Southern Suburbs Road Cyclists
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A social group of road bike riders for the new rider. Ride with experienced riders at a sedate pace on easy, quiet routes to learn the basics of group riding and riding in general.
Want to take the next step from just riding your bike on your own? This is the place.
Home of the 'L' Ride (for beginners/or a cruise)
Home to the 'P' Ride (for post beginners, a little more challenging)
Home to the Rag Tag Trailer Ride (for
Location: Port Noarlunga and Surrounding Area
Members: 92
Latest Activity: 9 hours ago
Welcome
Welcome to the group page of the Southern Suburbs Road Cyclists.
A road cycling group based in the southern suburbs. Home of the L ride and P rides, a great place to start if you are new to group cycling and want to join in.
L and P rides are every fortnight on a Saturday morning (routes vary), training rides are every Wednesday night from Moana.
We cater for all standards from novice to racer, our routes start out with the L rides which are around 40km on flatish, quiet roads at a sedate pace, through the P rides where we go harder and faster and uphill to full on training sessions on Wednesday nights for those who want to improve their speed and fitness and for those who want to race.
Am I fast enough/fit enough to ride the L ride?
Most likely yes, we adjust the speed of the ride for the slowest person and have regular stops to regroup. If you can manage a couple of hours on your bike already you'll be fine.
We have a leader at the front who leads the way and a Tail End Charlie (TEC) at the rear to ensure no one gets left behind.
How is the P ride different to the L ride?
It's usually longer and tougher (includes hills) and we'll likely go a bit faster. Have a look at the routes below and you'll get the general idea. Most people who have done half a dozen or so L rides feel confident with having a go at a P ride.
Strava Group details here
Strava group and the passcode is Noarlunga
L Ride Routes
Route 1 Port Noarlunga around McLaren Vale - route here
Route 2 McLaren Vale, Aldinga & Willunga - route here
P Ride Routes
Route 1 Brighton to OH -route here
Route 2 Happy Valley - route here
Route 3 Coxs Hill - route here (amended)
Route 4 Aldinga - route here
Route 5 Blewitt Springs - route here
Route 6 Aldgate - route here
Route 7 Willunga and the Range - route here
Route 8 Penny's Hill to Aldinga - route here
Rag Tag Trailer Routes
Route 1 McLaren Vale to Willunga - route here
Video
Check out the videos for a couple of our rides:
Other Information
Riders ride at their own risk of injury or bicycle damage and are strongly advised to have some form of cycle specific insurance.
Group creator and admin retains the right to remove people from this group.
Cheers
Michelle and Phil
Discussion Forum
SSRC/Muddies racers
Started by Patrick O'Kane. Last reply by Graham King on Tuesday. 501 Replies 0 Likes
http://www.southernvets.org.au/startlist.pdfGuess I won't see Mr King until the end of the race then ;) How much did you pay the…Continue
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Phat Forkers stuff
Started by Matt Jones. Last reply by Matt Jones Apr 21. 8 Replies 0 Likes
To keep the group cleanish, put all your discussions in here please :)To kick things off we will have a ride next Sunday, 10th Feb at Cleland, probably a 2~3 hour round trip.I'll put an event up here…Continue
Joining
Started by Matt Richards. Last reply by Michelle Crick Apr 2. 7 Replies 0 Likes
Hi All,Would like to join the SSRC on P and L rides. I can manage a 100km ride in about 4.5 hours with a few stops. I travel for work so mainly ride on the weekends and average 60 - 80kms. Bit…Continue
looking for some riders
Started by kylie roberts. Last reply by Michelle Crick Mar 24. 16 Replies 3 Likes
hi my name is kylieand I am head of butts on bikes for prems a charity group to help out our NNU at flinders hospitalwe are looking for some riders that would love to join us in a charity bike…Continue
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Comment by Michelle Crick on May 6, 2012 at 22:03 -
OK guys or ladies we have a problem...
We need a volunteer to lead the ride out and take on the leader role for this saturday L ride as I am working.
If we don't get a volunteer the ride will be cancelled... Memory serves me right Mr McGregor owes us one if you are up for it Paul?
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Comment by Paul Mc on April 29, 2012 at 15:14
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@ Michelle, I think you are on the right track with the Sunday rides making them a little bit more challenging in terrain and distance. It gives us a step up to a Muddies ride.
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Comment by Michelle Crick on April 28, 2012 at 13:47
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Great day for a ride this morning and good to see many people out.
Next Sunday's ride 45km and a little more taxing than a flat ride, saying that the hill is not big but a good challenge.
The aim with the Sunday rides is to make them a little bit more challenging either with a little bit more distance or a few more bumps.
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Comment by Michelle Crick on April 22, 2012 at 23:10
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Two rides coming up this week
Paul has organised a ride mid morning after any Anzac remembrance services on Wednesday
and of course the regular L ride on Saturday
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Comment by Andrew on April 15, 2012 at 14:15 -
A link to Michelle's ride next Sunday (22nd April)
http://www.adelaidecyclists.com/events/ssrc-brighton-to-outer-harbour
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Comment by Shav Bird on April 13, 2012 at 17:15 -
HAHAHA, well done Wattsy. :-P
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Comment by Andrew on April 12, 2012 at 20:41
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Comment by Andrew on April 12, 2012 at 13:51
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Do I have to stick a hand drawn 'NT' in front of the SSRC, just to see how it looks, of course?
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Comment by Matt Brennan on April 12, 2012 at 13:48 -
ahhh very good.
We want reports on quality. Wear it to the local indoor pool so we can hear how the material copes with sweatiness...then hit the roads about 11pm tonight for a chill factor test!
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Comment by Andrew on April 12, 2012 at 13:46
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The jersey has landed (reports the wifey)! Will post pics later.
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