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Author: Paul Koch

Title: Cycling Guide, Gawler and Surrounds

Subjects: Cycling in Gawler

Cycling around Gawler

Graphic design: Imogen Pip Design

Photography: Paul Koch

Mapping: Base map Carto Graphics

Contents 1. Rides 2. Preface 3. Introduction 4. Cycling in general 6. Gawler as a cycling hub 7. Gawler and surrounds 8. Amenities in Gawler 9. Cycling groups and clubs

10. Using this guide 11. Riding surfaces 11. Challenges 12. Choosing a ride 13. Maps and Descriptions 1

Rides Navigating around Gawler

•Gawler Rivers Paths -Tapa Pariara...... 14 •Gawler VIC to Start of Stuart O’Grady Bikeway...... 15 •VIC to Thiele Highway...... 16 •VIC to Kentish Road and Alexander Ave...... 17 •Redbanks Road to Gawler VIC...... 18 •Thiele Highway to VIC...... 19 •VIC to Wheatsheaf Inn via local roads...... 20 Flat rides

•Gawler Hewett Shared Use Path and return...... 22 •Gawler - Stuart O’Grady Bikeway and return...... 23 •Gawler - Two Wells - Virginia - Gawler...... 24 •Gawler - Two Wells - Mallala - Gawler...... 25 Undulating rides

•Gawler - Barossa Trail - Lyndoch and return...... 27 •Gawler - Freeling-Templers - Wasleys - Gawler...... 28 •Gawler - Lyndoch-Williamstown - (Warren Dam) - Sandy Creek - Gawler ...... 29 •Gawler - Gomersal Road - Tanunda - (Menglers Hill) - Lyndoch - Gawler...... 30 •Gawler - Lyndoch - Tanunda - Gomersal Road - Gawler...... 31 •Gawler - Cockatoo Valley - Tanunda - Seppeltsfield - Freeling - Gawler...... 32 •Gawler - Freeling - Kapunda - Tarlee - Templers - Wasleys - Gawler...... 33 Hill rides

•Gawler- SOB- Blakeview - Medlow Road - Gawler One Tree Hill Road - Gawler...... 35 •Gawler - Craigmore - Black Top Road - . Cornishman’s Hill - Gawler - One Tree Hill Road - Gawler...... 36 •Gawler - Gawler One Tree Hill Road- Kersbrook - Williamstown - Gawler...... 37 •Gawler - Kersbrook - Checkers Hill - Birdwood - Williamstown - Gawler...... 38 •Gawler - Lyndoch - Williamstown - Eden Valley - Seven Steps - Tanunda - Lyndoch - Gawler...... 39 •Gawler - Toolunga Road - Para Wirra - Humbug Scrub - Gawler...... 40 •Gawler - Allendale Road - Williamstown - Lyndoch - Rosedale - Gawler...... 41 2

Preface Cycling is a great activity.This guide was born out of the need to provide a guide to cycling in and around Gawler and the wider region. Its aim is to provide the information you need to plan your trips. In particular it has been designed with visitors to the region in mind.

Thanks must firstly go to the Gawler About the author Wheelers Cycling group. The majority Paul is a keen cyclist who loves to of the routes are routes that the encourage people to take up cycling. Wheelers have pioneered, ridden Whenever possible he will take the and refined. It has been their opportunity to cycle, including commuting dedication and enthusiasm for riding to work and when on holidays. He is around this region that has been the never too far away from the next ride. motivation to produce this guide.

A guide like this needs funding to be produced and the following organisations are gratefully acknowledged for their financial contribution;

The Gawler Business and Development Group Board

Regional Development Australia - Barossa

Gawler Environment and Heritage Association.

For the production of the guide, Gawler - based publishing business Australian Educational Publications and Training are thanked for their pro bono contribution.We all hope you enjoy using this guide, that it helps you to navigate safely around Gawler and that it opens up some wonderful rides around our region.

Safe cycling, Paul Koch. Cycling enthusiast 3

Introduction

Cycling, how good is it

Cycling is becoming more and more popular. People are seeing the advantages of getting on a bike. In Australia, it was only a generation ago that people used bikes to get around, from students riding to school to people using bikes for general commuting.

Over the last few decades there has been a shift away from bikes towards motor vehicles. With more motor vehicles on the road, people feel less safe on their bikes so opt to drive, so it becomes more and more difficult to ride.

Luckily this is changing. There is a focus on making it safe to ride with better infrastructure, like cycle pathways that separate the cars from cyclists, and greater awareness by drivers of cyclists.

Here is Australia there tends to be a focus on cyclists who ride for recreation. In Europe and other places the focus is more towards commuting and going to shops. In Australia we could focus more on cycling as a regular form of transport.

In this guide we highlight rides you can take to explore our region, and also ways to negotiate around Gawler to get to the schools, shops and around the town to visit friends. We want to help people think about how to use their bikes again safely. 4

Cycling in general Although cycling is a great activity we can’t get away from the fact it does have its level of risk. There are too many cyclist injuries and tragically, deaths on our roads, so it is important to understand and follow some rules and good practices that make cycling as safe as possible.

•Always abide by all road rules. This •Be courteous and predictable. Motorists includes traffic lights, traffic signs such need to know what you are intending as stop signs and traffic queues. to do, plus you will gain their respect. Eye contact and clear hand signals are •Always wear an approved helmet, important. properly fitted. •When in a group, never ride more than •Have a warning bell and reflectors two abreast, and if on narrow roads ride attached to your bike. in single file.

•Have lights on, front and rear that can •Communicate within your group be seen from 200 meters when there is about any hazards ahead and your low light. In practice it is good to always intentions. When riding behind a person, have lights on when you are cycling. never ‘half wheel’ them, as they may Flashing lights in the daylight help you to need to move across quickly to avoid a be seen more easily. hazard.

•Wear bright coloured clothes so you •Hazards are always present when stand out. riding. There may be drain-covers, pot holes, loose gravel, glass or bits that •Make sure your bike is roadworthy have fallen off motor cars on the edge and well-maintained. This includes brakes of the road. Watch out and respond. working properly, tyres at the correct pressure, chain oiled, cables at the •Be alert when you are riding from the correct tension, seat at correct height and moment you step onto your bike. Scan in the bike the right size for you. Also carry front of you, don’t just look down at your a spare tube or two, plus tools for front wheel. For example, where there emergency repairs including a pump are parked cars, look for people who firmly attached to your bike, or CO2 may be opening doors and cars ready to canisters. If you need assistance with your pull out. Listen for engine noises that will bike, visit a local bike shop where they alert you to what is happening around will be able to sort out any problems. you. It is good practice not to ride with earphones in, listening to music as you reduce your ability to hear what is going on around you. 5

•Be ready to respond. Be conscious of •Carry a mobile phone, or money to what vehicles are doing around you, from make a call if needed. Also, it is turning in front of you, overtaking then important to tell people where you are turning left, changing lanes, overtaking going and your estimated time of return. etc. Be ready to brake hard or take evasive action. Remember, you may have the right of way, but if you are involved in an accident, the consequences For more information about keeping safe can be very serious. on the road, visit the Motor Accident Commission of SA at •Remember, motorists do not want to www.mac.sa.gov.au/cyclists have an accident with you, but often they They have very detailed and are not specifically looking for a cyclist important information. who may be in the far left of the lane. A recent law change in South Australia has increased motorists’ awareness of cyclists, but you still need to be alert at all times.

•Keep well hydrated at all times. Carry water, and some type of drink that will replace electrolytes. Some form of food is also important for long rides. Wear sun and lip screen, plus suitable glasses to protect you from insects etc., sunglasses in summer and clear glasses in lower light.

•Have some form of emergency identification such as a bracelet or ‘dog tag’. This should include vital medical information plus emergency contact numbers. 6

Gawler as a cycling hub Gawler is a great place to ride from, with a variety of different terrains to make it interesting. Gawler has everything you would want as a cyclist.

First, it is easy to get here by road via and Kapunda, to the beautiful vineyards Main North Road or the Northern of the Barossa Valley. For those who want Expressway. Look for signs to direct a challenge, go east into the steeper hills. you to the centre of town and the Visitor There are plenty of climbs to test your information Centre (VIC) legs including the famous Checkers Hill or Menglers Hill. By rail, catch the train to Gawler Central. Leave the station at the eastern end of the There are also other dedicated pathways platform, and cross over Murray Street at you can cycle on, including the Jack the pedestrian crossing. Ride through the Bobridge path that will take you to carpark to Warren Street, turning right Lyndoch and then through to Tanunda, and travelling to the end. The big park in where you can link up with other paths front of you is Pioneer Park, and the Visi- all the way to Angaston. tor Information Centre is across the other side, where all the rides in this guide start The other beauty of riding from Gawler and finish from. is the network of quiet open roads, with little traffic compared to the city. Gawler is easy to access. In Gawler you can ride the linear paths that follow the Generally the weather is also good for rivers, or through the local streets with cycling. Being that little bit further from beautiful heritage buildings. This shared the coast but still low altitude, it tends to pathway Tapa Pariara provides the basis have favourable weather for cycling in for commuting around Gawler, which winter. allows you to link to schools and shops. So Gawler is a great place to start your From Gawler you can radiate out to ride cycling experience from, with plenty of different challenges and distances. There rides on offer, and plenty of restaurants, are flat rides to the west, including along pubs and cafes for afterwards. A great the Stuart O’Grady Bikeway, or out to launching place for all things cycling. Virginia and Two Wells. If you want a longer ride, take in Mallala.

There are undulating foothills rides that take in different scenes, from the open views of farming fields around Freeling 7

Gawler and surrounds This guide is designed to provide a guide to cycling in and around Gawler

Gawler was established in 1839 and To the south you are in the Adelaide Hills, was the first country town in South where you can get amongst the big trees. Australia. It was established where the South and North Para Rivers meet. It To the west you ride into the rich Gawler quickly prospered as a link to the copper River flood plain where you can work mines in Kapunda and was an important your way through a patchwork of stop enroute to the Murray River. different horticultural and other crops. Gawler became a service centre for agriculture and a thriving industrial For information visit the District Council of centre, including for agricultural and Mallala Council’s web site: www.mallala. mining machinery and rail engines and sa.gov.au/Home where you will find all rolling stock. It continues to be a the visitor information you need or phone regional centre. 08 8527 0200 for information.

From Gawler you can explore the many To the north you get into the more open different types of landscapes with their country of broad acre farm production, different characters. from cereals like wheat and barley through to oil seed crops. This is a chance Directly east is the beautiful Barossa to enjoy the open vistas. Valley, with its German heritage and premium wine production. A little For information about this region further east and you get over the visit Light Regional Council at ranges and into more open high www.light.sa.gov.au/vic or rainfall country. phone 1300 770 301.

Tanunda in the perfect place to base All of these different regions offer your cycling from. It the main street they a range of distinct experiences. have a well-appointed cycle hub. Take the opportunity to stop and check Amenities include shelter and picnic out the different towns, their amenities tables, water, toilets, showers, cycle and places of interest. One of the most storage and lock-up, bike maintenance exciting parts of cycling is the opportunity stands, bike accessories, bike hire and to experience the country you are regional cycle and tourism information. riding through at an enjoyable pace.

For more information, visit: As you work though this guide, www.barossa.com/visit/see-do/ consider the opportunities to visit and cycling/barossa-cycle-hub experience the different attractions on or phone 1300 852 982. offer. It is advisable to check out the different regions’ tourist information services, and see how the rides can be linked to places you may want to visit. 8

Amenities in Gawler

At the Visitor Information Centre at 2 Lyndoch Road you will find all your visitor information. This includes accommodation options, restaurants, cafes, bakeries and pubs. There is also a bike hub where you can access • water • toilets • showers • bike racks Gawler Wheelers on the bike path at • lockups Dead Man’s Pass • shelter • tables and seats • bike maintenance stand • information

You can also charge an electric bike or your Di2 and hire a bike. Phone: 1300 545 254, or visit: www.gawler.sa.gov.au/ gawler-visitor-information-centre

Gawler Cycles can cater for all your cycling needs. They offer a full range of servicing and repairs, and carry a wide View across to the Barossa Ranges range of spare parts, accessories and cycling gear. They also have a great selection of bikes for all the family. Phone: 08 8522 2343 or visit: www.gawlercycles.com

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Cycling groups and clubs

For recreational riding, you can join the Gawler Wheelers. This group holds regular rides each Saturday morning. Details can be found at www.bikesa.asn.au/freeridesandgroups or their Facebook Page

For a more competitive edge you can join Central Districts Cycling Club. They are a road and track racing club and are suited to both competitive and recreational riders. Details can be found at; www.centrals.org.au

Gawler also has BMX racing with the Gawler BMX Club. They have regular racing meetings at their very well-appointed track. Details can be found at; www.bmxsa.com.au/gawler/en-au/clubhome.aspx 10

Using this guide The routes described in this guide are very popular routes. For each route there is a description and profile, and a map including where the different towns are. Towns that are good to have a stop at, are identified with a red marker.

The three should be read together so you can get a good understanding of the route before you tackle it. i information

Each description gives the overall distance, and an indication of the riding toilets time if you ride at around 23 to 25 t kilometers per hour. The actual time spent out on the ride will depend on your speed, the numbers of stops you are planning and the time spent at the water different points of interest. There are also icons that identify the amenities at the different towns. food For each map it will be possible to download the route into your phone or navigational device. bike repairs You can start at any point along the route, so although in the guide, each ride starts and finishes at Gawler, you could start and finish bike hub facilities where-ever you wish.

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Riding surfaces Challenges

Across the routes there are different surfaces One of the main challenges for any you will encounter. The description will indicate cyclist is the profile of the route; how these, which include; many hills. Rides are grouped into •Sealed cycling / walking paths or bikeways different categories. These are; separated from traffic •Sealed roads •Unsealed roads flat On some rides you may be only on one type of surface, for example a sealed roadway, and on other rides it may be a combination of sealed roadway, bikeway and sections of unsealed or gravel road. In the majority of cases a road-going undulating bike is appropriate, but the route starting on Allendale Road is predominately a gravel surface, so an off-road bike is needed. hills

Within each category the routes have been arranged with the easiest listed first, then getting more difficult.

You can check the profile to see how any hills are spread out over the route. 12

Choosing a ride When you start to choose a ride to do, think about your level of fitness and experience. It is important to choose one that matches your ability but also gives you a bit of a challenge. If you are new to riding, consider When looking at the route, think about cycling the bikeways and shared paths an ‘escape route’ if there is a problem. to start with. This way you can build up If tackling one of the bigger rides and your skills away from the traffic. Once things aren’t going to plan, have an you build up your experience, skills and option to cut the route down a bit or confidence, you may want to take on the simply retrace your steps. In many cases flatter rides and then over time build up the routes share similar parts, so it’s to some of the more challenging rides possible to use part of another ride as over a longer distance. the escape route. It is best to use a part of a route that is already marked, as it It is good to have a back-up plan. tends to be the safest and most direct This includes being able to contact route to bring you back to Gawler or someone to pick you up if there is a your starting point. major mechanical problem, or if you get to a point where you can’t keep This guide should help you to enjoy going. So it’s important to have a cycling in and around Gawler. mobile phone on you and have It really is a whole lot of fun. someone who can help out if needed.

The maps have a lot of detail in them, particularly road names, so if you need to direct someone to you, you should be able to locate a references to use. This is especially important in case of an emergency. Navigating around Gawler 14 Gawler Rivers Path - Tapa Pariara – with East Terrace link. 8.4 km. 1hour

Gawler’s history revolves around the two Follow the path, past the bowling and netball bit of climbing until you top out (7km). The rivers, the North and South Para. The shared clubs until you go under the railway bridge. road is nice and wide, and usually very few pathway follows the two rivers and gives you Then a sharp right over the river bridge, then cars. an opportunity get away from the traffic for left. Follow the path as it runs along the river Roll down to Calton Road (7.3km), but a flat ride if you want. If you are after a bit until you reach another bridge, which you stop and check for cars. Over the intersection, of a challenge there are some steep bits to cross over. The path then curves around the the road dips down than back up again to take on. There are some tight turns over the top of the river bank. When you reach 14th Lyndoch Road (8km). Turn left here and make rivers, but if you take it easy, it’s a great way Street, (3.8km) watch for cars coming up your way back to the V.I.C. turning right into to explore and connect up to different parts through the causeway. When safe, cross over Union Street at the turning lane (8.4km). of the town. and again follow the path to your left. On Julian Terrace you will ride under big Morten This is a great ride with the two From the V.I.C, head up Lyndoch Road, left Bay figs. The path then drops down on your options, and a great way to enjoy the into Edith Street. Veer left and then over the right (4.5km), to the side of the river. Follow river environs. railway line. At Murray Road, cross over it under the bridge and then back up and diagonally to connect with the shared path- around until you reach another causeway Surface: Sealed road and shared bike path. way. (5.25km) on Murray Street. This is a busy road, so watch for traffic from all directions. www.mapmyride.com/routes/ Follow the path over the bridge then back Once safe, cross over and you are now in view/1217603995 onto Barber Street, following the road mark- Dead Man’s Pass. Follow the path as it runs ings, under the bridge and around, carefully along the river until you get to a very steep crossing over a narrow bridge on your left incline (6.3km). It is here you can choose to Gawler i t (1.6km). retrace your steps, if you want a flat ride. If not, it’s a very steep climb up. At the top turn left and you join East Terrace. There is still a 2015 Graphics ©Carto Base Map

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t i Gawler Only turn when it is safe and clear in both directions. at the now start are of the SOB (6km). You to the get way around This is a great traffic in Gawler and to the start number of of a different rides. Surface: and shared Sealed roads pathways www.mapmyride.com/routes/ view/1614790786

Continue following theContinue following path Hallam down the as it passes Drive and netball bowling go under the bridge. railway clubs until you theThen a sharp bridge, right then over right under another then railway again. Pass turn the bridge. next right over Reid a large open area, is of you In front see the odd kangaroo mayeven Reserve (you will arrive ride you grazing), directly across, the follow markings,at Chignell Circuit, road the Follow meet Paternoster Road. and you Road. Wells to theroad intersection with Two Stop at the intersection look for and cars before turning right. lane on the is a bike farThere left, so use thethis then Gawler as you go over Bypass Bridge. Road need to turn now right into Weaver You 50m to theand travel start of the SOB on left.your Be very when making this careful cars ‘back’ have turn and cars ‘up’. you as

Gawler to VIC start Stuart of Bikeway. O’Grady 6km. 20 minutes6km. This route will take you safely you toThis route will take the start of the Stuart It takes (SOB). Bikeway O’Grady using quiet streets plus Gawler, across you part Pariara. of the pathway rivers Tapa the pathFollow the around track, old BMX thethen bridge and then over through follow to turn Barber Street left. you where Follow the markings to road the around right where then meet up with go you the track You again. under the bridge that the crosses North Para reach a narrow Continue on until you River. turnbridge left. you where on this Be careful will not be able tobridge pass anyone as you coming in the opposite direction. From the V.I.C, head up Lyndoch Road, left Road, head up Lyndoch theFrom V.I.C, up Edith Street, left veer the and then over over line. At cross Murrayrailway Road, diagonally to up with connect the shared pathway. It allows you to the miss you and cross traffic the It allows under the and go rivers lines. railway Base Map ©Carto Graphics 2015

showing Thiele Hwy turn right.showing is a turning There lane, VIC toVIC Hwy. Thiele turn and left Road, Head up Lyndoch the at street first left. towhich your up it and veer is Edith Street. Travel and then line a railway come to a ‘T’ then over cross You intersection right, with through theTurn Murray ford Road. and all the to the way intersection with Main North Road there offwhere is a stop sign. Before moving and turning up theright, road, look for cars in both Travel directions. under the and then Gawler at the bypass large sign but watch out for cars from behind as you make your your make but watch out for behind as you cars from to the across way watch lane, and for cars travelling you. towards Surface: Sealed road www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/1128467542 16 Base Map ©Carto Graphics 2015 17

Kentish Road begins here Kentish VIC to Kentish Road and Alexander Avenue. Alexander and Road toVIC Kentish theLeave Visitor Information south travelling down Centre High Street. is a fairly It street, so watch out for narrow them. around manoeuvering Stop cars, and vehicles parked at the Street. end and turn right It is then into a very Ayers short section to Murray turn Street, left. you where You and the becomes First road a causeway, then over travel Street. turn Seventh left If you over here, cross Street. You it is the start Follow Hill Road. of the Gawler Tree - One turnthis the until roundabouts you through end where two left into Sheriff Street. At the second street, turn right at thisthe all Follow the into Coleman Parade. roundabout until the down end. Stopway and turn here right into Potts and then leftRoad, Part down, Drive. way into Sunnydale the blocked is but accessible for for road cyclists, vehicles, Avenue so continue on though reach Alexander until you for the start ride. of the Toolunga ride turn startsIf your right Road, into Bentley at Kentish for 400m and thenRoad left again to start the up climb Road. Kentish Surface: very Sealed road, small section of unsealed surface www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/1128463747

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Redbanks Road to Gawler Road VIC. Redbanks start the you line railway to over reach cross theAs you bend, sweeping a outskirts Ride up and over of Gawler. rightthen and then on your College past Xavier along over the Watch into Gawler a big roundabout. Bypass and down Travel left Road. to Redbanks out for your cars, veer down come to a small park, left till you veer down down now Princess Street. Stop at Main North This is a very Road. a little down when it is safe. Travel over cross so busy road, come to a ‘T’ and you intersection.bit more This is Murray right, through the Turn first fordRoad. and then your take left, the line, then up Edith railway at the Street. over Cross stop sign, turn right, then another make right that you takes back to the Visitor Information Centre. Surface: Sealed road. www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/1128478105 18 Base Map ©Carto Graphics 2015 19 Thiele Hwy to Hwy Thiele VIC. theWhere on Thiele Hwy meets are the you Horrocks Hwy, the outskirts While watching for cars, turn left. of Gawler. to the farKeep at speed. left still moving are as vehicles under the will pass Gawlerthen Bypass, and around You on centre will see a small shopping a small hill, you down left. leftyour Turn into and Drive Kingfisher then right down past a park, this down road Follow and Parade. Explorer then back left as it sweeps to Turn Murray into Murry Road. it through follow theRoad, first left, ford and then your take up Edith the line, then Street. railway at the over Ride stop sign, turn right, then another make right Road, into Lyndoch and back to the Visitor Information Centre. Base Map ©Carto Graphics 2015

Cheek Avenue is quite busy, so watch for cars as you turn so watch for cars as you is quite busy, Cheek Avenue left and then away right straight almost into Eucalypt Drive. both it is clear sure before this doing Make ways - manoeu can pick On Eucalyptvre. you Drive up a fair bit of speed, At ontoso be careful. the a shared go straight end, you will cross At 2.7km you so watch for walkers. pathway, RebbeckCourt. over Stop check and here for cars as they turn into and out of the Court. run it is a straight here From to the end of the pathway the and Wheatsheaf Inn, 3km. Form to here, get to the Jack Bobridge will need track you - reachKalbee until you Way to ride up the Valley Barossa cautious when heading Be whichba Road, away. is 2.5km to need negotiate as you Way, on to the Valley Barossa line, so look out for a railway and over an ‘s’ bend around bothcars from directions. of getting way toThis a great the Inn, and Wheatsheaf beyond. Surface: pathways and shared Sealed road www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/1597364347

VIC to Wheatsheaf Inn via local roads toVIC roads local via Inn Wheatsheaf This route is an alternative to riding up Lyndoch straight on theto the are to the way Road Inn, if you Wheatsheaf start the of Jack away from Bobridge you takes It Track. you to do the and helps a tight cutting avoids traffic, main the street signs and climbing in smaller steps. are There markings on the you. to direct road After At leaving Road. the up Lyndoch VIC, climb straight you as 350m, turnBe careful around right into East Terrace. turn as as there as well behind, may from be cars coming you. towards another 300m and turn leftTravel This Drive. into Rusby is the left second of the climbs. Turn and then right into Hutchins Street there (900m) where At is a bit of climbing. the end of Hutchins Street, there is a quick left then right is closed to cars, Ave This section of Lewis Ave. into Lewis Martin Street, over cross crossing, via a shared but as you look for cars. you sure make turn leftAt into the Mary (1.3km) end of Lewis, St and then to right the and follow into Bright end, 1.7km, Terrace meet Cheek Avenue. you where 3km approximately 15 minutes 15 approximately 3km 20 Maps and Descriptions Flat Rides Base Map ©Carto Graphics 2015 22 t i Gawler Surface: path plus shared Sealed road www.mapmyride.com/routes/ view/1276224193

Just on the 4km mark Community is the Hewett the Here Centre. path turns right and is the start and there a loop. Continue on, of are some very At pretty sections close to the river. 5km it gets steep, a bit so get for ready that. The path then ride plateaus along out as you the top edge of the suburb and open fields. the eventually trackFollow till you around need to you (7km). Here Road meet Kestrel go onto the It’sroad. a quick to zoom down turnthe right, you where past the roundabout, school and back to the (7.5 Community Centre the re-join path you km), where and the return trip back. little rideThis is a great that away gets you thefrom with traffic of some spectacular views the and the river open fields. broad

Gawler - Hewett shared use path – Gawler. path use shared GawlerGawler. – Hewett - 1 hour. km. 11.4 After leaving the V.I.C, head up Lyndoch Lyndoch head up After leaving the V.I.C, turn leftRoad, up Edith Street it and follow to theround the left, line and railway over then onto the path right just bike on your before Murray Road. into the then Council suburb Light move You The surfaceof Hewett. changes, so watch out for the this. path Follow right to as it goes your and then runsdown, the along banks of the North Atthe will cross 3km mark Para. you if it is wet. Be careful a boardwalk. over Cross over the bridge, go past the over park,Cross skate and thenthrough the turn car park for 100m the markingright. road up the Follow rise, pass the helicopter you where pad. Continue looking over on, and there is a beautiful view the North River. Para You are now in Clonlea Park. in Clonlea now are You Base Map ©Carto Graphics 2015 23

t i Gawler To return, retrace your route. Afterreturn, your retrace leave you To the on bypass over cross the as you S.O.B, watch exiting for vehicles Roads, Wells Two and Wells the turning right bypass, into Two left the may from not be They slip lane. left Turn forlooking out down a cyclist. etc. backPaternoster Road to the VIC (56km). Although the ride is flat, the wind usually either getplays tail a part. then and a You Just depends whichhead wind or vice versa. the on theway day. wind is blowing Surface: path shared Sealed road, and bikeway www.mapmyride.com/routes/ view/1276221838 The S.O.B is not a continuous bikeway, is notThe S.O.B bikeway, a continuous some with a number of roads, over crossing Stop close by. and roundabouts dual lanes, to Also traffic. way at these and give roads and joggers. watch forother walkers cyclists, so trees, In places there overhanging are branches and leaves on the path it can make slippery when wet. although slopes down, the bikeway Overall, there little rises are the on the bridges over Gawler near the River start, and the line rail just near the end. On both bridges, single file coming towards only for and be ready cyclists the who may be hidden by rises. is you, There at the area a paved end for (28.5km). a rest it is possible to on Tapa continue here From to Use Path Shared Mirtinthi Yala Port Adelaide. - Gawler Stuart - return. (S.O.B) Bikeway O’Grady Follow the path,Follow past the and netball bowling the go under bridge. railway clubs until you the a sharp bridge, river right then over Take then under anotherright railway, again. Pass the the bridge.right path Follow over directly the reach theuntil you again. Follow road markings,road turning left into Paternoster to the end, stop Follow and turn rightRoad. the bypass Once over Road. Wells on the Two bridge, turn right and then have 50 m up you the start of the S.O.B (6km). Follow the the path bridgeFollow then over back onto the the following markings, road, road under the bridge carefully and around, left. bridge a narrow on your over crossing agonally to with connect the pathway shared Pariaia. Tapa into Edith Street. Veer left into Edith the and then Street. over Veer di over line. At cross Murrayrailway Road, From the V.I.C, head up Lyndoch Road, left Road, up Lyndoch head theFrom V.I.C, Base Map ©Carto Graphics 2015 t t Virginia Two Wells Two turning right those and turning left the from may not be specificallyslip lane. They looking turn Then out for left cyclists. Paternoster down back Road to the VIC (63 km). flat ride. This is an easy, Surface: bikepaths and shared Sealed roads www.mapmyride.com/routes/ view/1452289165 -

From theFrom parkRoad. turn left Penfield down the little bit area, a is production a This is road careful. and messy at times, so be rough theAt 41km go through the over roundabout, then a sharp carefully take left expressway, back onto return the here, on the S.O.B. From - when cross vehicles for exiting S.O.B. Watch those Road; Wells the on Two bypass ing over and take the throughand take the second exit, under You west. heading roundabout, pass and next potato of commercial pass a number farms, so watch out for farm machinery. The road you where (27km), Wells to Two slopes down turn left into the for township a stop if you wish. the follow Wells, south out of Two Travelling you until Road (O.P.W.R) Old Port Wakefield a makes As O.P.W.R Road. reach Angle Vale make zig zag, watch as you out for vehicles pretty to close are Virginia the You crossing. now. there is a park at theIn Virginia (37km) end of the main street on the left hand side. -

Gawler - Two Wells - Virginia - Gawler. - Virginia - Gawler. Wells Gawler Two - 63km. 2.5 -3 hours 2.5 63km.

Follow the the path bridgeFollow then over back onto the the following markings, road, road under the- bridge carefully cross and around, left. bridge narrow a on your ing over a shortOnce on the have S.O.B you section turn right, you where Road, Wells to Two watching for the cars. Go around roundabout From the V.I.C, head up Lyndoch Road, left Road, up Lyndoch head theFrom V.I.C, up Edith Street, left veer the and then over diag over line. At cross Murrayrailway Road, onally to up with connect the pathway. shared the path,Follow past the and netball bowling the go under bridge. railway clubs until you the a sharp bridge, right then over rightTake under another then railway again. Pass right the the bridge. path Follow over directly until the reach theyou road again. Follow road markings, turning left into Paternoster Road, to theand follow end. Stop and turn right. the bridge, turnbypass rightOnce over and then afterthe have start50m you the of S.O.B (6km). 24 Base Map ©Carto Graphics 2015 t t

Mallala Two Wells Two turning right. Pass over a rise, to theturning over outskirts right. Pass At the veer (73km) big roundabout of Gawler. At theleft Road. playground Redbanks down leftveer Princess Street. down Stop at Main end North when safe. and cross You Road, right,backthen Turn at Murraytravel Road. (75.5km). back to the V.I.C rideA great that out in the gets you open country. Surface: Sealed road www.mapmyride.com/routes/ view/1097772402

cars. Go around thecars. Go around taking the roundabout, throughthird the exit, underpass and next pass a number You west. heading roundabout, potatoof commercial farms, so watch for out farm to machinery. slopes down road The turn left you where into (27km), the Wells Two wish. Otherwise, fortownship a stop if you metres on, turnturn right right, again then 100 for the Mallala Road. with road a good This is a wide, well-used shoulder on the left. at speed, do travel Cars with cars to the racing at some towing circuit Mallala. get to (45km) be very Mallala When you - care to way need to give ful at the intersection. You different five coming from directions, vehicles to the store. so stop over before crossing the theFrom store, take for road second gently slopes up, with The road a few Gawler. small rises. At the intersection (66km), stop and look for in both traffic before directions - Gawler - Two Wells - Mallala - Gawler. - Gawler. - Mallala Wells Gawler Two - to 3.5 75km. hours. 4

up Edith Street, left veering the and then over diag over line. At cross Murrayrailway Road, a shortOnce on the have S.O.B you section right, watching for Turn Road. Wells to Two From the V.I.C, head up Lyndoch Road, left Road, up Lyndoch head theFrom V.I.C, the path,Follow pass the netball and bowling the go under bridge. railway clubs until you the a sharp bridge, rightMake then over under another thenright railway again. Pass the the bridge.right path Follow over directly the reach theuntil you again. Follow road markings,road turning left into Paternoster to the following Stop end. Road, and turn the bridge, turn bypass right. right Once over and then after the have start 50m, you of the S.O.B (6km). Follow the the path bridgeFollow then over back onto the the following markings, road, road under the- bridge carefully cross and around, left. bridge narrow a on your ing over onally to with connect the pathway. shared 25 Maps and Descriptions Undulating Rides Gawler – Barossa Trail - Lyndoch - Gawler. 27 29km. 1.5 to 2 hours

This ride gets you away from the traffic and After crossing the railway line the road From here you can either return back to into the Barossa Valley becomes double laned, with a wide shoulder Gawler, or follow the shared path to Tanunda, Currently the Barossa Trail starts and finishes to ride in. The duel lane finishes at Kalbeeba Nuriootpa and then to Angaston. at Anne Milroy Lane on Calton Road. It is a Road (4 .8km) where you turn right and then There is a map at the village green that shared track so watch out for pedestrians. left on to the Track. It is best to pull over to the details that route. There are plans to extend the track from here, left, and cross when safe. As the Track slopes up all the way to Lyndoch, continuing adjacent to the railway line into the At Sandy Creek (7.5km) you cross over the return trip is much less effort. Watch out for Wheatsheaf Inn, Gawler. Currently the most Williamstown Road. The crossing is a bit tight; the yellow bollards at each crossing, especially direct way to link up with the track is along watch for cars. Continue on till you reach if you are riding in a group. There are also Lyndoch Road, turning at Kalbeeba Road. Cockatoo Lane (8.5km) where there is a short some stobie poles around Jollytown Road. From the V.I.C you start the ride with a climb section of road before turning back on to the Once you are on the Track you are away from straight up Lyndoch Road. At Cheek Avenue Track. You pass over Sandy Creek and the the traffic and it’s a great introduction to the (1.3 km) the road narrows as it passes through Track rises a bit. At the caravan park (12km) Barossa Valley. a small cutting, so be careful. you cross over Jollytown Road. Again the At the Wheatsheaf Inn, you cross over the crossing is a little bit tight and also watch for Surface: Sealed road and shared pathway railway line. traffic. Alternatively, you can take the local roads to The Track than crosses the Barossa Valley Way www.mapmyride.com/routes/ the Wheatsheaf. This takes you away from the (13km) where you pass through the beautiful view/1277902924 traffic and helps to reduce the climbing effort. gardens of Chateau Barossa. From here it is a See VIC to Wheatsheaf Inn for details. run down to Lyndoch (14.5 km) where you can stop at the village green. Lyndoch i t 2015 Graphics ©Carto Base Map

Surface: Sealed road www.mapmyride.com/routes/ view/929685801 - zig-zag manoeuver. From here it’s here From a quick run zig-zag manoeuver. there(30km), where toilets, are on to Wasleys right the in your main street. turn left you eventually and Out of Wasleys, and then over pass the (37.5km), University a rise and to the outskirts of Gawler where there need to get is a steady over. climb you At left the veer (46.4km) big roundabout then the at Road, Redbanks play down ground, veer left Princess veer ground, Street. down Stop at Main North when safe. and cross You Road end back your and retrace at Murray Road (49km). steps back to the V.I.C rideA great with some open stretches. Gawler - Freeling - Templers - Wasleys - Gawler. - Gawler. - Wasleys Gawler- Templers Freeling - to 2.5 49km. hours. 3

Continue up Grey Street whichContinue up Grey turns left an undulating It is now crossing. a rail over At (24km). Horrocks runstraight to Templers stop and look for in both traffic Highway, the intersection and over Continue directions. doing a to thearound left Wasleys, toward After you pass under the highway, go about go After pass under the highway, you 500 metres turn and right the at green large Morgan. Kapunda B81 sign, Thiele Highway so traffic across check will be crossing for You you. towards behind and travelling vehicles the and head north. around road Follow The risesroad up all the (18km). to Freeling way Street then in at Grey where into town Turn can stop at theyou park. first intersection and turn left up Edith Street. this left veering around, Follow and then over the line. At stop, Murray turn railway Road, reachrightMain up until you go straight and North for both traffic Watch (2km). Road before turningways right. From the V.I.C, head up Lyndoch Road to the Road up Lyndoch head theFrom V.I.C, 28 Base Map ©Carto Graphics 2015 29 t t Lyndoch Williamstown Turn leftTurn at the and it’s pub, all the downhill backway to Gawler (50km). little rideThis is a great to acquaint yourself with the with Barossa, challenging a nice climb. Surface: Sealed road www.mapmyride.com/routes/ view/1125065185 - Now you can either you to decide rideNow up to the loop back Dam, or to Gawler via Warren for a 40km ride Road Williamstown in total. theFor dam ride, go through Williamstown, bridge, a small left, the past veer oval over (23.5km) to start the climbing. The first part It is a steady is the so pace yourself. hardest, get intoclimb all the a you up but once way you get to rhythm Once should be fine. you the will see the top you dam. It’s a quick run right is a big parking and on your bay down, to check Be careful (27km). for espe traffic, cially trucks, before you behind and in front place to catch This is a great your over. cross breath in the and take view. The return trip is fairly quick. out for Watch patches on the near theroad bottom of the quite Go traveling will be quickly. hill, as you throughstraight (32km), turning Williamstown whichleft (34km) you into Road Williamstown skirt until you follow the golf course and reach the hamlet again (42.5km). Creek of Sandy

Gawler - Lyndoch - Williamstown - Warren Dam - Sandy Creek - Gawler. - Gawler. Creek - Sandy Dam - Warren - Williamstown Gawler Lyndoch - to 2.5 50km. hours. 3 Now head straight ahead to Williamstown head straight Now of the that(22.6km). Be careful crossing rail At which at an angle, it tricky. cross makes you thereWilliamstown is another park great on the left, beside the pub for a stop. rises steadily just before and Sandy Creek (8km) there is a little hill that a bit of takes effort. then past Sandy Creek run down You right to sweep and climb steadily you until park on is an inviting There (14km). Lyndoch left.your Leaving the V.I.C. you climb straight up up climb straight you Leaving the V.I.C. the (1.3km) At Cheek Avenue Road. Lyndoch as it passes through a small narrows road the over cross Once you cutting, so be careful. line, it’srailway full steam ahead. The road Sandy Creek you can decide which can decide you direction Sandy Creek at Williamstown Also to take. like would you to tackle want can decide if you a big you hill. (This description is written through going first.) Lyndoch This is a ride that createsso at loops few a Base Map ©Carto Graphics 2015

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Bethany Lyndoch Tanunda You pass through the small hamlet Bethany of You (39.5km) then turn left the on Way. Barossa reach undulates Rowland until you The road is a steep There Flat (47km). then descent, a thesteady line. climb back railway out over the line again via a tight then over cross You to Lyndoch it is downhill here bridge. From can stop at the village right. You (52km). Turn it is essen- Lyndoch right. From on your green backtially downhill, to Gawler and the V.I.C. (66 km), which enter via Union Street you using the turning lane. Surface: Sealed road www.mapmyride.com/routes/ view/1030892973

This is a gradual rise along Gomersal Road, riseThis is a gradual Gomersal Road, along to the leftwith Keep decent hills. two as At at speed. the traveling are end vehicles turn km), (24.5 left Road of Gomersal into on the In town left ‘hub’ Tanunda. is a cycling (26.5km). choose If you not to tackle Menglers Hill, steps back your retrace to the end of Gomersal Road, and return backGomersal Road, to Gawler via Lyndoch. Menglers, turnFor Road, right up Basedow left,then a sweeping around then right to the (26.8km). The first base of Menglers Hill section of this climb to the park car is very steep, then to continue just past the log house on the right (33km) to the top for views. great It is a very quick with descent, some tight curves, to stop so be ready at the bottom. turnNow left the and follow straight road through, back not the sweeping around bend. undulates a bit beforeThe road turning right. - - - Gawler - Gomersal Road - Tanunda - Menglers Hill - Lyndoch- Gawler. Gawler. Hill - Lyndoch- - Menglers - Tanunda Gawler Road Gomersal - 66km. 3 to66km. hours 3.5

da Morgan. You will be crossing across traffic traffic across will be crossing da Morgan. You so check behind and travelling for vehicles the head around, road Follow you. towards north, then right at the turning onto lane for cars up (8km). Watch Road Roseworthy quickand behind as they will be travelling stop at the Next, Sturtly. (10km), Highway to Gomer zig-zag over watch for cars as you sal Road. After go under the overpass, you highway about 500 metres and turntravel right at the Kapun B81 sign, Thiele Highway large green From the V.I.C. head up Lyndoch Road to the Road up Lyndoch head theFrom V.I.C. first intersection and turn left up Edith Street. this left veering around, Follow and then over the line. At stop, Murray turn railway Road, reachright Main up until you and go straight North for both traffic (2km). Watch Road before turningways right. This ride is mostly with undulating, a serious Hill. climb up Menglers 30 Base Map ©Carto Graphics 2015 31 t t i

Lyndoch Tanunda turning left, then through theford and left onto Edith Street and back to the VIC (54km). undulating ride,This is a great but just check the to wind choose. decide which you direction Surface: Sealed road www.mapmyride.com/routes/ view/929714599

rise on the other side. After that the road (26.5km) undulates all the to Tanunda way at the hub. a break have can bike you where can tackle you here See Menglers Hill. (From map for details returnprevious but note you Road.) via Gomersal After steps a break, and at the your retrace cemetery turn You rightup Gomersal Road. into straight a rise,are then a quick run until the last major the hill on ride then (35km) to theessentially downhill Sturt Highway into zig-zagging Roseworthy (43km). Cross, (watch at speed) and forRoad cars traveling at the (45km) turn Thiele Highway left, watching for is a good There cars again. shoulder to ride are along, and as cars tothe at speed, keep left.travelling The road rises, a few undulates, nothing but so expect At the intersectiontoo with severe. Main North (50 km) turn left,Road and watch for cars. At the to get small shopping centre, away from the turn traffic, left into Kingfisher right Drive, back to Murray Parade, Explorer Road down Gawler - Lyndoch - Tanunda - Gomersal Road - Gawler. Gawler. - Road - Gomersal - Tanunda Gawler Lyndoch - 54 km. 2.5 to 2.5 km. 3 hours. 54 Turn leftTurn at the main intersection and continue is a quick There descent into on to Tanunda. and an equally steep Flat (19km) Rowland In Lyndoch, on your left on your is theIn Lyndoch, village green which spot is a good for a break. Once you cross over the line it’s railway over full cross Once you risessteam road ahead. The steadily and just (8km) therebefore Sandy Creek is a little hill that a bit of effort. takes then run down You withpast Sandy Creek a steady climb up until is in front (14km) right and Lyndoch sweep you of you. From the startFrom VIC you the ride with a climb At Avenue Cheek Road. up Lyndoch straight as it passes through the narrows road (1.3km) careful. a small cutting, so be ride. It’s best not to ride into a headwind so check Road along Gomersal before you decide which to direction ride. This is a route paired with paired This is a route the Menglers Hill Base Map ©Carto Graphics 2015

t t t i Tanunda Lyndoch Freeling Head south down Grey Street meet till you Head south Grey down right,the there Turn again. is a good highway at theshoulder on travelling but cars are road, to thespeed so keep left. undulates, The road Atbut nothing the intersection too with severe. Main North(55.5km) turn left. Road Go under the and at the small shopping centre bypass, turn left(67km), into Kingfisher Drive, right into till it joins round and follow Parade Explorer left Turn Murray then Road. through the ford, then left into Edith Street, and back to the V.I.C (70km). Surface: Sealed and unsealed roads www.mapmyride.com/routes/ view/1123314523

left, then through the village of small (36km), then Marananga zigzag to the You will ride winerySeppeltsfield (39km). through of palms, with a beautiful avenue right. on your a mausoleum the and up and then around turn road Follow left at the first main intersection,Road Hempel (41km), which You so be careful. is unsealed, go under the Sturt then Highway to around don’t want (44.5km). (If you Road Daveyston to do the section, simply gravel continue on forback 1 km and loop via the Sturt Highway for about 2.5km, turning right into Daveyston section to is a wide sealed the There Road. left of the white line, just be very when careful turning right) which right Road is fairly into Daveyston Turn this to thewide and open. Folow intersection with the (50km). When safe, Thiele Highway At into theFreeling. the end of over cross street is a pleasant park bakery and a across the road. Gawler - Cockatoo Valley - Tanunda - Seppeltsfield - Freeling - Gawler. Gawler. - Freeling - - Seppeltsfield - Tanunda Gawler Cockatoo - Valley 69 km. 3.5 tokm. 3.5 69 hours 4

From the hub turnFrom immediately bike left and and then past the oval Road, up Bilyara veer right then into left Langmeil Road, at Smyth turn right. you where to Road Stonewell Road Turn Road (35km). up to Seppeltsfield Follow Continue through Lyndoch to Tanunda. You You toContinue throughTanunda. Lyndoch Flat (22km) thendip in, then out of Rowland the undulates all the road to Tanunda way at the a break can have you (29km) where hub. bike to Calton Road and turnto left. Calton Road This is the first the up to the road Follow climb for the day. intersection (3.5km) and withRoad Balmoral turn so watch right. is a bit of a crest There and at to Cockatoofor Valley Follow cars. 8km turn left right at Turn into Davies Road. turn left at the store up and at 11km the oval, undulates all the This road Pimpala way Road. spot for a great For a (17km). to Lyndoch, break, turn left at the pub and 50 m on your right is the village green. From theFrom Street High VIC head southdown 32 Base Map ©Carto Graphics 2015 t t t t

Tarlee Freeling Wasleys Kapunda Atleft the (96km) veer big roundabout down then the at Road Redbanks veer playground, left Princess Street. down Stop at Main North end back at when safe. and cross You Road, steps back your retrace and Murray to Road (100km). the V.I.C. rideA great for stretching and legs out your taking in the big views. Surface: Sealed road www.mapmyride.com/routes/ view/929715587

here to here choose for from a break. the continue up Next, street, at the and war memorial, turn left edge is road The for Tarlee. it smooths town leave out. but once you rough, theThis is where serious starts. climbing By the reached have 45km mark the you high point, m, and it’s all the to Tarlee way downhill 376 (52km). At the intersection turn left and there right.is a good spot to stopyour on section is on the so keep The next main road, to thewell left. small hills before two are There right here Turn (75.5km). reach Templers you from taking into account vehicles for Wasleys, can cut (You you. behind and coming towards the ride short onto continuing straight the by and then of Roseworthy backtown to Gawler.) it’s here (81km) From a quick run to Wasleys therewhere toilets are on your and water main street, right. At the end of the Wasleys turn left past the (88km), and travel University a rise to theover outskirts of Gawler. Gawler - Freeling - Kapunda - Tarlee - Templers - Wasleys - Gawler. - Gawler. - Wasleys Templers - - Tarlee Gawler- Kapunda Freeling - 100km. 4.5 to 4.5 5 hours 100km.

From theFrom park directly the east, past leave meet the When you again, main road oval. turn left. continues to rise The road and you reachpass through some cuttings until you plenty of spots are (36 km). There Kapunda From the V.I.C. head up Lyndoch Road to the Road up Lyndoch head theFrom V.I.C. first intersection and turn left up Edith Street. this left veering around, Follow and then over the line. At stop, Murray turn railway Road reachright Main Northyou until and follow right, watching for (2km). Turn traffic Road both After ways. go under the you highway and turn go about 500 metres rightoverpass, at the B81 Thiele Highway sign, large green across will be crossing Morgan. You Kapunda so traffic checkroad Follow the vehicles. for and head north.around rises road The up all left Turn at Grey the (18km). to Freeling way Street can stop at then you where into town the right. park on your the in the work hard half. first This ride in the takes open countryside with all 33 Maps and Descriptions Hill Rides Base Map ©Carto Graphics 2015 35

You will eventually come to a stop sign at First will eventually You right,Street through (38km). Turn the ford, then Ayers Street first and right into leftthen throughinto High Street. to the Follow VIC (40km). This is a quick challenge with some hill climbing and quick descents. Surface: Sealed road www.mapmyride.com/routes/ view/1116503521

The S.O.B is not a continuous bikeway and is notThe S.O.B bikeway a continuous Stop a number of roads. and over crosses check at each and look out for crossing, other reach joggers. When you and walkers cyclists, km) turn off the S.O.B and Curtis (16.5 Road, head east. so be watch- on suburban roads, now are You lane but at times there is is a cycle ful. There debris that over Cross needs to be avoided. Main North at the and the lights Road road Blakeview. Road, Craigmore becomes now the roundabouts. through road two Follow a have theThis is where climbing begins. You series of turns, theyour left, first you to ride as stretch before up, but also a long downward another left turn leads to that a ‘T’ eventually Turn (27km). intersection with Road Medlow right the and reach here, rises road until you the intersection with the Gawler-One Tree left (29.3km). Turn here (G.O.T.H) Hill Road for the last bit of the climb, then it’s downhill, with some steep sections, all the back way to Gawler. - Gawler. 40km. 1.5 - 2 hours. - 2 1.5 40km. Gawler. Gawler - SOB - Blakeview - Medlow Road - Gawler One Tree Hill Road- Road- Hill - Gawler Tree One Road - Medlow Gawler Blakeview SOB - - From the VIC head up Lyndoch Road, left the Road, From Lyndoch VIC head up up Edith Street, left veer the and then over diag over line. At cross Murrayrailway Road, A short, sharp ride. the path,Follow past the and netball bowling the go under bridge. railway clubs until you the a sharp bridge,right Then make then over then under anotherright railway, again. Pass the the bridge.right path Follow over directly the reach theuntil you again. Follow road markings,road turning left into Paternoster to the and follow end. StopRoad, and turn the bridge, turn bypass right. right Once over theand then have start 50m up you of the S.O.B (6km). Follow the the path bridgeFollow then over back onto the the following markings, road, road under the- bridge carefully cross and around, left. bridge narrow a on your ing over onally to with connect the pathway. shared Base Map ©Carto Graphics 2015 t

One Tree Hill One Tree section and turnsection and right, along, about 400m reach theyou - round Humbug Scrub Road leftabout. Turn on to the Gawler One Tree At the Gawler. and head towards Hill Road top of Cornishmen’s Hill, turn right into Uley and then leftRoad, Hill onto Gawler One Tree (33km). It’sRoad back essentially downhill to with little rises a few Gawler, views plus great on both sides of the road. come to a stop sign at First will eventually You right,Street through (45km). Turn the ford and then Ayers Street, first right, intothen quickly left through intoStreet. High to the Follow (46km). V.I.C. views. some great Some good climbing and Surface: Sealed road www.mapmyride.com/routes/ view/1116487420

- You are now on suburban roads, so be so be roads, on suburban now are You lane althoughwatchful. at is a cycle There debris. over will need to avoid Cross times you Main North at the now lights. The road Road the road Follow turns Road. into Craigmore up through to the and turn second roundabout (23km). right into Road Adams At turn the left Road, end of Adams onto series climb in a of four You Road. Yorktown steps till the intersection with Road Black Top left This Road. Turn into Black Top (31km). left. so keep After can be busy, road 2kms turn This left into (31km). Cornishman’s Hill Road so you is a serious down dips road climb. The can pick momentum before up some it dips up again. The really steep bit is the last 100 metres. chooseIf you not tocan do the climb, you for about 500 Road continue along Black Top metres and you reachmetres the and you of One township toilets, are and food Hill. There water Tree then If you continue on tohere. the ‘T’ inter -

Gawler - Craigmore - Black Top Road - Cornishman’s Hill – Road Gawler - Black Craigmore - Top to 2 26km. hours. 2.5 Gawler. - Road Hill Gawler Tree One

up Edith Street, left veer the and then over diag over line. At cross Murrayrailway Road, From the V.I.C. head up Lyndoch Road, left Road, up Lyndoch head theFrom V.I.C. Follow the the path bridgeFollow then over back onto the the following markings, road, road under the bridge carefully and around, left. bridge a narrow on your over crossing onally to with connect the pathway. shared the path,Follow past the and then bowling go under the netball railway clubs until you the a sharp bridge, right over bridge. Take then another under right railway again. Pass thethen the bridge. right path Follow over reachdirectly the until you again. Follow road the markings, road turning left into Paternoster to the and follow end. StopRoad, and turn the bridge, turn bypass right. right Once over theand then have start you 50m up, of the is notS.O.B (6km). The S.O.B continuous a of roads. a number over and crosses bikeway, Stop and check at each and look crossing, out for others. reach Curtis When you Road, turn off the S.O.B and head east. (16.5km) 36 Base Map ©Carto Graphics 2015 37

t t Williamstown Kersbrook for cars on your right.foron your cars although Calton along thereRoad, is Travel very to little shoulder ride on, and cars are (56.5 km) turn fast. travelling At East Terrace right, then left and back Road to onto Lyndoch (60 km) which enter via Union you the V.I.C. Street using the turning lane. (Alternatively, (55.6 km) Ave Sunnydale can turn down you the or follow then Road Lyndoch return by markingsroad along the path shared and local backroads, to the V.I.C.). This ride starts with a hilly climb, but once past the all is done. Kersbrook, work hard www.mapmyride.com/routes/ view/1612519669 road undulates and you cross over the South over cross undulatesyou and road watch for the Reservoir gaps (37km), Para thebetween on the sections bridge. are There At (41 Williamstown also a lot of kangaroos. km), turn left, then right, 500m on your about there is a park to stop at. After the Park, turn immediately left down which pass the Road undulates as you Yettie (46 km). toentrance the Whispering Wall worth the the have Well detour time. if you reachThen a steep William until you descent, - for cars on your (49 km) Watch Road stown right, best to wipe off speed before some left. sweep you One kilometre on, turn left Road. at Balmoral steep a few are pinchesThere to watch for. theAt across there 52 km view is a great here. from plain to downhill the now gulf. It is leftTurn via the at the Road end of Balmoral (55km), watchingslip lane, onto Calton Road 60 km. 3 tokm. 3 60 to km. 3.5 / 69 hours. 3.5 hours 4 Gawler - Gawler One Tree Hill Road - Kersbrook - Williamstown - Gawler. - Gawler. - Williamstown - Kersbrook Hill Road Gawler Gawler - Tree One Head left (north) now to The Williamstown. There is a community centre on the is a community centre There corner for a stopping spot. Continue on, now the shoulder is wider, and the Continue on, now is wider, shoulder the rises road up to Mt Gawler at (22km) - all the to downhill Kers way 502m. Next, (26km). It’sbrook a steep descent, watch out for forestry mud on the and vehicles, road winds. cross The climbing startsThe climbing turn on to when you the start You (1.5km). Hill Road Gawler One Tree - go past Alex away until you to climb straight out a levels (9kms). The road ander Avenue can put on a steady pace until you bit so you reach the Humbug Scrub (9km) roundabout Check quickly. for cars, they can be moving To start this To negotiate need to ride take you - page See map through the streets of Gawler. for details to the start17 of the Gawler One Hill Road. Tree Base Map ©Carto Graphics 2015

t t t t Birdwood Kersbrook Gumeracha Williamstown Travel down along Calton Road, althoughCalton along Road, down Travel there is very to little shoulder ride and cars on, At Sunnydale at 80 km/hour. travelling are (79km) turn right,the follow toAve the road pathbike turn and left, taking it back to the or the roads local Road via Lyndoch V.I.C. that can up. Alternatively marked are you to 80km, turn Calton Road take right into East then left and backTerrace, Road onto Lyndoch km) which enter via Union you (81 to the V.I.C Street, using the turning lane. Surface: Sealed road www.mapmyride.com/routes/ view/929725521

One kilometre on, turn sharpleft at Balmoral whichRoad undulates, sharp and has a few pinches. the across there plain view is a great At 74km Turn here. to from the gulf, and it is downhill left via the at the slip Road end of Balmoral and watch (78km), lane, onto for Calton Road right. cars on your Gumeracha (37km) where there where plenty of are Gumeracha (37km) turn here, left From places to rest. and head for (42.5) a break, a to Birdwood or make to just Williamstown Road left onto Warren beforeBirdwood. through the travel you Road On the Warren the Warren Mt Crawford forest (52km), over Reservoir (58km) and then a quick run into (63km) withWilliamstown a park on your right. After the park, Road, turn left Yettie down pass the to entrance you thewhere - Whis (69km) then a steep descent, pering Wall (70km). reach Road Williamstown until you It’s best to off wipe some speed before you left,sweep and watch for cars. -

Gawler - Kersbrook - Checkers Hill - Birdwood - Williamstown - Gawler. - Gawler. Williamstown - - CheckersHill - Birdwood Gawler Kersbrook - 81km. 3.5 to 3.5 hours. 4 81km.

The climbing starts from when you hit Kentish startsThe climbing hit Kentish when you from Hill Road (6.2km) to GawlerRoad Tree One right, on an undulat Turn (11km). (G.O.T.H) to shoulders, with theing road narrow rough Check Humbug Scrub (17.25km). roundabout quickly. for cars, they can be moving Continue through the the and now roundabout It’s until a steady climb now shoulder is wider. reach theyou mark 24km and the top of Mt Gawler at 502m. all the to downhill Kersbrook way Next, (28km). It’s a steep descent, watch out for forestry winds. mud and cross vehicles, on the is a community centre There corner; a good spot to stop. turn here, rightFrom (south) then left on your is the start of Checkers Hill (29.3km), with a 2km climb that is brutal, then a descent to right head to and Turn Forreston (34.5km). the famous Checkers Hill. start this To need to ride negotiate you the Road See VIC to Kentish streets of Gawler. for details. Ave and Alexander This is a ride for the and includes hill climbers, 38 Base Map ©Carto Graphics 2015

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t t t t t i Lyndoch Tanunda Springton Eden Valley Williamstown back it is essentially downhill to Lyndoch From Gawler (100km). ride,A great with espe some beautiful views, Best cially Springton between and Eden Valley. to pace yourself. Surface: Sealed road. www.mapmyride.com/routes/ view/929726789 downhill to Lyndoch (86km). to Lyndoch downhill turnAt right Lyndoch at the main intersection. metres up. hundred is a few green The village

From here travel north to Eden Valley (50km). (50km). north travel here From to Eden Valley then at It’s a steep of Eden Valley, climb out turn left54.5km, Steps The onto Road. Seven climbing then starts in earnest withseries a quick toof seven Be ready rises, the ‘steps’. pace yourself. At the top of the turn road, right onto Flax- (58km), then after Road 1km mans Valley whichturn Road will left Creek onto Tanunda Conservation Park. past Kaiserstuhl you take to the ‘T’Follow intersectionand turn left. This Hill. This is a nice Menglers down leads you fast for be ready descent, but a complete stop at the bottom. left,Turn the bend to and follow sweeping (73km). the into right Tanunda you to take left,Turn hub with and there is a bike all the amenities. head south Now the following as it veers road thearound undulates cemetery. The road There Flat (81km). reach Rowland until you is a steep descent, then a steady climb back the over cross the line. You railway out over it is here line again via a tight bridge. From

Gawler - Lyndoch - Williamstown - Eden Valley - Seven Steps - Tanunda - Steps - Tanunda - Seven Valley - Eden - Williamstown Gawler Lyndoch - Lyndoch - Gawler. 100km. 4.5 to 5 hours. 100km. - Gawler. Lyndoch From the V.I.C. you start you the ride the withFrom V.I.C. a climb At Cheek Avenue Road. up Lyndoch straight through as it passes the narrows road (1.3km) careful. a small cutting, so be save some legs for some save the steps). This is a great ride,This is a great with everything in it. (Hint, the line it’s railway over full cross Once you risessteam road ahead. The steadily and just (8km) therebefore Sandy Creek is a little hill that a bit of effort. takes then run down You to Sandy Creek, a steady climb up and make On right (14km). to sweep Lyndoch until you leftyour is the Village which Green, is a great to ahead place for William Go straight - a rest. of the (22.6km), being careful trickystown rail at an angle. that cross crossing you thereIn Williamstown left is a park on your beside the pub which is also good for a left,break. to In Williamston your veer then turn left (23.5km) fora steady at the rise oval all the to Springton way (42.5 km). Base Map ©Carto Graphics 2015

turn right. is very This will pick steepyou and up speed. the havingFrom turned end of Karwin Road, Go heading back are rightto you Gawler. through the Scrub Humbug intersection, with the all the undulating road back way to Gawl- come to a stop sign at will eventually You er. right, throughFirst Street travel (60km). Turn the ford and then Ayers Street first right, into and then left through into Street. High Follow (62 km). to the V.I.C is plenty of climbing, withThere some really and steep of unsealed road sections, a bit is best not This route lots of scenery to enjoy. attempted as the or in the it is wet when winter, and slippery. wet are roads Surface: and unsealed road. Sealed road www.mapmyride.com/routes/ view/929677139

past the gates with the flattening out. It’s road go through very you but beauti- a bit narrow, vegetation both on ful native sides. reach an intersection you Eventually with a ‘T’ like It looks Bassnet(31km). road intersection but Humbug ScrubRoad continues on to the left. left Turn and travel 3.4 km until a sharp, steep, right angle turns to the South Para River (34.4 km). This turns (34.4 to the River South Para backthe up turn Travel around. you is where reach the until you road intersection again with continue this but Bassnet you time Road, road 2.7km of unsealed have now on. You whichto but be cross, is fine road bike, a for very Then the careful. becomes sealed road again and leads back to the Kersbrook where Karwin (43km) via Road, Road turnright. you to ride do not want the on If you unsealed surface simply on Bassnet turn Road, back at the Scrub Humbug intersection Road down to the again, thenand go down roundabout

62km. 3 to62km. hours. 3.5 Gawler - Toolunga Road - Para Wirra - Humbug Scrub - Gawler. Wirra Scrub - Humbug - Gawler. Para - Road Gawler Toolunga -

Back at GOTH Road, turn left Road, Back GOTH at and head to the Humbug Scrub (23.5km). Turn roundabout left, with the starting climbing is again. There a steady rise all the to up the way gates of Wirra Conservation (28km). This is Para Park a good spotto catch breath. Continue your This starts 2 km, a steep descent of just over You then wind thewhere flattens out. road thedown for bottom another of the valley 1.4 You reach a turnaroundkm until you (16km). backthen way out. It is very climb your steep 20%. with reaching gradients over little bit of unsealed surface,little bit of unsealed it just to make startthat interesting. the To bit more ride, fol- and Alexander Road to map VIC Kentish low The climbing starts Ave Ave. on Alexander with(5.3km) steep a start, reaching eventually (9km). (GOTH) Hill Road Gawler One Tree reach you until down right and travel Turn which small bus has a (13km), Road Toolunga left. on your shelter,

t t Lyndoch Williamstown Next, turnNext, right into (39 km) and Winton Road then right through into a ford. McCullum Turn an intersection(40.5km). Continue until Road (43km), turn left and then the around corner until along right into Springbett Follow Road. a left a bridge the crossing hand turn over At the line (46.5 km) intorail Avenue. Cheek intersection turn and right Road into Lyndoch (48.4km) back to the V.I.C. This is a challenging ride, with a lot of climbing Only suitableon gravel. for a mountain bike. It’s ride a great to get onto some back roads fantastic some and experience scenery. Surface: Sealed and unsealed roads www.mapmyride.com/routes/ view/1264068643 - Turn right and head into Williamstown (21km). right into and head (21km). Williamstown Turn place for withA great a break a park diago nally across the road to your right. thenally across to your road head north here From on the Valley Lyndoch continue on (29km), and to Lyndoch Way through the intersection. The Village Green on right. of Lyndoch Continue out is on your there where is a bike Way the Valley Barossa use, turning can track right you at Herman this reach till you (30km). Follow Thumm Drive on the North River Chateau Yaldara, Para then(32.5 km). The road runs right the around winery, past the big wine tanks and turns back to gravel. The climbing starts turn right and you again, at km) as the climbing (34 Drive Scenic Rosedale then tocontinues. The road the veers left and km) Cross (37 into the of Rosedale township Where continue. and toRoad Dahlenburg over the turns road left of there is a beautiful view the North River. Para - 48kms. 3 to 3 48kms. 3.5 hours. Gawler - Allendale Road - Williamstown - Lyndoch - Rosedale - Gawler. - Gawler. Rosedale - - Lyndoch - Williamstown Gawler Road Allendale -

From the V.I.C, head south down High Street south head down theFrom V.I.C, and turnto left. Calton Road This is the first the up to the road Follow climb for the day. intersection (3.5km) and withRoad Balmoral turn so watch right. of a crest is a bit There for turn cars. Next right at Allendale Road (4.7km). It is sealed to the 6 km mark and then theit turns This is where to fun begin. gravel. and a floodway the climb go over At 7km you A ride for the off-road bike. At the end of Allendale Road, (13.3 km) turn At (13.3 the end of Allendale Road, reach When you Wirraright Road. into Para the intersection with (16 Humbug Scrub Road km) turn left. bitumen, which is now road The reach all the follow Yettie until you way you for that all climbing The reward (19km). Road is going through some very pretty countryside. ing begins. The first 1km is ing begins. The first the steepest, of the 7kms of climbing. 41