At 190cm and 100kg, Ben Rutten isn’t your prototypical cyclist, but the Crows defender affectionately known as ‘Truck’ is a demon on two wheels.

In his maiden Redline Classic, Rutten is among the pace-setters in the experienced group. A wrong turn on day one of the three-day event failed to derail the former junior BMX rider, who got his powerful legs pumping like pistons to recover and finish the day near the front.

Speaking to afc.com.au at the end of day two of the Redline Classic, Rutten said the 400-kilometre ride was good preparation for his 12^th AFL pre-season.

"I've never done more than 50-60 kilometres in a day on the bike and certainly never backed up the next day," a sore and tired Rutten said.

"I'm definitely outside of my comfort zone, but pleasantly surprised with how I am traveling."

The group of 37 riders covered 127 kilometres on Tuesday, looping around Mannum and its surrounds. It was a much easier day than Monday according to Crows Foundation official Louise McDonald.

"The weather was perfect and the terrain undulating, with only the one steep hill just outside Walkers Flat," she said.

The riders crossed the Murray River twice on the ferry, which was a novel break from the saddle. They also enjoyed a picnic lunch at Bow Hill.

On Wednesday, the group will complete the 145 kilometres home to Glenelg, where they are expected to finish at the Watermark Hotel on Anzac Highway around 3.30pm.

"Each kilometre travelled is a kilometre closer to the finish line," Rutten said.

In its third year, The Redline Classic is a group of dedicated riders joining together to raise funds for the Crows Foundation, the official charity of the Adelaide Football Club.

Last year, the Redline Classic raised $25,000 for the Crows Foundation, which supports South Australian children in need. Next year, the Crows Foundation will raise its one millionth dollar.

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