http://www.peninsulapedallers.com.au/

Gidday everyone Brian has started a webpage for the Pedallers and here is the link http://www.peninsulapedallers.com.au/

March 18th. The Dorward Reserve Ride.

This ride was planned with our “Tuesday” riders in mind, a short distance and any type of bike, to have the option of on or off road. There were 15 riders and considering the wind’s force, this was a great turnout and with five non-riders meeting us at Dorward Reserve, this was a great response. Most left from the hall, but re-grouped at Stenross’s and picked up more riders. Some went onto the Parnkalla Trail here, others at Lions or Haigh Drive an a couple stayed on the road. We all enjoyed the challenge the wind presented, (or not), but as it was straight off the water, there wasn’t much protection for anyone. Some of our members had not experienced our “back-up” support, so Kingsley took our trailer out and provided a typically fantastic pit-stop for us, ably assisted by Carol. They set up in a perfectly sheltered spot and by the time riders started arriving, the kettles had boiled, chairs were in position and food was on the tables, (with tablecloths of course). There was much socialising and plenty of jaw exercises being done, but all good things must come to an end. It would have been easy to stay, so a group photo was taken, we packed up and prepared to head home....until....a flat tyre. Yep, if we’re doing 5kms or 55kms, we can get a puncture and this was the second one for the day. This isn’t a problem if our spare tubes or puncture kits are in order, but if not, it can be a nightmare. Once on the way, we all rode our chosen route back and re-grouped at Stenross’s for a head-count before going our separate ways.

The Blackberry Ride

A distance of 36 kms, this ride was almost entirely on tracks and dirt roads. Nine of us headed out of town via Tenant St. and Grantala Rd. to the Old West Road access track. We crossed the main road a couple of times to keep to the tracks and through what used to be ‘The Pines’ to Pines Road. Left along Hyde Road for a short distance took us to private property and onto a fire access track. The track meandered over gentle hills, through clumps of gums, past cropping paddocks and through a few gates. We crossed into an adjoining property and followed the pipeline, taking in the uninterrupted views. Soon Dene warned us that there was a creek ahead which was steep and required caution in and out of it. ‘Yeeehaa’! See the photo attached. It was a ripper! Some had to ‘hoof it’ a bit for not selecting a low enough gear in time, but all survived and it became the talking point of the ride until we stopped for a snack break. The last gate took us onto the main road near Greenpatch Farm where we turned on onto Clark’s Lane. Along the roadside there were huge clumps of blackberry briars, much to the delight of some of us. Yes, dust and all, we got stuck into them, vowing to return later in the car. A few more kms of great views, chatter and perfect riding conditions, then we began the sometimes “hairy” downhill into Nth Shields. Was that burning brakes I could smell? Dorwards Rd. never looked so good. We called into the roadhouse at Shields for a cuppa and half of the cake counter, then onto the track back into Lincoln.

Fun cycling the week of the Tour Down Under

26th January Mayors breakfast Ride

11 riders on the breakfast ride. Headed out toward happy valley road to Lincoln highway and down the hill via some back roads to Mortlock terrace then back to the foreshore. Great ride back to the Mayor’s breakfast. Dene was bike security while everyone was at the breakfast. Thanks Dene.

20th November Coffin bay to Avoid bay

Raelene’s Point Avoid Ride

On Sunday morning we all met at 9am at Coffin Bay town jetty for a ride to the National Park and eventual end destination of Point Avoid. It was great to have Dene, Max, Jo and Mary ride to Templetonia Lookout. A first for Max and a wonderful achievement for Dene, Well done!
Jo was on her Bike Friday and as it was Sunday - it became a Sunday Funday. Mary was happy to ride as monitor for safety for the day on her new Trek Maddone 5.2, it’s a beautiful looking machine, and goes like crazy!
The group rested at Templetonia until we all arrived and then the rest of us took off to the bottom of the
hill and left UP the hill toward Point Avoid.
Congratulations to Caroline who achieved the climb with the verbal encouragement
from Peggy, Terry and Raelene - a great effort as this was the first time since her first ever ride and it was a different story!
Dave found that he could wait for the slow one, - he doesn't think he could ride as slow as me uphills. It was great to see Ann Lord out on her mountain bike, Mig on a road bike going for the distance training for the Tour Down Under, along with Brian Ashton, and the rest of the team. Pat and Marie obviously benefitted from their recent walking tour O/S as they had no problems rolling over the hills. Richard was hard to keep under speed, but we are used to that! I am sure that I saw him coming back from Golden Island lookout before he actually got to the morning tea stop at Point Avoid. It was great to have Kingsley with a sumptuous morning tea laid out courtesy of Murray Business Solutions, with the clubs new chairs to sit and enjoy the view across the water. The morning tea was a thank you for members who attended a recent event at the Lincoln Hotel.

Tuesday ride

Tuseday rides are proving very popular with some tuesdays having up to 24 riders. Last tuesday the 31st Jan we had a good crowd and all enjoyed a coffee at Cruisers down at the Marina.

‎October 2011 Goldfields tour

35k ride from Horsham to Murtoa.
We camped in little Caravan Park next to a lake.We had a tailwind today. A very easy ride. Great to catch up with all of our friends from the Adelaide touring cycling club. 16 of us on the ride with Liz and Roy to possibly join us in a couple of days.







‎79k ride from Murtoa to St Arnaud. Great ride into light head wind. Nice scenery and a little hill to finish with. Nice tea couple of beers and a wine. Sure beats working. Now to win xlotto so I can do it more often!




St Arnaud to Inglewood 60 ks ups and downs on the backroads. Bit warmer than yesterday.








Inglewood to Dunolly 40ks. nice ride along quiet back roads bit warmer again today.
3 flatties between Raelene and I!








‎40ks from Dunolly to Maldon. Great ride along the flat till lunch then climbing up till the town of Maldon. Beautiful very old gold mining town. Very hilly though. Rode up to the summit of mt Tarrengowan. Luckily on a bare bike after setting up camp. Superb 360 view of the surrounding countryside. Seen lots of evidence of the recent flood damage to the riverine infrastructure. Had lunch on the Loddon river where whole sheets of the bitumen road were lift and washed into the paddocks by the roadside.

















During the night laying in the tent listening to the rain come down !



‎38ks from Maldon to Maryborough. Was fun in the rain especially after having to catch up to the others after having to fix another flatty for Raelene. Was a nice downhill after the climb into the town yesterday.





Rest day in Maryborough. We seen to our washing as well as looking around Maryborough. Great old train station where we all went for lunch. Off to Avoca tommorow. Rained all night and on and off all day.
Big thunderstorm had us racing back from town to everything put away before it hit. Lots of lightening and thunder. Some rain then a steamy afternoon. Have done the rounds of the shops again. Raelene has bought more food to cart tommorow.We should get to Avoca in time to see the town market.



‎43ks Maryborough to Avoca. Very humid day. Arrived too late for the market. Nice Caravan Park . Thunderclouds overhead! Great coffee shop in town.








‎45ks from Avoca to Clunes. Via Talbot. Rainy to start with then once at Talbot in came the strong wind. Made for a cold and wet last 17ks. Eating out tonight too cold and wet with no shelter to cook in to keep warm and dry.







Once again laying in the tent listening to the rain come down. Nanna nap time!



Clunes to Beaufort via the biggest windfarm in oz. 55 ks . Surprise it was windy. Wet to start with. Freezing cold only got to 12 c. Temp has been dropping since so it will be a cold night.



Beaufort to Arrarat 55ks great ride lot nicer day. Highlight?? Was running over a very large brown snake. I was riding about fifth in the peleton when there was a sudden slowdown and touch of wheels. I was watching this when I looked down just as th snake bumped under my wheels. He was not happy. He was ran over by about four or five of us. Raelene was not impressed!!!














‎55k ride Arrarat to Halls gap. Nice climb out of Arrarat. A few hills till morning tea then flat till nearlt at Halls gap. Ate in.Very nice CP right in the very centre of the town. About 15 resident kanaroos browsing around the tents! Stiff neck for the second day in a row is pissing me off. Rest day tommorow hopefully it will settle










Pouring @ Halls Gap stuck in the tent. Going out for tea so at least i will get out for a while. Lets hope it clears by the morning!







‎40 k ride into Wartook from Halls Gap . 20+ ks of rough sandy and gravelly corrugations. Then a good climb over Roses Gap. Older rundown caravan park. New owners are trying to improve it.





Last day of the ride Sunday. 44k ride Wartook to Horsham. Fast ride with a screaming tail wind. Made it into Horsham by 12.15am quick shower and change and pack up then head back to Adelaide.





Another very interesting And fun bike tour over. I got to see another very interesting part of the country. Its a shame that so many of the small country towns we passed through look to be really struggling to survive! Now to save up some more leave so I can go on another trip.

MTB Quorn ride 4th, 5th and 6th November.

8 people went to Quorn and they met Lucy and Ian at the pub for tea. 9 am start and followed by a ride to Walkery falls which was very beautiful even without the water cascading over them. Saturday night meal at the accommodation with plenty of wine and a lovely greek salad prepared by Lucy. Sunday morning a 8am departure was a rdie on a 47 k return ride out to Warren gorge. Jo nearly ran over a nice silvery snake on the way there. They saw several Kangaroos and looked at the very interesting rock formations. The ride home was on a different track with several grids and a great downhill coming down out the hills.

Dene found this!!

Great video that was on the new South Australian Mountain Bike assocation site. Well worth looking at.

http://www.samba.asn.au/

A Hill in Spain from chris akrigg on Vimeo.

RIP PETER CLARKSON

Friends, family, work mates and cyclists attended the service for Peter Clarkson at the Marina Fisherman’s Memorial on Tuesday the 8th March.


Peter was a diver from the age of 15 and a conservationist and worldwide specialist on shells. He was also an avid cyclist. He was often seen of the Proper Bay road always with a huge grin on his face.


There will be a memorial ride for Peter Clarkson on 3rd April. Club members are encouraged to participate if they feel they are able.
There are several opportunities to join in at;
1. 8 am at Del Giorno's to ride to Coffin Bay in our own group.
2. Regroup of all the respective cycle groups will be at Beachcomber Cafe at 10am at Coffin Bay,
We will cycle as a group to Avoid Bay and probably arrive at midday.
We will have some funny face biscuits and orange juice there,(and I think if you have sandals for cycling, this would be a great time to wear them!) Peter only ever used sandals - Shimano preferably!
We will go back to somewhere, - maybe the Hotel at Coffin Bay to have some lunch if you feel inclined. It would be a great outing and opportunity to say a real farewell!

Dene's Mystery Ride

Sunday 20th February Dene led a mystery tour which started from the Coffin Bay boat ramp.
It was a mystery to us and fun entered the thoughts when he called the 9 other cyclists together and said, - we have enough Life Jackets for everyone!

Well, we were planning on riding our bikes, so life jackets wasn't on the agendas, but Dene had arranged a friend with a suitable vessel to carry us across the water to the spot where it was easy for all to walk on water!

We started out with the thought it would be a wet day, but as we turned into Coffin Bay the rain stopped and the sun came out, - so you can never judge the day unless you are there!
We had a ride leader well prepared to cater to our needs and he had paper towel and a tarp to sit on while we dried our feet ready for the ride.
Up the hill over the top and on toward Kellidie Bay the views were fantastic!
As we cycled through Kellidie, several people were looking at the spectacle that the bikes made and were wishing that they too were out on their bikes.

We headed into Wangary and turned on the back road to Minnie Ribbie creek road, and eventually through a creek crossing that was dry - ish, and then on to Airport road where we turned right toward Coffin Bay. The traffic was minimal and very courteous and we had a great time. At the bitumen, our ride leader turned us toward the coast again, and we followed the dirt path along the edge of the sea. We had only one puncture, (Dene had a tyre go flat) and one fall (Leonie had the opportunity to practice) and we arrived at Oyster Beds for a well-deserved coffee and time to chat about the days achievements.

Well done Dene!

Colins Around Australia trip

For those of you interested in reading more about colin's trip around Australia here is the link for his website
http://www.kahuconsulting.com.au/round-australia/

Downhill bike race in Chile is insanity at its finest

VCA 2010 RACE RUN from changoman on Vimeo.

Thanks to Kiwi for steering me to this unbelievable video of urban downhill racing.

Big Big Cahones for these Chilean guys!!

Max has completed his 100k ride

Well Done Max that stout is well deserved

No ridiculous car journeys Malmo Sweden

Very intersting video I dont think our forward looking council would be interested in this idea???

No ridiculous car trips from Martin Lang on Vimeo.

How to velomobile

What a great video I can only say again how much would like one of these awesonne machines.It also shows how cycling infrastructure is done well in other countries and how educated car drivers are to cyclists. Even cyclists in strange bicycles!!

Some more photos from Denes Koppio ride

Splashing through a puddle.



Max up the hill.



Great shot of Mary



One of Dene



Leonie

Some extra photos from Koppio

Max and Mary rode a different route to the rest of us. Mary has sent me some of her photos to show Max cresting the hill on their ride.
Well Done Max!


Max

Max cresting the hill.

Spectacular Canola

Wattle is out in full flower

Old Man Yakka bush

Dene's Koppio trip stage 2

Well what a perfect ride. Dene has done another superb job of scouting out a route and liasing with the local landowners to gain access for us. Thanks Deno. Eight of us set out on Dene's ride with two others Mary and Max taking a different route. The day was one of the best weather wise we have had for over three months. What a interesting ride we had. Lots of hill climbing on cockies back tracks. The crops look magnificant after all the rain we have had. The canola is a picture that defies description with fields of yellow stretching to the horizon. Arriving back at the old Koppio school site Kingsley has once again prepared a beautiful feast for us to munch out on. Kiwi you missed out on a great ride.


Spectacular views


Nigel

All of us in front of the awesome Canola crops

Max and Mary and Raelene


Vista from the highest point of the ride.



Climbing the hill




Kingsley's outstanding feast



Jo



Deno briefing us at the start of the ride



Dene overlooking the countryside



Brenton doing a Colonel Light




Waiting at the gate.


Going down from the top of the hill

Climbing the hill

Panarama at the heighest point.