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Flinders Ranges by Bike

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7 days (Adelaide)

Destinations visited: Australia, Adelaide, World

Grading:

Introductory to Moderate level

Grading Definitions

Discovery & Cruising

These are our least demanding trips. These journeys of discovery and cruises involve little or no extended activity and are suitable for people with a basic level of fitness and good health. The itinerary may take place in remote areas (with basic facilities) and may involve long travel days on various types of transport. Sightseeing may be conducted on foot and all participants should be capable of carrying their own luggage from vehicle to hotel rooms. These adventures do not go above 2500m and rarely involve camping.
Suggested preparation: Once or twice a week, we recommend you walk on undulating terrain for an hour, for at least 2 -3 months prior to departure.

Adventure Touring

Suggested preparation: Two or three times a week, we recommend you walk on undulating terrain for an hour or more, for at least 3 months prior to departure.

Introductory

These trips involve trekking or walking, cycling, rafting or sea kayaking for up to five or six hours a day at a slow but steady pace and should never be misinterpreted to mean they are easy trips. These trips do not spend time at altitudes above 4000m and are usually a week in duration. You will need a reasonable level of fitness and good health.
Suggested preparation: 30 minutes of aerobic type exercise, (either cycling or jogging) three times a week for three months leading up to your trek. For trekking, hill walking with a daypack in variable weather conditions is also recommended. For a cycling adventure, road cycling twice a week for three months prior to departure is recommended.

Introductory to Moderate

These trips involve a combination of what is described in our INTRODUCTORY and MODERATE levels. The emphasis is on introductory activity with several moderate stages

Moderate

These adventures involve trekking, cycling, rafting or sea kayaking for up to 6 or 7 hours a day at a steady pace. These trips may spend successive days at altitudes not generally exceeding 5,500m and are usually between 10 and 15 days in duration. You will need a good level of fitness and be in good health.
Suggested preparation: 45 minutes of aerobic type exercise, three to five times a week for the three months leading up to your trek. Hill walking with a pack in variable weather conditions or road cycling is also recommended depending upon the activity you plan to undertake.

Moderate to Challenging

These adventures involve trekking, cycling, rafting or sea kayaking for up to 6 or 7 hours a day at a steady pace. These trips may spend successive days at altitudes not generally exceeding 5,500m and are usually between 10 and 15 days in duration. You will need a good level of fitness and be in good health. Suggested preparation: 45 minutes of aerobic type exercise, three to five times a week for the three months leading up to your trek. Hill walking with a pack in variable weather conditions or road cycling is also recommended depending upon the activity you plan to undertake.

Challenging

These adventures involve trekking, cycling or rafting in remote areas in variable weather conditions for up to 8 to 10 hours a day (possibly more subject to weather conditions and altitude). This may include spending successive days at altitudes not generally exceeding 6000m. These trips may often be over three weeks in duration. You will need an excellent level of fitness, be prepared to carry a daypack weighing up to 8kgs (and in some cases a full pack) and be completely comfortable in adverse weather conditions.
Suggested preparation: One hour of aerobic type exercise, four to five times a week for three to six months prior to departure. Hill walking with a pack in variable weather conditions or on/off road cycling is also recommended.

Entry Mtn/Exploratory Treks

These adventures are classed as expeditions. They involve either extreme trekking and or basic mountaineering. Expect remote and poorly defined trails in variable weather conditions for up to 12 hours a day (possibly more subject to weather conditions and altitude). This may include a number of demanding high pass crossings and evacuation may be difficult from remote areas. Suitable for first time mountaineers wishing to take the step from trekking into the realm of mountaineering. Prior experience trekking at altitude is preferable but not essential and you should be comfortable in adverse weather conditions. Prior technical mountaineering experience is not necessary. Terrain will involve low angle snow slopes. Ropes may be used during treks for glacier travel and steeper sections of ice and snow. When mountaineering, basic mountaineering instruction is given by our mountaineering guides.
Suggested preparation: For grade 8-10 mountaineering expeditions you will need to be very fit and healthy. A minimum of 1 hour of aerobic exercise per session, four to five times a week is essential. Running and cycling in hilly areas is particularly beneficial as are multi day walks on the weekends. This is the ideal time to try out your boots and other gear to make sure you are prepared and ready for your expedition. If you are considering Intermediate or advanced level trips, you will need to discuss your preparation leading up to the trip with our expert staff.

Intermediate Mtn Expedition

Participants should be competent and self sufficient in the outdoors and have experience in multi day trekking at altitude. Prior experience on an entry level mountaineering expedition is highly recommended. The terrain will involve low to moderate angle snow slopes and traveling on crevassed glaciers. Experience using ice axe and crampons is preferred but not essential.
Suggested preparation: For grade 8-10 mountaineering expeditions you will need to be very fit and healthy. A minimum of 1 hour of aerobic exercise per session, four to five times a week is essential. Running and cycling in hilly areas is particularly beneficial as are multi day walks on the weekends. This is the ideal time to try out your boots and other gear to make sure you are prepared and ready for your expedition. If you are considering Intermediate or advanced level trips, you will need to discuss your preparation leading up to the trip with our expert staff.

Advanced Mtn Expedition

These are our most challenging expeditions. Clients must have prior mountaineering experience. Most are participatory expeditions & involve load carrying, setting up of camps, cooking and campcraft. Altitude is generally greater than 6500m. Some of these expeditions also involve “technical” climbing and are for experienced alpine climbers / mountaineers only. Technical expeditions involve steep climbing at high altitude (including rock climbing). Participation on one of these expeditions is subject to acceptance by one of our high altitude mountaineering guides.
Suggested preparation: For grade 8-10 mountaineering expeditions you will need to be very fit and healthy. A minimum of 1 hour of aerobic exercise per session, four to five times a week is essential. Running and cycling in hilly areas is particularly beneficial as are multi day walks on the weekends. This is the ideal time to try out your boots and other gear to make sure you are prepared and ready for your expedition. If you are considering Intermediate or advanced level trips, you will need to discuss your preparation leading up to the trip with our expert staff.

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Spectacular cycling in the remote Flinders Ranges

The arid ranges of Australia offer some of the finest walking and cycling anywhere in the world. The combination of spectacular peaks, rugged gorges and the rich colors of the desert offer trekkers an unforgettable experience. The Flinders Ranges of South Australia are regarded as perhaps the most spectacular of all the arid mountain ranges. We have selected some of the best sections of the Mawson Trail in the Flinders Ranges and combined it with a selection of farm stay accommodation. This exclusive trip balances challenge and discovery in the outback with relaxation.

Highlights

Mawson Trail
Outback Cycling
Clare Valley

Itinerary

Day 1 Riesling Trail, Clare Valley and Mt Remarkable (37km)

We pick you up from your accommodation in Adelaide between 7:00 and 7:30am, driving north to one of Australia's premier wine growing regions,the picturesque Clare Valley. We cycle along a historic railway line on the Riesling Trail arriving at Knappstein winery - a chance to try some of the regions finest wine followed by a picnic lunch in the peaceful gardens. In the afternoon we will explore the back roads into Melrose, the oldest town in the Flinders Ranges with time to go on a short walk, or mountain bike in the foothills of Mt Remarkable. Accommodation at Melrose Holiday Units

Day 2 Cycle to Rawnsley Park (45km)

Drive From Melrose into the heart of the Flinders Ranges. This morning we ride the Morlana scenic route between the bases of the Wilpena and Elder ranges. Grand views are a theme of the day. A loop of Rawnsley Park Station brings us into our accommodation in the Cabins at Rawnsley Park.

Day 3 Rawnsley Park to Willow Springs (73km)

This is a challenging day for those who seek to push themselves a little, a few big climbs give very rewarding views. If you wish to take it easy there are options to jump back on the bus at certain locations along the route. Half way along today’s route is a small detour of 2km to see aboriginal rock art in sacred canyon. The afternoon ride will takes us past Appelina Ruins, and into our accommodation in the Shearers Quarters at Willow Springs.

Day 4 Willow Springs to Gum Creek (60km)

Today’s ride takes us to relics of farming history past, the initial stages of this trail are a little tricky but get us into some fantastic country. Old huts now restored are tucked away in this rarely visited part of the Flinders, making a great location for a lunch time picnic! The Afternoon takes us across some open plains country to Gum Creek Station where we are accommodated in the Shearers Quarters

Day 5 Gum creek to Aroona Valley (60km)

Today’s section is by far one of the most scenic. We follow station tracks out to the Mawson trail and the National Park. A detour up Red hill commands stunning views. We pass by many old ruins and Bunyeroo lookout before descending the razorback into Bunyeroo gorge. From here we ride north alongside the ABC and Heysen ranges. We return to our accommodation at Gum Creek.

Day 6 Brachina Gorge and Quorn

Our day starts out with a spectacular ride down the Brachina Gorge Geological trail out onto the plains of Lake Torrens in the west. A short transfer down the highway to the long forgotten Settlement of Wonoka for lunch before jumping back on the bikes for a ride to Warren Gorge. Accommodation in the historic town of Quorn

Day 7 The Dutchman's Stern (10.5km)

We head out for for a morning ride past the base of Dutchman’s Stern. Lunch at a Flinders Ranges institution “The Stone Hut bakery”. Return to Adelaide 4- 5 pm

Additional Information

Inclusions

6 breakfasts, 7 lunches and 6 dinners
professional cycling guide and support staff
21 speed mountain touring bike
6 nights accommodation
emergency communications and group first aid kit
4WD transport from Adelaide

Summary

6 nights basic accommodation

Trip Main Activities

Cycling

Group Size Min

Group Size Max

Accommodation Summary

During the trip you will be experiencing the outback style of accommodation in shearers quarters and farm houses. We will be self sufficient in the accommodation so your participation will be appreciated. The guides will prepare all the meals and run the accommodation, however you will be asked to contribute by making your own beds. Most properties will be twin share, we will not be using bunk dormitories.

Equipment Required

Specialist gear required include cycling clothing and day pack. Some cyclists may choose to bring their own helmet, seat or pedals which can be fitted on arrival. A comprehensive gear list is provided in the pre-departure information provided on booking.

What You Carry

The Mawson Trail Trek is a fully supported, accommodated cycle tour. You will need to carry just a day-pack with your water and other items.You should plan on carrying at least 3 litres of water every day.

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