Adelaide Bike Tours Australia

Cycle the magnificent coastline, surrounding Hills and wine growing regions with your Adelaide bike tour

Adelaide Bike Tours explore the unique countryside of South Australia with this unforgettable cycling holiday experience. Adelaide is the ideal environment to enjoy the very best cycling in Australia and at the same time relax and unwind in true ‘Aussie’ style.

The bike ride options each day surrounding Adelaide are truly unique and take your cycling adventures to new heights only challenged by your own level of fitness. With Adelaide’s gastronomical delights on offer, you are left with a lasting impression and an excellent reward for a day well lived by bike on your Adelaide cycling holiday.

With over 10 years of riding this amazing cycling area and a world of cycling experience available from the team at Practice Bicycle, enjoy the best selection of tailored rides and experience for yourself why Adelaide ranks as our #1 Australian cycling holiday destination.

Adelaide bike tours are not only about great ‘Cycling Down Under’, if you’re interested in great wine then you have come to the perfect place.  Visit one of over 50 wineries around Adelaide, you can take advantage of the many different types of wines produced and even visit the home of Australia’s most famous wine – Penfolds Grange.

Looking for a ‘Aussie’ cycling challenge?

Challenging Bike ToursExperience our South Australia Cycling Tour with the very best challenging rides in Australia, come and test your legs ‘down under’.

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Leisure Bike Trip

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Cycling Guides & Support Vehicle

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Comfortable  50km / 31mi per day

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Premium Tour:
5* Hotel Accommodation AUD $5097 pp
4* Hotel Accommodation AUD $4757 pp
Rides Only:
Without Accommodation AUD $3632 pp

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Request a private, customised version of this tour for yourself or cycling group.

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Adelaide, Australia

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November – March

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6 Days / 5 Nights

Small Group

4 Guests

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Single Room – AUD $795
Bike Hire – AUD $550
Non-Cycling Partner – AUD $4550

Unpack Once, Ride Everyday

Unique Australian cycling holidays!

Our Australian cycling holidays show case the very best cycling down under in Adelaide, an unique Aussie experience!
Enjoy the magnificent picturesque roads by bike and amazing sight-seeing opportunities of the south coast of Australia.  The city of Adelaide is the cosmopolitan coastal capital of South Australia, highlighting all the charm on offer with a visit to Australia.
Cycling the coastline, exploring the old settlements in the Adelaide Hills or riding among the McLaren Vale wineries full of world-class wines.

Adelaide is the perfect destination for your Australian cycling adventures.

A bike trip in Adelaide with Practice Bicycle is sure to delight both the avid cyclist and traveler! Adelaide, with it's surrounding hills and valleys, is a stunning city with old world charm, outdoor beauty, friendly people and great food, all of which are on the menu for the trip. Opportunities to ride to beautiful beaches, and hills and to travel to some of the regions finest wine areas are all part of this delightful tour. All together superb coaching and riding that is expertly planned to maximize enjoyment and minimize traffic, delectable lunches along the way, great wildlife viewing and great fun with Paul and Bridget & Practice Bicycle!
Testimonial by J A Davis – USA
J A Davis – USA

Dates

Below are all our small-group departures for leisure Adelaide bike tours. To reserve your place, click the ‘Button’ next to the tour date.

2023
  • 11 November — 16 November Book Now Enquire
  • 09 December — 14 December Book Now Enquire
2024
  • 22 January — 27 January Book Now Enquire
  • 10 February — 15 February Book Now Enquire
  • 09 March — 14 March Enquire

Looking for specific dates?

If your group want to travel on different dates, don’t hesitate to contact us about arranging a custom Adelaide Bike Trip!

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Adelaide Cycling Itinerary

Take a look at what’s waiting for you cycling down under, enquire above for a unique Aussie experience.
Adelaide Bike Trip Arrival Day - River Torrens
Arrival Time: Midday
Comfortable Ride Route:
Distance 20km/12mi
Adelaide A Natural Fit for ‘Cycling down Under’
Welcome to Adelaide, our personalized service will collect you at midday from Adelaide Airport followed by a short transfer to your deluxe accommodation in the heart of the city. Having checked-in to your accommodation we are available to assist you with your bike and should time permit the opportunity for a gentle ride along the river Torrens to stretch out the legs from your travels!
Adelaide City is surrounded by green parks and our ride show cases this beautiful Australian City with the Torrens River separating the City and North Adelaide. The perfect introduction and welcome ride down under welcome to Adelaide!
Adelaide Bike Trip – Norton Summit
Comfortable Ride Route:
Distance 60km/37mi
Experience your own iconic Adelaide Hills climb with Norton Summit. With a variety of our choice routes on offer and the unique flexibility of our designed rides for all abilities the key to your ultimate week of riding and pleasure. Enjoy these fantastic roads amongst the Adelaide Hills
The town is named after Robert Norton, who arrived in South Australia shortly after its proclamation, and made the first recorded climb in the area in 1836. It is well known for the popular Scenic Hotel, founded in the 1870s, often considered one of the best pubs in Adelaide and perfect for a café stop.
Magnificent picture postcard view amongst the vines and cherry orchards before we get lost in a forest… for lunch.
Adelaide Bike Trip – Henley Beach
Comfortable Ride Route:
Distance 50km/31mi
Adelaide City to Gulf St Vincent Sea
With a variety of superb riding on offer during your ‘cycling down under’ bike trip, why not a trip from the City to the Sea! Adelaide’s sand and surf are virtually inescapable when experiencing the absolute best of South Australia from meandering esplanades to beach side cafes you’re never too far from this pristine coast. Today we enjoy the flat coastal roads with this morning’s adventure showcasing the typical Australian beaches. With white beaches this morning it must be green vines this afternoon, contrasting colours of the unique Australian landscape. This afternoon enjoy a vehicle transfer south for a relaxing lunch among some of the finest vineyards in the world and the McLaren Vale region.
Adelaide Bike Trip – The Gorge
Comfortable Ride Route:
Distance 60km/37mi
Gorge…‘ous’ Route! Rolling climb, Scenic surroundings
Your premium ride this morning as we wind our way out of Adelaide and experience a taste of the beautiful Adelaide Hills with Gorge Road. This route with gentle slopes slowly winds you to the Kangaroo Creek Reservoir, as we pass by wonderful names that could only be Australia, Cudlee Creek and Chain of Ponds.
The uniqueness of the Aussie landscape allows us to keep the pedals turning, don’t forget to keep your eyes peeled for the animals of this beautiful country as we pass by Adelaide’s wildlife park on our ride into the Northern Adelaide Hills. Lunch is calling among the serenity of Adelaide, and you certainly do not want to miss the ‘Aussie Tucker”!
Adelaide Bike Trip – Glenelg
Comfortable Ride Route:
Distance 50km/31mi
Glenelg Sun Surf & Salt
Recovery Day in the saddle! Pedal pure enjoyment! Today is the perfect opportunity to ‘soft pedal’ on the comfortable coastal roads to Seacliff. Pristine beaches, coastal nodes, unique rugged coastline, and seaside charm.
Relish the coast in the morning and the Adelaide Hills in the afternoon. A short vehicle transfer takes us amongst some of the finest wineries in South Australia, the perfect spot for a relaxing lunch in the vines.
Onkaparinga Valley is packed with all the goodies that we deserve after pedalling. Whether its Handmade chocolates, delicious gourmet cheese, and boutiques of South Australian wines. These are just a few of the attractions that this friendly country area has to offer.
Adelaide Bike Trip Departure Day
Departure Time: Midday
Goodbye from Adelaide, South Australia
With your adventures drawing to a close this morning we say goodbye from Practicebicycle and are available to assist you with your onward travels.
We will transfer you to Adelaide Airport this morning and wish you bon voyage and continued fun with your Australian travels.

Tour Arrival & Departure Meet Point: Adelaide Airport (Australia)

Adelaide bike tours operate from the city of Adelaide in the state of South Australia. The Premium Adelaide Bike Trip includes a private vehicle transfer from Adelaide Airport (Australia) to your hotel in the heart of the city (midday tour arrival & departure days).

We suggest International guests arrive 1 night prior to the tour to recover from your travels and adapt to the local time zone.

The closest airport is the Adelaide International Airport (Australia) which is serviced directly by many international airlines including, American AirlinesUnitedQantasAir New ZealandMalaysia AirwaysCathay PacificChina Southern AirlinesQatar Airways and Singapore Airlines.

Many major airlines operate international flights to Sydney and Melbourne, with onward domestic connecting flights available to Adelaide Airport. These include QantasVirgin AustraliaBritish AirwaysEmiratesDelta Air LinesAmerican Airlines and Air Canada.

Public Transport is available from Adelaide Airport to the City, the short journey takes 15min with the following options; Adelaide Airport Bus Services. and also Taxi Services

Time to savor the moment of varying Australian culinary experiences with a superb variety of 4 unique, different typical Aussie lunch occasions, you will be amazed with the stunning vineyard to coastal to hinterland locations for your bike & culinary indulgent tour.
Please note that drinks are not included in this trip package

Should you still have room for a ‘light dinner’, not wishing to venture to far afield, your hotel restaurant choice will surly satisfy your cravings or take a stroll and be amongst the Adelaide hidden lanes for a ‘local’ bite to eat.

Our ‘Rides Only’ package allows you to enjoy the Adelaide bike tour without any add-ons or accommodation.
You prefer to choose and organise all your own holiday details, accommodation, restaurants, travel…then our Rides Only option is perfect for you!
Offering complete flexibility, join us at a central Adelaide meeting point just like you would for a ride back home, for the best guided rides of your life ‘down under’.
What’s included:
* 5 days of amazing ‘down under’ guided rides, tailored to your ability
* 4 tasty Aussie lunch’s including the world famous Adelaide Hills & McLaren Vale wine growing areas
* Authentic ‘aussie’ cafe stops’ facilitated on route
* Experienced international cycling guides with full support
* Support team & vehicle, on the go mechanical assistance and selection of sports drinks & nutritional bars

The Adelaide bike trips are packed full of fun both on and off the bike.
With the city of Adelaide’s generous boulevards and elegant architecture provide the perfect backdrop for all sorts of activities. No matter what takes your interest, there’s something here for you.
Visit the home of Australia’s most famous wine – Penfolds Grange – swim with dolphins in our clear clean waters, cuddle a koala or wander the most beautiful cricket ground in the world, Adelaide Oval.
For shopaholics, wander down Rundle Mall and indulge in some retail therapy. Be sure to pick up some treats from Haigh’s Chocolates or stock up on RM Williams merchandise from the legendary Outback outfitter.
If you want to immerse yourself in South Australia’s rich arts and culture, stroll along North Terrace – Adelaide’s “cultural boulevard.” It is the home of great art collections and some of Australia’s most beautiful buildings.

Whether you have years of cycling experience or are just new to the bike, our Adelaide bike tours offer amazing rides of discovery.

Practice Bicycle have many years of cycling experience, sharing unique riding with cyclists of all levels. Our carefully designed cycling routes on offer during the Adelaide bike tour are tailored specifically to your bike riding ability and experience with a comfortable activity level. With each days bike route of 50km / 31 miles distance all start and end in the same place, so there are no targets to make each day and no time constraints.

Your Luxury Cycling Tour deserves a Luxury Stay!

Your Australian premium cycling holiday deserves everything you could dream of after your perfect bike rides, from the ‘wow’ of your hotel room, time for a personal spa treatment to fine hospitality within deluxe surrounds, make for your perfect stay!
Make your Hotel the perfect choice for you, your Luxury Bike Trip with Practice Bicycle to remember!

5* Sofitel Luxury Hotel Adelaide South Australia

Sofitel Adelaide 5 Star Hotel City Centre          Sofitel Adelaide 5 Star Hotel Room          Sofitel Adelaide 5 Star Hotel Garcon Bleu Bar

5* InterContinental Adelaide City Centre

InterContinental Adelaide 5 Star Luxury Hotel          InterContinental Adelaide 5 Star Luxury Hotel Room          InterContinental Adelaide 5 Star Luxury Hotel Executive Lounge

4* Majestic Roof Garden Hotel Adelaide

Majestic Roof Garden 4 Star Hotel Adelaide City Australia          Majestic Roof Garden 4 Star Hotel Room          Majestic Roof Garden 4 Star Hotel Restaurant Culshaws

Our Non Cycling guests experience all the sights & delights of surrounding Adelaide, at a leisurely pace from the comfort of the support vehicle, catching up at regular intervals throughout the day with the cycling group and our off the beaten path Aussie restaurant lunch together.
Our local support team will share with you the unique culture and townships of South Australia on route, beyond what any guide book with show you!

‘Unpack Once, Ride Everyday’
The one hotel bike tour experience is the brainchild of Bridget Evans (Owner/Operator). On retiring from professional cycling, it was the amazing pleasure of great cycling that evolved the proven Practice Bicycle formula of one hotel stay. Including everything enjoyable and removing anything less pleasurable is our goal for your perfect cycling holiday experience.

Packing and Unpacking each day is tiring, stressful and time consuming. With insufficient time to relax, enjoy the full experience of your destination before it is time to move on again.
With a life spent discovering the very best cycling destinations to Practice Bicycle, exploring endless ride routes in every direction, all from the one ideal location.
Experience the very best cycling of your life when you Unpack Once, Ride Everyday!

For your added convenience we have a choice of road bikes as an optional extra available to you with your Adelaide Bike Trip.

Depending on availability and size Merida & Trek Carbon and Flat Bar Road Bikes are available.

Merida Scultura 4000 Quality Carbon Road Bike Hire Shimano compact 50,34 x11-29          Trek Carbon Road Bike Compact Frame Shimano Ultegra 50.34 x 11-32          Merida Speeder 400 Flat Bar Road Bike Disc Brakes Shimano 105 50,34 x11-32

Premium ‘Adelaide Bike Trip’ includes:

  • 5 nights 5* or 4* luxury accommodation in the heart of Adelaide City
  • Fabulous buffet breakfast each morning
  • 5 days of amazing ‘down under’ guided rides, tailored to your ability
  • 4 tasty Aussie lunches amongst the world famous Adelaide Hills & McLaren Vale wine growing areas
  • Authentic ‘aussie’ cafe stops facilitated on route
  • Experienced international cycling guides with full support
  • Support team & vehicle, mechanical on the go assistance, and a selection of sports drinks & nutritional bars.
  • Winery visits should you wish!
  • Airport pick-up & drop-off from Adelaide Airport (South Australia) with private transfer to your hotel in the heart of the city (midday tour arrival & departure days)

Adelaide Bike Trip Highlights:

  • Norton Summit, offering amazing panoramic views of Adelaide City, coast, and plains.
  • Adelaide Hills, rugged region East of Adelaide including the former German settlement of Hahndorf village full of great pubs and galleries.
  • Glenelg Beach, soak up the charm of this classic seaside suburb on the shore of Gulf St Vincent.
  • McLaren Vale south of Adelaide a sea of green leafy vineyards on a sun burnt Australian landscape and home to some of the worlds oldest grape vines!
  • Unique small group experience, first class service & lots of fun!
  • Memories of a Lifetime!
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