Gawler Wheelers-ROUTE31-Gawler-Lyndoch-Williamstown-Warren Res-Williamstown-Gawler-BEGINNER HILLS

Event Details

Time: September 29, 2012 from 7:30am to 10:30am
Location: Gawler SA (It's not that far!)
Website or Map: http://www.bikemap.net/route/…
Phone: 0437 810 085
Event Type: gawler_wheelers, gw_route31, gw_group_ride, gw_beginner_hills
Organised By: Frank (GW)
Latest Activity: Feb 26

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Event Description

Event Date : 29-Sep-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 : Undulating then Hills

Surface : Bitumen

Suitability : Beginner hill climbers

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 : ROUTE31.GPX - ROUTE31.KML

Ride Details

The route is predominately a beginner hill climber's ride starting in Gawler and finishing in Gawler.

After leaving Gawler, the ride follows the Barossa Valley Way passing through Sandy Creek and Lyndoch. The ride continues on to picturesque Williamstown, via Lyndoch Valley Rd, where it will be possible to have a short break.

The ride continues with a left turn onto Mount Crawford Rd, from Williamstown's main street, which soon becomes Warren Rd, climbing gradually upwards towards Warren Reservoir. Once the peak is reached the route is reversed, with a fast downhill run back to Williamstown's main street.

Leaving Williamstown via Yettie Rd, the route then continues onto Balmoral Rd and Calton Rd before the final downhill run to Gawler.

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 Mark H on September 28, 2012 at 23:22: Yes, there will be riders regardless of the weather.
However looking at the predictions at the moment most of the rain should have passed late tonight.

Comment by Haydn Martin on September 28, 2012 at 22:56: Do you guys ride regardless of weather conditions?. I'm looking at coming from Kadina to ride in the morning. Have only really been riding this year, and as there are no hills round here wanted to try some hilly stuff.

Comment by Peter Bond on September 28, 2012 at 22:28: Frank - its windy and raining again. What have you done with this weather?

I bet Juz washed her hair again. (hope your knee gets better).

Comment by Kev Thomas on September 28, 2012 at 20:59: Gotta work tomorrow, have a good ride all

Comment by terry heney on September 28, 2012 at 18:45: If it's windy as hell I gotta find me some one big to hide behind :)

Comment by Barry Norsworthy on September 28, 2012 at 17:55: Sorry to miss ride guys, but annual GF day, starting early and ending with a Swannees win !!. May the winds be a tail wind for you.
Can recommend a good physio, if needed Juz. Look after those knees !

Comment by Juz on September 28, 2012 at 11:07: :-( I'm going to have to give this week a miss. My knee is still not good - taking it easy last week wasn't enough to let it heal so I'm going to take the ordinary weather (and my new haircut) to be signs that I shouldn't ride. Need to save my knees for future, spectacular riding adventures!

I'll hopefully make it out to Farina's for coffee with you all after the ride :-)

Now I'm going to go and sulk a little. I hate not riding.

Comment by Frank (GW) on September 27, 2012 at 20:26

Update: Ride Day/Time Weather Local Forecast as at Thursday 7.00pm

Hi all. Gawler weather forecast for Saturday morning below fyi. Should be an interesting next couple of days....however looks as though most of the rain will be gone by ride time and headed towards the MCG. Safety reminders re:

Check tyres for wear, weaknesses and correct tyre pressure
Carry Emergency ID contact details on all rides
Two water bottles recommended this time of the year
Please read the bunch riding rules if not familiar with them

http://www.tourdecure.com.au/uploads/bunchriding.pdf

Come along on Sat for what wiill be a relaxing and fun way to kick-start the long weekend. All welcome invlding those who have not been on a GW ride previously. Only two sleeps to go...YIPPEEE....see YOU there!