SA Rogaining Association

SA Rogaining recently hosted another highly successful Cactus Cull at Parnaroo. Over 4500 cacti were injected this year (31,000 individual cactus pads) using over 100 litres of Glyphosate! A huge thank you to volunteers Mike, Brad, Fiona, Richard, John, Judy, Ev, Craig, Mark, Jan, Jo, Karen, Kerry, Kate, Ruth, and all the children who contributed their time to this important event. Beautiful weather, great camping and bonfires, shared meals, and the unique experience of exploring the lakes (!) and the green of the outback after rains.

Many thanks to Trevor, Craig, and Catherine for hosting the event and Gavin from the Clare Landscape Board for sourcing the new injecting equipment. Another Cactus Cull will be held this time next year…put it in your diary now!

The eagle-eyed amongst you have noticed that the annual Minigaine is now open for entries. “But it’s not the end of the year!” we hear you all cry! We are changing things up to make way for the Fright Night Halloween rogaine in October, so our minigaine has moved to May!

Join us for a jaunt around Glenelg and surrounds. The terrain is flat and fast, with beautiful beach views and even the chance to stop for a cheeky ice cream or coffee! This rogaine is suitable for everyone - runners, families, prams, and anyone looking to explore the area on a giant treasure hunt.

Entries close 24 May. So dive in!

Jetty? Set? Go! - South Australian Rogaining Association 3 hour minigaine

What a gorgeous Saturday for our annual Velogaine! Bright blue skies, sunshine and obliging trails. We hope you all enjoyed the event as much as we did! Congratulations to the winners in all categories, and a huge thank you as always to the volunteers who make these events happen. Got some great photos you want to share? Add them below! We’d love to see what parts of Eden Valley you explored!

Final Instructions – 4-hour Velogaine -

Final Instructions – 4-hour Velogaine

Last call to enter the 2026 Velogaine! You have just over 24hrs to get your team in.

https://sarogaining.com.au/event/velogaine-3-2026

Don't miss out! -

Don't miss out! The mornings have turned crisp, the leaves are changing colour, and autumn has well and truly arrived, along with the rain. That means ideal conditions for getting out on the bike — just in time for our upcoming Velogaine.

Have you entered the Eden Valley Strada Bianca Velogaine yet? You have until 12 April to sign up!

Enter today:

https://sarogaining.com.au/event/velogaine-3-2026/

Velogaine, Cactus Cull and more -

Velogaine, Cactus Cull and more

Hot on the heels (or should that be, wheels??) of the twilight rogaine, entries for the 2026 Velogaine are now open!

Held on 18 April in the Eastern Mt Lofty Ranges around the Marne River valley headwaters, this course predominantly consists of gravel roads, fire tracks and rideable cross-country paths. There will be some hills that make you work, but climbing is limited to not more than approximately 50 m elevation on any single slope. The use of a gravel bike or MTB is recommended however a road bike with wider tyres (28 mm +) would be easily possible. As always, there is a separate category for teams containing at least one e-bike (compliant with EN 15194).

Light refreshment will be included afterwards, with cordial and soft drinks provided.

Helmets are compulsory. Don’t forget to check that you put them in the car before leaving home, along with your bike shoes and front wheel!

https://sarogaining.com.au/event/velogaine-3-2026/ -entry

Farewell to 2025 -

Farewell to 2025 People like you who love being out of the house, out of the burbs, out of your comfort zones, out of puff and well, just out.