We've reviewed the weather, and will proceed with the beach ride via ANZAC Highway tomorrow.
Meet in the City at 7.30am.
We'll keep the pace more moderate than normal to compensate for the heat.
MR
Saturday, December 28, 2019
Thursday, December 26, 2019
SUNDAY IS BEACH VIA ANZAC HIGHWAY
I trust everyone has been getting in sufficient kilometres to keep the waistlines in check...
We'll monitor the situation, and if any amendments to the ride are required, they will be posted here and on WhatsApp on Saturday evening. Please check back before you set the alarm on Saturday night, as one option if the weather is extreme may be to bring forward our start time to 7.00am.
For the moment, we will proceed with a beach ride, via ANZAC Highway.
The route is here:
Meet in the city at 7.30am.
MR
Wednesday, December 25, 2019
MERRY CHRISTMAS - RECOVERY TRUNDLE
It's that time of year again.
Merry Christmas to all BG, BG Alumni, families and friends.
Stay safe, and before you eat that extra eight slices of turkey, think about how far you will have to ride up hill to work it off!!
If anyone is keen for a Christmas recovery, meet at the Tower at 7.30am tomorrow for a short 40km Thursday trundle...
MR
Saturday, December 21, 2019
ROUTE CHANGE - SUNDAYS RIDE IS BEACH - HALLETT COVE TO OUTER HARBOUR
Good Morning All
A CFS advisory issued at 0300 on 21 December 2019, indicates that a watch and act for the Cuddle Creek fire covers a portion of our route for tomorrow.
http://data.eso.sa.gov.au/prod/cfs/criimson/1345241.0003677.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter
The fire is uncontrolled and expected to burn for several days.
We have therefore made an early call to modify our route.
The ride will now be a beach ride, to Hallett Cove, then to Glenelg for coffee with a return via Outer Harbour.
Meet in the city at 7.30am.
DO NOT meet at the Tower at 8.00am.
See you tomorrow.
MR
A CFS advisory issued at 0300 on 21 December 2019, indicates that a watch and act for the Cuddle Creek fire covers a portion of our route for tomorrow.
http://data.eso.sa.gov.au/prod/cfs/criimson/1345241.0003677.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter
The fire is uncontrolled and expected to burn for several days.
We have therefore made an early call to modify our route.
The ride will now be a beach ride, to Hallett Cove, then to Glenelg for coffee with a return via Outer Harbour.
Meet in the city at 7.30am.
DO NOT meet at the Tower at 8.00am.
See you tomorrow.
MR
Thursday, December 19, 2019
SUNDAY IS PAIN LIVES HERE
So, you're already stuffing yourself with more cheesy poofs and booze than can be imagined. It's that time of year... But, with Christmas on a Wednesday, our rides continue as normal.
So set your alarm, and get yourself out.
Pain it is.
However, as always, there is an option for everyone.
Meet at:
So set your alarm, and get yourself out.
Pain it is.
However, as always, there is an option for everyone.
You can choose from Pain Lives Here or Hard'n Up or Soft Option. As always all options have the added short cut of going down Greenhill Rd or Nortons to cut out Mt Lofty.
Meet at:
7:30 am in the City
8:00 am at the Tower Hotel
Coffee is at the Uradila Bakery.
As we have some new riders who have not done the Pain loops previously. I have spelled them out in full.
- Pain lives here - 72km : Norton’s – Ashton – Basket Range – Forest Range – Lenswood - Swamp Rd – Greenhill Rd – Carey Gully – Uraidla – Greenhill Rd – Lofty - Norwood.
- Harden up - 58km : Norton’s – Ashton – Basket Range – Forest Range (climb) – Deviation Rd (shortcut) – Carey Gully – Uraidla – Greenhill Rd – Lofty - Norwood.
- Soft option - 49km : Norton’s – Ashton – Basket Range – Range Rd (shortcut) – Uraidla – Greenhill Rd – Lofty - Norwood.
See you Sunday...
MR
Wednesday, December 11, 2019
SUNDAY IS THE NO EXCUSES CLUB RIDE REBOOT
This Sunday is the No Excuses Club Ride.
It wasn't originally planned to be, however, two weeks ago, the original no excuses club ride got utterly rained out, with, we believe, no takers at all.
The Route: City, Port Rd, Outer Harbor, Glenelg for Coffee.
https://www.strava.com/routes/22700330
We can confirm that climbing will not exceed 150 metres.
Meet in the City at 7:30 am.
See you Sunday - NO Excuses.
Now speaking of no excuses, here comes an excuse. I won't be there. I will be riding Sunday, but in a slightly different location. I'll tell you all about it the following week. This being said, I'm sure you'll be just fine without me...
Have a great weekend.
MR
It wasn't originally planned to be, however, two weeks ago, the original no excuses club ride got utterly rained out, with, we believe, no takers at all.
The Route: City, Port Rd, Outer Harbor, Glenelg for Coffee.
https://www.strava.com/routes/22700330
We can confirm that climbing will not exceed 150 metres.
Meet in the City at 7:30 am.
See you Sunday - NO Excuses.
Now speaking of no excuses, here comes an excuse. I won't be there. I will be riding Sunday, but in a slightly different location. I'll tell you all about it the following week. This being said, I'm sure you'll be just fine without me...
Have a great weekend.
MR
Sunday, December 8, 2019
RIDE REPORT - BG CHRISTMAS LUNCH CUDLEE CREEK ROLL
So it would appear we may have discovered a gem of a new route.
The reverse Cudlee with a PLH starter, Lenswood detour and a Corkscrew return, may now be alternated with the regular Gorge and back Cudlee option.
A Solid group of BG set out from the Tower, up Norton and through the ranges. By the time we arrived a Deviation Road, it was clear that today would be a hot one. We continued on to Lenswood, and on arrival at the cold stores, noted that we only had 13 minutes to make it to Cudlee Creek, which seemed most unlikely. 13 minutes it was not, by 25 minutes it was, so we rolled into the Cudlee Cafe only 10 minutes behind schedule.
After a 15 minute wait in line for service, coffees appeared quite rapidly, and we left only 10-12 minutes behind time. There was much shakiness about Corkscrew, but as we discovered, this route has multiple escapes, with the option to proceed straight down the gorge. In the end, Hugh, Gui, Brian, Warwick and myself tackled Corkscrew, which hasn't got any less painful since last time. Given the temperature was pushing the high thirties by this time, it was an easy decision at the top to go down Montecute rather than up.
We rolled down, and wended our way back along Stradbroke and Glen Stuart Roads, followed by a gentle roll down to the tower. At the pub the crew, including Geoff and Mike who took the Gorge escape were joined by Aldo, Steve B, Warren and Nene.
Many burgers and schnitzels, together with quite a few beers, undid much of the hard work.
With only a few weeks to go of the year, I wish all BG and your families a safe and happy Christmas and New Year break. Take care, stay safe and get out with the crew on Sunday mornings.
MR
The reverse Cudlee with a PLH starter, Lenswood detour and a Corkscrew return, may now be alternated with the regular Gorge and back Cudlee option.
A Solid group of BG set out from the Tower, up Norton and through the ranges. By the time we arrived a Deviation Road, it was clear that today would be a hot one. We continued on to Lenswood, and on arrival at the cold stores, noted that we only had 13 minutes to make it to Cudlee Creek, which seemed most unlikely. 13 minutes it was not, by 25 minutes it was, so we rolled into the Cudlee Cafe only 10 minutes behind schedule.
After a 15 minute wait in line for service, coffees appeared quite rapidly, and we left only 10-12 minutes behind time. There was much shakiness about Corkscrew, but as we discovered, this route has multiple escapes, with the option to proceed straight down the gorge. In the end, Hugh, Gui, Brian, Warwick and myself tackled Corkscrew, which hasn't got any less painful since last time. Given the temperature was pushing the high thirties by this time, it was an easy decision at the top to go down Montecute rather than up.
We rolled down, and wended our way back along Stradbroke and Glen Stuart Roads, followed by a gentle roll down to the tower. At the pub the crew, including Geoff and Mike who took the Gorge escape were joined by Aldo, Steve B, Warren and Nene.
Many burgers and schnitzels, together with quite a few beers, undid much of the hard work.
With only a few weeks to go of the year, I wish all BG and your families a safe and happy Christmas and New Year break. Take care, stay safe and get out with the crew on Sunday mornings.
MR
Wednesday, December 4, 2019
SUNDAY IS THE BG CHRISTMAS LUNCH
Via Reverse Cudlee Creek and Corkscrew...
It's that time of the year lads. Yuletide joy!!!
In advance of too much festive cheer, it time for a good hit out in the hills. The schedule says Cudlee Creek, but we are going to turn it up, by doing the long Cudlee return route in reverse. It's a bit of PLH to get us in the mood for a burger and beer over lunch.
Route is here:
https://www.strava.com/routes/22845489
In simple terms it is City, Tower, Norton, Ashton, The Ranges, Lenswood, Coldstore Road, Fox Creek Road to Cudlee Creek. Return is via the Gorge, Corkscrew, Montacute, Mable Hill, then roll down Nortons to the hotel.
Meet in the city at 7.30am.
Meet at the Tower at 8.00am.
Cudlee Creek arrival estimated at 9.45am and depature at 10.15am.
The Tower Hotel estimated at 11.45am.
For those not riding, meet at the Tower front bar (which is round the side) between 11.45am and 12.00pm.
Could people attending (riding or not) either text or WhatsApp to let me know by Friday evening on 0417 828 979 so I can work out how many I should let the hotel know are coming.
See you Sunday.
MR
It's that time of the year lads. Yuletide joy!!!
In advance of too much festive cheer, it time for a good hit out in the hills. The schedule says Cudlee Creek, but we are going to turn it up, by doing the long Cudlee return route in reverse. It's a bit of PLH to get us in the mood for a burger and beer over lunch.
Route is here:
https://www.strava.com/routes/22845489
In simple terms it is City, Tower, Norton, Ashton, The Ranges, Lenswood, Coldstore Road, Fox Creek Road to Cudlee Creek. Return is via the Gorge, Corkscrew, Montacute, Mable Hill, then roll down Nortons to the hotel.
Meet in the city at 7.30am.
Meet at the Tower at 8.00am.
Cudlee Creek arrival estimated at 9.45am and depature at 10.15am.
The Tower Hotel estimated at 11.45am.
For those not riding, meet at the Tower front bar (which is round the side) between 11.45am and 12.00pm.
Could people attending (riding or not) either text or WhatsApp to let me know by Friday evening on 0417 828 979 so I can work out how many I should let the hotel know are coming.
See you Sunday.
MR
YET ANOTHER MAN DOWN
Hi All.
Unfortunately, I've got to report yet another man down. We are really not having a good run at the moment.
Graham Hopkins came of his mountain bike on the Blue Derby tracks in Tasmania last Friday. He has reasonably significant injuries to his left arm and shoulder. He is now back in Adelaide, and booked in for surgery next week, which will be followed by about 3 months of rehab.
I'm sure all BG will join me in wishing Graham a speedy recovery.
MR
Unfortunately, I've got to report yet another man down. We are really not having a good run at the moment.
Graham Hopkins came of his mountain bike on the Blue Derby tracks in Tasmania last Friday. He has reasonably significant injuries to his left arm and shoulder. He is now back in Adelaide, and booked in for surgery next week, which will be followed by about 3 months of rehab.
I'm sure all BG will join me in wishing Graham a speedy recovery.
MR
Monday, December 2, 2019
MAN DOWN
Unfortunately I have to report another man down.
Phil Pullinger was collected by an 'old guy in a ute' who turned in front of him while we was cycling in the north eastern suburbs last Thursday. Phil was travelling around 35 in a straight line, old mate (clearly in a rush to Specsavers) turns out in front of him, and despite Phil's best avoiding action, he collected the tray and fell onto his shoulder.
He has a grade three AC joint injury to his right shoulder, which looks likely to require surgery to correct.
We've had a run of signficant injuries in recent months, with a common theme of drivers failing to use their eyes.
I'm sure all of BG and friends will join me in wishing Phil a speedy recovery and being back on the bike soon.
MR
Phil Pullinger was collected by an 'old guy in a ute' who turned in front of him while we was cycling in the north eastern suburbs last Thursday. Phil was travelling around 35 in a straight line, old mate (clearly in a rush to Specsavers) turns out in front of him, and despite Phil's best avoiding action, he collected the tray and fell onto his shoulder.
He has a grade three AC joint injury to his right shoulder, which looks likely to require surgery to correct.
We've had a run of signficant injuries in recent months, with a common theme of drivers failing to use their eyes.
I'm sure all of BG and friends will join me in wishing Phil a speedy recovery and being back on the bike soon.
MR
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