Iconic climbs, breathtaking scenery and one of Australia’s most renowned food and wine regions awaits...

Find out more at www.smiddy.org.au or call us on 1800 440 155

P R E - E V E N T

Saturday 23 March 2019

Check in to your accommodation, settle in and take some time to set up your bike and get prepared for a week of cycling through Adelaide’s stunning countryside. This is a great opportunity to meet your fellow riders.

P R E - E V E N T

Sunday 24 March 2019

Join us as we head out for a social ride taking in some of the fabulous lower reaches of the Adelaide Hills to ensure your bike is in top shape. We’ll finish with a coffee at one of Adelaide’s renowned café’s taking in the sights and sounds of Australia’s cycling mecca.

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Adelaide to Hahndorf – 126 kms

The Adelaide Smiddy Challenge begins in earnest and it’s not too long until we tackle the first hill challenge—heading up Norton Summit Rd—an Adelaide cycling institution. Once we’ve conquered the Summit, we’ll experience the rolling hills and back country roads of the Adelaide Hills, before making our way south to the world famous MacLaren Vale wine region.

In the afternoon we’ll continue through the quiet back lanes to the historic village of Strathalbyn, taking in the old world charm of this quaint village. Before heading north, climbing gradually up the hills towards the famous German inspired town of Hahndorf.

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Hahndorf to Lyndoch – 138 kms

This morning we’ll start off gently, rolling out over country roads and through the historic buildings and leafy streetscapes of quaint little towns. Before enjoying some free speed as the road falls down into the Angas Valley and the vast cropping lands abutting the Murray River.

But what goes down must come up and this afternoon we’ll start our ascent to the world famous Barossa wine region. We’ll make our way along stunning vineyards, finishing at the beautiful town of Lyndoch which will be our base for the next two nights.

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Lyndoch Barossa Valley Loop – 86 kms

Today we take a break of sorts, with a short day following the wine trail through the stunning vineyards of the Barossa Valley. Today’s a more leisurely pace, so we can relax and take in the sights and smells of this amazing region. The ride will finish back at Lyndoch were we’ll sample the local delights with an exclusive wine tour of the region.

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Lyndoch to Victor Harbour – 145 kms

This will be our longest day on the bike as we make our way south along the ridgeline of the Adelaide Hills. And it’s time to make those cycling dreams a reality as we tackle the tough Corkscrew Road climb made famous by the Tour Down Under!

After pushing our legs to the limit, we’ll leave the hills behind and travel through the farmlets, before rolling down to sea level and historic Victor Harbour on the Great Australian Bight. Tonight we’ll enjoy some special post ride activities as we take in all the sights and scenery this beautiful area has to offer.

You’ve done it!

It’s time to celebrate with your fellow

riders, road crew and supporters and

reflect on what you’ve achieved—

not just the physical feat on the bike

but the funds you have raised for

life-saving cancer research at Mater.

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Victor Harbour to Glenelg – 122 kms

Our final day starts with a steady climb up the range, crossing the peninsula before dropping back down to reach the shores of St Vincent’s Gulf and beautiful Aldinga Beach. But the challenge isn’t over yet! We’ll make a detour for the final tour climb—Old Willunga Hill. Many Tour Down Under’s have been won and lost on Willunga—can you deliver the Richie Porter knockout punch to the top?

We’ll swap stories and bragging rights after descending into MacLaren Vale and enjoying a break amongst the vineyards, before making our way through the beachside suburbs to our final stop at Glenelg Beach.

Have you got what it takes to beat Australian Pro Cyclist Richie Porte up Old Wilunga Hill?

Dreamed of stealing the lead from Cadel Evans on the Corkscrew?

Or has Damien Howson’s Norton Summit climb record got your name on it?

As part of the Adelaide Smiddy Challenge peloton you’ll have the chance to make your cycling dreams a reality when you take on these iconic climbs made famous by the Tour down Under.

During the day you’ll challenge yourself against the pros, and when you’re not on the bike you’ll explore one of the world’s best wine regions, visiting some of the local cellar doors of the stunning Barossa Valley.

As part of the Adelaide Smiddy Challenge peloton you’ll experience iconic climbs, breathtaking scenery, and some of the most mouth-watering produce the region has to offer.

But best of all, you’ll be making a game-changing impact by raising vital funds for research at Mater—investing in life-saving research that could help treat, and ultimately, prevent cancer.

F U N D I N G C A N C E R R E S E A R C H AT M AT E R

2019 Adelaide Smiddy Challenge

Why we rideAdam Smiddy never had an enemy in the world.

Pictured: Adam Smiddy

His disarming smile, one that rarely left his face even amid the gravest of circumstances, gave his family and friends a window into the soul of a gentle, kind-hearted and unassuming boy from Home Hill.

In 2006, Adam passed away from an aggressive melanoma. He was just 26 years old, a talented triathlete and respected physiotherapist with the world at his feet.

Six months earlier, Adam had discovered a small lump in his groin, and a biopsy revealed it was a malignant melanoma. He had immediate surgery to remove the lump and his lymph glands.

Gradually over a six month period, Adam’s health and fitness started to return. Sadly however, it was not to be.

During a bike ride with his close friend and triathlon coach, Mark ‘Sharky’ Smoothy, Adam confessed he was not feeling well. Just over three weeks later, Adam passed away. He was in hospital for only eight days. Without his knowledge, Adam’s cancer had spread to his vital organs.

To honour Adam, six weeks after his passing Sharky and two other mates Ron Steel and Oliver Bodack, fulfilled one of Adam’s unrealised dreams. They rode 1600 km from Brisbane to Adam’s hometown Home Hill, with nothing but a credit card in their back pockets, and they raised $24 000 for cancer research in the process.

The next year, 22 more friends joined the ride.

In 2008 there were 50 riders, who together raised an incredible $420 000 for cancer research.

Year on year Smiling for Smiddy has continued to grow, with more and more people joining the team. You’re cyclists, you’re triathletes, you’re swimmers, road crew and supporters.

Together you’re Team Smiddy.

What started as a humble ride in memory of a mate, has grown into a wonderful series of challenges. A circle of friends, with each of you bringing your own stories and your own passions.

How does a Smiling for Smiddy ride operate?At Smiling for Smiddy we have been operating road cycling events in Australia, New Zealand and Europe for 12 years.

Our events are safe, fun and professionally run by a team of dedicated and experienced cycling event operators.

You pedal and we do the rest.

On tour we take care of all your accommodation and meal requirements; we have experienced front, rear and mechanic support vehicle drivers supporting the peloton; experienced ride leaders within the group; UHF communications between support vehicles and ride leaders; a full catering crew; and daily laundry and luggage transfer.

Training and Fundraising Support

The Smiling for Smiddy team are professional fundraisers and also passionate cyclists with years of experience in completing long distance cycling events. We are committed to our cause of funding cancer research and the bike is our vehicle to support this.

In terms of training, our weekly River Loop departs Adam Smiddy Park on Park Rd, Milton every Wednesday morning from 5.30 am, with coffee afterwards and we hold monthly training rides so you’ll be really comfortable

within the Smiddy peloton. Both of these training sessions are a great way to meet other Smiddy riders.

We can also offer fundraising tips and can work with you to map out a fun and achievable fundraising plan.

The Smiling for Smiddy team will be there every step of the way to assist you with both the physical and fundraising preparations needed to take on the Adelaide Smiddy Challenge.

Find out more at www.smiddy.org.au or call us on 1800 440 155

E V E N T D E TA I L S

2019 Adelaide Smiddy ChallengeRegistration Fee ($1750) includes:

Access to monthly training rides and training support

7 nights’ accommodation

All meals on tour

Ongoing fundraising support

Pre-ride dinner in Adelaide

Full on road support crew including, physio/massage, mechanic, catering, laundry and luggage transfer

Exclusive Smiling for Smiddy cycling kit

Fundraising Goal: $5000To help fund potentially life-saving research at Mater into the causes, prevention and treatment of various types of cancer.

Monday 25 March – Friday 29 March

617 kms over five days

And much more