Kiwi's Sisters in Adelaide in the 50s

Kiwi's sisters way back in the late 50s in Adelaide.
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Sharyn & Gloria on bike

Perfect night for my commute home!

What a magnificant ride home from work.
Beats sitting in a steel cage going to and from work.
I am happy we are seeing the start of Spring.

Nyroca weekend ride.

A few photos from Kiwi to wet your appetite I will post a story when someone that was there writes one.

Ride Report Grand Slam No 4 - 150 k leg

On Sunday 22nd August the weather was kind enough to the riders participating in the Grand Slam Series. We left the Arteyria at 7.30 am and rode to the end of the bitumen at Sleaford, and back into town to the end of the boat ramp at Billy Lights Point. From there we travelled into the Marina in front of the fishing business areas for coffee and sustenance from the trailer. Kingsley had prepared morning tea and we were met by Lana and Pete who were giving their support to the riders for 60 kilometres.
Dene and met us at the top of Western Approach Road and a group of 7 riders continued to enjoy the morning ride.At the Cummins turnoff, Lana and Pete wished us well and turned back to Port Lincoln. Fay Daniels joined us with her support vehicle. This was good as we all felt that the traffic was more considerate to us from that point.
The wind was beginning to raise its head, just a little, and we soon had a turn off the highway into Coffin Bay to protect us from the slight wind we had with the trees each side of the road.At Coffin Bay we rode through into the National Park for a couple of kilometres to make sure we had completed 103kilometres before lunch.
Back at the house where we had lunch, Kingsley had again surpassed his role and had a warm chicken and salad lunch with warm bread and tea and coffee to follow.We were sufficiently restored after a bit of a rest and soon back on the bikes to complete the ride into Port Lincoln for yet another coffee.
All done, Mary and Nigel John and Raelene had completed the 150 kilometre ride and Dene had completed the 100 kilometre Mini Slam.We all felt very pleased with the way we cycled and in all, the performance of the traffic was considerate. Weather wise it was a great day,as we haven't had many good days for cycling since!

Have your say in our community!

Thursday 16th September, Level 1 City of Port Lincoln Council Chamber, Port Lincoln 7pm. To attend you must register. Visit www.dtei.sa.gov.au/roadsafety/forums or call 1300 357 316. It is an initiative of Road Safety Advisory Council responsible for recommending road safety solutions to the Minister for Road Safety and the Govt. of SA.
It starts off with Can you imagine a future where no deaths or serious injuries occur on our roads?
Come along and join in on the conversation, share your thoughts and explore what you and your community can contribute to help shape the future of road safety in SA. Together we can make our roads safer!!
We would like to see several of our members register their interest and attend. You are not required to speak or contribute, just listen.

Cycling Copenhagen, Through North American Eyes

Street films has made this awesome film about Copenhagen
http://www.streetfilms.org/cycling-copenhagen-through-north-american-eyes/



Port Lincoln is a long, long , long way from this.

Final report on outcome KONA MAWSON MTB MARATHON RIDE

Sylvia Dansie and Mike Stockdale represented Port Lincoln at this inaugural event held earlier his month. The 360 km ride started at Blinman in the Flinders Ranges and followed the Mawson Bike trail to Melrose. It could be completed over 4 days in stages (75 riders) or straight through in pairs (48 riders).
Karin Laherstorfer had trained for this event with Sylvia, but was unable to ride after slipping over and tearing a hamstring just 9 days prior. Fortunately Mike was able to ride at short notice and team ’Hot Eyre’ made the Start line on June 11th.
The Mawson Trail is comprised of fire tracks, station tracks, a little single track, gravel roads and linking sections of sealed road.




The straight through duo ride was won by champion rider Chris Jongerwaard and partner Brett Anderson in 14 hours 9 minutes with 3 other duo male teams finishing in under 15 hours. Of the 24 teams (16 male, 3 female & 5 mixed), 5 were unable to finish mainly due to exhaustion.
Sylvia and Mike took 27 hours 55 minutes finishing ahead of two other duo teams in open competition. They took a 1.5 hour stop at the Hawker check point (after 12 hours) for warm food and shower, and then 2 hours at Quorn including a 1 hour nap.
“Hot Eyre’ average moving speed was 18.3 kph, with14.3 kph overall.
Energy expenditure was approximately 10,000 calories.
Phil Dansie provided team support and was a very welcome sight along the way.
Spectacular scenery awed riders, especially between Blinman and Rawnsley Bluff,.
Team ‘Hot Eyre’ had one puncture and just on dark, was briefly blocked by six or so large, horned bulls that thankfully gave way.
The ride was very challenging due to its length, scores of gully & creek crossings and a 14 hour long night. Good lights were essential.