Whats This?

The Adelaide Cyclists group "Southern Suburbs Road Cyclists" have been holding group rides for beginners for some time called "the 'L' Ride" and "The Rag Tag Trailer Ride (for parents and kids)." Well, now they have added a 3rd class of ride, the "P" ride. If you are not aware, the SSRC evolved from the "Muddies" group who once a fortnight do a 50km or so ride that includes a couple of hills. There appeared a need for a ride that catered for people who were experienced enough to not need the "L" ride but were not up to the more difficult Muddies rides. Then was born the "P" ride. The first of these conducted this weekend, the 5th of May 2012. The official ride report by Phil Crick can be viewed here "http://www.adelaidecyclists.com/forum/topics/two-wheeled-p-platers-..."

The Ride to the Start

I had decided to ride down to the start at Port Noarlunga. Leaving home at 7:04am gave me plenty of margin to fix a puncture if need be and still arrive on time. It normally takes me between 25 and 30 mins however, today I decided to take a slightly longer route that I thought might be quicker as it is more direct.  Heading down Reynell...[ READ MORE ]...