"Well, I must say the ride picked the perfect window in the weather.
I was one of the first to turn up and I wasn’t sure if others would also brave the morning. Pretty soon everyone else started to roll in, so I knew we were on. Also the clouds…"
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Gawler Wheelers- New Years Eve- Reverse Cycle
Started this discussion. Last reply by Peter Bond Jan 1, 2012. 4 Replies 0 Likes
To finish the year the group held another unofficial ride.The route was to ride Gomersal Road in reverse, to see if it still threw up its challenges.Gomersal Road can take your breath away as well as…Continue
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Paul Koch replied to Frank (GW)'s discussion WIN $100 STAR CYCLES VOUCHERS >>> Gawler Wheelers Group Ride Report: Saturday June 1st 2013Paul Koch replied to Frank (GW)'s discussion FAVOURITE PLACE IN THE BAROSSA? >>> Gawler Wheelers Group Ride Report: Saturday May 25th 2013"What can I add to the ride report for the sensible hills ride. Just beautiful weather, great company, great scenery and just enough of a challenge to make it interesting. It is great to see everyone is getting up Cornishman’s Hill quite…"
Paul Koch is attending Wilson Devo's event
Gawler Wheelers-ROUTE59-Gawler-Wasleys-Templers-Freeling-Gawler-UNDULATING at Gawler, SA
April 27, 2013 from 7:30am to 10:30am
Event Date : 27-Apr-2013Start/Finish Gawler Park Homemaker Centre (located here with info here) 485 Main North RdEvanston, SA, 5116Info Distance : Approx 57 km Duration : 2 to 3 HoursElevation : UndulatingSurface : BitumenSuitability : All fitness levelsRide Style : Social ride (not training ride)Pace (ave) : 25 to 30…See More
Paul Koch replied to Frank (GW)'s discussion CYCLING TOUR WINNERS >>> Gawler Wheelers Group Ride Report: Saturday April 13th 2013"Fred, just another great video. Your sequencing and music selection was apt and editing crisp. I loved the music you used for the climb, it captured the effort and 'grind'. The slow motion sections juxtaposition with the…"
Paul Koch replied to Frank (GW)'s discussion IN THE EVENING BY THE MOONLIGHT >>> Gawler Wheelers Group Ride Report: Saturday March 30th 2013."Saturday night was planned to be a ride on a balmy moonlit night along the SOB. I was looking forward to the different views, the blue night lights along the bikeway and quiet evening sounds. I haven’t done much night riding, so with a new…"
Paul Koch replied to Frank (GW)'s discussion SEIZE THE WINDOW OF OPPORTUNITY >>> Gawler Wheelers Group Ride Report: Saturday January 5th 2013"Hi Craig, thanks for the photo. I knew he was close, but not close.
I'm in Bali at the moment, enjoying the surronds. In fact just back from a day snorking on a coral reef. But with this car and driver, I'm more than happy for someone to…"
Paul Koch replied to Frank (GW)'s discussion *BACK TO THE NORTH SIDE >>> Gawler Wheelers Group Ride Report: Saturday December 1st 2012"Great day out.
Another great ride again.
A little chill in the air just before we started, but once we got going, it was perfect.
It was good to get the two hills out of the way first. Calton Road is always a good warm up and the Col de…"
Paul Koch replied to Frank (GW)'s discussion ’O SOLE MIO >>> Gawler Wheelers Group Events Report: Saturday November 17th 2012"Hi Frank,
Great rid as usual. Although a bit cold to start with, just the ticket after a few Ks in.
I enjoyed the picture of Tony and myself looking at the tree. It was a fitting caption given I’m an arborist.
Best section of the ride was…"
Paul Koch replied to Frank (GW)'s discussion ANGEL OR THE DEVIL IN DISGUISE? >>> Gawler Wheelers Group Ride Report: Saturday October 20th 2012" Thanks to Kev for helping with the puncture. I checked my stats and I was really hooting along when I hit a pot hole. This pinched my rear tyre and split the tube. I had slime in the tube, which I reckon helped to slow the…"
Paul Koch replied to Frank (GW)'s discussion ANGEL OR THE DEVIL IN DISGUISE? >>> Gawler Wheelers Group Ride Report: Saturday October 20th 2012"Frank, just some info about my electric car. It's a 1990 Subaru and costs about 3 cent a km to run. For the kms I do, that's around $10 a week. I can drive up to 100 kms on a single charge and can sit easily on…"
Paul Koch replied to Frank (GW)'s discussion LOVE, LOVE ME DO….YOU KNOW WE LOVE YOU >>> Gawler Wheelers Group Ride Report: Saturday October 6th 2012"Cheers Paul,good to hear you had a great time in Egypt. When I visted, I found Cairo to be a bit frenetic, but once you got out and around, the counrty it's was just fantasic. We took a fellucu up the Nile, from Luxor…"
Paul Koch replied to Frank (GW)'s discussion AUTUMN, A MOSAIC OF THEM ALL >> Gawler Wheelers Group Ride Report: Saturday May 5th 2012"Congats to all those doing the 100+ especially first timers. Sounds like Dave put in a big effort, I'll sure there will be plenty looking for his wheel next windy ride!"
Paul Koch replied to Frank (GW)'s discussion AUTUMN, A MOSAIC OF THEM ALL >> Gawler Wheelers Group Ride Report: Saturday May 5th 2012"Great to hear you are enjoying the group rides. You can alway find someone to chat to or to give you a wheel. It was good riding with you at the start, especially when we can talk about cricket as well, what a brillant mix!"
Paul Koch replied to Frank (GW)'s discussion AUTUMN, A MOSAIC OF THEM ALL >> Gawler Wheelers Group Ride Report: Saturday May 5th 2012"Not quite an icicle ride, but cold enough to start with, for the 60 km ride.
It was officially a cold morning. I had brought out the winter gloves and the arm and leg warmers. So the autumn weather had set in, but like most autumn days, they…"
Paul Koch replied to Frank (GW)'s discussion “BUPA YESTERDAY… ON THE ROAD AGAIN TODAY” >> Gawler Wheelers Group Ride Report: Saturday January 21st 2012."The TDU- One Perspective.
The Tour always takes some planning. From sneakily feeding your family pasta dishes each night for a week as you carb load, through to the planning needed to get yourself, bike and all the bibs and bods to the…"
Paul Koch replied to Frank (GW)'s discussion THEY CAME FROM AS FAR AS NEW ZEALAND, DARWIN & NOWRA: >> Gawler Wheelers Group Ride Report – January 14th 2012"Yes Lee it was great fun riding in the group and especially the sprint at the end. Thanks for the lead-out, just perfect for the final surge!"
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Comment Wall (3 comments)
- At 2:30 on January 10, 2012,
Craig said… - Hi Paul as soon as I find out I will let you all know via the TDU thread on the GW page :)
- At 19:01 on November 3, 2011, Craig said…
Hi Paul, Did you end up joining our TDU team?
Craig.
- At 17:38 on October 2, 2011,
D-shackle said… Welcome Paul, make sure you join the Gawler Wheelers group. You are member 1858, which is significant because AC has just overtaken (in member numbers) our Victorian counterpart, Melbourne Cyclist.
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