Gawler Wheelers-ROUTE20-Gawler-Two Wells-Virginia-Gawler-FLAT

Event Details

Time: February 11, 2012 from 7:30am to 10:30am
Location: Gawler SA (It's not that far!)
Website or Map: http://www.bikemap.net/route/…
Phone: 0437810085
Event Type: gawler_wheelers, gw_route20, gw_group_ride, gw_flat
Organised By: Frank (GW)
Latest Activity: Mar 3

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Event Description

Event Date : 11-Feb-2012

Start/Finish Gawler Park Homemaker Centre (located here with info here) 485 Main North Rd Evanston, SA, 5116

Info Distance : Approx 56 km Duration : 2 to 3 Hours Elevation : Flat Surface : Bitumen Suitability : All fitness levels Ride Style : Social ride (not training ride) Pace (ave) : 25 to 30 km/h Attendance : Please RSVP Departure : 7:30am sharp (be there by at least 7:10am for ride briefing) Route Map : Refer 'COMMENT WALL' below GPS : ROUTE20.GPX - ROUTE20.KML

Note This event will be run concurrently on the same day at the same time with another Gawler Wheelers event.

Ride Details A flat ride starting in Gawler and finishing in Gawler.

After leaving Gawler, the ride briefly enters the Stuart O'Grady Bikeway (SOB) until the intersection with the Gawler-Two Wells Road.

The ride exits the SOB and follows the Gawler-Two Wells Road all the way to the township of Two Wells. After a brief stop in Two Wells, the route tracks along the Old Port Wakefield Road, passing vineyards and market gardening properties, until Virginia is reached.

A left turn from the main street of Virginia onto Penfields Road leads back to the SOB, which is ridden until its intersection with Angle Vale Road. The return ride to Gawler is via Angle Vale Road and a combination of Coventry Rd, Clark Rd, and finally Dawson Rd.

IMPORTANT
The Gawler Wheelers Group Ride Guidelines and Group Ride Recommendations must be read prior to attending a Group Ride Event.

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Comment by Caroline Cuthbert on February 10, 2012 at 12:08: Chris wore me
down ... I gave in. No more heckling from the rest of you! ;-)

Comment by Dale (rouleur) Riggs on February 10, 2012 at 11:57: Joining you guys this week due to some back problems I can't seem to shake.

Comment by Juz on February 10, 2012 at 11:23: Hi Andrew, Ouch about your arm - how did you manage to break it so impressively?. It would be awesome to see you for your maiden roadie-ride on Saturday.

Regarding your arm though, none of us can give you a medical opinnion of course, so do listen to what your doctor / surgeon have told you about the necessary recovery time. I know it's boring as heck sitting around waiting to recover, but if the risk for further damage is too high, please look after yourself. We do everything we can to keep GW rides as safe as possible for everyone who attends but accidents can happen and I'd hate for even a bumpy road to put your recovery back even one week more than it needs. I hope you're able to ride, but only you and your doctor can say for sure - screws and metal plates is not minor surgery and if the bone hasn't strengthened properly around the screws, you risk damaging that bone further and being left in a far worse situation (which, at the vey least, means LOTS more boring hours at home).

If you do decide you can't ride, feel free to come out to Jaspers at around 10 / 10.30am to meet everyone for an iced coffee and at least get out of the house a bit. It would be great to meet you and if / when your arm is up for it, having you on the rides will be awesome. (I agree with you - you'll be fine riding that distance, it's just the arm that poses a concern)

Comment by Andrew "Goggles" Duncan on February 10, 2012 at 10:56: i would be pretty angry at myself if i couldnt ride that far. im only 22 so if i cant do the distance there is a major problem. are the roads fairly smooth? i think the vibration and hitting any big bumps would be the only problem. ill go for a little ride this arvo and see if my arm handles it. thanks frank

Comment by Frank (GW) on February 10, 2012 at 10:31: Hi Andrew. It is one of our easier rides mate as it is all flat. However it is a 56km ride so it really depends on whether you think you can ride that distance if you have not been on the bike for a while?? If you hade ridden say 25-40 km distances over the last couple of weeks you would be able to do this ride without too many worries. Would love to see you there but my gut feel is that if you have been off the bike for 5 weeks then 0-56kms for your first road ride might be a bit much? Your thoughts?

Comment by Andrew "Goggles" Duncan on February 10, 2012 at 8:50: im in two mids about coming. its my fitst ever ride on a road bike and 5 weeks ago i smashed my arm to pieces. (27 screws and 2 plates to hold it together). but im getting bored of sitting at home not riding. i might need a bit of help with bike set up. i think its fairly close but to be perfectly honest i have very little knowledge on the subject. help me make up my mind please :)

Comment by terry heney on February 10, 2012 at 6:03: Did this ride last night... stiff wind coming come AGAIN... had gas left in the tank after I returned...Depending how I feel Sat morning I might role up for my first group ride.. filling up on carbs just incase I go..

http://www.brytonsport.com/mapTrackView/2?id=304924

Comment by terry heney on February 10, 2012 at 6:01: Warren.. dont need hills LOL...

Comment by Frank (GW) on February 10, 2012 at 3:44: OMG...I don't believe it Chris! (You bettter explain for the benefit of the wider audience!

Comment by Chris Cuthbert on February 9, 2012 at 20:43: It would not have been possible with out your help Frank,Mike and the other Gawler Wheelers. OH and my lovely wife Caroline :-)