Creek to explore trails. A free morning tea will be supplied for all riders (& partners) at the conclusion of the rides. All children must be accompanied by a parent/guardian, child seats, tag alongs etc for younger children welcome.2-25 km MTB Class 1-2 Nigel 0431 838 735

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

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MTB OrienteeringSaturday 3 September 2016Onkaparinga Recreation Reserve and surrounds10.00 AM – Mass start3 hour Score EventFurther information:www.sa.orienteering.asn.au

Saturday Express1:00 PM, Torrens Weir, War Memorial Drive, Adelaide. Café stop for afternoon tea.40 km 3B Bob 8356 0906

Saturday Sojourn1:00 PM, Unley, Soldiers Memorial Gardens, adjacent Unley Shopping Centre, Unley Rd. Tour the Eastern suburbs. BYO or buy refreshments.25 km 2B Chris 0402 903 761

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

SUN 4 SEPPoseurs 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

The Little Red Grape8:15 AM, The Little Red Grape Also meet 8.30 am Clare Oval, Main Rd, Clare.75 km 4B Nicola 0414 365 477

GAD-BUG (Goolwa & District Bicycle User Group)8:30 AM, Goolwa Wharf area, under Hindmarsh Island Bridge, Goolwa. Uses Encounter Bikeway, Beacon 19, Hindmarsh Island and Laffins Point. 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. Usually coffee afterwards.30 km 2B Anne 0431 829 973

Border BUG9:00 AM, Caltex Service Station, Bordertown. Social ride on quiet roads. Riders choose their turnaround point. Coffee afterwards.40 km 6B Marcus 0407 978 763

Hills Ride9:00 AM, Oaklands Park. Oakland Estate Reserve, The Parade, Oaklands Park. MTB or Hybrid advised. Coffee stop en route. Mainly dirt roads.50 km 2C Paul 8277 4094

Peninsula Pedallers9:00 AM, Arteyrea Hall, Mortlock Terrace, Port Lincoln. Coffee afterwards.40 km 4B Mary 8683 0915

Sunday Saunter ‘Cycle Salisbury’9:00 AM, Sunrise Bakery, Cnr Waterloo Corner Rd & Salisbury Hwy, Salisbury. Introducing Cycle Salisbury’s monthly Sunday Saunter rides. A nice easy Sunday Saunter along the Little Para and Dry Creek Trail loops. Coffee/refreshments on return. Mountain/hybrid bikes preferred.20-30 km MTB Class 1 Mark 0456 403 293

Kangaroo Island BUG10:00AM, Start location and ride details to be advised.25-35 km 1B Manfred 8553 0383

MON 5 SEPU3A Social Bike Riding9:00 AM, Renmark Paringa Visitor Information Centre, 84 Murray Ave, Renmark. A leisurely social ride with coffee afterwards. Ride distance up to 15km. U3A members welcome!15 km 1A Ruth 0427 752 815

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

TUE 6 SEPGetonyabike9:00 AM, Charleston Tennis Courts, Charleston. GETONYABIKE is a group aimed at encouraging people of all ages and stages of fitness to get back on their bikes. You don’t need to wear lycra, be skinny, fit or young. It does not matter whether you have an old bike that has been in your shed for 40 years or a new bike that you have not gotten around to riding. If your bike wont fit in your car, take the front wheel off. We will help you put it back on. We will ride on the Amy Gillett Bikeway. After the ride we will head to Store 28 (next to the Charleston Hotel) for coffee. Please come along and give it a try. Whether you ride 1km or 10km, you will have a nice ride with friendly people. Ride is weather dependent. Follow us on Facebook.0-38 km 1A Michele 0438 010 220

Peninsula Pedallers9:30 AM, Arteyrea Hall, Mortlock Terrace, Port Lincoln. Beginners ride, with the group riding at the pace of the slowest rider. Bring money for coffee afterwards. We will meet at a convenient location for the riders on the day!30 km 1A Raelene 8682 3196

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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RidesPROGRAMME September-November 2016

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, Woodville Railway Station, Woodville. Mystery ride. BYO lunch40 km 3A Magda 0417 802 723

BICYCLE MAINTENANCE COURSE

Basic Bike Care5:30 PM-8:30 PM Tuesday 6 September 2016Bicycle 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 office 8168 [email protected]

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

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

WED 7 SEPMannum Peddle Wheelers7:30 AM, Mid-Murray Council Chambers, car park, 49 Adelaide Rd, Mannum. Enjoy a mid-week ride starting from the historic township of Mannum, exploring the surrounding countryside and 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 mannumpeddlewheelers.weebly.com30-80 km 3B Louise or Wally 0466 789 234 or 0428 592 282

GAD-BUG (Goolwa & District Bicycle User Group)8:30 AM, Goolwa Wharf area, under Hindmarsh Island Bridge, Goolwa. Generally two ride options along Encounter Bikeway. Either 30km easy for coffee at Middleton/Port Elliot or 45km to Victor Harbor. Options from 1B to 3B.30 km 1B Chris 0418 396 077

Para Pedallers – ‘Cycle Salisbury’8:30 AM, Salisbury Waterwheel Museum Car park, opposite Parabanks Shopping Centre, Commercial Rd, Salisbury. Easy ride along local trails and/or local roads, as decided by the group on the day. Coffee afterwards.20-30 km 1A to 2A Elaine 0422 393 997

Ride 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 rides 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, Kensington Gardens Reserve, rugby club car park, off West Tce. All bitumen ride. BYO lunch or buy.50 km 3C Peter 0419 804 775

THU 8 SEPRiverland 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 Daniel 0433 391 674

FRI 9 SEPGAD-BUG (Goolwa & District Bicycle User Group)8:30 AM, Goolwa Wharf area, under Hindmarsh Island Bridge, Goolwa. Road bike ride of approximately 50 km with a break for coffee. From time to time location/terrain may change in favour of an off-road mountain bike ride. Please contact Ride Coordinator to confirm.50 km 3B George 0417 730 030

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Northern RunSaturday 10 September 20167:00 AM Start – Willaston200k/300kmUnsupportedStarting from Willaston, a run heading north through Balaklava and Auburn. Here the 200km heads through to Eudunda and back to Willaston via Kapunda. The 300km heads north again to Clare before then turning east to Burra, then back to Willaston via Eudunda.Entry fee applies.Contact – Ben Del Fabbro0414 835 [email protected]

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

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. www.adelaidecyclists.com/group/GawlerWheelers30-130 km Paul 0431 866 586

Mannum Peddle Wheelers7:30 AM, Arnold Park (car park by the Mannum Ferry), Mannum. 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 mannumpeddlewheelers.weebly.com35 km 2B-3B Louise or Wally 0466 789 234 or 0428 592 282

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

Mishmash Cycling8:00 AM, Birdwood Foodland (car park at rear of supermarket) Birdwood. Social roadie ride meets at 7.45 for 8 am start. Two distance/speed groups. Different route every week. Riders look after each other so no-one gets left behind. Regroup at every intersection. Slowest rider dictates overall speed. 40 km leisurely ride, 60 km faster ride. Weather dependent. Follow us on Facebook for ride updates. Coffee afterwards at Pomegranate Cottage.3B and 5C Michele 0438 010 220

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

Wine Wheels and WhitingClare to the Copper CoastSaturday 10 September 2016A weekend of activities in the Clare & Gilbert Valley and Copper Coast regions – including great food, great wines and on the Saturday, 3 great ride options:

8.00am – Clare to Wallaroo – 125 km

9.30am – Snowtown to Wallaroo – 70 km

9:30am – Bute to Wallaroo – 45 km

Family ride along the Wallaroo foreshoreEntry fee appliesEnter online or further details and/or entry forms available from:Bicycle SA office 8168 [email protected]/winewheelswhiting

The Little Red Grape8:30 AM, Lennon St Car Park, Clare. MTB ride.50 km Class 2-3 Nicola 0414 365 477

Dry Creek Trailers - ‘Cycle Salisbury’9:00 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

Salisbury Cruizers ‘Cycle Salisbury’9:00 AM, Shelter, Carisbrooke Park, Main North Road, Salisbury Park. Steady paced ride along the Little Para Trail, side trails, other local trails and/or some quiet roads as decided by the group on the day, stopping at Sunrise Bakery on the way back for coffee/refreshments. Mountain bikes preferred, new riders welcome, we leave and return together.20-30 km MTB Class 1 Mark 0456 403 293

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, Dog Park, Conyngham St, Glenside. Café stop for afternoon tea.40 km 3B Patsy 0439 332 533

Saturday Sojourn1:00 PM, Mawson Lakes Railway Station, Metro Parade, Mawson Lakes. Cruise through the northern suburbs. BYO or buy refreshments.25 km 2A Ash 0418 851 938

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

SUN 11 SEPPoseurs 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

The Little Red Grape8:15 AM, The Little Red Grape Also meet 8.30 am Clare Oval, Main Rd, Clare.75 km 4B Nicola 0414 365 477

GAD-BUG (Goolwa & District Bicycle User Group)8:30 AM, Goolwa Wharf area, under Hindmarsh Island Bridge, Goolwa. Uses Encounter Bikeway, Beacon 19, Hindmarsh Island and Laffins Point. 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. Usually coffee afterwards.30 km 2B Anne 0431 829 973

‘Bob’ (Burton on Bikes) ‘Cycle Salisbury’9:00 AM, Paralowie Village Shopping Centre in car park adjacent to Hungry Jacks, corner of Bolivar Rd and Liberator Drive, Paralowie. 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.10-15 km 1A Robert 0408 891 354

Border BUG9:00 AM, Caltex Service Station, Bordertown. Social ride on quiet roads. Riders choose their turnaround point. Coffee afterwards.40 km 6B Marcus 0407 978 763

Hills Ride9:00 AM, Balhannah oval adjacent tennis courts, Balhannah. MTB or Hybrid advised. Coffee stop en route. Mainly dirt roads.50 km 2C Rob 0428 990 059

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Peninsula Pedallers9:00 AM, Arteyrea Hall, Mortlock Terrace, Port Lincoln. Coffee afterwards.40 km 4B Mary 8683 0915

European Bicycle Circle10:30 AM, We ride on the 2nd or 3rd Sunday of the month and meet at 10:30 AM for an 11:00AM start. 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 Lenore Jansen 0413 375 529.30 km Lenore 0413 375 529

MON 12 SEPU3A Social Bike Riding9:00 AM, Renmark Paringa Visitor Information Centre, 84 Murray Ave, Renmark. A leisurely social ride with coffee afterwards. Ride distance up to 15km. U3A members welcome!15 km 1A Ruth 0427 752 815

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

TUE 13 SEPGetonyabike9:00 AM, Charleston Tennis Courts, Charleston. GETONYABIKE is a group aimed at encouraging people of all ages and stages of fitness to get back on their bikes. You don’t need to wear lycra, be skinny, fit or young. It does not matter whether you have an old bike that has been in your shed for 40 years or a new bike that you have not gotten around to riding. If your bike wont fit in your car, take the front wheel off. We will help you put it back on. We will ride on the Amy Gillett Bikeway. After the ride we will head to Store 28 (next to the Charleston Hotel) for coffee. Please come along and give it a try. Whether you ride 1km or 10km, you will have a nice ride with friendly people. Ride is weather dependent. Follow us on Facebook.0-38 km 1A Michele 0438 010 220

Peninsula Pedallers9:30 AM, Arteyrea Hall, Mortlock Terrace, Port Lincoln. Beginners ride, with the group riding at the pace of the slowest rider. Bring money for coffee afterwards. We will meet at a convenient location for the riders on the day!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, Glenelg Jetty, Glenelg. Ride out to Pasadena and return via the tramway. BYO lunch.40 km 2B Robyn 0401 364 019

Bike Gears and Brakes5:30 PM – 8:30 PM Tuesday 13 September 2016Bicycle 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 [email protected]

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

WED 14 SEPMannum Peddle Wheelers7:30 AM, Mid-Murray Council Chambers, car park, 49 Adelaide Rd, Mannum. Enjoy a mid-week ride starting from the historic township of Mannum, exploring the surrounding countryside and 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 mannumpeddlewheelers.weebly.com30-80 km 3B Louise or Wally 0466 789 234 or 0428 592 282

GAD-BUG (Goolwa & District Bicycle User Group)8:30 AM, Goolwa Wharf area, under Hindmarsh Island Bridge, Goolwa. Generally two ride options along Encounter Bikeway. Either 30km easy for coffee at Middleton/Port Elliot or 45km to Victor Harbor. Options from 1B to 3B.30 km 1B Chris 0418 396 077

Ride 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 rides 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, Oaklands Estate Reserve, Oaklands Park. All bitumen ride. BYO lunch or buy.50 km 3C Paul 8277 4094

THU 15 SEPRiverland 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 Daniel 0433 391 674

FRI 16 SEPGAD-BUG (Goolwa & District Bicycle User Group)8:30 AM, Goolwa Wharf area, under Hindmarsh Island Bridge, Goolwa. Road bike ride of approximately 50 km with a break for coffee. From time to time location/terrain may change in favour of an off-road mountain bike ride. Please contact Ride Coordinator to confirm.50 km 3B George 0417 730 030

SAT 17 SEPRiverland 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

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. www.adelaidecyclists.com/group/GawlerWheelers30-130 km Paul 0431 866 586

Mannum Peddle Wheelers7:30 AM, Arnold Park (car park by the Mannum Ferry), Mannum. 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 mannumpeddlewheelers.weebly.com35 km 2B-3B Louise or Wally 0466 789 234 or 0428 592 282

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

Mishmash Cycling8:00 AM, Birdwood Foodland (car park at rear of supermarket) Birdwood. Social roadie ride meets at 7.45 for 8 am start. Two distance/speed groups. Different route every week. Riders look after each other so no-one gets left behind. Regroup at every intersection. Slowest rider dictates overall speed. 40 km leisurely ride, 60 km faster ride. Weather dependent. Follow us on Facebook for ride updates. Coffee afterwards at Pomegranate Cottage.3B and 5C Michele 0438 010 220

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

The Little Red Grape8:30 AM, Lennon St Car Park, Clare. MTB ride.50 km Class 2-3 Nicola 0414 365 477

Para Districts Pedallers ‘Cycle Salisbury’9:00 AM, Sunrise Bakery, Cnr Waterloo Corner Rd & 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

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, Adam St, Hindmarsh (near Brewery). Café stop for afternoon tea.40 km 3B David 0413 489 927

Saturday Sojourn1:00 PM, Heywood Park, Addiscombe Place, Unley Park. Explore the south eastern suburbs towards Torrens Park. BYO or buy refreshments.25 km 2B Chris 0414 802 919

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

SUN 18 SEPPoseurs 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

The Little Red Grape8:15 AM, The Little Red Grape Also meet 8.30 am Clare Oval, Main Rd, Clare.75 km 4B Nicola 0414 365 477

GAD-BUG (Goolwa & District Bicycle User Group)8:30 AM, Goolwa Wharf area, under Hindmarsh Island Bridge, Goolwa. Uses Encounter Bikeway, Beacon 19, Hindmarsh Island and Laffins Point. 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. Usually coffee afterwards.30 km 2B Anne 0431 829 973

Border BUG9:00 AM, Caltex Service Station, Bordertown. Social ride on quiet roads. Riders choose their turnaround point. Coffee afterwards.40 km 6B Marcus 0407 978 763

Hills Ride9:00 AM, Kapunda. Main street adjacent police station. Possible Anlaby Station Museum tour - bring cash for admission fee. MTB or Hybrid advised. Coffee stop en route. Mainly dirt roads.50 km 2C Trevor 0409 648 424

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

MON 19 SEPU3A Social Bike Riding9:00 AM, Renmark Paringa Visitor Information Centre, 84 Murray Ave, Renmark. A leisurely social ride with coffee afterwards. Ride distance up to 15km. U3A members welcome!15 km 1A Ruth 0427 752 815

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

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TUE 20 SEPGetonyabike9:00 AM, Charleston Tennis Courts, Charleston. GETONYABIKE is a group aimed at encouraging people of all ages and stages of fitness to get back on their bikes. You don’t need to wear lycra, be skinny, fit or young. It does not matter whether you have an old bike that has been in your shed for 40 years or a new bike that you have not gotten around to riding. If your bike wont fit in your car, take the front wheel off. We will help you put it back on. We will ride on the Amy Gillett Bikeway. After the ride we will head to Store 28 (next to the Charleston Hotel) for coffee. Please come along and give it a try. Whether you ride 1km or 10km, you will have a nice ride with friendly people. Ride is weather dependent. Follow us on Facebook.0-38 km 1A Michele 0438 010 220

Peninsula Pedallers9:30 AM, Arteyrea Hall, Mortlock Terrace, Port Lincoln. Beginners ride, with the group riding at the pace of the slowest rider. Bring money for coffee afterwards. We will meet at a convenient location for the riders on the day!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, Oaklands Railway Station, Oaklands Park. Ride up the Southern Veloway and over O’Halloran Hill to Reynella for lunch. Return via Hallett Cove bikeway to Brighton for coffee. BYO lunch.40 km 2C Ann 0438 558 941

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

WED 21 SEPMannum Peddle Wheelers7:30 AM, Mid-Murray Council Chambers, car park, 49 Adelaide Rd, Mannum. Enjoy a mid-week ride starting from the historic township of Mannum, exploring the surrounding countryside and 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 mannumpeddlewheelers.weebly.com30-80 km 3B Louise or Wally 0466 789 234 or 0428 592 282

GAD-BUG (Goolwa & District Bicycle User Group)8:30 AM, Goolwa Wharf area, under Hindmarsh Island Bridge, Goolwa. Generally two ride options along Encounter Bikeway. Either 30km easy for coffee at Middleton/Port Elliot or 45km to Victor Harbor. Options from 1B to 3B.30 km 1B Chris 0418 396 077

Para Pedallers ‘Cycle Salisbury’8:30 AM, Salisbury Waterwheel Museum Car park, opposite Parabanks Shopping Centre, Commercial Rd, Salisbury. Easy ride along local trails and/or local roads, as decided by the group on the day. Coffee afterwards.20-30 km 1A to 2A Elaine 0422 393 997

Ride 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 rides 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, Seaford Railway Station, Seaford. All bitumen ride back to Adelaide, via Meadows. BYO or buy lunch.70 km 3C Michael 8271 9731

THU 22 SEPRiverland 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 Daniel 0433 391 674

FRI 23 SEPGAD-BUG (Goolwa & District Bicycle User Group)8:30 AM, Goolwa Wharf area, under Hindmarsh Island Bridge, Goolwa. Road bike ride of approximately 50 km with a break for coffee. From time to time location/terrain may change in favour of an off-road mountain bike ride. Please contact Ride Coordinator to confirm.50 km 3B George 0417 730 030

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Annual Tour24 September-2 October 2016 ‘ From the Vineyards to the Outback’Clare Valley, Mid North, Southern Flinders RangesThis year’s annual tour promises to be special. Expect the unexpected; those hidden gems in a region that is full of surprises.

Starting and finishing in the world renowned Clare Valley, this year’s annual tour will start off with delicious food, wine, beautiful countryside, rounded hills and wind rippling through wheat fields as you pedal north into pioneer country.Sold out! Waiting list.Entry fee applies.For further information and/ordetails contact:Bicycle SA office 8168 9999www.bikesa.asn.au/annual [email protected]

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Burra Explorer 300Saturday 24 September 20167:00 AM Start – Gawler300km/200km/150km/100km/50kmUnsupportedThe main event is the Burra Explorer 300 which shows off the beauty of the mid-north or visit the other mid-north towns closer to Gawler by riding either the Templers Delight 50, the Adelaide Plains 100, Eudunda Bliss 150 or Point Pass Experiment 200.Entry fee applies.Contact Matthew Rawnsley0427 379 [email protected]

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

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. www.adelaidecyclists.com/group/GawlerWheelers30-130 km Paul 0431 866 586

Mannum Peddle Wheelers7:30 AM, Arnold Park (car park by the Mannum Ferry), Mannum. 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 mannumpeddlewheelers.weebly.com35 km 2B-3B Louise or Wally 0466 789 234 or 0428 592 282

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

Mishmash Cycling8:00 AM, Birdwood Foodland (car park at rear of supermarket) Birdwood. Social roadie ride meets at 7.45 for 8 am start. Two distance/speed groups. Different route every week. Riders look after each other so no-one gets left behind. Regroup at every intersection. Slowest rider dictates overall speed. 40 km leisurely ride, 60 km faster ride. Weather dependent. Follow us on Facebook for ride updates. Coffee afterwards at Pomegranate Cottage.3B and 5C Michele 0438 010 220

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

The Little Red Grape8:30 AM, Lennon St Car Park, Clare. MTB ride.50 km Class 2-3 Nicola 0414 365 477

BICYCLE MAINTENANCE COURSE

Comprehensive Bike Care9:00 AM – 4:30 PM Saturday 24 September 2016Bicycle 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 [email protected]

Dry Creek Trailers ‘Cycle Salisbury’9:00 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

Salisbury Cruizers ‘Cycle Salisbury’9:00 AM, Sunrise Bakery, Cnr Waterloo Corner Rd & Salisbury Hwy, Salisbury. Steady paced ride along the Little Para Trail, side trails, other local trails and/or some quiet roads as decided by the group on the day. Coffee afterwards. Mountain bikes preferred, beginners welcome, nobody gets left behind.20-30 km MTB Class 1 Mark 0456 403 293

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

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MTB OrienteeringSaturday 24 September 2016Blackwood and Craigburn Area10.00 AM – Mass start3 hour Score EventFurther information:www.sa.orienteering.asn.au

Saturday Express1:00 PM, SA Film Studios, 226 Fullarton Rd, Glenside. Café stop for afternoon tea. Henry and Nik leading.40 km 3B Patsy 0439 332 533

Saturday Sojourn1:00 PM, Torrens Weir, War Memorial, North Adelaide. Along the river, or through the suburbs? Find out on the day. BYO or buy refreshments.25 km 2A Roger 0402 380 172

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

SUN 25 SEPPoseurs 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

The Little Red Grape8:15 AM, The Little Red Grape Also meet 8.30 am Clare Oval, Main Rd, Clare.75 km 4B Nicola 0414 365 477

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GAD-BUG (Goolwa & District Bicycle User Group)8:30 AM, Goolwa Wharf area, under Hindmarsh Island Bridge, Goolwa. Uses Encounter Bikeway, Beacon 19, Hindmarsh Island and Laffins Point. 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. Usually coffee afterwards.30 km 2B Anne 0431 829 973

Border BUG9:00 AM, Caltex Service Station, Bordertown. Social ride on quiet roads. Riders choose their turnaround point. Coffee afterwards.40 km 6B Marcus 0407 978 763

Hills Ride9:00 AM, Tungkillo. Main street adjacent pub. MTB or Hybrid advised. Coffee stop en route. Mainly dirt roads.50 km 2C Bruce 0417 895 249

Peninsula Pedallers9:00 AM, Arteyrea Hall, Mortlock Terrace, Port Lincoln. Coffee afterwards.40 km 4B Mary 8683 0915

Salisbury Explorers ‘Cycle Salisbury’9:00 AM, Swimming Pool entrance, Happy Home Reserve, Salisbury Recreation Precinct, Waterloo Corner Rd, Salisbury North. Beginners / Easy Ride along the Bitumised path of the Little Para Trail5-10 km MTB Class 1 Jim 0401 984 767

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

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

MON 26 SEPU3A Social Bike Riding9:00 AM, Renmark Paringa Visitor Information Centre, 84 Murray Ave, Renmark. A leisurely social ride with coffee afterwards. Ride distance up to 15km. U3A members welcome!15 km 1A Ruth 0427 752 815

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

TUE 27 SEPGetonyabike9:00 AM, Charleston Tennis Courts, Charleston. GETONYABIKE is a group aimed at encouraging people of all ages and stages of fitness to get back on their bikes. You don’t need to wear lycra, be skinny, fit or young. It does not matter whether you have an old bike that has been in your shed for 40 years or a new bike that you have not gotten around to riding. If your bike wont fit in your car, take the front wheel off. We will help you put it back on. We will ride on the Amy Gillett Bikeway. After the ride we will head to Store 28 (next to the Charleston Hotel) for coffee. Please come along and give it a try. Whether you ride 1km or 10km, you will have a nice ride with friendly people. Ride is weather dependent. Follow us on Facebook.0-38 km 1A Michele 0438 010 220

Peninsula Pedallers9:30 AM, Arteyrea Hall, Mortlock Terrace, Port Lincoln. Beginners ride, with the group riding at the pace of the slowest rider. Bring money for coffee afterwards. We will meet at a convenient location for the riders on the day!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, War Memorial Drive, Adelaide. Ride through the Western suburbs. BYO lunch.40 km 2B Bob 8356 0906

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

WED 28 SEPMannum Peddle Wheelers7:30 AM, Mid-Murray Council Chambers, car park, 49 Adelaide Rd, Mannum. Enjoy a mid-week ride starting from the historic township of Mannum, exploring the surrounding countryside and 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 mannumpeddlewheelers.weebly.com30-80 km 3B Louise or Wally 0466 789 234 or 0428 592 282

GAD-BUG (Goolwa & District Bicycle User Group)8:30 AM, Goolwa Wharf area, under Hindmarsh Island Bridge, Goolwa. Generally two ride options along Encounter Bikeway. Either 30km easy for coffee at Middleton/Port Elliot or 45km to Victor Harbor. Options from 1B to 3B.30 km 1B Chris 0418 396 077

Ride 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 rides 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, Tower Hotel, Magill. All bitumen hills ride. BYO or buy lunch.50 km 3C Maggie 0438 572 434

THU 29 SEPRiverland 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 Daniel 0433 391 674

FRI 30 SEPGAD-BUG (Goolwa & District Bicycle User Group)8:30 AM, Goolwa Wharf area, under Hindmarsh Island Bridge, Goolwa. Road bike ride of approximately 50 km with a break for coffee. From time to time location/terrain may change in favour of an off-road mountain bike ride. Please contact Ride Coordinator to confirm.50 km 3B George 0417 730 030

SAT 1 OCTRiverland 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

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. www.adelaidecyclists.com/group/GawlerWheelers30-130 km Paul 0431 866 586

Mannum Peddle Wheelers7:30 AM, Arnold Park (car park by the Mannum Ferry), Mannum. 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 mannumpeddlewheelers.weebly.com35 km 2B-3B Louise or Wally 0466 789 234 or 0428 592 282

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

Mishmash Cycling8:00 AM, Birdwood Foodland (car park at rear of supermarket) Birdwood. Social roadie ride meets at 7.45 for 8 am start. Two distance/speed groups. Different route every week. Riders look after each other so no-one gets left behind. Regroup at every intersection. Slowest rider dictates overall speed. 40 km leisurely ride, 60 km faster ride. Weather dependent. Follow us on Facebook for ride updates. Coffee afterwards at Pomegranate Cottage.3B and 5C Michele 0438 010 220

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

The Little Red Grape8:30 AM, Lennon St Car Park, Clare. MTB ride.50 km Class 2-3 Nicola 0414 365 477

Para Districts Pedallers ‘Cycle Salisbury’9:00 AM, Sunrise Bakery, Cnr Waterloo Corner Rd & Salisbury Hwy, Salisbury. Easy ride along the Little Para Trail to above the Old Spot Hotel and then to Burton Rd and return. Mountain/hybrid bikes preferred.20 km MTB Class 1 Jim 0401 984 767

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, St Andrews Hospital (front entrance) South Tce, Adelaide. Café stop for afternoon tea.40 km 3B Murray 0438 853 507

Saturday Sojourn1:00 PM, Pt Adelaide - Lighthouse, McLaren Parade, Pt Adelaide. Ride through the western suburbs. BYO or buy refreshments.25 km 2A Steve 0405 479 344

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

SUN 2 OCTPoseurs 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

The Little Red Grape8:15 AM, The Little Red Grape Also meet 8.30 am Clare Oval, Main Rd, Clare.75 km 4B Nicola 0414 365 477

GAD-BUG (Goolwa & District Bicycle User Group)8:30 AM, Goolwa Wharf area, under Hindmarsh Island Bridge, Goolwa. Uses Encounter Bikeway, Beacon 19, Hindmarsh Island and Laffins Point. 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. Usually coffee afterwards.30 km 2B Anne 0431 829 973

Border BUG9:00 AM, Caltex Service Station, Bordertown. Social ride on quiet roads. Riders choose their turnaround point. Coffee afterwards.40 km 6B Marcus 0407 978 763

Hills Ride9:00 AM, Bridgewater Oval, Bridgewater. MTB or Hybrid advised. Coffee stop en route. Mainly dirt roads.50 km 2C Steve 0401 603 596

Peninsula Pedallers9:00 AM, Arteyrea Hall, Mortlock Terrace, Port Lincoln. Coffee afterwards.40 km 4B Mary 8683 0915

Sunday Saunter ‘Cycle Salisbury’9:00 AM, Sunrise Bakery, Cnr Waterloo Corner Rd & Salisbury Hwy, Salisbury. A nice easy Sunday Saunter along the Little Para and Dry Creek Trail loops. Coffee/refreshments on return. Mountain/hybrid bikes preferred.20-30 km MTB Class 1 Mark 0456 403 293

Kangaroo Island BUG10:00AM, Start location and ride details to be advised.25-35 km 1B Manfred 8553 0383

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MON 3 OCTNorthside 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 4 OCTGetonyabike9:00 AM, Charleston Tennis Courts, Charleston. GETONYABIKE is a group aimed at encouraging people of all ages and stages of fitness to get back on their bikes. You don’t need to wear lycra, be skinny, fit or young. It does not matter whether you have an old bike that has been in your shed for 40 years or a new bike that you have not gotten around to riding. If your bike wont fit in your car, take the front wheel off. We will help you put it back on. We will ride on the Amy Gillett Bikeway. After the ride we will head to Store 28 (next to the Charleston Hotel) for coffee. Please come along and give it a try. Whether you ride 1km or 10km, you will have a nice ride with friendly people. Ride is weather dependent. Follow us on Facebook.0-38 km 1A Michele 0438 010 220

Peninsula Pedallers9:30 AM, Arteyrea Hall, Mortlock Terrace, Port Lincoln. Beginners ride, with the group riding at the pace of the slowest rider. Bring money for coffee afterwards. We will meet at a convenient location for the riders on the day!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, War Memorial Drive, Adelaide. Ride along the Torrens Linear Park to Athelstone, lunch at Thorndon Park Reservoir. Coffee at St Peters Bakery. BYO lunch.40 km 2B Ian 0401 770 003

BICYCLE MAINTENANCE COURSE

Basic Bike Care5:30 PM-8:30 PM Tuesday 4 October 2016Bicycle 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 office 8168 [email protected]

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 Marcus 0407 978 763

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

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

WED 5 OCTMannum Peddle Wheelers7:30 AM, Mid-Murray Council Chambers, car park, 49 Adelaide Rd, Mannum. Enjoy a mid-week ride starting from the historic township of Mannum, exploring the surrounding countryside and 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 mannumpeddlewheelers.weebly.com30-80 km 3B Louise or Wally 0466 789 234 or 0428 592 282

GAD-BUG (Goolwa & District Bicycle User Group)8:30 AM, Goolwa Wharf area, under Hindmarsh Island Bridge, Goolwa. Generally two ride options along Encounter Bikeway. Either 30km easy for coffee at Middleton/Port Elliot or 45km to Victor Harbor. Options from 1B to 3B.30 km 1B Chris 0418 396 077

Para Pedallers ‘Cycle Salisbury’8:30 AM, Salisbury Waterwheel Museum Car park, opposite Parabanks Shopping Centre, Commercial Rd, Salisbury. Easy ride along local trails and/or local roads, as decided by the group on the day. Coffee afterwards.2-30 km 1A to 2A Elaine 0422 393 997

Ride 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 rides 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, Woodside, at the car park at the swimming pool, off Nairne Rd. All bitumen hills ride. BYO or buy lunch.50 km 3C Steve 0401 603 596

THU 6 OCTRiverland 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 Daniel 0433 391 674

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 Marcus 0407 978 763

FRI 7 OCTGAD-BUG (Goolwa & District Bicycle User Group)8:30 AM, Goolwa Wharf area, under Hindmarsh Island Bridge, Goolwa. Road bike ride of approximately 50 km with a break for coffee. From time to time location/terrain may change in favour of an off-road mountain bike ride. Please contact Ride Coordinator to confirm.50 km 3B George 0417 730 030

SAT 8 OCTMannum Peddle Wheelers7:00 AM, Arnold Park (car park by the Mannum Ferry), Mannum. 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 mannumpeddlewheelers.weebly.com35 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

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. www.adelaidecyclists.com/group/GawlerWheelers30-130 km Paul 0431 866 586

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

Mishmash Cycling8:00 AM, Birdwood Foodland (car park at rear of supermarket) Birdwood. Social roadie ride meets at 7.45 for 8 am start. Two distance/speed groups. Different route every week. Riders look after each other so no-one gets left behind. Regroup at every intersection. Slowest rider dictates overall speed. 40 km leisurely ride, 60 km faster ride. Weather dependent. Follow us on Facebook for ride updates. Coffee afterwards at Pomegranate Cottage.3B and 5C Michele 0438 010 220

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

The Little Red Grape8:30 AM, Lennon St Car Park, Clare. MTB ride.50 km Class 2-3 Nicola 0414 365 477

Dry Creek Trailers ‘Cycle Salisbury’9:00 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

Salisbury Cruizers ‘Cycle Salisbury’9:00 AM, Shelter, Carisbrooke Park, Main North Road, Salisbury Park. Steady paced ride along the Little Para Trail, side trails, other local trails and/or some quiet roads as decided by the group on the day, stopping at Sunrise Bakery on the way back for coffee/refreshments. Mountain bikes preferred, new riders welcome, we leave and return together.20-30 km MTB Class 1 Mark 0456 403 293

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, Drage Reserve, Briar Rd, Felixstow. Café stop for afternoon tea.40 km 3B Don 0428 566 745

Saturday Sojourn1:00 PM, Glenelg Jetty, Moseley Square, Glenelg. Loop the loop around the airport. BYO or buy refreshments.25 km 2A Chris 0414 802 919

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

SUN 9 OCTPoseurs 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

The Little Red Grape8:15 AM, The Little Red Grape Also meet 8.30 am Clare Oval, Main Rd, Clare.75 km 4B Nicola 0414 365 477

GAD-BUG (Goolwa & District Bicycle User Group)8:30 AM, Goolwa Wharf area, under Hindmarsh Island Bridge, Goolwa. Uses Encounter Bikeway, Beacon 19, Hindmarsh Island and Laffins Point. 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. Usually coffee afterwards.30 km 2B Anne 0431 829 973

Border BUG9:00 AM, Caltex Service Station, Bordertown. Social ride on quiet roads. Riders choose their turnaround point. Coffee afterwards.40 km 6B Marcus 0407 978 763

Hills Ride9:00 AM, Glenelg. Maxwell Terrace opposite Market on Maxwell cafe. MTB or Hybrid advised. Coffee stop en route. Mainly dirt roads.50 km 2C Neil 0429 201 144

Peninsula Pedallers9:00 AM, Arteyrea Hall, Mortlock Terrace, Port Lincoln. Coffee afterwards.40 km 4B Mary 8683 0915

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European Bicycle Circle10:30 AM, We ride on the 2nd or 3rd Sunday of the month and meet at 10:30 AM for an 11:00AM start. 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 Lenore Jansen 0413 375 529.30 km Lenore 0413 375 529

MON 10 OCTNorthside 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 11 OCTGetonyabike9:00 AM, Charleston Tennis Courts, Charleston. GETONYABIKE is a group aimed at encouraging people of all ages and stages of fitness to get back on their bikes. You don’t need to wear lycra, be skinny, fit or young. It does not matter whether you have an old bike that has been in your shed for 40 years or a new bike that you have not gotten around to riding. If your bike wont fit in your car, take the front wheel off. We will help you put it back on. We will ride on the Amy Gillett Bikeway. After the ride we will head to Store 28 (next to the Charleston Hotel) for coffee. Please come along and give it a try. Whether you ride 1km or 10km, you will have a nice ride with friendly people. Ride is weather dependent. Follow us on Facebook.0-38 km 1A Michele 0438 010 220

Peninsula Pedallers9:30 AM, Arteyrea Hall, Mortlock Terrace, Port Lincoln. Beginners ride, with the group riding at the pace of the slowest rider. Bring money for coffee afterwards. We will meet at a convenient location for the riders on the day!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, Mawson Lakes Railway Station (eastern side, i.e. City bound). Ride to St Kilda Beach for lunch and return to Salisbury for coffee. Ride has a mix of streets, roads, gravel bike paths and corrugated gravel road. (Caution if you are using bald tyres. Please make sure you have a puncture repair kit and correct spare tubes for YOUR bike with you). Toilets, water, coffee, light lunch available at St Kilda cafe. BYO lunch. Check train timetable from Adelaide.40 km 2A Carolyn 0427 797 476

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 Marcus 0407 978 763

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

WED 12 OCTMannum Peddle Wheelers7:00 AM, Mid-Murray Council Chambers, car park, 49 Adelaide Rd, Mannum. Enjoy a mid-week ride starting from the historic township of Mannum, exploring the surrounding countryside and 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 mannumpeddlewheelers.weebly.com30-80 km 3B Louise or Wally 0466 789 234 or 0428 592 282

GAD-BUG (Goolwa & District Bicycle User Group)8:30 AM, Goolwa Wharf area, under Hindmarsh Island Bridge, Goolwa. Generally two ride options along Encounter Bikeway. Either 30km easy for coffee at Middleton/Port Elliot or 45km to Victor Harbor. Options from 1B to 3B.30 km 1B Chris 0418 396 077

Ride 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 rides 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, Mawson Lakes Railway Station, Mawson Lakes. Catch the 9:23am train from Adelaide. All bitumen roads. BYO or buy lunch.50 km 3C Bob 8261 9545

THU 13 OCTRiverland 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 Daniel 0433 391 674

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 Marcus 0407 978 763

FRI 14 OCTGAD-BUG (Goolwa & District Bicycle User Group)8:30 AM, Goolwa Wharf area, under Hindmarsh Island Bridge, Goolwa. Road bike ride of approximately 50 km with a break for coffee. From time to time location/terrain may change in favour of an off-road mountain bike ride. Please contact Ride Coordinator to confirm.50 km 3B George 0417 730 030

SAT 15 OCTMannum Peddle Wheelers7:00 AM, Arnold Park (car park by the Mannum Ferry), Mannum. 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 mannumpeddlewheelers.weebly.com35 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

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. www.adelaidecyclists.com/group/GawlerWheelers30-130 km Paul 0431 866 586

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

Mishmash Cycling8:00 AM, Birdwood Foodland (car park at rear of supermarket) Birdwood. Social roadie ride meets at 7.45 for 8 am start. Two distance/speed groups. Different route every week. Riders look after each other so no-one gets left behind. Regroup at every intersection. Slowest rider dictates overall speed. 40 km leisurely ride, 60 km faster ride. Weather dependent. Follow us on Facebook for ride updates. Coffee afterwards at Pomegranate Cottage.3B and 5C Michele 0438 010 220

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

The Little Red Grape8:30 AM, Lennon St Car Park, Clare. MTB ride.50 km Class 2-3 Nicola 0414 365 477

Para Districts Pedallers ‘Cycle Salisbury’9:00 AM, Sunrise Bakery, Cnr Waterloo Corner Rd & 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

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, Velo Cafe, Victoria Park Grandstand, Rose Park. Café stop for afternoon tea.40 km 3B Steve 8339 4368

Saturday Sojourn1:00 PM, Victoria Square, Adelaide. From the centre you can go in any direction, but there will be food. BYO or buy refreshments.25 km 2A Roger 0402 380 172

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

SUN 16 OCTRECREATIONAL BIKE SERIES OF 5 RIDES

Grand/Mini SlamSunday 16 October 20166.30amEchunga Soldiers Memorial Hall, EchungaThe final event in the Grand/Mini Slam series of on road personal challenge recreational rides for 2016. Choose between 100km or 200km, 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 supportThe unique 2016 Grand/Mini Slam jerseys still available for purchaseEnter online or further details and/or entry forms available from:Bicycle SA office 8168 [email protected]

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

The Little Red Grape8:15 AM, The Little Red Grape Also meet 8.30 am Clare Oval, Main Rd, Clare.75 km 4B Nicola 0414 365 477

GAD-BUG (Goolwa & District Bicycle User Group)8:30 AM, Goolwa Wharf area, under Hindmarsh Island Bridge, Goolwa. Uses Encounter Bikeway, Beacon 19, Hindmarsh Island and Laffins Point. 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. Usually coffee afterwards.30 km 2B Anne 0431 829 973

Border BUG9:00 AM, Caltex Service Station, Bordertown. Social ride on quiet roads. Riders choose their turnaround point. Coffee afterwards.40 km 6B Marcus 0407 978 763

Peninsula Pedallers9:00 AM, Arteyrea Hall, Mortlock Terrace, Port Lincoln. Mystery Ride. Please phone for details. Coffee afterwards40 km 4B Mary 8683 0915

MON 17 OCTU3A Social Bike Riding9:00 AM, Renmark Paringa Visitor Information Centre, 84 Murray Ave, Renmark. A leisurely social ride with coffee afterwards. Ride distance up to 15km. U3A members welcome!15 km 1A Ruth 0427 752 815

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

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TUE 18 OCTGetonyabike9:00 AM, Charleston Tennis Courts, Charleston. GETONYABIKE is a group aimed at encouraging people of all ages and stages of fitness to get back on their bikes. You don’t need to wear lycra, be skinny, fit or young. It does not matter whether you have an old bike that has been in your shed for 40 years or a new bike that you have not gotten around to riding. If your bike wont fit in your car, take the front wheel off. We will help you put it back on. We will ride on the Amy Gillett Bikeway. After the ride we will head to Store 28 (next to the Charleston Hotel) for coffee. Please come along and give it a try. Whether you ride 1km or 10km, you will have a nice ride with friendly people. Ride is weather dependent. Follow us on Facebook.0-38 km 1A Michele 0438 010 220

Peninsula Pedallers9:30 AM, Arteyrea Hall, Mortlock Terrace, Port Lincoln. Beginners ride, with the group riding at the pace of the slowest rider. Bring money for coffee afterwards. We will meet at a convenient location for the riders on the day!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, War Memorial Drive, Adelaide. Mystery ride by Peter and Angela. BYO lunch.40 km 2B Peter 0418 844 963

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 Marcus 0407 978 763

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

WED 19 OCTMannum Peddle Wheelers7:00 AM, Mid-Murray Council Chambers, car park, 49 Adelaide Rd, Mannum. Enjoy a mid-week ride starting from the historic township of Mannum, exploring the surrounding countryside and 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 mannumpeddlewheelers.weebly.com30-80 km 3B Louise or Wally 0466 789 234 or 0428 592 282

GAD-BUG (Goolwa & District Bicycle User Group)8:30 AM, Goolwa Wharf area, under Hindmarsh Island Bridge, Goolwa. Generally two ride options along Encounter Bikeway. Either 30km easy for coffee at Middleton/Port Elliot or 45km to Victor Harbor. Options from 1B to 3B.30 km 1B Chris 0418 396 077

Para Pedallers ‘Cycle Salisbury’8:30 AM, Salisbury Waterwheel Museum Car park, opposite Parabanks Shopping Centre, Commercial Rd, Salisbury. Easy ride along local trails and/or local roads, as decided by the group on the day. Coffee afterwards.20-30 km 1A to 2A Elaine 0422 393 997

Ride 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 rides 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, Caffe Buongiorno, 93 Main South Rd, O’Halloran Hill. Shorter ride followed by a visit to the Happy Valley water filtration plant.50 km 3C Clarry 0424 041 122

THU 20 OCTRiverland 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 Daniel 0433 391 674

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 Marcus 0407 978 763

FRI 21 OCTGAD-BUG (Goolwa & District Bicycle User Group)8:30 AM, Goolwa Wharf area, under Hindmarsh Island Bridge, Goolwa. Road bike ride of approximately 50 km with a break for coffee. From time to time location/terrain may change in favour of an off-road mountain bike ride. Please contact Ride Coordinator to confirm.50 km 3B George 0417 730 030

SAT 22 OCTMannum Peddle Wheelers7:00 AM, Arnold Park (car park by the Mannum Ferry), Mannum. 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 mannumpeddlewheelers.weebly.com35 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

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. www.adelaidecyclists.com/group/GawlerWheelers30-130 km Paul 0431 866 586

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

Mishmash Cycling8:00 AM, Birdwood Foodland (car park at rear of supermarket) Birdwood. Social roadie ride meets at 7.45 for 8 am start. Two distance/speed groups. Different route every week. Riders look after each other so no-one gets left behind. Regroup at every intersection. Slowest rider dictates overall speed. 40 km leisurely ride, 60 km faster ride. Weather dependent. Follow us on Facebook for ride updates. Coffee afterwards at Pomegranate Cottage.3B and 5C Michele 0438 010 220

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

The Little Red Grape8:30 AM, Lennon St Car Park, Clare. MTB ride50 km Class 2-3 Nicola 0414 365 477

BICYCLE MAINTENANCE COURSE

Comprehensive Bike Care9:00 AM-4:30 PM Saturday 22 October 2016Bicycle 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 [email protected]

Dry Creek Trailers ‘Cycle Salisbury’9:00 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

Salisbury Cruizers ‘Cycle Salisbury’9:00 AM, Sunrise Bakery, Cnr Waterloo Corner Rd & Salisbury Hwy, Salisbury. Steady paced ride along the Little Para Trail, side trails, other local trails and/or some quiet roads as decided by the group on the day. Coffee afterwards. Mountain bikes preferred, beginners welcome, nobody gets left behind.20-30 km MTB Class 1 Mark 0456 403 293

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, Glenelg Town Hall, Jetty Rd, Glenelg (Petra’s ride) or Henley Square, Henley Beach (Hal’s ride) A choice of two rides - Petra is leading the medium paced, 40km, 3B ride which starts from the Glenelg Town Hall. Hal is leading the 40km, 4A faster paced ride which leaves from Henley Square, Henley Beach. Both rides will start at 1.00pm. Cafe stop for afternoon tea.40 km 3B Petra or Hal 0407 970 680 or 0427 084 097

Saturday Sojourn1:00 PM, Heywood Park, Addiscombe Place, Unley Park. Tour the eastern suburbs. BYO or buy refreshments.25 km 2B Chris 0402 903 761

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

SUN 23 OCTPoseurs 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

The Little Red Grape8:15 AM, The Little Red Grape Also meet 8.30 am Clare Oval, Main Rd, Clare.75 km 4B Nicola 0414 365 477

GAD-BUG (Goolwa & District Bicycle User Group)8:30 AM, Goolwa Wharf area, under Hindmarsh Island Bridge, Goolwa. Uses Encounter Bikeway, Beacon 19, Hindmarsh Island and Laffins Point. 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. Usually coffee afterwards.30 km 2B Anne 0431 829 973

Border BUG9:00 AM, Caltex Service Station, Bordertown. Social ride on quiet roads. Riders choose their turnaround point. Coffee afterwards.40 km 6B Marcus 0407 978 763

Hills Ride9:00 AM, McLaren Vale. Visitor Information Centre car park. MTB or Hybrid advised. Coffee stop en route. Mainly dirt roads.50 km 2C Judith 8298 3131

Peninsula Pedallers9:00 AM, Arteyrea Hall, Mortlock Terrace, Port Lincoln. Coffee afterwards.40 km 4B Mary 8683 0915

MON 24 OCTU3A Social Bike Riding9:00 AM, Renmark Paringa Visitor Information Centre, 84 Murray Ave, Renmark. A leisurely social ride with coffee afterwards. Ride distance up to 15km. U3A members welcome!15 km 1A Ruth 0427 752 815

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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

TUE 25 OCTGetonyabike9:00 AM, Charleston Tennis Courts, Charleston. GETONYABIKE is a group aimed at encouraging people of all ages and stages of fitness to get back on their bikes. You don’t need to wear lycra, be skinny, fit or young. It does not matter whether you have an old bike that has been in your shed for 40 years or a new bike that you have not gotten around to riding. If your bike wont fit in your car, take the front wheel off. We will help you put it back on. We will ride on the Amy Gillett Bikeway. After the ride we will head to Store 28 (next to the Charleston Hotel) for coffee. Please come along and give it a try. Whether you ride 1km or 10km, you will have a nice ride with friendly people. Ride is weather dependent. Follow us on Facebook.0-38 km 1A Michele 0438 010 220

Peninsula Pedallers9:30 AM, Arteyrea Hall, Mortlock Terrace, Port Lincoln. Beginners ride, with the group riding at the pace of the slowest rider. Bring money for coffee afterwards. We will meet at a convenient location for the riders on the day!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, Brighton Railway Station, (west/seaside) Brighton. Weather dependent. Travel along the beaches to Henley Square for lunch. Then to Linear Park and back of the airport to the Sturt River track. Travel upstream and back to ‘The Edge’ cafe on Jetty Rd, Brighton for coffee. BYO lunch.40 km 2B Sue 0411 029 628

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Basic Bike Care5:30 PM-8:30 PM Tuesday 25 October 2016Bicycle 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 office 8168 [email protected]

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 Marcus 0407 978 763

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

WED 26 OCTMannum Peddle Wheelers7:00 AM, Mid-Murray Council Chambers, car park, 49 Adelaide Rd, Mannum. Enjoy a mid-week ride starting from the historic township of Mannum, exploring the surrounding countryside and 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 mannumpeddlewheelers.weebly.com30-80 km 3B Louise or Wally 0466 789 234 or 0428 592 282

GAD-BUG (Goolwa & District Bicycle User Group)8:30 AM, Goolwa Wharf area, under Hindmarsh Island Bridge, Goolwa. Generally two ride options along Encounter Bikeway. Either 30km easy for coffee at Middleton/Port Elliot or 45km to Victor Harbor. Options from 1B to 3B.30 km 1B Chris 0418 396 077

Ride 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 rides 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, Hallett Cove Railway Station, Hallett Cove. Some dirt tracks. MTB or hybrid bike recommended. BYO lunch or buy.50 km 3C Pete 0409 675 641

THU 27 OCTRiverland 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 Daniel 0433 391 674

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 Marcus 0407 978 763

FRI 28 OCTGAD-BUG (Goolwa & District Bicycle User Group)8:30 AM, Goolwa Wharf area, under Hindmarsh Island Bridge, Goolwa. Road bike ride of approximately 50 km with a break for coffee. From time to time location/terrain may change in favour of an off-road mountain bike ride. Please contact Ride Coordinator to confirm.50 km 3B George 0417 730 030

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Tour de FermatSaturday 29 October 20166:00 AM Start – Joslin600kmUnsupported600km over four different length loops out of central Adelaide. Each distance can be ridden in any order and each loop ridden in either direction. The catch is that no two riders may do the same combination. Don’t worry, there are 384 valid choices. First in best dressed.Entry fee applies.Contact – Richard Scheer0423 195 [email protected]

Mannum Peddle Wheelers7:00 AM, Arnold Park (car park by the Mannum Ferry), Mannum. 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 mannumpeddlewheelers.weebly.com35 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

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. www.adelaidecyclists.com/group/GawlerWheelers30-130 km Paul 0431 866 586

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

Mishmash Cycling8:00 AM, Birdwood Foodland (car park at rear of supermarket) Birdwood. Social roadie ride meets at 7.45 for 8 am start. Two distance/speed groups. Different route every week. Riders look after each other so no-one gets left behind. Regroup at every intersection. Slowest rider dictates overall speed. 40 km leisurely ride, 60 km faster ride. Weather dependent. Follow us on Facebook for ride updates. Coffee afterwards at Pomegranate Cottage.3B and 5C Michele 0438 010 220

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

The Little Red Grape8:30 AM, Lennon St Car Park, Clare. MTB ride.50 km Class 2-3 Nicola 0414 365 477

Salisbury Trailblazers ‘Cycle Salisbury’9:00 AM, Sunrise Bakery, Cnr Waterloo Corner Rd & Salisbury Hwy, Salisbury. Steady paced ride along Little Para, Dry Creek, Barker Wetlands and/or Cobbler Creek trails, riding on dirt, bitumen and gravel trails. Route to be determined by group on the day. Not too difficult as long as you can ride the distance. Hydration, spare tubes, puncture repair kit and pump a must. We leave and return together. Return for coffee/refreshments at Sunrise Bakery or refuel at a bakery en route. Not recommended for beginners. Mountain/good hybrid bikes preferred.30-50 km MTB Class 2 Mark 0456 403 293

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Saturday Express1:00 PM, Drage Reserve, Briar Rd, Felixstow. Café stop for afternoon tea.40 km 3B Daniel 0418 879 989

Saturday Sojourn1:00 PM, Brighton Jetty, Jetty Rd, Brighton. Enjoy a leisurely ride through the south eastern suburbs. BYO or buy refreshments.25 km 2A Joan 0412 181 643

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

SUN 30 OCTPoseurs 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

The Little Red Grape8:15 AM, The Little Red Grape Also meet 8.30 am Clare Oval, Main Rd, Clare.75 km 4B Nicola 0414 365 477

GAD-BUG (Goolwa & District Bicycle User Group)8:30 AM, Goolwa Wharf area, under Hindmarsh Island Bridge, Goolwa. Uses Encounter Bikeway, Beacon 19, Hindmarsh Island and Laffins Point. 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. Usually coffee afterwards.30 km 2B Anne 0431 829 973

Border BUG9:00 AM, Caltex Service Station, Bordertown. Social ride on quiet roads. Riders choose their turnaround point. Coffee afterwards.40 km 6B Marcus 0407 978 763

Hills Ride9:00 AM, Lenswood. Lenswood Recreation Park - opposite Lenswood Gas centre, Lenswood. MTB or Hybrid advised. Coffee stop en route. Mainly dirt roads.50 km 2C Joe 0429 694 022

Peninsula Pedallers9:00 AM, Arteyrea Hall, Mortlock Terrace, Port Lincoln. Coffee afterwards.40 km 4B Mary 8683 0915

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RidesPROGRAMME September-November 2016

Salisbury Explorers ‘Cycle Salisbury’9:00 AM, Shelter Area, Carisbrooke Park Main North Rd, Salisbury Park. Beginners / Easy Ride along the path of the Little Para Trail5-10 km MTB Class 1 Jim 0401 984 767

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

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

MON 31 OCTU3A Social Bike Riding9:00 AM, Renmark Paringa Visitor Information Centre, 84 Murray Ave, Renmark. A leisurely social ride with coffee afterwards. Ride distance up to 15km. U3A members welcome!15 km 1A Ruth 0427 752 815

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

TUE 1 NOVGetonyabike9:00 AM, Charleston Tennis Courts, Charleston. GETONYABIKE is a group aimed at encouraging people of all ages and stages of fitness to get back on their bikes. You don’t need to wear lycra, be skinny, fit or young. It does not matter whether you have an old bike that has been in your shed for 40 years or a new bike that you have not gotten around to riding. If your bike wont fit in your car, take the front wheel off. We will help you put it back on. We will ride on the Amy Gillett Bikeway. After the ride we will head to Store 28 (next to the Charleston Hotel) for coffee. Please come along and give it a try. Whether you ride 1km or 10km, you will have a nice ride with friendly people. Ride is weather dependent. Follow us on Facebook.0-38 km 1A Michele 0438 010 220

Peninsula Pedallers9:30 AM, Arteyrea Hall, Mortlock Terrace, Port Lincoln. Beginners ride, with the group riding at the pace of the slowest rider. Bring money for coffee afterwards. We will meet at a convenient location for the riders on the day!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, War Memorial Drive, Adelaide. Ride through the South Eastern suburbs with lunch at Urrbrae. BYO lunch. (PS) Don’t forget to bring a gold coin or two for a Melbourne Cup Sweep.40 km 2B Trevor 0434 961 488

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Basic Bike Care5:30 PM – 8:30 PM Tuesday 1 November 2016Bicycle 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 office 8168 [email protected]

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 Marcus 0407 978 763

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

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

WED 2 NOVMannum Peddle Wheelers7:00 AM, Mid-Murray Council Chambers, car park, 49 Adelaide Rd, Mannum. Enjoy a mid-week ride starting from the historic township of Mannum, exploring the surrounding countryside and 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 mannumpeddlewheelers.weebly.com30-80 km 3B Louise or Wally 0466 789 234 or 0428 592 282

GAD-BUG (Goolwa & District Bicycle User Group)8:30 AM, Goolwa Wharf area, under Hindmarsh Island Bridge, Goolwa. Generally two ride options along Encounter Bikeway. Either 30km easy for coffee at Middleton/Port Elliot or 45km to Victor Harbor. Options from 1B to 3B.30 km 1B Chris 0418 396 077

Para Pedallers ‘Cycle Salisbury’8:30 AM, Salisbury Waterwheel Museum Car park, opposite Parabanks Shopping Centre, Commercial Rd, Salisbury. Easy ride along local trails and/or local roads, as decided by the group on the day. Coffee afterwards.20-30 km 1A to 2A Elaine 0422 393 997

Ride 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 rides 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, Victor Harbor, the Esplanade near Wills St. All bitumen ride to Waitpinga Beach. BYO picnic lunch.50 km 3C Roger 8325 1790

THU 3 NOVRiverland 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 Daniel 0433 391 674

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 Marcus 0407 978 763

FRI 4 NOVGAD-BUG (Goolwa & District Bicycle User Group)8:30 AM, Goolwa Wharf area, under Hindmarsh Island Bridge, Goolwa. Road bike ride of approximately 50 km with a break for coffee. From time to time location/terrain may change in favour of an off-road mountain bike ride. Please contact Ride Coordinator to confirm.50 km 3B George 0417 730 030

SAT 5 NOVMannum Peddle Wheelers7:00 AM, Arnold Park (car park by the Mannum Ferry), Mannum. 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 mannumpeddlewheelers.weebly.com35 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

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. www.adelaidecyclists.com/group/GawlerWheelers30-130 km Paul 0431 866 586

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

Mishmash Cycling8:00 AM, Birdwood Foodland (car park at rear of supermarket) Birdwood. Social roadie ride meets at 7.45 for 8 am start. Two distance/speed groups. Different route every week. Riders look after each other so no-one gets left behind. Regroup at every intersection. Slowest rider dictates overall speed. 40 km leisurely ride, 60 km faster ride. Weather dependent. Follow us on Facebook for ride updates. Coffee afterwards at Pomegranate Cottage.3B and 5C Michele 0438 010 220

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

Dry Creek Trailers ‘Cycle Salisbury’9:00 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’9:00 AM, NE Corner of Watershed car park, Salisbury Highway, Greenfields. Easy ride along the Little Para and Dry Creek Trails, coffee afterwards. Mountain/hybrid bikes preferred.20 km MTB Class 1 Jim 0401 984 767

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, Heywood Park, Unley Park. Ride to Brighton. Café stop for afternoon tea.40 km 3B Jane 0402 102 608

Saturday Sojourn1:00 PM, Unley, Soldiers Memorial Gdns, adj Unley Shopping Centre, Unley Rd. Tour the eastern suburbs. BYO or buy refreshments.25 km 2B Roger 0402 380 172

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

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SUN 6 NOVThe Little Red Grape7:45 AM, The Little Red Grape Also meet 8.00am Clare Oval, Main Rd, Clare.75 km 4B Nicola 0414 365 477

RECREATIONAL ROAD RIDE

Amy’s Ride SA – City to Sea to Vines Sunday 6 November 2016125km/100km/70km/ 35km/30km/12km8:30 AM Flinders University9:00 AM O’Halloran Hill (25km)10:00 AM Serafino Winery, McLarenValeChoose from multiple ride options (O’Halloran Hill start), riding from Adelaide to the McLaren Vale Wine region.

Ride the Shiraz Trail from Serafino Winery 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 [email protected]

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

GAD-BUG (Goolwa & District Bicycle User Group)8:30 AM, Goolwa Wharf area, under Hindmarsh Island Bridge, Goolwa. Uses Encounter Bikeway, Beacon 19, Hindmarsh Island and Laffins Point. 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. Usually coffee afterwards.30 km 2B Anne 0431 829 973

Border BUG9:00 AM, Caltex Service Station, Bordertown. Social ride on quiet roads. Riders choose their turnaround point. Coffee afterwards.40 km 6B Marcus 0407 978 763

Hills Ride9:00 AM, Mylor Oval, Mylor. MTB or Hybrid advised. Coffee stop en route. Mainly dirt roads.50 km 2C Rob 0428 990 059

Peninsula Pedallers9:00 AM, Arteyrea Hall, Mortlock Terrace, Port Lincoln. Coffee afterwards.40 km 4B Mary 8683 0915

Sunday Saunter ‘Cycle Salisbury’9:00 AM, Sunrise Bakery, Cnr Waterloo Corner Rd & Salisbury Hwy, Salisbury. A nice easy Sunday Saunter along the Little Para and Dry Creek Trail loops. Coffee/refreshments on return. Mountain/hybrid bikes preferred.20-30 km MTB Class 1 Mark 0456 403 293

Kangaroo Island BUG10:00AM, Start location and ride details to be advised.25-35 km 1B Manfred 8553 0383

MON 7 NOVU3A Social Bike Riding9:00 AM, Renmark Paringa Visitor Information Centre, 84 Murray Ave, Renmark. A leisurely social ride with coffee afterwards. Ride distance up to 15km. U3A members welcome!15 km 1A Ruth 0427 752 815

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

TUE 8 NOVGetonyabike9:00 AM, Charleston Tennis Courts, Charleston. GETONYABIKE is a group aimed at encouraging people of all ages and stages of fitness to get back on their bikes. You don’t need to wear lycra, be skinny, fit or young. It does not matter whether you have an old bike that has been in your shed for 40 years or a new bike that you have not gotten around to riding. If your bike wont fit in your car, take the front wheel off. We will help you put it back on. We will ride on the Amy Gillett Bikeway. After the ride we will head to Store 28 (next to the Charleston Hotel) for coffee. Please come along and give it a try. Whether you ride 1km or 10km, you will have a nice ride with friendly people. Ride is weather dependent. Follow us on Facebook.0-38 km 1A Michele 0438 010 220

Peninsula Pedallers9:30 AM, Arteyrea Hall, Mortlock Terrace, Port Lincoln. Beginners ride, with the group riding at the pace of the slowest rider. Bring money for coffee afterwards. We will meet at a convenient location for the riders on the day!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, War Memorial Drive, Adelaide. Mystery ride. BYO lunch.40 km 2B Helen 0428 120 447

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 Marcus 0407 978 763

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

WED 9 NOVMannum Peddle Wheelers7:00 AM, Mid-Murray Council Chambers, car park, 49 Adelaide Rd, Mannum. Enjoy a mid-week ride starting from the historic township of Mannum, exploring the surrounding countryside and 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 mannumpeddlewheelers.weebly.com30-80 km 3B Louise or Wally 0466 789 234 or 0428 592 282

GAD-BUG (Goolwa & District Bicycle User Group)8:30 AM, Goolwa Wharf area, under Hindmarsh Island Bridge, Goolwa. Generally two ride options along Encounter Bikeway. Either 30km easy for coffee at Middleton/Port Elliot or 45km to Victor Harbor. Options from 1B to 3B.30 km 1B Chris 0418 396 077

Ride 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 rides 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, Rose Park, corner Alexandra Ave/Fullarton Rd. All bitumen ride. BYO lunch or buy.50 km 3C Karel 0449 854 454

THU 10 NOVRiverland 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 Daniel 0433 391 674

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 Marcus 0407 978 763

FRI 11 NOVGAD-BUG (Goolwa & District Bicycle User Group)8:30 AM, Goolwa Wharf area, under Hindmarsh Island Bridge, Goolwa. Road bike ride of approximately 50 km with a break for coffee. From time to time location/terrain may change in favour of an off-road mountain bike ride. Please contact Ride Coordinator to confirm.50 km 3B George 0417 730 030

SAT 12 NOVMannum Peddle Wheelers7:00 AM, Arnold Park (car park by the Mannum Ferry), Mannum. 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 mannumpeddlewheelers.weebly.com35 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

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. www.adelaidecyclists.com/group/GawlerWheelers30-130 km Paul 0431 866 586

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

Mishmash Cycling8:00 AM, Birdwood Foodland (car park at rear of supermarket) Birdwood. Social roadie ride meets at 7.45 for 8 am start. Two distance/speed groups. Different route every week. Riders look after each other so no-one gets left behind. Regroup at every intersection. Slowest rider dictates overall speed. 40 km leisurely ride, 60 km faster ride. Weather dependent. Follow us on Facebook for ride updates. Coffee afterwards at Pomegranate Cottage.3B and 5C Michele 0438 010 220

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

Salisbury Cruizers - ‘Cycle Salisbury’9:00 AM, Shelter, Carisbrooke Park, Main North Road, Salisbury Park. Steady paced ride along the Little Para Trail, side trails, other local trails and/or some quiet roads as decided by the group on the day, stopping at Sunrise Bakery on the way back for coffee/refreshments. Mountain bikes preferred, new riders welcome, we leave and return together.20-30 km MTB Class 1 Mark 0456 403 293

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, Unley Oval, Frederick St, Unley. Café stop for afternoon tea.40 km 3B David 0407 008 270

Saturday Sojourn1:00 PM, Seaford Railway Station, Carlisle Circuit, Seaford. The last stop on the line! Ride the rail trail to Willunga, and return. Approx. 34kms.34 km 2B Chris 0414 802 919

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

SUN 13 NOVThe Little Red Grape7:45 AM, The Little Red Grape Also meet 8.00am Clare Oval, Main Rd, Clare.75 km 4B Nicola 0414 365 477

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RidesPROGRAMME September-November 2016

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

GAD-BUG (Goolwa & District Bicycle User Group)8:30 AM, Goolwa Wharf area, under Hindmarsh Island Bridge, Goolwa. Uses Encounter Bikeway, Beacon 19, Hindmarsh Island and Laffins Point. 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. Usually coffee afterwards.30 km 2B Anne 0431 829 973

‘Bob’ (Burton on Bikes) ‘Cycle Salisbury’9:00 AM, Paralowie Village Shopping Centre in car park adjacent to Hungry Jacks, corner of Bolivar Rd and Liberator Drive, Paralowie. 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.10-15 km 1A Robert 0408 891 354

Border BUG9:00 AM, Caltex Service Station, Bordertown. Social ride on quiet roads. Riders choose their turnaround point. Coffee afterwards.40 km 6B Marcus 0407 978 763

Hills Ride9:00 AM, Port Noarlunga. Saltfleet Street car park behind surf life saving club, Noarlunga. MTB or Hybrid advised. Coffee stop en route. Mainly dirt roads.50 km 2C Judith 8298 3131

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

European Bicycle Circle10:30 AM, We ride on the 2nd or 3rd Sunday of the month and meet at 10:30 AM for an 11:00AM start. 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 Lenore Jansen 0413 375 529.30 km Lenore 0413 375 529

MON 14 NOVU3A Social Bike Riding9:00 AM, Renmark Paringa Visitor Information Centre, 84 Murray Ave, Renmark. A leisurely social ride with coffee afterwards. Ride distance up to 15km. U3A members welcome!15 km 1A Ruth 0427 752 815

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

TUE 15 NOVGetonyabike9:00 AM, Charleston Tennis Courts, Charleston. GETONYABIKE is a group aimed at encouraging people of all ages and stages of fitness to get back on their bikes. You don’t need to wear lycra, be skinny, fit or young. It does not matter whether you have an old bike that has been in your shed for 40 years or a new bike that you have not gotten around to riding. If your bike wont fit in your car, take the front wheel off. We will help you put it back on. We will ride on the Amy Gillett Bikeway. After the ride we will head to Store 28 (next to the Charleston Hotel) for coffee. Please come along and give it a try. Whether you ride 1km or 10km, you will have a nice ride with friendly people. Ride is weather dependent. Follow us on Facebook.0-38 km 1A Michele 0438 010 220

Peninsula Pedallers9:30 AM, Arteyrea Hall, Mortlock Terrace, Port Lincoln. Beginners ride, with the group riding at the pace of the slowest rider. Bring money for coffee afterwards. We will meet at a convenient location for the riders on the day!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, Seaford Railway Station, Seaford. Ride through the beautiful Southern Vale area stopping for lunch at the Willunga Rose gardens. Ride back along the rail trail to McLaren Vale Information Centre for coffee. Then ride back to the Seaford Railway Station. BYO lunch.40 km 2B Rick 0417 816 372

BICYCLE MAINTENANCE COURSE

Bike Gears and Brakes5:30 PM – 8:30 PM Tuesday 15 November 2016Bicycle 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 [email protected]

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 Marcus 0407 978 763

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

FRI 18 NOVGAD-BUG (Goolwa & District Bicycle User Group)8:30 AM, Goolwa Wharf area, under Hindmarsh Island Bridge, Goolwa. Road bike ride of approximately 50 km with a break for coffee. From time to time location/terrain may change in favour of an off-road mountain bike ride. Please contact Ride Coordinator to confirm.50 km 3B George 0417 730 030

SAT 19 NOVMannum Peddle Wheelers7:00 AM, Arnold Park (car park by the Mannum Ferry), Mannum. 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 mannumpeddlewheelers.weebly.com35 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

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. www.adelaidecyclists.com/group/GawlerWheelers30-130 km Paul 0431 866 586

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

Mishmash Cycling8:00 AM, Birdwood Foodland (car park at rear of supermarket) Birdwood. Social roadie ride meets at 7.45 for 8 am start. Two distance/speed groups. Different route every week. Riders look after each other so no-one gets left behind. Regroup at every intersection. Slowest rider dictates overall speed. 40 km leisurely ride, 60 km faster ride. Weather dependent. Follow us on Facebook for ride updates. Coffee afterwards at Pomegranate Cottage.3B and 5C Michele 0438 010 220

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

Dry Creek Trailers ‘Cycle Salisbury’9:00 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

WED 16 NOVMannum Peddle Wheelers7:00 AM, Mid-Murray Council Chambers, car park, 49 Adelaide Rd, Mannum. Enjoy a mid-week ride starting from the historic township of Mannum, exploring the surrounding countryside and 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 mannumpeddlewheelers.weebly.com30-80 km 3B Louise or Wally 0466 789 234 or 0428 592 282

GAD-BUG (Goolwa & District Bicycle User Group)8:30 AM, Goolwa Wharf area, under Hindmarsh Island Bridge, Goolwa. Generally two ride options along Encounter Bikeway. Either 30km easy for coffee at Middleton/Port Elliot or 45km to Victor Harbor. Options from 1B to 3B.30 km 1B Chris 0418 396 077

Para Pedallers ‘Cycle Salisbury’8:30 AM, Salisbury Waterwheel Museum Car park, opposite Parabanks Shopping Centre, Commercial Rd, Salisbury. Easy ride along local trails and/or local roads, as decided by the group on the day. Coffee afterwards.20-30 km 1A to 2A Elaine 0422 393 997

Ride 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 rides 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, Blackwood Station, Blackwood. All bitumen ride. Pub lunch.50 km 3C Rob 8270 4999

THU 17 NOVRiverland 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 Daniel 0433 391 674

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 Marcus 0407 978 763

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Para Districts Pedallers ‘Cycle Salisbury’9:00 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

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

Saturday Sojourn1:00 PM, Torrens Weir, War Memorial, North Adelaide. Come on a journey from the city to the sea. BYO or buy refreshments.25 km 2A Ash 0418 851 938

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

SUN 20 NOVThe Little Red Grape7:45 AM, The Little Red Grape Also meet 8.00am Clare Oval, Main Rd, Clare.75 km 4B Nicola 0414 365 477

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

GAD-BUG (Goolwa & District Bicycle User Group)8:30 AM, Goolwa Wharf area, under Hindmarsh Island Bridge, Goolwa. Uses Encounter Bikeway, Beacon 19, Hindmarsh Island and Laffins Point. 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. Usually coffee afterwards.30 km 2B Anne 0431 829 973

Border BUG9:00 AM, Caltex Service Station, Bordertown. Social ride on quiet roads. Riders choose their turnaround point. Coffee afterwards.40 km 6B Marcus 0407 978 763

Hills Ride9:00 AM, Murray Bridge. Sturt Reserve adjacent “bunyip” MTB or Hybrid advised. Coffee stop en route. Mainly dirt roads.50 km 2C Steve 0401 603 596

Peninsula Pedallers9:00 AM, Arteyrea Hall, Mortlock Terrace, Port Lincoln. Coffee afterwards.40 km 4B Mary 8683 0915

MON 21 NOVU3A Social Bike Riding9:00 AM, Renmark Paringa Visitor Information Centre, 84 Murray Ave, Renmark. A leisurely social ride with coffee afterwards. Ride distance up to 15km. U3A members welcome!15 km 1A Ruth 0427 752 815

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

TUE 22 NOVGetonyabike9:00 AM, Charleston Tennis Courts, Charleston. GETONYABIKE is a group aimed at encouraging people of all ages and stages of fitness to get back on their bikes. You don’t need to wear lycra, be skinny, fit or young. It does not matter whether you have an old bike that has been in your shed for 40 years or a new bike that you have not gotten around to riding. If your bike wont fit in your car, take the front wheel off. We will help you put it back on. We will ride on the Amy Gillett Bikeway. After the ride we will head to Store 28 (next to the Charleston Hotel) for coffee. Please come along and give it a try. Whether you ride 1km or 10km, you will have a nice ride with friendly people. Ride is weather dependent. Follow us on Facebook.0-38 km 1A Michele 0438 010 220

Peninsula Pedallers9:30 AM, Arteyrea Hall, Mortlock Terrace, Port Lincoln. Beginners ride, with the group riding at the pace of the slowest rider. Bring money for coffee afterwards. We will meet at a convenient location for the riders on the day!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, War Memorial Drive, Adelaide. Mystery ride around the Adelaide suburbs. BYO lunch.40 km 2B Richard 0438 805 901

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 Marcus 0407 978 763

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

WED 23 NOVMannum Peddle Wheelers7:00 AM, Mid-Murray Council Chambers, car park, 49 Adelaide Rd, Mannum. Enjoy a mid-week ride starting from the historic township of Mannum, exploring the surrounding countryside and 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 mannumpeddlewheelers.weebly.com30-80 km 3B Louise or Wally 0466 789 234 or 0428 592 282

GAD-BUG (Goolwa & District Bicycle User Group)8:30 AM, Goolwa Wharf area, under Hindmarsh Island Bridge, Goolwa. Generally two ride options along Encounter Bikeway. Either 30km easy for coffee at Middleton/Port Elliot or 45km to Victor Harbor. Options from 1B to 3B.30 km 1B Chris 0418 396 077

Ride 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 rides 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, Old Reynella Shopping Centre, Old South Rd. All bitumen ride. BYO lunch or buy.50 km 3C Tony 0413 215 494

THU 24 NOVRiverland 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

BICYCLE SA

Annual General Meeting6:00 PM Thursday 24 November, 201653 Carrington StAdelaideBicycle SA office 8168 9999www.bikesa.asn.au

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 Daniel 0433 391 674

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 Marcus 0407 978 763

FRI 25 NOVGAD-BUG (Goolwa & District Bicycle User Group)8:30 AM, Goolwa Wharf area, under Hindmarsh Island Bridge, Goolwa. Road bike ride of approximately 50 km with a break for coffee. From time to time location/terrain may change in favour of an off-road mountain bike ride. Please contact Ride Coordinator to confirm.50 km 3B George 0417 730 030

SAT 26 NOVMannum Peddle Wheelers7:00 AM, Arnold Park (car park by the Mannum Ferry), Mannum. 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 mannumpeddlewheelers.weebly.com35 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

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. www.adelaidecyclists.com/group/GawlerWheelers30-130 km Paul 0431 866 586

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

Mishmash Cycling8:00 AM, Birdwood Foodland (car park at rear of supermarket) Birdwood. Social roadie ride meets at 7.45 for 8 am start. Two distance/speed groups. Different route every week. Riders look after each other so no-one gets left behind. Regroup at every intersection. Slowest rider dictates overall speed. 40 km leisurely ride, 60 km faster ride. Weather dependent. Follow us on Facebook for ride updates. Coffee afterwards at Pomegranate Cottage.3B and 5C Michele 0438 010 220

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

Salisbury Cruizers ‘Cycle Salisbury’9:00 AM, Sunrise Bakery, Cnr Waterloo Corner Rd & Salisbury Hwy, Salisbury. Steady paced ride along the Little Para Trail, side trails, other local trails and/or some quiet roads as decided by the group on the day. Coffee afterwards. Mountain bikes preferred, beginners welcome, nobody gets left behind.20-30 km MTB Class 1 Mark 0456 403 293

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, Glenelg Town Hall, Jetty Rd, Glenelg. Café stop for afternoon tea.40 km 3B Peter 0414 719 296

Saturday Sojourn1:00 PM, Victoria Square, Adelaide. Enjoy a suburban cruise. BYO or buy refreshments.25 km 2A Steve 0405 479 344

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

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SUN 27 NOVThe Little Red Grape7:45 AM, The Little Red Grape Also meet 8.00am Clare Oval, Main Rd, Clare.75 km 4B Nicola 0414 365 477

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

GAD-BUG (Goolwa & District Bicycle User Group)8:30 AM, Goolwa Wharf area, under Hindmarsh Island Bridge, Goolwa. Uses Encounter Bikeway, Beacon 19, Hindmarsh Island and Laffins Point. 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. Usually coffee afterwards.30 km 2B Anne 0431 829 973

Border BUG9:00 AM, Caltex Service Station, Bordertown. Social ride on quiet roads. Riders choose their turnaround point. Coffee afterwards.40 km 6B Marcus 0407 978 763

Hills Ride9:00 AM, Norton Summit. 181 Debneys Road. MTB or Hybrid advised. BYO food and drink for BBQ afterwards. Coffee stop en route. Mainly dirt roads.50 km 2C Joe 0429 694 022

Peninsula Pedallers9:00 AM, Arteyrea Hall, Mortlock Terrace, Port Lincoln. Coffee afterwards.40 km 4B Mary 8683 0915

Salisbury Explorers ‘Cycle Salisbury’9:00 AM, Little Para Trail next to Hausler Reserve, Paralowie. Beginners / Easy Ride along the Bitumised path of the Little Para Trail.5-10 km MTB Class 1 Jim 0401 984 767

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

A COMMUNITY BIKE RIDE SPECIFICALLY FOR WOMEN

Gear Up Girl Sunday 27 November 2016 9:30 AM, Elder Park, Adelaide.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 formsavailable from:Bicycle SA office 8168 9999www.bikesa.asn.au/[email protected]

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

MON 28 NOVU3A Social Bike Riding9:00 AM, Renmark Paringa Visitor Information Centre, 84 Murray Ave, Renmark. A leisurely social ride with coffee afterwards. Ride distance up to 15km. U3A members welcome!15 km 1A Ruth 0427 752 815

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

TUE 29 NOVGetonyabike9:00 AM, Charleston Tennis Courts, Charleston. GETONYABIKE is a group aimed at encouraging people of all ages and stages of fitness to get back on their bikes. You don’t need to wear lycra, be skinny, fit or young. It does not matter whether you have an old bike that has been in your shed for 40 years or a new bike that you have not gotten around to riding. If your bike wont fit in your car, take the front wheel off. We will help you put it back on. We will ride on the Amy Gillett Bikeway. After the ride we will head to Store 28 (next to the Charleston Hotel) for coffee. Please come along and give it a try. Whether you ride 1km or 10km, you will have a nice ride with friendly people. Ride is weather dependent. Follow us on Facebook.0-38 km 1A Michele 0438 010 220

Peninsula Pedallers9:30 AM, Arteyrea Hall, Mortlock Terrace, Port Lincoln. Beginners ride, with the group riding at the pace of the slowest rider. Bring money for coffee afterwards. We will meet at a convenient location for the riders on the day!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, IKEA car park, 397 Sir Donald Brandman Drive, Adelaide Airport. Jo’s 86th Annual Birthday ride… Accept his challenge. (weather permitting). All bitumen ride to Eagle on the Hill, Crafers and Mt Lofty for lunch. Then all the way back DOWN HILL to IKEA for free coffee and cake. BYO lunch.40 km 2C Jo 8443 9070

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 Marcus 0407 978 763

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

WED 30 NOVMannum Peddle Wheelers7:00 AM, Mid-Murray Council Chambers, car park, 49 Adelaide Rd, Mannum. Enjoy a mid-week ride starting from the historic township of Mannum, exploring the surrounding countryside and 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 mannumpeddlewheelers.weebly.com30-80 km 3B Louise or Wally 0466 789 234 or 0428 592 282

GAD-BUG (Goolwa & District Bicycle User Group)8:30 AM, Goolwa Wharf area, under Hindmarsh Island Bridge, Goolwa. Generally two ride options along Encounter Bikeway. Either 30km easy for coffee at Middleton/Port Elliot or 45km to Victor Harbor. Options from 1B to 3B.30 km 1B Chris 0418 396 077

Para Pedallers - ‘Cycle Salisbury’8:30 AM, Salisbury Waterwheel Museum Car park, opposite Parabanks Shopping Centre, Commercial Rd, Salisbury. Easy ride along local trails and/or local roads, as decided by the group on the day. Coffee afterwards.20-30 km 1A to 2A Elaine 0422 393 997

Ride 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 rides 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, Unley Oval, Frederick St, Unley. All bitumen ride. BYO or buy lunch.50 km 3C Kath 8271 0207

COMING EVENTSDecember

BICYCLE MAINTENANCE COURSE

Basic Bike Care5:30 PM-8:30 PM Tuesday 6 December 2016Bicycle 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 office 8168 [email protected]