About the Uncool Cycling Club

Uncool Cycling Club - average or intermediate rider

The aim of the Uncool Cycling Club is to help you get out of the house and onto your bicycle by inspiring you with interesting rides that are achievable for the intermediate or average rider.

What is an “intermediate” or “average” rider?

By “intermediate” I mean that you are able to cycle 20 to 50 kilometres on dirt, gravel or bitumen surfaces. Your average pace is probably less than 20 kilometres per hour. While you may be cycling a few hills, you probably prefer gradual gradients.

Events with the Uncool Cycling Club

To read about some of the latest adventures of the Uncool Cycling Club, have a look at our blog page. If you live in North Adelaide, South Australia, join our Facebook Group to see what rides we are doing next.

The Lavender Cycling Trail

Recently, members of the Uncool Cycling Club have been involved with the development of the Lavender Cycling Trail, which stretches for 300 kilometres from Murray Bridge to Clare.

Rides in Other States

In 2018 my husband Derek and I spent twelve months travelling around Australia. Here are some of my favourite rides from that trip:

  1. The Brisbane Valley Rail Trail QLD
  2. The Great Southern Rail Trail VIC
  3. The Old Timberline Trail WA
  4. Perth Coastal Ride WA
  5. Cairns Lake Placid to Esplanade QLD
About me

I began my cycling career in 2012 by commuting to work on my mountain bike and making my first attempt on the Mawson Trail.  Over time I built up strength and consistency and got better at hill climbing.

In December 2016, I started the Uncool Cycling Club to find more cycling friends who were happy to go slower and enjoy the scenery.

Recently I have made the transition to an eBike so that I can continue to do the kind of dirt road country adventures that I love best.

Here is an interview I did with Pedal and Tring Tring in 2019.

If you are interested in making a bike helmet brim like mine, read these instructions.

For useful information about rides in Sydney and New South Wales, see Bike Trail Info.

Happy cycling and I hope you enjoy the posts.

Best wishes

Helen D

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