SA RTE Ideas for 2017

[StinkyPete]

OK folks, here's where you can have your say again and suggest some locations and dates for SA RTE's for 2017.

Ideas that have been suggested so far are as follows....
Old Mundulla Hotel (near Bordertown)  http://www.mundullahotel.com.au/
Tri State RTE at Balranald again, but perhaps in March 2017 so an not to clash with NatRally 2017 in October

[alans1100]

I can add Sedan Hotel which should give some bendy road options for the city riders https://www.facebook.com/SedanPub/?fref=ts

This one was put forward a couple years ago http://www.gdaypubs.com.au/SA/mintaro/51701/magpie-stump-hotel.html

optional WA/SA meet up same time as Border Ride in August

[StinkyPete]

The Stanley Bridge Tavern at Verdun in the Adelaide Hills is another possibility, and  is nice and close to Adelaide.

[richo]

The overland corner pub is worth while. As would somewhere in the Clare valley. 

[StinkyPete]

The overland corner pub is worth while. As would somewhere in the Clare valley.

There's the historic "Magpie and Stump" Hotel in Mintaro that Alans1100 has suggested.

[StinkyPete]

Ideas so far include.......

Mundulla Pub, down near the Vic border
Balranald in March
Sedan Hotel
Stanley Bridge Tavern in the Adelaide Hills
Overland Corner
Magpie and Stump in historic Mintaro

Lets have some more suggestions, perhaps from some of our newer members, of places that you'd like to visit.

[John g]

 . I'll have to go with Richo .Overland corner is a good choice.For something completely different how about bring your own everything for lunch at Burra Gorge!

[StinkyPete]

. I'll have to go with Richo .Overland corner is a good choice.For something completely different how about bring your own everything for lunch at Burra Gorge!

Thanks John.  We had a pretty successful RTE at Overland Corner Pub a couple of years back, so it's worth scheduling again, and a picnic lunch at Burra Gorge is a very interesting suggestion, and certainly one that I'd be keen on.

[richo]

I like the Burra gorge idea something completely different.  As long as it not in winter

[alans1100]

picnic lunch at Burra Gorge[/b] is a very interesting suggestion, and certainly one that I'd be keen on.

There's also Winkler Park that we went to just South Of Saddleworth as well. We haven't ben to Burra Gorge for ages; it may have been before the road was sealed to Roberstown.

[Nigel]

How about Silverton.great ride from Vic..........?Balranald a real goer to 

[Williamson]

How about Silverton.great ride from Vic..........?Balranald a real goer to 

Hey Nigel, has that re-ticker has given you a burst of energy?

Silverton - a two day ride each way for me, and relatively straight, flat roads ain't my-cup-of-tea.

Balranald - a half-day ride, but an overnighter for me.

[Nigel]

How about Silverton.great ride from Vic..........?Balranald a real goer to 

Hey Nigel, has that re-ticker has given you a burst of energy?

Silverton - a two day ride each way for me, and relatively straight, flat roads ain't my-cup-of-tea.

Balranald - a half-day ride, but an overnighter for me.

Definite O`nighters. Ride from Mildura to B Hill is an absolute blast. And there's plenty to keep us amused at the Silverton Hotel

[alans1100]

Ideas so far include.......

Mundulla Pub, down near the Vic border
Balranald in March
Sedan Hotel
Stanley Bridge Tavern in the Adelaide Hills
Overland Corner
Magpie and Stump in historic Mintaro
Silverton Overnighter
Burra Gorge
Winkler Park Saddleworth

[Gadget]

Any of those near the renowned wine regions of SA. An overnighter with wine tasting on the Saturday?

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[StinkyPete]

Any of those near the renowned wine regions of SA. An overnighter with wine tasting on the Saturday?

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"The Tin Shed" RTE at McLaren Vale on the 15th October this year is in the heart of one of our major wine regions, and I know someone who lives nearby.   
See  http://ozstoc.com/index.php?topic=10704.0

[StinkyPete]

Richo and I rode to Mintaro a few weeks ago to sample the wares at the Magpie and Stump Hotel, which is one of the suggested RTE locations.   The ride was good, but I thought the food was a bit ordinary, and I wouldn't be rushing back.

[Gadget]

Any of those near the renowned wine regions of SA. An overnighter with wine tasting on the Saturday?

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"The Tin Shed" RTE at McLaren Vale on the 15th October this year is in the heart of one of our major wine regions, and I know someone who lives nearby.   
See  http://ozstoc.com/index.php?topic=10704.0

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Could even make it a Friday arvo/evening ride and spend two nights. ;)

[richo]

I have been getting itchy feet for the last couple of days so I am heading out for a ride this morning.  The Barossa is just down the road so I feel some "research" is needed.  Some very good riding roads down there as well.  If any one is free they are welcome to join me

[richo]

I did a quick run down to the Barossa via blanchetown and Sedan. I picked up a ride partner along the way in a fellow rider on a 650 Deauville.    Rode from Adelaide to blanchetown "together" and introduced ourselves over coffee and chips.     Lots of good venues and the Jacobs creek winery has a very nice set up.   Lots of the smaller wineries have some nice drops as well.  I think a few more runs to check out venues and nice reds May be needed.

[Gadget]

Nice!

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[Langers]

Perhaps something to think about. A couple of years ago I organised a ride encompassing all the ferries (or punts) across the Murray in SA (excepting Narrung - we reasoned it wasn't really over the Murray). We started from Crafers and rode down to Wellington through the Fleuireu , over the river and on to Tailem Bend and across to Jervois, up past Murray Bridge to Mannum and across then up to Purnong, across then up to Walkers Flat, across and up to Swan Reach (not crossing this time) but onto Loxton via the Wunkar Golden Grain Tavern for a well earned rest stop (this is essential) then onto Loxton and up to Lyrup and across the river and onto Cobdogla for overnight (the Cobby C/van park is very accommodating with cabins and camping) and a great meal at the Cobby Club. Then next morning, bright eyed and bushy tailed off to Waikerie, over the ferry (here we then did a 180 and returned and rode south of the river (because it was more interesting) and crossed over at Cadell and crossed back at Morgan. It was about 15Ks out of Morgan to Blanchetown my back tyre blew so the bike (Honda VT750) was flat topped back to Waikerie and I pillioned back down to Swan Reach (on a Guzzi Norge), crossed the river for a final time and then through the twisties of the Adelaide Hills back home. It was a great ride and I'd love to do it again but this time 100% of the way.  Autumn or Spring would be best.
Cheers ... Mark

[Langers]

Another possibility for an overnighter is having a destination being Gladstone in the mid-north of SA and staying in the old Gladstone gaol - you get your own cell, there are great cooking facilities for breakfast and the local pub does a great steak. Winter is not the best time to visit, particularly if you only have a tropical weight sleeping bag.
Cheers ... Mark

[alans1100]

Anymore more ideas forthcoming - I would like have some input from members who just sit on the side and watch instead of joining in. You may know of a place etc. that others are not aware of.

Dad and I leave Perth on the 20th Sept and I should be back home on the 24/25th so just over week for more ideas to be put up before I start on next year's RTE calendar.

Putting this forward as well

http://www.pichirichirailway.org.au/train-services/afghan-express.html

[Draco (Heartbreak Kid)]

  Good to see all those familiar town names that i used to ride when I lived around Adelaide, Mildura, Broken Hill and surrounds. Nice to see all the great suggestions