In a departure with tradition, this newsletter has some news (what a concept) which you can quickly check out below. I note there’s a lot of great rides coming up as well. The Rathdowney Rumble in particular look splendid. I hear it can be ridiculously cold and is definitely a good solid ride. Add it to your list if you’ve not done so already. And to ensure the great rides continue, join the crew at the RO calendar workshop to see what goes on and put a case forward for your favourite ride. Three sensational ride reports with a difference round out this missive. Enjoy.
News
- The R.O. and Calendar workshop to put together next season’s calendar will take place on Sunday July 8, details at the bottom of the newsletter. This is everybody’s opportunity to suggest/promote/organise their favourite brevets including new events or reinstating old rides and all are welcome, particularly R.O.s and those aspiring to R.O. status.
- The Gateway Cycle Path is opening in stages and the Flat Fifty and Horizontal Hundred Permanent routes have altered between the Boondall Wetlands Centre and Cabbage Tree Creek. The temporary path east of the Motorway has been replaced by the new and very upmarket cycleway on the other side of the Motorway, complete with landscaping and lighting. RWGPS has been updated accordingly and will be subject to further changes as the roadworks progress.
Technical Articles
This is a call for technical articles. The intent is that these cover items of interest to long distance cyclists such as equipment, nutrition, clothing, gps and trackers and so on. Technical does not necessarily mean an engineers report, but rather comparison, conclusions and potentially recommendations drawn from observations and experience.
The objective is to gather a body of knowledge useful to the Audax community at large. Even something as mundane as inflation deserves coverage. Hold that thought.
Document your wisdom whether its first hand or curated and send it here: audaxqld@gmail.com
Products
Pirelli have returned to the world of velo tires and made a bit of a splash with their road tire range. Pirelli tubs have broken cover with Mitchelton-Scott announcing they have been working on developing the new racing tires with Pirelli and will officially be using them in this years Tour de France.
Recently Pirelli announced another tire, the Cinturato Velo. This looks to be a similar sort of idea to the Continental Gatorhardshell, a relatively indestructible tire intended for backroad and light offroad use – a candidate for the brevet hunting rider. It comes in wider sizes and is said to be tubeless ready.
Ride Reports
Something a little different this month. Darragh Murray shares his Dirty Boonah experience which is a great read. Check it out here.
Mark Riley alerted me to some good reading from Mark Croonen on the Indian Pacific Wheel Race. You can check that out here.
Gayle has kindly offered insight into the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail ride which looked awesome. Thanks Gayle.
Upcoming Rides
Click on the ride name for online registration.
Dirty Mee (2018)Dirty Mee is cyclocross at its best. Plenty of dirt single track and fire trail. There will be some sealed roads. hydration pack recommended. Maxis refuse are highly recommended. Please check the Audax Lighting Rules and the Reflective Garment Guidelines.
Start LocationDayboro Bakery ContactAndrew Bragg Ph: 0434284532 Email: andrewbragg1@yahoo.com Event Date: 30-Jun-2018 7:00 am |
Audax Information Session (2018) – AthertonAtherton – Far North Queensland Audax members – to receive free registration login to the portal and the discount will be applied automatically. Expert presentations on Audax riding, membership, training, gear and packing for long rides, nutrition, night riding, navigation and more. Also information on longer Audax events – including the 1200km Perth-Albany-Perth and Paris-Brest-Paris and the 1400km London Edinburgh London. Hear from Audax riders who have done it all. Food from 6:00 PM
Start LocationHallorans Hill Observation Building, Atherton ContactGayle Sticher Ph: 0428 440 411 Email: gayle.sticher@bigpond.com Event Date: 30-Jun-2018 2:30 pm |
Get High on the Tablelands (2018)Get High is the perfect mid-winter ride. Break out your fancy cold-weather cycling gear, and join us for a few new twists on a great old course in 2018. Start in Atherton and take a leg-stretcher uphill to Herberton. Visit the famous (at least in FNQ) Watsonville windmill before taking a coffee break on your way to Queensland’s Highest Gazetted Road. From there, its all downhill (well…. almost) with spectacular views across the Tablelands on the homeward leg(s) to Atherton. Each course has a few little climbs and a few escape hatches. Plenty of time to enjoy it all, and have a great day on the bike. Please check the Audax Lighting Rules and the Reflective Garment Guidelines.
Start LocationAtherton Information Centre, Robert St ContactGayle Sticher Ph: 0428 440 411 Email: gayle.sticher@bigpond.com Event Date: 01-Jul-2018 6:30 am |
River Loop July (2018)A social ride followed by a coffee somewhere interesting on Montague Rd Please check the Audax Lighting Rules and the Reflective Garment Guidelines.
Start LocationToowong ContactBrian Hornby Ph: +61418711417 Email: Brianhornby19@gmail.com Event Date: 03-Jul-2018 5:30 am |
Goat Track Gambol (2018)Take a gamble on the Goat Track: an easy and traffic free way up Mt Glorious. A gentle descent over the back leads to a flat return via Fernvale, Rosewood and Mutdapilly. There are small sections of dirt road well-suited for road bikes. Please check the Audax Lighting Rules and the Reflective Garment Guidelines.
Start LocationAnzac Park, Toowong ContactMark Riley Ph: 0416802834 Email: m.riley@uq.edu.au Event Date: 07-Jul-2018 6:30 am |
R.O. and Calendar Workshop (2018)2019 season Calendar workshop. All members (particularly aspiring RO’s) are welcome to contribute to next season’s calendar. Kick off at 10:00AM and lunch provided. Please check the Audax Lighting Rules and the Reflective Garment Guidelines.
Start Location20 Barber Rd. Ferny Hills ContactPeter Jenkins Ph: +61407149375 Email: berlioz@bigpond.net.au Event Date: 08-Jul-2018 10:00 am |
The Cheap 3 Peaks Challenge. (2018)The Cheap 3 Peaks Challenge, is a spectacular ride taking in scenic climbs north of the river. Mt Mee, Mt Glorious and Mt Coot-tha. With plenty of hills in between. A tough ride, unsupported with a 2 peak 200 km or 3 peak 300 km challenge. Please check the Audax Lighting Rules and the Reflective Garment Guidelines.
Start Location37 Yathong court Arana Hills ContactAndrew Bragg Ph: 0434284532 Email: andrewbragg1@yahoo.com Event Date: 14-Jul-2018 6:00 am |
Brisbane Valley Rail Trail 70 (2018)Stage two of the BVRT Dirt series sees us travel out to Esk through Coominya and around Mt Hallen and return. More great scenery then you can poke a camera at! Please check the Audax Lighting Rules and the Reflective Garment Guidelines.
Start LocationLowood ContactSimon Faber Ph: 0448887839 Email: sasfaber@bigpond.net.au Event Date: 15-Jul-2018 7:00 am |
Freedom Ride 400 (2018)A scenic ride including Peachester, Kilcoy, Peak Crossing, Yamanto returning to Ferny Hils Please check the Audax Lighting Rules and the Reflective Garment Guidelines.
Start LocationFerny Hills ContactBrian Hornby Ph: +61418711417 Email: brianhornby19@gmail.com Event Date: 21-Jul-2018 6:00 am |
Rathdowney Rumble (2018)Bring a camera as going through beautiful countryside of Rathdowney (coffeee) -Woodenbong-Tooloom Lookout- Urbanville ) -Woodenbong-small loop around base of Mt Barney finishing at Rathdowney (food) Please check the Audax Lighting Rules and the Reflective Garment Guidelines.
Start LocationRathdowney ContactRogerHawley Ph: 0473594699 Email: r.hawley@outlook.com.au Event Date: 29-Jul-2018 6:30 am |