Five riders completed 66.1kms and 853m elevation on a PERFECT Sunday.
Our route took us along the original north to south route for the bullockies travelling to and from the Kapunda Copper Mine. Peter H described how his route was marked out by dragging a plough all the way from Gawler to Kapunda. He then told another story about how there was once a nunnery and girls’ home here – some refer to it as a reformatory (ie girls prison) others as a school for girls. The ruins of the reformatory were destroyed by the farmer when a group was (illegally) leading tours through the haunted house at night. The farmer bulldozed the historic ruin as he was concerned that he may be held liable for any injuries that may occur.
We then turned eastward climbed 220m up onto the aptly name Bald Hill(s) and Table Land, where we had lunch, before heading back down taking in glorious views of the obviously more verdant Barossa Valley. A great ride on a great day – well worth the effort.