What are the A and B Series?

 

 

The A and B Series are 4 four rides on public roads in the Adelaide Hills

Please note:
Normal road rules apply at all times. There are no special signs or ride marshals on any of the routes. 
All riders are responsible for their own safety.

The A Series is a personal challenge series based around four road rides in the Adelaide Hills.

The B Series is just the 50km and 100km rides

Riders who compete all events with an average speed of 15, 20 or 25km/hr will receive a Certificate detailing their performance.

Awards

• Average Speed Over 15kph                    Bronze Award

 

• Average Speed Over 20kph                    Silver Award

 

• Average Speed Over 25kph                    Gold

 

Note: Audax members completing the A Series may be eligible for special awards

What do you have to do?

                                                                            

 Prior to doing the 50km Audax you have to nominate if you are doing the A or B Series

Time permitted for each event.  

                                                                                         

Each event is timed from the start of the event till the official finishing time. 
"You can stop but the clock keeps ticking".

The time allocated to Bronze events will be the maximum time permitted to complete an event. A rider finishing outside the Bronze time for any reason will not be recorded.

 

Please note:

As the courses are set out are on public roads all normal road rules apply.

• A Series	B Series
  Bronze 50Km     time allotted - 3h.20min 100Km   time allotted – 6h 40min 200Km   time allotted – 13h 30min	Bronze 25Km     time allotted - 1h.39min 50Km     time allotted – 3h 19min 100Km   time allotted –  6h 39 min
  Silver 50Km     time allotted -  2h.30min 100Km   time allotted –  5h 00min 200Km   time allotted –  10h 00min	Silver 25Km     time allotted - 1h.15min 50Km     time allotted – 2h 30min 100Km   time allotted – 5h 00min
  Gold 50Km     time allotted -  2h.00min 100Km   time allotted –  4h 00min 200Km   time allotted –  8h 40 min	Gold 25Km     time allotted - 1h.00min 50Km     time allotted – 2h 00min 100Km   time allotted –4h 00min

   

  Special Note:

  Riders who complete only a few of the rides, or do not achieve the requirements for their designated Certificate will receive an Award of Merit at the end of the series
  detailing their personal achievements.  

  What is provided?

                                                      

• All four events are supported with food stops and break down support.

 

•  An emergency telephone number will be provided to all participants prior to each event.

  When and Where?

                                                      

   

  A and B Series Sun 13 April 2008  Twin Peaks Ride.  50kms

   

  Start 9.00am    Buongiornos  CafeTea Tree Plus  Modbury.

  A leisurely ride from Modbury via One tree Hill, Kersbrook, Chain of Ponds and back to Modbury.

   

   

  A Series    Sun  May 11 2008 River Flats Ride.  150kms

   

  Start 8.00am     Millie’s at Nairne. Please do-not park in Millies Car park though please.

  Leaves Nairne going via Woodchester, Wellington, Murray Bridge and back to Nairne.

 

 

        A and B Series    Sun  Sep. 21 2008 Winery Tour    100kms

 

        Start. 8.00am  McLaren Vale visitors centre

        Nice ride around the wineries via Willunga, Ashbourne, Meadows and back to McLaren Vale.

 

A  and B Series      Sat  Oct.11^th 2008  20^th Anniversary Ride      100/200kms

 

Start  7.00am:  for 200km ride at Cudlee Creek Caravan Park.

Ride out of Cudlee creek going via Cambrai, Keyneton, Kapunda, Tanunda,Williamstown arriving back at Cudlee Creek C.P.

Start  12.00pm:  for 100kms  at Cudlee Creek Caravan Park.

To go Angaston and Kapunda and back to Cudlee Creek.

 

We hope both rides will finish around the same time and that everyone will stay on for the anniversary dinner at the pub.

Accommodation is available at the campsite as well as camping for those who might wish to stay the night. 

 

 

Please note: 

As the 200km events are scheduled to start before sunrise and perhaps finish after sunset. The following special conditions applying to lighting requirements apply to all participants. 

 

(1) two independent front lights and two independent rear lights must be available for use (i.e attached to the bicycle or carried). One of each must be permanently fixed to the bicycle, or to a permanent attachment (eg a rack, but not a rack bag)

 

(2) At night or at times of low visibility at least one front light (of fixed beam) and one rear light must be illuminated a rear red reflector must be permanently fixed to the bicycle.

(3) A reflective vest ( or equivalent for a rider of a recumbent) must be carried and must be worn at times of low visibility.

 

Brevet cards will not be issued until a lighting inspection has been done at the start of this ride and the result recorded. If the lighting rules are breached during a ride, the ride organiser must disqualify the rider. The lighting requirements apply if any part of the maximum permitted time for the ride is conducted at night.

Additional items such as extra lights and reflective anklets are strongly recommended. 

On the day

                            

Arrive 30 minutes early to formally enrol, grab a map and be ready to go.

·         Ensure you and your bike are in sound working order.

·         Carry:

o        any tools you may need for repairs, and

o        water, nibbles or clothing you may require.

·         Check the web site or phone up for any last minute cancellations due to extreme weather conditions.

 The A and B Series are not races

                                                                    

However, participants are encouraged to organise themselves into groups enabling them to share the wind and work towards maintaining a higher average ride time than may be achieved by a solo rider.

 ·         Results and times from each event will be posted on the Adelaide Touring Cyclists website.          http://www.adelaidetouringcyclists.org

Cost.  

                    

 Entry fees are what will  keep this event going.

Normal entry (each event)  $16 - 

Audax Australia members (each event)  $10

 

How to enter  

                                             

Contact Alan Capell  and let him know of your intention to enter so we have an idea of numbers turning up on the day.   (You wouldn’t want us to run out of treats J)

Alan Capell`s  Mobile :  0418859224

   Need additional information?  

                                                                    

Michael Dwyer          (08) 8294-0709 ah

Mathew Rawnsley    (08) 8370-0415 ah  

Date this page was last updated   30/01/08