{"id":20678,"date":"2022-07-03T06:35:47","date_gmt":"2022-07-03T06:35:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.longrides.bike\/?page_id=20678"},"modified":"2022-07-03T06:44:23","modified_gmt":"2022-07-03T06:44:23","slug":"tour-de-vale-22-may-2022","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.longrides.bike\/?page_id=20678","title":{"rendered":"Tour de Vale &#8211; 22 May 2022"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Sean and Mary and their team organised the Tour de Vale, showcasing the Gordonvale area and some beautiful (and even flat) FNQ cycling.  Thanks to Sean for his ride report, and to all the volunteers and riders for making it a great event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sunday 22<sup>nd<\/sup> May 2022 was the inaugural Audax \u201c<em>Tour De Vale<\/em>\u201d where nearly 70 riders cycled around Gordonvale in two loops in beautiful countryside of the Yidinji Traditional Owners. The weather was very kind (apart from the head wind!) and lots smiles at the finish. Both loops had starts and stops in Norman Park in the centre of Gordonvale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.longrides.bike\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"370\" height=\"494\" src=\"https:\/\/www.longrides.bike\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20679\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.longrides.bike\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image.png 370w, https:\/\/www.longrides.bike\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image-225x300.png 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 370px) 100vw, 370px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.longrides.bike\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image-1.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"562\" height=\"464\" src=\"https:\/\/www.longrides.bike\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20680\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.longrides.bike\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image-1.png 562w, https:\/\/www.longrides.bike\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image-1-300x248.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 562px) 100vw, 562px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>The 100km started at 7am with the 50km at 7:10am.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.longrides.bike\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image-3.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"853\" height=\"419\" src=\"https:\/\/www.longrides.bike\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image-3.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20682\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.longrides.bike\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image-3.png 853w, https:\/\/www.longrides.bike\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image-3-300x147.png 300w, https:\/\/www.longrides.bike\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image-3-768x377.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 853px) 100vw, 853px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>After a trip to Croc Farm, the first control was at 27km and included some very delicious carrot cake. Many thanks to the volunteers Kaylene &amp; Verena<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.longrides.bike\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image-4.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"444\" height=\"333\" src=\"https:\/\/www.longrides.bike\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image-4.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.longrides.bike\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image-4.png 444w, https:\/\/www.longrides.bike\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image-4-300x225.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 444px) 100vw, 444px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>It was then back to Gordonvale for completion of the 50kM or second control for the longer distance. Great to see the FNQ Audax jerseys.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.longrides.bike\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image-5.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"465\" height=\"620\" src=\"https:\/\/www.longrides.bike\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image-5.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20684\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.longrides.bike\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image-5.png 465w, https:\/\/www.longrides.bike\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image-5-225x300.png 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 465px) 100vw, 465px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>The Gordonvale check-in, intermediate controls and finish had Kerri and Eric as the hard-working volunteers and they supplied yummy banana bread\/muffins and watermelon.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.longrides.bike\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image-6.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"673\" height=\"579\" src=\"https:\/\/www.longrides.bike\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image-6.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20685\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.longrides.bike\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image-6.png 673w, https:\/\/www.longrides.bike\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image-6-300x258.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 673px) 100vw, 673px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>It was then down to Aloomba and beyond in the beautiful Far North Queensland countryside<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.longrides.bike\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image-7.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"571\" height=\"429\" src=\"https:\/\/www.longrides.bike\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image-7.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20686\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.longrides.bike\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image-7.png 571w, https:\/\/www.longrides.bike\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image-7-300x225.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 571px) 100vw, 571px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>The last control at 75kM was by Mary, Kaylene and Verena and all riders had choc and lemon slice as a reward for making it through the head wind.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.longrides.bike\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image-8.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"390\" height=\"525\" src=\"https:\/\/www.longrides.bike\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image-8.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20687\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.longrides.bike\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image-8.png 390w, https:\/\/www.longrides.bike\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image-8-223x300.png 223w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 390px) 100vw, 390px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>We were even trying to recruit future Audax members. This girl was very proud of her new bike!<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.longrides.bike\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image-9.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"490\" height=\"368\" src=\"https:\/\/www.longrides.bike\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image-9.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20688\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.longrides.bike\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image-9.png 490w, https:\/\/www.longrides.bike\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image-9-300x225.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 490px) 100vw, 490px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>And there is always a debrief required at a local watering hole.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.longrides.bike\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image-10.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"873\" height=\"760\" src=\"https:\/\/www.longrides.bike\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image-10.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20689\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.longrides.bike\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image-10.png 873w, https:\/\/www.longrides.bike\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image-10-300x261.png 300w, https:\/\/www.longrides.bike\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image-10-768x669.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 873px) 100vw, 873px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Special mention goes to the \u2018<em>sit down riders\u2019<\/em>!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Many thanks to everyone who came along and made the event such fun and the amazing volunteers (Kerri, Eric, Kaylene, Verena, Mary &amp; Sean) and we look forward to seeing you on the next FNQ Audax.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And an FNQ Audax ride report just wouldn&#8217;t be the same without Jimmy&#8217;s video.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Tour de Vale   22 05 22\" width=\"474\" height=\"267\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/b2E3EM66eKE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>(3 July 2022)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sean and Mary and their team organised the Tour de Vale, showcasing the Gordonvale area and some beautiful (and even flat) FNQ cycling. Thanks to Sean for his ride report, and to all the volunteers and riders for making it a great event. Sunday 22nd May 2022 was the inaugural Audax \u201cTour De Vale\u201d where &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.longrides.bike\/?page_id=20678\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Tour de Vale &#8211; 22 May 2022<\/span> <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":20681,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.longrides.bike\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/20678"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.longrides.bike\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.longrides.bike\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.longrides.bike\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.longrides.bike\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=20678"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.longrides.bike\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/20678\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":20693,"href":"https:\/\/www.longrides.bike\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/20678\/revisions\/20693"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.longrides.bike\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/20681"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.longrides.bike\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=20678"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}