Gawler Wheelers-ROUTE01-Gawler-SOB-Edinburgh-SOB-Gawler-FLAT

Event Details

Time: September 10, 2011 from 7:30am to 10:30am
Location: Gawler SA (it's not far!)
Website or Map: http://www.bikemap.net/route/…
Phone: 0437 810 085
Event Type: gawler_wheelers, gw_route01, gw_group_ride, gw_flat
Organised By: Frank (GW)
Latest Activity: Mar 4

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Event Description

Event Date : 10-Sept-2011

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

Info
Distance : Approx 59 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 7:15am for ride briefing)
Route Map : Refer 'Comment Wall' below
GPS : ROUTE01.GPX - ROUTE01.KML

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

After leaving Gawler, the ride takes in the full 23 km Stuart O'Grady Bikeway (SOB) alongside the Northern Expressway.

The ride exits the southern end of the SOB to loop through the Edinburgh Precinct, passing DSTO and the Edinburgh RAAF Base, before re-entering the SOB via the Petherton Road gate and returning to Gawler.

Ride Guidelines
Everyone is welcome to attend the group ride as long as they have an Australian Safety Standards approved helmet and a bicycle in safe working order. Road style bikes are recommended.

The Gawler Wheelers Group Ride Guidelines should be read before attending any event by clicking here.

It is important for your own safety and the safety of the group that you are familiar with the guidelines.

It is also highly advisable to carry emergency contact information whilst attending the group ride.
More details can be found at the above link.

Please remember that riding in a group will be at your own risk.

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Comment by Frank (GW) on September 9, 2011 at 19:58: Gawler 6.00am Sat weather forecast "Mostly Cloudy and 9 degrees".....looking good :-)

Comment by Troy Uebergang on September 9, 2011 at 18:49: Great thanks guys !

Comment by Frank (GW) on September 9, 2011 at 18:42: Thanks Mark. Troy forgot to mention...to join the Gawler Wheelers group on AC please click on this link then on "Join this group"

http://www.adelaidecyclists.com/group/GawlerWheelers

Comment by MARK FERGUSON (SPARTACUS) on September 9, 2011 at 18:26: @Troy, don't worry I'm pretty slow and the group always has a "Tail End Charlie" to make sure no one gets left behind.

Comment by Frank (GW) on September 9, 2011 at 18:16: Of course Troy..look forward to seeing you. Be there at least by 7.15 for the ride brief and a few early intros. Also if you would like to have prelim chat about the ride and GW feel free to call me on the mobile number listed towards the top of this page. Cheers

Comment by Troy Uebergang on September 9, 2011 at 18:03: Hello all, im new (obviously), i love cycling and would like to join in on some of your group rides whenever possible. Im a complete amature and i really need to get some more kms in the legs. I have only just started to take my cycling more seriously and i would like to the opportunity to meet some like minded individuals. Might see some of you tommorow morning if thats cool?

Comment by Ol' Dr. Cadence (Mathew) on September 9, 2011 at 12:34: Wooo-weee 2morro is gonna be my first real day where I'll get to tackle the weather "head on"...nah, it shouldnt be too bad..I mean its not Newyork in winter or anything.

Comment by Andrew on September 8, 2011 at 22:34: Pre-ride request! Can we get a pre-ride group pic please?

Comment by Randall Oakley on September 8, 2011 at 17:40: My apologies, I'd love to be there but nightshift calls I'm afraid.
I get my trike next week, so I hope to join you soon with a difference.