How do I get from Crafers to Strathalbyn
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How do I get from Crafers to Strathalbyn
Postby fitnhealthy » Thu Jun 18, 2009 1:23 pm
I have just made a crazy decision to ride to my brothers place on Saturday from Adelaide as he is coming to Adelaide Sunday so can bring me home, but I was wondering what is the quickest or safest way to get there? I know it could take me up to 6 hrs as I am slow, but I have ridden from Crafers - Victor in the Coast to Coast and that was 100 km's and only took 6 hrs.
It is easy to get to Crafers up the old freeway, but where do I go after that? Has anyone done this ride and do you have any advice for me or point me in the right direction.
Thanks in advance
Kristy
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Re: How do I get from Crafers to Strathalbyn
Postby Dahondude » Fri Jun 19, 2009 12:41 am
from Crafers ride into Stirling and down the main road to Aldgate (all down hill). AS you leave Aldgate (and opposite the CFA) turn right into Aldgate Valley Rd (a beatiful ride) and follow down to Mylor (turn left at the first T junction, then right at the second which will take you into Mylor).Continue on through Mylor on the Aldgate-Strathalbyn Rd and follow all the way to Echunga. In Echunga take the B33 (Aldgate-Strathalbyn Rd) to Macclesfield and straight through MAcclesfield all the way down to Strathalbyn. Its only 56km from the centre of Adelaide to the centre of Strathalbyn and really only one climb (up to Crafers). So even at an average of 20km/h it should only take 3 hrs or so
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Re: How do I get from Crafers to Strathalbyn
Postby Dahondude » Fri Jun 19, 2009 12:42 am
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Re: How do I get from Crafers to Strathalbyn
Postby boyracer » Fri Jun 19, 2009 10:49 am
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Re: How do I get from Crafers to Strathalbyn
Postby fitnhealthy » Fri Jun 19, 2009 11:18 am
Thanks heaps, I will print out and follow and let you know how I go. I'm very excited and if this ride goes well, then the options are endless. Next I'll try riding to Murray Bridge, but that is a whole other topic lol
I like that you mention it is mostly downhill after the big Crafers climb, which is great news!
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Re: How do I get from Crafers to Strathalbyn
Postby rustychisel » Fri Jun 19, 2009 11:35 am
it's all good
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Re: How do I get from Crafers to Strathalbyn
Postby fitnhealthy » Fri Jun 19, 2009 11:52 am
What sort of time would you guys get to Strathalbyn in from Adelaide? Just wondering what I can be aiming for speedwise in the future...
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Re: How do I get from Crafers to Strathalbyn
Postby grommet » Fri Jun 19, 2009 10:06 pm
now there's a nice ride, one of my favourites ...
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Re: How do I get from Crafers to Strathalbyn
Postby Trev Campbell » Fri Jun 19, 2009 11:40 pm
"I get paid to hurt other people, how good is that?"
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Re: How do I get from Crafers to Strathalbyn
Postby Biffidus » Sun Jun 21, 2009 8:11 pm
If I'm not mistaken, you've just described the Angus River scenic drive (route B33). You can follow the brown signs which makes it very easy not to get lost.Dahondude wrote:from Crafers ride into Stirling and down the main road to Aldgate (all down hill). AS you leave Aldgate (and opposite the CFA) turn right into Aldgate Valley Rd (a beatiful ride) and follow down to Mylor (turn left at the first T junction, then right at the second which will take you into Mylor).Continue on through Mylor on the Aldgate-Strathalbyn Rd and follow all the way to Echunga. In Echunga take the B33 (Aldgate-Strathalbyn Rd) to Macclesfield and straight through MAcclesfield all the way down to Strathalbyn. Its only 56km from the centre of Adelaide to the centre of Strathalbyn and really only one climb (up to Crafers). So even at an average of 20km/h it should only take 3 hrs or so
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Re: How do I get from Crafers to Strathalbyn
Postby fitnhealthy » Sun Jun 21, 2009 9:39 pm
If your interested I took a few photos and just wrote a report here... http://smiley-gal.blogspot.com/2009/06/ ... lmost.html
After the ride yesterday I would love to do it again when it isn't quite as cold and wet. Also I want to ride up to Crafers a lot more to get quicker and fitter...
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Re: How do I get from Crafers to Strathalbyn
Postby casual_cyclist » Sun Jun 21, 2009 10:14 pm
I went for a 200km ride yesterday with 'hills' but nothing like your effort. I though the same thing at one point when a sudden heavy downpour filled up my shoes But I kept going knowing the sun would come out again. Even though our 'hills' were not too steep, they sure felt long. I kept thinking to each hill "you will end". Then the sun came out again and going downhill and through lovely farmland with the sun shining made it all worthwhile.Many thoughts went through my mind during this ride, it was too cold, why am I doing this again,what a huge hill climb, if I got a puncture my brother can pick me up, I'm not fixing it, but through all the bad thoughts there were more positive thoughts and no matter how cold or tired I felt I knew I was going to finish it as I always finish things I start no matter how long it takes.
I know that hill climb took it out of you but how good did it feel to finish?
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Re: How do I get from Crafers to Strathalbyn
Postby fitnhealthy » Sun Jun 21, 2009 11:04 pm
It felt fantastic to finish especially with the sun shining at the end. Also knowing that I don't know too many or any people in my circle of friends and family that crazy made it feel even better. I can't wait to try riding to Murray Bridge next although a little concerned there may be more hills in that ride!
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Re: How do I get from Crafers to Strathalbyn
Postby Dahondude » Mon Jun 22, 2009 9:17 pm
2hrs to the top of Crafers....I better not tell you that the record is 17 minutes! Oh well, something to aim for
If you are seriously thinking about riding to Murray Bridge take a look at www.bikely.com for routes
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Re: How do I get from Crafers to Strathalbyn
Postby Dahondude » Mon Jun 22, 2009 9:21 pm
Its a brilliant climb from Mylor to Aldgate. I would NEVER ride up the main road (except when the Tour Down Under was on and the road was closed to traffic). Aldgate Valley Rd has to be one of my favourite stretches of road in Adelaide, and its better going up it than down. And you definitley can't get lost. Just turn left at the Mylor School, then first right and enjoy yourself all the way to AldgateTrev Campbell wrote:Just on this ride guys. Coming back the other way which is the easier ride. The Aldgate Vally Rd. ie Turn off after Mylor. or continue straight on and follow the Stratd Aldgate Rd, and come into Aldgate via the Aldgate Pump Hotel. I rode the later last week as I didn't want to get lost on the back roads of Aldgate,
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Re: How do I get from Crafers to Strathalbyn
Postby fitnhealthy » Mon Jun 22, 2009 9:54 pm
I'll have to give Crafers another go!
Thanks for every ones help
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