Gawler Wheelers-ROUTE52-Gawler-SOB-Craigmore-Uley-Cornishmans-Uleybury-Gawler-BEGINNER HILLS

Event Details

Time: October 20, 2012 from 7:30am to 10:30am
Location: Gawler, SA
Website or Map: http://www.bikemap.net/route/…
Event Type: gawler_wheelers, gw_route52, gw_group_ride, gw_beginner_hills
Organised By: Gawler Wheelers
Latest Activity: Feb 26

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Event Description

Event Date : 20-Oct-2012

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

Info
Distance : Approx 45 km

Duration : 2 to 3 Hours

Elevation : Flat then Hills

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 : ROUTE52.GPX - ROUTE52.KML

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

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 Stuart O'Grady Bikeway (SOB) until the intersection with Curtis Rd.

The route then follows Curtis Road, passing through Muno Para, Blakeview and eventually Craigmore where a right turn onto Adams Rd takes the route through Craigmore Park before a left turn onto Uley Rd, which is where the real climbing begins.

Uley Rd continues upward, eventually reaching the intersection with Cornishmans Hill Rd where a right turn is made.

The route proceeds down Cornishmans Hill Rd where a carefully controlled descent is needed because there is a right turn to be made onto Tyeka Dr about half way down Cornishmans Hill Rd.

Tyeka Dr leads around to Black Top Rd where a left turn, closely followed by another left turn, starts the climbing again, but this time back up Cornishmans Hill Rd, eventually reaching the Gawler-One Tree Hill Rd via a short section of the now familiar Uley Road

The Gawler-One Tree Hill Rd is ridden for some distance before a left turn onto Potts Rd begins the final downhill run into 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 Andrew "Goggles" Duncan on October 19, 2012 at 17:44: Hayfever has hit me like a tonne of bricks. If I'm ok in the morning I'l see you there If not enjoy the ride.

Comment by Nick on October 18, 2012 at 19:55: Haven't been on a decent ride for almost a month so will probably opt for this one

Comment by Frank (GW) on October 18, 2012 at 19:37

Ride Day/Time Local Weather Update as at Thurs 7.30pm

Hi all. Sat morning Gawler weather forecast below fyi. Looks as though it will be warming up early. Important safety reminders:

Two water bottles highly recommended
Always carry Emergency Contact ID details on all rides
Check tyres for wear and correct pressure

Two great GW rides to choose from this week. All welcome....just take your pick. Only two sleeps to go...see YOU there :-)

Comment by Andrew M on October 17, 2012 at 10:43: might do this one instead of the big one for time reasons.

Comment by Andrew Jacks on October 16, 2012 at 16:13: I also like this ride, but have other commitments this Saturday. Roll on the 27th

Comment by Elaine Kuczmarski on October 15, 2012 at 21:10: I love this route but unfortunately I'll be in Pt Elliot. Will be taking the bikes though. Need to train for Go the Distance next Sunday