"I'm in for 250. Same rational as you Adam, no point going all that way if your not going to take in all the countryside.. See you there. "Live'n the dream!" Thanks for your insights too John."
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David Richards is attending John Myers's event
Bupa Around the Bay at Alexandra Gardens in Melbourne
October 21, 2012 all day
Australia’s largest mass participation bike ride turns 20, with 250km, 210km, 135km, 100km and 50km ride options. There are no short-cuts across Port Phillip Bay - just you, your bike and the road. It’s a ride that can take you to a new level of riding. Raise money for The Smith Family’s Learning for Life programs.See More
David Richards is attending Gus K's event
H'eroica 2012 - we ride Little Italy at Adelaide Hills from Norton Summit at 9am
September 16, 2012 from 9am to 1pm
H'eroica 2012 is back and might even be bigger and better than 2011.L'Eroica is an event in Italy that travels through the wine region of Chianti during spring along the strade bianchi.…See More
David Richards is attending Kym Burls's event
Ride for a reason - 2012 Bupa Challenge Tour at Norwood - Tanunda, SA
January 20, 2012 from 6am to 5pm
Cancer Council are calling on participants in the 2012 Bupa ChallengeTour to dedicate their ride to someone they know who has felt the impact of a cancer diagnosis and raise funds in their honour.Money raised through Ride for a reason will help Cancer Council continue to fund critical cancer research projects that will ultimately save the lives and improve the quality of life of South Australians.Register today and help make a lasting impact in the fight to beat cancer…See More
David Richards is attending Gus K's event
Grand Slam Challenge Series #1 Woodside at Woodside, Sa
February 19, 2012 from 8am to 12pm
the first of the 2012 BikeSA Grand Slam ride. 80/40km loops from Woodside.The Grand Slam Challenge is a series of recreational rides catering to cyclists of differing abilities looking to share the experience with hundreds of like-minded riders.Route Map Bike route 1394415 - powered by Bikemap See More
David Richards is attending Gus K's eventGrand Slam Challenge Series #2 Mt Torrens 100km at Mt Torrens, Sa
April 1, 2012 from 8am to 12pm
the second of the 2012 BikeSA Grand Slam ride. 50/100km loops from Mt Torrens.The Grand Slam Challenge is a series of recreational rides catering to cyclists of differing abilities looking to share the experience with hundreds of like-minded riders.See More
David Richards replied to Ricky's discussion Daggers to SBS, How dare they!"Agree! This SBS thing "gutted" me as well, it was a superbly conceived race, the whole point of which (the fast decent) was overwritten by the adverts (- some of which are nothing more than just mindless time wasting promo's,…"
David Richards is attending Peter Hill's eventBike SA Grand Slam #3 Yankalilla - 60km/120km at Yankalilla
May 27, 2012 from 8am to 3pm
BikeSA has organised a series of some of the best rides in the Adelaide Hills. This is the third ride but anyone can register to participate.This ride goes through long tree lined valleys, then up to the tops of the Fleurieu Peninsula plateau. You can complete just one loop of 60 km or go onto the second to bring the distance up to 120km.See the website for details and entry conditions.See More
David Richards replied to Gus K's discussion Adelaide Cyclists jersey ordering - one week to go"Really comfortable jersey, I taken mine out for two good rides, one 250k's plus. However, I would of preferred none of the Seight advertising, or a very least it being a bit smaller, I understand they are kindly manufacturing the jerseys,…"
David Richards commented on Julia George's event 'Grand Slam Challenge Series #5 MT PLEASANT'"Sedan to Keyneton. Why there was no payoff on the way down over the hill. Overall a great Day, thanks to the helpers of Cycle SA, fellow bikers met on the way, Colin, Brendon and Keith, thanks for your advice and encouragement. - 4hrs for the first…"
David Richards commented on Julia George's event 'Grand Slam Challenge Series #5 MT PLEASANT'"Above says start time is 7am, my event paperwork and map says start time 6.30am?
As does BikeSA website:
http://www.bikesa.asn.au/RideGuides_OnRoad_GrandSlamChallengeSeries10_RideInfo"
David Richards commented on Gus K's event 'H'eroica - we ride Little Italy'"This one looks a hoot, would of loved to do it, sorry I'm interstate, hopefully next year! Great idea, but."
David Richards commented on Julia George's event 'Grand Slam Challenge Series #5 MT PLEASANT'"Last time I did 200km it took me 11hrs, hopefully things have improved since then!"
David Richards is attending Julia George's event
Grand Slam Challenge Series #5 MT PLEASANT at MT PLEASANT, ADELAIDE HILLShttp://www.bikesa.asn.au/servlet/Web?s=2060570&action=changePage&pageID=935889393
October 9, 2011 from 7am to 7pm
The Grand Slam series ridesare part of Bicycle SA's comprehensive year round calendar of rides,all of which are fully supported ensuring a safe, stress free ride foreveryone. The ridesget more difficult the further you get into the series - you can workup to the more difficult rides and share in a bit of friendlycompetition with your mates."The Grand Slams are great and well organised. This will be my second year. It's a great way to keep in shape throughout the year and achieve your own…See More
Profile Information
- What bikes do you ride?
- MTB/Commute - Avanti Montari Comp 2004
Road - Bottecchia Exis
- When do you ride?
- Weekends, Commute, Mountain Biking
Comment Wall (2 comments)
- At 19:10 on July 22, 2011,
Wilson Devo said… Hi from the Gawler Wheelers,
Welcome to the Adelaide Cyclists Website !
The Gawler Wheelers are a road cycling Group based in Gawler, SA.
A regular group ride is held every Saturday morning.
Check the Events Calendar of this website for the next scheduled group ride as follows :
So, please come along and try us out. All riders are welcome.
Gawler Wheelers Contact Info
http://www.adelaidecyclists.com/group/GawlerWheelers
http://twitter.com/GawlerWheelers
http://www.facebook.com/GawlerWheelers
Email:Gawler.Wheelers@gmail.com
- At 23:24 on July 21, 2011,
heather said… Hi David,
Welcome to Adelaide Cyclists. You might be interested in the AC group Commuters, Adelaide BUG if you cycle in the city, and Prospect BUG because you live nearby. I coordinate the latter groups.
Cheers, Heather
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