Tour Down Under Supported Rides
In 2020 San Remo, Bike Society and Biketivist have come together again to host a series of supported rides during 2 of the TDU Stages.
To join us on these rides, simply register online on the links below.
Note: For under age riders, please download the form below and bring a signed copy by your parent/guardian with you on the day of the ride.
Stage 2 - Adelaide's Backyard (95km)
During this leg (Stage 2) we will be riding from the TDU Village at Victoria Square (Café Zone) to the Stage 2 finish line at Stirling then back to Bike Society Waymouth Street (CBD) for some socializing.
Everyone is welcome to come and ride with our bunchie. No drops – Pace 25km/h. Fully supported ride with Bike Society staff and vehicle following us with refreshments.
We are expecting quite a few people for this ride and numbers will be capped. All Rides are FREE but we do need you to let us know you’re coming!
Date: 22th January 2020
Location: Meet up at TDU Village – Café Zone at Victoria Square (Look up for the San Remo signage)
Distance: Around 95km (TDU Village at Victoria Square | Lofty | Uraidla | Woodside | Stirling | City)
Elevation: 1,775m
Notes:
a) Rider information and safety briefing at 8:45am
b) The ride will commence at 9:00am.
c) Course of the route might change during the ride to avoid closed roads.
Click here to register on Eventbrite
Click here to see the route on Strava
Stage 6 - The Decider (143km)
During this leg (Stage 6) we will be riding from Bike Society Waymouth Street (CBD) to the Stage 6 finish line at Willunga Hill then back to the city.
Everyone is welcome to come and ride with our bunchie. No drops – Pace 25km/h. Fully supported ride with Bike Society staff and vehicle following us with refreshments.
We are expecting quite a few people for this ride and numbers will be capped. All Rides are FREE but we do need you to let us know you’re coming!
Date: 26th January 2020
Location: Meet up at Bike Society 274 Waymouth Street, Adelaide (CBD)
Distance: Around 143km (Bike Society Waymouth St | Aldinga | McLaren | Willunga | City)
Elevation: 1,562m
Notes:
a) Rider information and safety briefing at 8:15am
b) The ride will commence at 8:30am.
c) Course of the route might change during the ride to avoid closed roads.
Click here to register on Eventbrite
Click here to see the route on Strava
Disclaimers:
- We will not be providing online registration but you will be required to download, read, agree and sign the waiver form below and then lodge it at the Bike Society shop counter on the day of the ride. This need to be done before you can participate on the ride. If you are under 18 years old you will be required to have a parent/guardian read, agree and sign the waiver form below and bring on the day before you can participate on the ride.
- Please be aware that you will need to carry your own food and water. We will make a pit stop at the San Remo mobile kitchen near the finish line to eat some delicious pasta, rest and watch the rest of the race.
- These are open road rides. You will be sharing the road with traffic. SA Road rules apply including riding no more than 2 abreast and then only when safe to do so.
- Riders must organise their own transport for the way back, as the supported ride is only one way to the finish line of the stage.
- There will be a rider information and safety briefing 10 min prior to the start of each ride.
- Insurance: Anyone participating in the San Remo | Bike Society | Biketivist rides does so at their own risk of injury, loss of life or damage to property. Cyclist participating should have their own cycling specific (including third party) insurance.
- If the rider is involved in an accident during the Event, the organizers reserve the right to call an ambulance or other emergency assistance service on the riders behalf. The rider, or parent or guardian acting and signing this waiver on their behalf where applicable, will be fully responsible for all costs associated with emergency assistance.
- Event Cancellation: If the Bureau of Meteorology forecast for extreme weather conditions on the day, then the organizers will determine if the ride is to be modified or cancelled.
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