


Adelaide Bike Tours

Australian Cycling Holidays explore the unique countryside of South Australia with this unforgettable Adelaide bike tour 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 Australian 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 destination.
Australian Cycling Holidays are not only about great ‘Cycling Down Under’, if your 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.
Portugal waiting to be discovered amazing bike riding in the ‘Alluring Algarve’ Europe’s secret cycling destination.
Luxury Bike Tours
Comfortable – from 40 km/day to 80 km/day
Premium 7 Day Tour:
4* Hotel Accommodation, $4225 per person
3* Hotel Accommodation, $3964 per person
Rides Only:
Flexible Stay includes 5 great rides & Aussie lunch, $2530 per person
Or make it custom, from $4464 per person
Adelaide, Australia
September – April
7 Days / 6 Nights
4 to 6 people
Single room – $585
Bike hire – $500
Non-cycling partner – $3735
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.
Below are all our Australian Cycling Holidays scheduled small-group departures for the Adelaide Bike Tours. To enquire about joining, click the “Enquire Now” button next to the tour date.
If you want to travel to Australia on different dates, don’t hesitate to contact us about arranging a custom Adelaide Bike Trip!
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 un-packing your bike and should time permit the opportunity for a gentle ride along the river Torrens to stretch out the legs from your travel and to ensure that the bikes also travelled safely!
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!
This evening we invite you to join us for Welcome Drinks and Dinner ‘a surprise’ at one of Adelaide’s cosmopolitan Restaurants. A great time to talk about our fantastic week ahead with the best ride routes and relaxing café / lunch stops on route each day.
The perfect practicebicycle experience.
HIGHLIGHTS
Adelaide City positioned between the Hills and the Ocean
River Torrens Linear Park Trail ride with Australia’s nature on the doorstep!
Australian Cuisine Welcome Dinner
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.
HIGHLIGHTS
Iconic Adelaide climb Norton Summit amazing views City -> Beach
Piccadilly circuit among the vines & cherries
Lost in a Forest or should we say ‘pizza’!
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 very best of South Australia from meandering esplanades to beach side cafes your 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 has to 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.
HIGHLIGHTS
Cosmopolitan atmosphere of Henley Beach
Magnificent shoreline of St Vincent Gulf
Lunch among the sweeping vineyard vistas!
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 don’t want to miss the ‘Aussie Tucker”!
HIGHLIGHTS
Gorge Road spectacular foothills, quaint towns, natural scenery
Kangaroos & Kangaroo Creek Reservoir
Adelaide Hills Pub with a view, established 1857
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.
Enjoy the coast this morning, this afternoon enjoy a vehicle transfer north for a relaxing lunch in the famous Barossa valley region of South Australia.
Let’s head to the township of Nuriootpa, an aboriginal word meaning meeting place. Where Maggie Beers Pheasant Farm Restaurant will delight you. Maggie is one of Australia’s iconic cook, food author and restaurateur.
HIGHLIGHTS
Stunning stretches of Coastline
Cities beach buzzing with vibe
Lunch under the willow tree
Lofty Views at Mount Lofty Summit
For those looking forward to discovering amazing cycling roads during the week, today it’s the panoramic views from Mount Lofty picturesque old world lanes amongst wonderful natural trees,.
Enjoy the charming towns of Stirling which is the true essence of the Adelaide Hills. Also the German township of Hahndorf, a trip back in time… a beautiful day spent pedaling with a taste of Adelaide’s best on route. If you’ve come to Australia’s best cycling destination for quality bike riding then Mt Lofty here we come!
It’s been an amazing Aussie adventure and the very best ‘cycling down under’ absorb the views one last time on your return to Adelaide.
HIGHLIGHTS
Mount Lofty Summit, majestic peak of the Ranges in the Adelaide Hills
Stirling – Four seasons, a thousand reasons
Australia’s oldest German settlement est 1839, you’ll love it!
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.
Australian Cycling Holidays 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.
Practice Bicycle includes a choice of 3* and 4* hand-picked luxury accommodation in the heart of the Adelaide city centre. The 4* Majestic Roof Garden Hotel the perfect location to relax and enjoy the very best of the wonderful city of Adelaide South Australia. Should you prefer to self cater the spacious, apartment style hotel accommodation of Mantra on Frome is perfect for a relaxed stay. For something a little different, and to cater for all our guests we recommend the delightful 3* charming Adabco Boutique Hotel in the city centre.
Whether you have years of cycling experience or are just new to the bike, our Australian cycling holidays in Adelaide offer amazing rides of discovery.
We have many years of cycling experience, sharing unique riding with cyclists of all levels. Each cycling route on offer during the Adelaide bike tours are tailored specifically to your bike riding ability and experience, so you can have a comfortable ride or more of a challenge – the choice is yours. All rides start and end in the same place, so there are no targets to make each day and no time constraints.
Adelaide bike tours are designed for the balance between comfortable and challenging ride routes.
We enjoy a challenge as much as we love cycling. The team at Practice Bicycle has a history in professional bike racing and coaching, so if it’s a challenge you are looking for, we can definitely find just the right rides for you.
Australian cycling holidays are not all the same, putting together the perfect ride week is what sets us apart from the rest!
Absolutely!
Look for our ‘Rides Only’ package to enjoy Adelaide bike tours 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 for the best guided rides of your life ‘down under’ including restaurant lunches each day!
On each of our Australian Cycling Holidays we tailor the daily rides to the riders cycling experience, the perfect bike riding week .
Practice Bicycle has developed over 30 great rides in Adelaide for riders of all levels, show casing this unique area with the best cycling in Australia.
Amazing rides discovered with over 15 years of cycling in south Australia take a look at the choice ride routes on the Adelaide bike tour itinerary above.
As a Non Cycling guest you 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 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!
Absolutely, if you would like to tag on an additional extra night or two to your Adelaide bike tours package then select from our optional extras at time of booking.
Too much time enjoying our Australian cycling holidays can never be enough!
‘Unpack Once, Cycle Everyday’
The one location, one hotel cycling experience is the brain child of Bridget Evans (Owner/Operator). On retiring from professional cycling it was the pure pleasure of cycling that evolved the proven Practice Bicycle formula of one location. To include everything enjoyable and removing the less pleasurable is our goal of your perfect cycling holiday experience.
Packing and Unpacking each day was tiring, stressful and time consuming. With insufficient time to relax, enjoy and experience the unique location before it was time to move on again.
With a life spent discovering the very best locations to Practice Bicycle, including endless ride options exploring in every direction all from the one hotel.
Experience the very best cycling of your life when you Unpack Once, Cycle Everyday!