Muddies route suggestions.

I've been mapping out a few routes that I've either done solo or would like to do but am not sure about putting them up as Muddy rides so I am looking for suggestions.

50km (approx rides) are fairly easy through Clarendon, Blewiitt Springs and slightly longer 80km rides can be done using Willunga, Penneys Hill and Wickhams Hill. The first dilemma I face a tad selfish in that I'd rather do the longer rides on a weekend when I am not racing the next day (which are few and far between as races are most weekends). The second dilemma is some of the routes are on roads that I'm happy to ride on (albeit cautiously) Main Rd Coro Valley, Cherry Gdns Rd, Ironbank Rd, Upper Sturt Rd for example but I know some riders are wary of those roads. While I'm happy to ride on them I'm not so sure I would want to organise a ride for others on those roads. I've also kept away from Education and Oakridge due to the steep inclines but these could be included. So I need some route suggestions please..

Next weeks ride will probably be Chandlers Hill, Clarendon, Blewiitt Springs, McLaren Vale, C2V approx 60 kms.

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Permalink Reply by Gillian on April 25, 2012 at 21:56

I'm generally less concerned about the busier roads if we are well grouped so motorists can't help but be cyclist aware. Main Rd is easy to bypass with Coro Pde/Murray's Hill Rd. Upper Sturt's top third descent can be substituted with Sturt Valley Rd (woohoo!). That also eliminates Ayers Hill climb (woohoo!). Early Saturday morning starts help to minimise traffic. It's the longer rides that return later on "problem" roads that could be of concern. That's when I favour a T&F down the Old Freeway if we are in the vicinity :)

Permalink Reply by Gillian on April 25, 2012 at 21:57

T&F - tuck and fang - for those that don't know me ;-)

Permalink Reply by David Arnold on April 26, 2012 at 19:08

tuck and fang?

Permalink Reply by Gillian on April 26, 2012 at 19:29

David!

After slogging up to the top of a hill (preferably a big one), select your aerodynamic position of choice (Tuck), engage top gear and Fang it downhill as fast as possible (a la Juan Fangio) leaving Patrick wallowing in your wake :-)

Just in case: http://f1-grandprix.com/?page_id=1095

Permalink Reply by David Arnold on April 26, 2012 at 20:06

the thought of Patrick wallowing in my wake is highly appealing, but equally highly unlikely.

Permalink Reply by Patrick O'Kane on April 27, 2012 at 16:06

Me and gravity don't get on well David.

Permalink Reply by Matt "Boz" on April 26, 2012 at 17:32

Happy with all those options - we have quite a few different routes - so no problems repeating some of them :-)

If people are keen - maybe we could meet near the city one day and do a Norton or Bollards climb to mix things up a bit.

Permalink Reply by David Arnold on April 26, 2012 at 19:05

well after popping my OWH cherry I would like to have a go at popping some more hills, if you guys will give me ten minuets to catch you up, but for next week Chandlers Hill would be good.

Permalink Reply by Michelle Crick on April 28, 2012 at 13:54