Night Riders

If you haven't already noticed I have formed a Night Riders Group.. We started off as a Thursday Night group ride starting in Glenelg and ending at Copenhagen in Henley Beach..  This ride has been very successful and last week saw 18 attendees.. Avge speeds on this ride for 40kms are between 28 and 33km/hr.

Last night we had our Maiden Tuesday Night Ride up Lofty.. We had four riders turn up and battle the cold conditions was 4 deg at Lofty when we arrived.. But the view was worth it. No rain and no mist.

A.V.O. even did the ride on his single speed bike.. And still beat me up there. So if you are slow don't let that put you off. We were very cautious descending as we are aware of the wildlife that may want to come and see us.

I was quite surprised as to how well lit the Freeway was. I would have to put last nights ride right up there with the best.

So to all of you who aren't riding much lately too wet, cold, dark etc... come and join us. You will need good lights and warm layers for the descent.

I had a few interested last night to join us but the 6.30pm meet up was a little early. So before I book the ride for Tuesday Night if you are interested in joining us what time would be reasonable for you to join us at the Toll Gate.  The earliest the ride can be is 6.30pm to allow for riders to come from work.  

Tags: Climbing, Lofty, Mt, Night, Tuesday

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Permalink Reply by Sue on June 9, 2011 at 23:42
Oh Bugger!! I'm waiting for my cygo as well :-(
Permalink Reply by Dahondude on June 8, 2011 at 21:42

Just having a dig ;-) Looks like you are going to get a good sized crew together for this one. Might come out for a spin one day on Tues or Thursday night. AVO reports Thursday is a real hoot.

Permalink Reply by Sue on June 8, 2011 at 21:42
6:30pm is a good time, any later is a no-go for me.
Permalink Reply by Bec on June 8, 2011 at 21:46

DD you can be our pace man. Thursday Nights are a lot of fun

 

Sue thanx for the imput would love you to join us also

Permalink Reply by Sam on June 8, 2011 at 23:02
i got bedsucked last Tues am...i think its a 5:50am thing  ;)
Permalink Reply by Nigel "Griffo" Griffiths on June 9, 2011 at 1:08
1830 is fine with me when I'm on day shift (I finish at 1430). My only problem is I like to be in bed around 2130 as I start work on day shift at either 0600 or 0630 which means I'm up at about 0530 (or 0500 if I ride to work).
Permalink Reply by Framer on June 9, 2011 at 11:17

Any time suits me if I'm not working. We've got plenty of enthusiastic evening riders for just about every week night. In a couple of weeks I'm thinking of posting a Monday night ride from The Buffalo to Lofty for those interested?

 

 

Permalink Reply by Rob (Chewbacca) on June 9, 2011 at 11:26
@ Steve F...with all these rides up to Lofty during winter there will be a lot of fit looking new cyclists breaking out of their cocoons come spring :)
Permalink Reply by Framer on June 9, 2011 at 11:32

That's the plan Rob. It should make the Grand Slam 200km in Oct a "cakewalk"

 

Permalink Reply by Sam on June 9, 2011 at 13:56

Hi Bec - are you still heading out tonight? If so, I wont do the fast push back as i need to save my legs for this weekend...

Permalink Reply by Chris Sewell on June 9, 2011 at 22:18
I'd be interested Bec. I was riding that every Tue and Wed through Summer but had stopped now that my work buddies have all stopped riding through winter. I got a bit sick of going by myself!

I possibly won't be able to do every week, but I'd like to make some effort to do some of them with you guys. Time is fine for me I'll be coming straight from work in the city
Permalink Reply by trappy on June 10, 2011 at 16:15
630pm works for me - but may only be able to do this every second Tuesday as i look after sis :P

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