Aim: To encourage people to enjoy the benefits of cycling together, and good companionship.
Ride Coordinators:
Tony: 0407 759 260 mcintyak@ozemail.com.au
Brian: 0438 088 220
Bob: 0437 911 725
Phil: 0408 841 141
RetireActive will be folding in 2025. It is suggested that you join SARCC if you wish to continue riding with the Wednesday group
The SARCC riding schedule is: https://ridewithgps.com/clubs/8122-sarcc/events
Rides start at 10:00 am (unless otherwise indicated) on Wednesdays and are at a comfortable pace for all. Almost always includes a coffee stop at a suitable kiosk or cafe!
if you are not receiving emails from me please let me know your email address. Tony
Those who don't want to join "Programmed Rides" are encouraged to meet at the weir and "decide-on-the-day" where to ride?
First time riders are encouraged to start with a weir ride.
HOT WEATHER policy: Basically, Retire Active SA Cycling has no policy regarding hot or wet weather/temperature. The ride leader can shorten any ride if conditions are difficult. Riders can also pull out at any time once they have notified the 'tailer'. The best advice is you should ride in whatever conditions are acceptable for you.
"Decide on the day weir/kiosk rides" are the best option for a 'come and try' rides.
19-Jun
Decide on the day. Meet at the Torrens Lake Kiosk
26-Jun
Amy Gillett-Lobethal-Lenswood CANCELLED
Meeting point: Gillman Road, Oakbank at 9.30am to park cars and off-load bikes for 10am start. Gillman Road is just off Onkaparinga Valley Road on the right, after passing through Oakbank. A gentle ride along the Amy Gillett Bikeway and some scenic stretches through the Adelaide Hills with minimum hill-climbing (36km and 419m elevation, 92% paved, 8% gravel). Coffee stop at Lobethal Bakery, Lobethal and BYO lunch at Lenswood Oval with comfort-stop facility.
Bike type: Suit road and gravel bikes.
Leader: Ros Mobile: 0448 741 556
3-Jul
Six Southern Suburbs Ride
Meet Old Reynella Shopping Centre on Old South Road, Coffee/Lunch Aberfoyle Park Shopping Centre. Some gravel and dirt paths, mostly bitumen. Skinny tyres not recommended.
Bike Type: Wide tyres
Leader: Jo Mobile: 0432429922
10-Jul
Meet at the Pilgrim Church Hall at 12 Flinders Street at 10:00am. Attend the RetireActive Special General Meeting to vote on winding up RetireActive. After the meeting decide where to ride.
17-Jul
Decide on the day. Meet at the Torrens Lake Kiosk
24-Jul
Fourth and Fifth Creek
Meet at Drage Reserve. Ride through back streets. Cross Lower North East Road. Follow Fourth Creek to Morialta Conservation Park. Ride up and back to Morialta Falls Carpark. Head north north east via Marola Ave etc... to Maryvale Road. Follow Fifth Creek Track to the Torrens, downstream to Silkes Road, to the Rezz for coffee. Backtrack Silkes Rd to Linear Park and Paradise Interchange, Obahn bike path past Par 3 Golf Course and on to Drage Reserve. There is about 5 km of gravel track.
Bike Type: Wide tyres
Leader: Grant Mobile: 0487010995
31-Jul
Decide on the day. Meet at the Torrens Lake Kiosk
7-Aug
Mt Barker Laratinga Wetlands
Meet Mt Barker in the car park behind Wohlers/Vinnies off Gawler Street. Scenic tour – hills, bird life and strawberries. Some rolling hills.
Bike Type: Wide tyres
Leader: Patsy Mobile: 0439 332 533
14-Aug
Decide on the day. Meet at the Torrens Lake Kiosk
21-Aug
Kanmantoo - Callington Loop Ride
Meet up for 10am start in the main street near toilets in Hutton Reserve, Kanmantoo. A gravel road ride through rolling hills and dales with return via bitumen or gravel road. Step overs where the Lavender Federation Trail enters/exits the Monarto Woodlands. No facilities available on the ride, so bring your own morning tea and lunch.
Bike Type: Wide tyres
Leader: Roger Mobile: 0407720357
28-Aug
Decide on the day. Meet at the Torrens Lake Kiosk at the Weir
4-Sep
Barossa Loop Ride
Meet in the car park off the main street of Lyndoch. Leave 10 am. Ride to Tanunda (may do a detour around the town) then Nuriootpa central for coffee. After Nuriootpa there is a cross country dirt road stretch. Complete the loop to Lyndoch. For those not wanting to do the cross country dirt roads return to Lyndoch from Nuriootpa the way we came. Sealed roads to Nuriootpa.
Lyndoch to Tanunda rolling hills with some steep sections. Relatively flat after that.
Bike Type: Wide tyres
Leader: Neil Mobile: 0451011413
11-Sep
Decide on the day. Meet at the Torrens Lake Kiosk at the Weir
18-Sep
Corkscrew Challenge
Meet at weir. Head east up Torrens valley on north side of river. Follow river up Gorge Road until reach Corkscrew Road. Climb up Corkscrew road and then turn right onto Montacute Road. Head west along Montacute Road until reach St Georges Bakehouse for coffee. Head west along Montacute Road reach Meadows Avenue and then head north. Meander through back streets. Connect to the bike path on the south side of the Torrens. Head west back to the Weir.
Bike Type: All
Leader: Phil Mobile: 0408841141
25-Sep
Decide on the day. Meet at the Torrens Lake Kiosk at the Weir
2-Oct
Mt Torrens – Warmington – Amy Gillett
Meet at Oval Road Mt Torrens. Head south down Townsend Street until reach Y junction with Sheoak Road. Ride up Sheoak Road heading east. At the T junction turn right and head south down Warmington Run. Turn off at Sandy Waterhole Road. An alternative would be to turn off earlier at Dunn Road. Can be a bit boggy. Follow road heading generally in south westerly direction. Turn right at Kings Road heading downhill. Name changes to Harrison Road and then Ridge Road. Turn right at Naughtons Road. Stop for coffee at Melba's Chocolate Factory or head up to Barrister Block for wine. Head back along the Amy Gillett bikeway back to Mt Torrens.
Bike Type: Wide tyres
Leader: Tony Mobile: 0407 759 260
9-Oct
Decide on the day. Meet at the Torrens Lake Kiosk at the Weir
16-Oct
Toll Gate to Mt Lofty
Meet at car park near toll house. Ride up Crafers bikeway adjacent to the freeway. Continue on to Mt Barker Road under the freeway, past Devil's Elbow and up the hill. Turn left at Mt Lofty Summit Road and continue up to Mt Lofty cafe for coffee.
Bike Type: All
Leader: Dave Fleming Mobile: 0404 543 475
23-Oct
Decide on the day. Meet at the Torrens Lake Kiosk at the Weir
30-Oct
Bugle Ranges and Beyond
Meet at Flaxley Hall for a ride around the country (in the absolute main street of Flaxley - can't miss it) Note no toilets there, public toilets behind Echunga Hall on your way there? Main Ride is 36 km with 540 m of climbing but an opt out point is possible - making the ride 24km with 373 m of climbing
Bike Type: Wide tyres
Leader: John Agnew Mobile: 0438 523 560
6-Nov
Decide on the day. Meet at the Torrens Lake Kiosk at the Weir
12-Nov
Goolwa Currency Creek
Meet at Goolwa (carpark near Hector’s on the Wharf – end of Cutting rd) 9:30am for 10am start. A loop ride to the Barrages, and around Goolwa Channel with lunch stop at Currency Creek. BYO lunch.
Distance: 50km Elevation: +196m
Bike Type: All
Leader:
13-Nov
Encounter Bikeway
Meet at Goolwa (carpark near Hector’s on the Wharf – end of Cutting rd) 9:30am for 10am start to Victor Harbor return, along the Encounter Bikeway with coffee stop at Port Elliot. Bring lunch, for lunch-stop in central Victor Harbor at Warland Reserve (or buy across the street from a multitude of cafes/eateries). Can ride one-way, but make your own arrangements.
Bike Type: All
Leader: Tony Mobile: 0407 759 260
20-Nov
Decide on the day. Meet at the Torrens Lake Kiosk at the Weir
27-Nov
Crafers to Mylor CANCELLED DUE TO WET
Meet at Stirling and ride to Stirling oval then ride to Bridgewater.
On to Handorf up river road back to Stirling.
Bike Type: Wide tyres
Leader: Patsy Mobile: 0439 332 533
4-Dec
Decide on the day. Meet at the Torrens Lake Kiosk at the Weir
11-Dec
Christmas Lunch TBA
18-Dec
Decide on the day. Meet at the Torrens Lake Kiosk at the Weir
25-Dec
Cancelled