SUN RIDE - 20.05.12

SUNDAY RIDE - PAIN LIVES HERE!!

Meet @ Hindmarsh Sq @ 8:00am
Tower Hotel @ 8.30am

Back to an old favourite, with plenty of options for everyone...
Pain lives here or Hard'n Up or Soft Option. As always all options have the added short cut of going down greenhill or Nortons to cut out Mt Lofty. Coffee spot nominated on the morning.

Look out for the return of the fa-belled Big Rang-a. BR

Pain lives here - 72km : MAP HERE Norton’s – Ashton – Basket Range – Forest Range – Lenswood - Swamp Rd – Greenhill Rd – Carey Gully – Uraidla – Greenhill Rd – Lofty - Norwood.

Harden up - 58km : MAP HERE Norton’s – Ashton – Basket Range – Forest Range (climb) – Deviation Rd (shortcut) – Carey Gully – Uraidla – Greenhill Rd – Lofty - Norwood.

Soft option - 49km : MAP HERE Norton’s – Ashton – Basket Range – Range Rd (shortcut) – Uraidla – Greenhill Rd – Lofty - Norwood.

SUNDAY RIDE - NORTON TT + HILLS

Norton Summit TT
So the rendition boys had their crack last week, with Damien Howson beating Jack Bobridge's record in an awesome time of 11 minutes 29 seconds. Now its the BG's time to check how they have improved over the summer, and whether they should be challenging the rendition boys next year.


Good Luck
-AW




The ride course is as follows:

7:30am start at Hindmarsh Square opposite Hassell office - Rundle Road - Magill Road - Regroup @ Tower Hotel at 8am.

- Time Trial Start at the line on Norton Summit Road (just around the corner from Magill Road adj to the traffic island)
- Time Trial Finish (driveway of first house on left after the 'cliff drop offs' which are also on the left, number 169)

- Regroup @ Norton Summit Hotel (record times) - then on to the Pain Lives Here ride, with the usual options for bailing out and a finishing coffee on the parade at Boungiorno's.

SUNDAY 18 DEC - TDU WARM UP

TDU WARM UP @

7.30 AM   H I N D M A R S H   S Q
8:00 AM TOWER HOTEL

  C R I T   R A C I N G   @ REGENCY   P A R K

S T A R T S   9.30 AM 

Option 1 - Anstey's Hill, Williamstown, Return (140kms)

Option 2 - Anstey's Hill, Kersbrook return via Gorge Rd (80kms)

Option 2 still takes in spring hill, which is the next road North past Checkers so will still be a decent hit out.

-AW

SUN RIDE DEC 11 - BEACH

B E A C H   R I D E @

7.30 AM   H I N D M A R S H   S Q

  C R I T   R A C I N G   @ REGENCY   P A R K

S T A R T S   9.30 AM 

AW                


    

SUN RIDE NORTONS TT1 - NOV 20

NORTONS TT
MEET 7.30AM @ HINDMARSH SQ
START 8.00AM @TOWER

Followed by - Pain Lives Here / Harden up / Soft option

I expect a good turnout for the TT. These have been a great ride in our past and with no racing on this weekend it would be good to see majority of the BG’s out. The Norton’s TT, is the first TT of three part series, running consecutive Sundays, to test your fitness at the start of summer. We will do a second round in Feb, giving you an opportunity to compare how you have done over the summer season. Thanks AW & BV for organising. Instructions and maps in full post. FS

BG CALENDAR

Hi all
An updated calendar has been posted in the Sunday Ride Program section.
There has been a bit if consultation with a few of the regulars. However, if you have any complaints or suggestions for improvements please send to me.

This week starts the first of three time trials in a row to help measure fitness progress from last year, with a repeat in February to see whether your work through the summer paid off.

-AW

SUN RIDE - NOV 13

B E A C H   R I D E @

7.30 AM   H I N D M A R S H   S Q

  C R I T   R A C I N G   @ V I C   P A R K

S T A R T S   9.30 AM 

FS                    


    

SUN RIDE - AMYS RIDE

AMY's RIDE
Meet in Hindmarsh Square to ride to flinders @ 7.30am (leave @ 7.30am) will ride at a steady pace to Flinders. Meet @ Flinders around 8ish if you want to ride straight there, meet at the trees behind the goal posts on the oval, see map. If all else fails look out for BG jerseys.

There are a few that will be forming a precession home via Clarendon - 50km to city.

SOFT OPTION
Those just looking for a Sunday roll to the beach also meet @ Hindmarsh 7.30am, if you do cove way you can join use to flinders, note we will leave promptly from Hindmarsh Sq so don’t be late. FS

SUN RIDE 30th OCT

B E A C H   R I D E @

7.30 AM   H I N D M A R S H   S Q

  C R I T   R A C I N G   @ V I C   P A R K

S T A R T S   9.30 AM 

FS                    


    

SUN RIDE - 16 OCT

B E A C H   R I D E @

8 AM   H I N D M A R S H   S Q

  C R I T   R A C I N G   @ V I C   P A R K

S T A R T S   9.30 AM 

FS                    


    

PAIN LIVES HERE

PAIN LIVES HERE, on Flickr.

I've not got much to say about Sundays ride…

SUN RIDE - PAIN IS A WAY OF LIFE

SUN 09/10 BIG HILLS

Belair - Hahndorf
Meet @ 8:00am City

Righteo! Time to get serious, Amy's Ride is four weeks away. Last time we did this, Frank was still recovering from his Dad's 60th the night before, this time around he's been getting ready for the Crit season, either way you know he'll make you hurt.

Read description below and know what route your doing when you rock up. Options for 90, 75, 65km. Only 90km for the long ride but your legs are going to file for a restraining order after this abuse. Two options to get to Hahndorf - Plenty of options to get home (probably best sorted out in Hahndorf). All meet at Hahndorf for coffee.

The harder route has a steep climb and is a little longer to Sterling. Saddle Hill is the climb - easier then checkers more of a long grind then a smash fest (most BG will be fine). Both options home form Hahndorf will climb a section of road from Verdun to Carey Gully that runs parallel to Greenhill (Beaumont Rd - Gum Flat Rd). AW

See below for route directions - map

PAIN IS TEMPORARY 75km
Old Freeway - Sterling - Mylor - River Rd - Hahndorf (coffee) 35km
Verdun - Beaumont Rd - Gum Flat Rd - Carey Gully - Summertown - Greenhill. 30km
SHORT CUT: back thru Mylor - Sterling - Old Freeway (-2km easier climb)

PAIN IS A WAY OF LIFE 90km
Belair - Saddle Hill Rd (Steep) - Sterling - Mylor - River Rd - Hahndorf (coffee) 40km
Verdun - Beaumont Rd - Gum Flat Rd - Carey Gully - Deviation Rd - Forest Range - Ashton - Marble Hill - Montacute. 50km
SHORT CUT: From Carey Gully - Summertown - Greenhill (-20km)

SUN RIDE - 25th SEPT - BEACH

MEET HINDMARSH SQ 8AM STARTOuter Harbour - Henley + Glenelg - City, 70km

Normal Outer Harbour run to Henley but with additional loop down to Glenelg Marina and back to Henley (+10km) Coffee @ Evida. Remember hold your line through the roundabouts. FS

Sprint points:Outer harbour round about - Light pole before round about (regather)
Trimmer Parade - Bus Stop 31 before Intersection (regather)
KOM - Mt Patawalonga round about
Henley Esplanade - to the pub (henley beach rd intersection)

ROUTE MAP HERE

This is the last Beach run before the Crit season starts next Sunday, which also coincides with Daylight Savings. So a revert to an early timeslot will be just around the corner once the sun catches up.

SUNRIDE - SEPT 18TH - HILLS

MEET HINDMARSH SQ 8AM START Cement Hill-Blackwood-Belair-City

Take Unley Road to Springbank Roundabout, head down to Goodwood Road, head to South Road, Then right at Seacombe Road - regather after left hand turn on to Ocean Boulevard.

Climb Cement Hill - regather

Take Majors through to Blacks Road, Left at Murrays Hill Road (2nd left after Pedestrian lights at bottom of second dipper - regather)

Take left towards Craiglee Drive, regather at first roundabout on road in to blackwood.

Follow Road through Blackwood Roundabout towards BP service station.

Descend via Belair Road - Coffee somewhere on Unley Road for those that want it.

Map Here


Note - Have tried best to avoid City to Bay and Rally issues. Won't be a long one but will be a few short steep climbs. every one should be able to stay together pretty well. However, it may be worth giving those that want it a head start up Cement Hill.

See you next week

-AW

SUNDAY RIDE

Meet @ Hindmarsh Sq @ 8:00am
Tower Hotel @ 8.30am

Back to an old favourite, with plenty of options for everyone...
Pain lives here or Hard'n Up or Soft Option. As always all options have the added short cut of going down greenhill or Nortons to cut out Mt Lofty.

Pain lives here - 72km : MAP HERE Norton’s – Ashton – Basket Range – Forest Range – Lenswood - Swamp Rd – Greenhill Rd – Carey Gully – Uraidla – Greenhill Rd – Lofty - Norwood.

Harden up - 58km : MAP HERE Norton’s – Ashton – Basket Range – Forest Range (climb) – Deviation Rd (shortcut) – Carey Gully – Uraidla – Greenhill Rd – Lofty - Norwood.

Soft option - 49km : MAP HERE Norton’s – Ashton – Basket Range – Range Rd (shortcut) – Uraidla – Greenhill Rd – Lofty - Norwood.

FS

SUN RIDE - BEACH / HILLS

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MEET 8AM HINDMARSH SQ

Okay BG's, those with ambitions for this summer wether they are to dominating the crit season (or just see the finishing line), or those looking for a good summer of recreational challenge rides, it's time to get you B in to G! Summers a coming and the roads will be heating up soon so its time to get your base miles under your belt to push on into the season!

This sunday ride aims to provide a flat beach ride and a hills finishing loop to cater for every person in the group, a compromise between beach/hills and social/training. Those looking for a nice beach ride to kick start the season this will be a good opportunity with a shorter beach loop. Those looking for extra punishment are welcome to add a fast loop up cement hill and into the back of belair. This will be hard loop, if you come you know what your in for, you have been warned! FS

City - Port - Outer harbour - Sprint @ Roundabout (regroup)

Semaphore - Military rd - Trimmer Parade Sprint (regroup @ Evida)

Henley for coffee

Options:

Head for home - City 45km

Cement Hill climb - Majors rd -Blacks Rd Belair - City 85km

SUNDAY RIDE - 21 AUG (HILLS)

Beaumont rd - look sideways! BG flickr

Meet in Hindmarsh Sq @ 8.00am or
Tollgate @ 8.30am or Bollards @9:00am

Route: Old Freeway, Picadilly Rd, Gumnut Road, Beaumont Road, Verdun, Hahndorf, back via Aldgate Valley

Shortcut would be to head through Stirling and Aldgate and turn off on River Road to Hahndorf, similar distance without some of the climbing. AW

Map here: Map

SUNDAY RIDE - 14 AUGUST BEACH

MEET HINDMARSH SQ 8AM START
Outer Harbour - Henley + Glenelg - City, 70km

Normal Outer Harbour run to Henley but with additional loop down to Glenelg Marina and back to Henley (+10km) Coffee @ Evida. Remember hold your line through the roundabouts.

Sprint points:
Outer harbour round about - Light pole before round about (regather)
Trimmer Parade - Bus Stop 31 before Intersection (regather)
KOM - Mt Patawalonga round about
Henley Esplanade - to the pub (henley beach rd intersection)

ROUTE MAP HERE

Looks like good weather - so hopefully see a few BG's out.
-AW

SUNDAY RIDE - MONTACUTE/PAIN LIVES HERE

Swamp Rd - FS @BG.flickr

Meet in Hindmarsh Sq @ 8.00am or
Tower @ 8.30am


Route Montacute Road - Pain lives here. Normal Pain lives here/Harden up/Soft option, with a Montacute climb instead of Norton's (+10km). Additional short cut is to meet @ tower @ 8.30 and take Norton's (-10km) then either option below.


Montacute is a solid climb with a long (3.5km) gradual false flat across the bottom leading into a reasonably steep climb from Montacute up to Corkscrew Rd and then eases up beyond. Conserve some energy on the first part of the climb as there is about 8km from Montacute to Marble Hill which represents the top. FS
See Data for the main part of the climb here.


Pain Lives Here : P.L.H. Montacute Map Here (81km)
Harden Up: H.U. Montacute Map Here (66km)
Soft Option: S.O. Montacute Map Here (58km)

SUN RIDE 31/7 - MEADOWS LOOP

SUNDAY RIDE

One of Brian's favourite rides this week, and with forecast fine conditions would be a good one to test out the legs on a bit longer ride. I'm thinking 9am at the BP servo for those that want a head start. As per the last few winter hills rides the aim will be to stick together, with regular regroups at the tops of hills so everyone stays involved.

Start 8:00am at Hindmarsh Square - Unley Road - Windy Point - Main Rd, Belair - Coromandel Pde, Blackwood - Murrays Hill Rd, Coromandel Valley - Main Rd, Chandlers Hill - Clarendon Rd - Clarendon - Kangarilla Rd - Kangarilla - Dashwood Gully Rd - Meadows (coffee and cake at Bakery) - Battunga Rd - Echunga - Aldgate/Strath Rd - Mylor - L onto Stock Rd then Aldgate Valley Rd to Aldgate - Mt Barker Rd, Stirling - R onto Pomona Rd - L onto Old Mt Barker Road - L at monument onto Piccadilly Rd, Crafers - thru roundabout onto Old Freeway course back to City.

Approximate distance: 100km subject to where you live.

Sunday ride map link

This is a great ride with some challenging long climbs and long flat sections. It is a good hitout for the winter and it would be beneficial for all to participate. See you all on Sunday morning.

-AW