Flinders Ranges
 

ALICE SPRINGS TO COOBER PEDY

Alice Springs – Oodnadatta (700kms) 11 DAYS
Alice Springs – Coober Pedy (920kms) 14 DAYS
2006 DEPARTURES:
10th June 2006
8th July 2006
5th August 2006
2nd September2006
COST:
AUD $1430 - 11 Days
AUD $1820 - 14 Days
Riders need to be reasonably fit and able to ride 100kms a day on sealed roads.

Highlights:
Ranges country S-E of Alice - Simpson Desert (riding parallel with the dunes) - Finke River Forest - Witjira National Park - Dalhousie Hot Springs (C35-38 degrees!) - Ghan Railway Ruins - Historic Oodnadatta - Painted Desert - Moon Plain - Dog Fence - Breakaways - Coober Pedy

Daily programme:
Alice to Oodnadatta covering 50-85 kms per day at 10-16 kms per hour.
Oodnadatta to Coober Pedy leg 80-90 kms per day and usually a little faster.

Typical day:
Riders depart camp by 0800, lunch 1130-1330, arrive camp 1400-1800. Front riders will not be able to leave lunch until a designated time to prevent the ride becoming too spread out. Baking hot scones in camp ovens usually does the trick! Riders who fall behind too far will be picked up by support vehicle/s.
Where we operate with 2 vehicles, we will have more flexibility. For smaller numbers, we will operate with one vehicle and the following system will apply: Support driver & helper/s pack up camp, overtakes riders to set up self-serve morning tea (20-25 kms), then sets up lunch station at 40-50 kms out. Tail end rider collects morning tea gear (water bladder, rubbish, collapsible cool bag) and gives back to support at lunch.
Same process repeats in the afternoon. Support crew again passes riders, sets up self-serve afternoon tea (55-65 kms) and continues on to set up overnight camp. Tail end again picks up remains and brings into camp. Tailender’s radio can be used to call driver if assistance required.

top ^

To enquire about this experience or have it included in a tailor made itinerary - Just ask!



Back to Walking and Cycling Tours

Bikes:
Must be suitable for off-road and in good condition. MTBs recommended but hybrids can manage. Front fork and seatpost suspensions highly recommended. Rear suspension an advantage. Wider tyres are more comfortable and easier to ride on sandy sections. Soft foam grips for handlebars. Comfortable saddle. Suggested tyre inflation 25-60 psi depending on road conditions. MTB bikes can be hired for the ride.

Support:
Driver-guide/s with first aid qualifications and carrying first aid kit, satellite phone and bicycle repair gear - our crew are cycle-wise to varying extents Support vehicles will usually be 9 passenger 4WD troop carrier/s and/or 17 passenger off-road truck-coach - and trailer/s On sections where riders may be behind the back-up vehicle/s a 'tailend rider' will be chosen (or volunteer) to carry light bicycle repair and first aid kits and a hand-held UHF radio. Baggage carried on vehicle/s Camping gear including swags, tents, self-inflating foam mats, chairs and stools Catering gear provided - we run the meals but conscript you to help (please BYO mug, crockery and cutlery) Personal washing basin (byo sponge, towel etc) Spades & 'donut' seat (and portable plastic shrubs or pop-up screens) for ablutions purposes Satellite phone/s, UHF radios Spare bike/s, comprehensive tool kit, spare tyres and tubes Participants get to help with preparing meals plus campsite duties! We can have up to 3 riders partners join us as helpers at half rate

All meals provided, typically:
Breakfast: cereals, yoghurt, toast over the coals, occasional bacon/eggs, fruit, tea & filter coffee Lunch: MYO sandwiches/rolls, fruit, sometimes soups (or even camp oven scones), tea & filter coffee AM & PM tea stops: Things like cookies, fruitcake, cheese, fresh and dried fruit, nuts, tea & filter coffee, chewy bars Dinner: soups, casseroles, pasta/rice dishes, fruit, tea & filter coffee, fruit juices, cordials etc.. Special requests catered for if practicable Good drinking water provided. Alcohol can be obtained at Mt Dare Homestead and Oodnadatta. No alcohol can be carried through the lands of Santa Theresa Aboriginal Community on the first day, therefore days 1-6 are dry!
PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN MUG, CUTLERY AND CROCKERY KIT.




 
 



Email info@diversetravel.com.au
In the USA email anzlindsey@earthlink.net

Adelaide University Research Park
35-37 Stirling Street Thebarton South Australia 5031
Telephone 61 8 8303 3418 Facsimile 61 8 8303 4363