CLARE EASTER CYCLE 2018 RIDES PROGRAMME NAR SUPPORTED BY:
All distances are approximate FRIDAY 30 MARCH 2018 09.00am 12.00md Registration and welcome Lunch (Salad rolls and fruit provided) 12.30pm 1 Riesling Trail to Auburn and return 48km B (compacted dolomite) 1.00pm 2 Mintaro Explore the historic village of Mintaro and return via Riesling Trail 34km B (bitumen and compacted dolomite) 1.30pm 3 White Hut via Riesling Trail (north) west towards Bungaree Hill, south via Basham Rd and Blyth Rd to Clare - 23km B (bitumen & compacted dolomite) 2.00pm 4 Riesling Trail to Seven Hill and return -12km B (compacted dolomite) 2.30pm 5 Hensche Park and return 2km A (bitumen) 5.30pm 7.00pm 8.30pm Evening meal - families with young children are especially invited to dine first. (Please have your meal tickets ready) Bar facilities available Saturday and Sunday No BYO within the clubrooms please Welcome Supper - Hot cross buns
SATURDAY 31 MARCH 2018 All distances are approximate 7.00am Breakfast to 9.00am 8.00am 6 Barinia via Riesling Trail (north east) north towards Hill town, east towards Leighton, south to Gum Creek and Polish Hill River, north towards Spring Farm Rd, then returning to Clare An all day off road ride. 80km B (bitumen, unsealed and compacted dolomite) 8.30am 7 Blyth, Halbury, Auburn return via Riesling Trail A day out for the roadies! 86km B (bitumen and compacted dolomite) 9.00am 8 Burra (then a break for lunch and coffee) and return by same route 84km B (bitumen) 9.15am 9 Leasingham, Mintaro, Melrose Farm Rd, Polish Hill Rd, College Rd return via Riesling Trail 60km B C (mainly unsealed roads and compacted dolomite Riesling Trail) 9.30am 10 Mintaro via Riesling Trail and return via Hill River Rd, Ystal Yera Ave, past Quarry Hill back to the Riesling Trail and Clare 48km (bitumen, unsealed and compacted dolomite) 10.00am 11 Spring Gully via Riesling Trail (north east) to Barinia then to Boconnoc Park and return 42km B (bitumen and compacted dolomite) 10.30am 12 Emu Flat, Spring Gully Conservation Park, Penwortham return via Riesling Trail 25km B (bitumen and compacted dolomite) 11.00am 13 Trillians Hill via Riesling Trail and return via Seven Hill 20km (bitumen & compacted dolomite) 1.30pm 14 Auburn via Riesling Trail and return 48km B (compacted dolomite) 2.00pm 15 Emu Flat via Blyth Rd return via Bennys Hill Rd - 11km B (bitumen) 5.30pm 7.30pm Evening meal - families with young children are especially invited to dine first. (Please have your meal tickets ready) Free evening!!
All distances are approximate SUNDAY 1 APRIL 2018 7.30am Breakfast to 9.00am 7.45am 16 Gulnare and return via Yacka A challenge for the roadies! 115km B (bitumen) 8.00am 17 Auburn via Spring Gully Conservation Park return via Riesling Trail 75km B (bitumen, unsealed and compacted dolomite) 8.15am 18 Children s Easter Egg Hunt Ride to a secret location and hunt for those Easter eggs that have been well hidden by the Easter Egg Team 8km A (bitumen and paths) 8.30am 19 Rochester return via Spring Gully Rd (north west loop) 70km B (bitumen and unsealed) 9.00am 20 Farrell Flat via Auburn and Saddleworth 89km B (84km bitumen and 5km unsealed) 9.30am 21 Riverton via Riesling Trail to Auburn return via Saddleworth 86km B (bitumen and compacted dolomite) 9.30am 22 Melrose Park and take a ride on the Minature Trains - $2.00pp children under 3 free) 8km A (bitumen) 10.00am 23 Winery Crawl via Riesling Trail return via Gillentown Rd 23km B (bitumen and compacted dolomite) 10.00am 24 Blyth and north to Brinkworth and return 66km B (bitumen) 10.30 am 25 Mintaro via Riesling Trail return via Mt Rufus and Farrell Flat Roads 50km B (30km bitumen, 11km compacted dolomite and 9km unsealed) 1.00pm 26 Quarry Hill Lookout via Riesling Trail (north east) and return 15km B (bitumen, compacted dolomite and unsealed 50 metres to Lookout) 1.30pm 27 Barinia via Riesling Trail (north east) return via Blockers Rd 20km B (bitumen and compacted dolomite) 2.00pm 28 Sevenhill via Benny s Hill Rd, Leighton Rd and Mill Rd return via Riesling Trail 22km B (bitumen, 30% unsealed and compacted dolomite) 5.30pm Evening meal - families with young children are especially invited to dine first. (Please have your meal tickets ready) 8.30pm 29 Family Night Ride Come and join the bright twinkling bicycle snake as we ride around the town. Lights are essential and must be firmly fixed to bicycles. Prize for the brightest glow in the dark. In the interests of safety, ride 2 abreast only if safe to do so and please comply with the road rules, even at night. 10km A
All distances are approximate MONDAY 2 APRIL 2018 07.00am Breakfast to 09.00am 8.00am 30 Spring Gully via Riesling Trail (north east) to Barinia, Boconnoc Park and return 42km B (bitumen and compacted dolomite) 8.30am 31 Auburn via Riesling Trail and return 48km B (compacted dolomite) 9.00am 32 Mintaro, Martindale Hall return via Riesling Trail 37km B (36km bitumen, compacted dolomite and 1km unsealed to Martindale Hall) 9.30am 33 Emu Flat, Spring Gully Conservation Park, Penwortham return via Riesling Trail 25km B (bitumen and compacted dolomite) 10.00am 34 Quarry Hill Lookout via Riesling Trail (north east) and return 15km B (bitumen, compacted dolomite and unsealed 50 metres to Lookout) 10.30am 35 Melrose Park and BMX Track and return 8km A (bitumen) 12.30pm Conclusion of Easter Cycle
Bicycle Camping Equipment Check List Cycling Information Centre 53 Carrington St Adelaide 5000 Ph: (08) 8168 9999 Fax: (08) 8168 9988 Email: office@bikesa.asn.au BICYCLE EQUIPMENT: Bike (serviced) Helmet Horn/Bell Octopus straps Panniers or Bag to carry your personal gear Pump (correct valve connection) Lock and Cable Water bottles (2) Lights Reflectors Plastic bag to cover saddle TOOLS: Small screwdriver Pliers Tyre levers Allen keys Any special tools for your bike Spare tube Puncture repair kit Spare spokes Aspirin or similar Tweezers Antiseptic Personal medication Money for a phone call or phone card PERSONAL: Cycling shorts (1 or 2 pairs) 1 pair long pants Long sleeve shirts Underwear Socks Warm jumper Waterproof jacket & pants Cycling shoes Spare shoes Cycling gloves Warm gloves or mittens Hat for sun or cold Towel Toilet articles Thongs for shower Rubbish bag Insect repellent Sewing kit Camera and films Emergency toilet paper! Backpack for camp use Plastic sheet to sit on Notebook & pen Emergency antiseptic Blanket SPOIL YOURSELF: Cards or games Reading books Snacks CAMPING: Tent Sleeping bag Sleeping mat Sleeping bag liner Cutlery Plate, Mug, Bowl Tea Towel FIRST AID KIT: Band-Aids Bandage MISCELLANEOUS: Sunglasses Sunscreen Pocket knife Maps Torch & batteries