EVENT CANCELLED DUE TO HOT WEATHER - Gawler Wheelers-ROUTE56-Gawler-Gomersal-Tanunda-Seppeltsfield-Freeling-Templers-Wasleys-Gawler-UNDULATING
Event Details
Time: February 23, 2013 from 7:30am to 12:30pm
Location: Gawler, SA
Website or Map: http://www.bikemap.net/route/…
Event Type: gawler_wheelers, gw_route56, gw_group_ride, gw_undulating, gw_cancelled
Organised By: Gawler Wheelers
Latest Activity: Feb 28
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Event Description
Event Date : 23-Feb-2013
Start/Finish
Gawler Park Homemaker Centre (located here with info here)
485 Main North Rd
Evanston, SA, 5116
Info
Distance : Approx 88 km
Duration : 4 to 5 Hours
Elevation : Undulating
Surface : Bitumen and Unsealed
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 : ROUTE56.GPX - ROUTE56.KML
Note
This event will be run concurrently on the same day at the same time with another Gawler Wheelers event.
Ride Details
An undulating ride starting in Gawler and finishing in Gawler.
After leaving Gawler, the ride joins onto the Gawler Bypass before linking up with the Gawler-Kapunda Rd. A right turn at Roseworthy Rd leads to a short section of the Sturt Hwy before the undulations of Gomersal Rd continue the ride towards Tanunda.
A left turn at the end of Gomersal Rd leads to the picturesque entrance of Tanunda where Murray St is ridden through the town centre.
A left turn onto Bilyara Rd, followed by a combination of Langmeil Rd, Smythe St and Stonewall Rd, pass many picturesque vineyards along the way, eventually meeting Seppeltsfield Rd where a left turn is made.
After riding past the tranquil surrounds of the Seppeltsfield Winery, a left turn at Hempel Rd starts a 2.5 km section of unsealed road, eventually passing under the Sturt Hwy where the bitumen road begins again with the Old Sturt Hwy. This leads to Daveyston Rd and on route to Freeling.
A straight ahead at the crossroads leads to Hanson St and Freeling's town centre where it will be possible to have a short break.
The ride continues in a westerly direction to Templers and Wasleys before returning to Gawler via Kangaroo Flat along Mallala Rd, passing Roseworthy College along the way.
Mallala Rd eventually becomes Redbanks Rd and a right turn at the large roundabout leads back to the Gawler Bypass via a short section of Weyland Rd.
The Two Wells Rd exit from the Gawler Bypass signifies the last section of the ride and the return into Gawler.
IMPORTANT
The Gawler Wheelers Group Ride Guidelines and Group Ride Recommendations must be read prior to attending a Group Ride Event.
Comment Wall
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Comment by Wilson Devo on February 22, 2013 at 15:20 -
The official scheduled Gawler Wheelers Group Ride Events for Saturday 23-Feb-2013 have been CANCELLED due to Hot Weather.
This preventative action has been taken with regard to Cyclist Health and Safety and in accordance with the Gawler Wheelers Hot Weather Policy.
➨ Gawler Wheelers Hot Weather Policy
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Comment by Frank (GW) on February 22, 2013 at 4:52 -
Adelaide Terry...ie as per the link below details. FYI the Hot Weather Policy was established some 18 months ago following requests from several GW members. Formulated after wide research....and after consultation with various members. Only triggered once to date. Further update later today as per my note below.
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Comment by terry heney on February 21, 2013 at 19:43 -
We going by what the estimated temp might be in Gawler or Adelaide ? Link says Adelaide temp ?
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Comment by Frank (GW) on February 21, 2013 at 18:28
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THURSDAY 7.30pm
Hi all. Rider safety is always our highest priority. Accordingly please note that the Gawler Wheelers Hot Weather Policy may come into play this week. Full details of our Hot Weather Policy are available via this link:
http://www.adelaidecyclists.com/group/GawlerWheelers/page/gawler-wh...
Should this week’s Gawler Wheelers rides be cancelled we will advise you by updating the GW events on AC after 4.00pm tomorrow (Friday).
FYI the Gawler Weather Forecast for Saturday morning is currently as follows:
We will post a further update after 4.00pm tomorrow as per above if required.
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Comment by Michael Wetherley on February 20, 2013 at 15:27 -
37C uh oh Hot Weather Policy
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Comment by Alistair Hood on February 19, 2013 at 20:05 -
Might need to watch the temp. as they are forecasting 36 on the day.
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Comment by Nick on February 19, 2013 at 19:24 -
Have been reminded that I'm off to the Day on the Green at Annies Lane this Saturday, so will have to give this one a miss. Might be an opportunity for a pootle to Watervale!
Hope y'all have a good ride.
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Comment by terry heney on February 17, 2013 at 23:34
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No rain please :) GOT THAT FRANK???? :)
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Comment by Wilson Devo on February 17, 2013 at 22:41
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POINT OF CLARIFICATION - UNSEALED SECTIONS
A number of Gawler Wheelers Routes include a short section of unsealed road, such as ➨ ROUTE08 and ➨ ROUTE56.
Riding your road bike on unsealed roads is an important skill to acquire as you may be forced to ride unsealed sections due to roadworks or detours at certain times.
Even UCI WorldTour riders such as Alberto Contador, pictured above climbing the Plan de Corones mountain time trial in the 2008 Giro d'Italia, must contend with unsealed roads from time to time.
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For ROUTE56 there is a 2.5 km section of unsealed road.
Example travel times are listed below :
At 15 km/h, the section will take 10 minutes to travel..
At 20 km/h, the section will take 7½ minutes to travel..
At 25 km/h, the section will take 6 minutes to travel..
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Comment by Craig on February 17, 2013 at 18:33 -
Didn't we ride this one a few weeks ago? There was no dirt road then... Ill be there this week given we don't end up the river again lol
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