St Andrews Ride n Stride ..

A great event was held this am but the numbers were disappointing. Company was good with a gourmet BBQ at the finish and the offer of a coldie or a drop of fine SA wines to wash it down. There was a choice of 30 and 72 km rides but is the 70 km  lacking the distance for some riders.What went wrong the turn out in numbers? . . With the discussion around our table it may may been said that there wasn't enough advertising the event? I only remember seeing it on AC website last year. Did Mad March have anything to do with it? There is now talk of moving it to may November instead for the traditional March due to the lack of numbers . Would November be any different?

The cost was reasonable I thought and I ended up increasing my average speed by 3 km/hr on the day. 

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Permalink Reply by Frank on March 25, 2012 at 20:19
Between all the organized rides, there is barely time for training rides or racing, it's still a bizarre thought of paying to ride a road one usually rides but has to pay for the honour!
Don't get me started on the jerseys, I rather put a bell on my bike than wear them!

How about some fun rides the council sponsors, gets some pro riders over, some crew that sets up the guys whose legs are all over the place and give some cycle tips!

Perhaps mud wrestling afterwards and some free beers or team bikes to ride.

I don't know, just something different!
Permalink Reply by Kathryn H on March 25, 2012 at 22:24
Thanks guys and gals . I might actually forward this forum because it sounded like the organizes were disappointed but need to know how to get the info out to the cycling community
Permalink Reply by Gus K on March 25, 2012 at 22:32

I was contacted last year and I think a member created an event but I heard nothing about it this year. There are a lot of events for cyclists and with other club events there are only so many weekends in a summer. I do wonder if sometimes staff members who are cyclists in an organisation suggest a cycling event but getting the numbers on board is hard.

Perhaps events like this need to be focused on a niche market - like the doctors, nurses, patients and supporters of the hospital.

Permalink Reply by Frank on March 26, 2012 at 7:30
Exactly, they can also look after themselves and self medicate! Haha

Cycling events has almost reached saturation I would have thought!
Permalink Reply by Kathryn H on March 26, 2012 at 11:09
I agree Gus .it was sponsored by Adelaide Cardiolgists  but very few staff members rode the event . There was an option for walking but I found it strange not many people were willing to come out and show support. Jersey was an option so this made it a reasonably priced fundraiser. 
Permalink Reply by Don (Who's lost?) Nairn on March 25, 2012 at 22:33

Was this all the green jerseys that were around Westlakes today?

It seems there are rides raising money for all sorts of reasons.

While they all have merit unless you stand out from the crowd you tend to get lost in the crowd.

Permalink Reply by Nigel "Griffo" Griffiths on March 25, 2012 at 22:35

I had heard about the ride previously (probably on here) but didn't realise it was on today.

If the ride moves to November remember you have Amy's Ride at the beginning and Gear Up Girl at the end, it would need to be slotted into the middle of the month to avoid clashing.

Permalink Reply by Jeremy Champion on March 26, 2012 at 14:32

This was my second year. I was made aware of the event last year by a patient and this year was contacted direct by St Andrews. I think the publicity is generally by word of mouth and maybe I should have helped by simply posting a topic on this website but never gave it a thought. Kathryn you are correct it was a great day sorry I did not get to say hello. To others yes the tops were predominantly lime green and they looked quite smart. A good ride, good weather with good BBQ and drinks afterwards. Note to self don't drink so much next year before eating. However sitting around on the lawns in the sunshine waiting for the rest to come in a couple of beers and Taylors Wines went down so easily.

Can also report a couple of Adelaide Cyclists won prizes in the raffle and my prize of $200 worth of lingerie from Harbourtown finished the day off nicely.

Permalink Reply by Patrick O'Kane on March 26, 2012 at 16:13

What are you treating yourself to Jeremy?  :)

Permalink Reply by Jeremy Champion on March 26, 2012 at 18:26

Well it came with a catalogue and a number of people suggested what may or may not work for me but I am a little concerned that some of the frillier/lacier bits ride a bit high and well I may not get away with it. But what the heck gotta be in it to win it. So anything in Euskaltel Orange will do me.

Permalink Reply by Just another psycho-list on March 26, 2012 at 18:46

Go with the lace. You could show us your purchase...

Would Gus allow the photos to be published on here?

Permalink Reply by Tim B on March 26, 2012 at 18:50
Saw a guy riding a hydrid one day down by the brewery in a black thong (and it wasnt on his feet) so I would suggest to stay clear of them, not a good look on the bike, or anywhere on a bloke in public for that matter!

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