The Redliners crossed the finish line in the Alma Hotel carpark around 4pm after a gruelling three days in the saddle.
Jason Porplyzia, Richard Douglas and Chris Schmidt were among a group of 23 riders who left Adelaide Monday morning bound for Waikerie in the inaugural Redline Classic.
A gruelling ascent up Gorge Road in the first hour split the peleton early but all the riders made it to Waikerie in near perfect weather conditions.
On Tuesday, the warm weather and a hot northerly head wind made it tough going for the riders as it took six hours and 40mins to ride more than 200km on endless flat roads from Waikerie to Clare.
The group enjoyed the swimming pool and a good feed and rest at the Clare Country Club last night.
Wednesday morning a tail wind helped them on their way and in near perfect weather conditions the tired and sore Redliners team weaved their way through the picturesque wine region towards Adelaide.
One rider - Scott Wilson - had to retire due to injury .
Crows members and supporters of the club and cycling enthusiasts can support the ride by making a donation to Porplyzia, Douglas, Schmidt or another rider.
Please go to http://redlinersonline.com/redlineclassic2011
Since May 2005 the Crows Foundation has raised and donated more than $500,000 to more than 30 children’s charities across SA.
Porplyzia is the players representative and a Board member of the Crows Foundation.
