It’s not exactly off-road or trail riding, but cycling in Adelaide’s Eastern suburbs is a really enjoyable experience. The roads are generally shady and quiet – a great place to ride when it’s hot or windy.
Gentle Gradients
It’s also a terrific place for riders who are just starting on hills. The gradients are gentle. Beulah Road climbs 45 metres over 3.4 kilometres, a gradient of only 1.3%.
Statenborough Street climbs 50 metres over 1.5 kilometres with a consistent gradient of 3%. It’s also very beautiful with many stately homes and gorgeous gardens. You get to enjoy these without having to pay for the houses or do any gardening!
For those who want a bit more of a challenge but don’t yet wish to tackle Norton Summit or Mount Lofty, Stonyfell Road climbs 41 metres over 850 metres – a gradient of 4.8%.
Other favorite streets are Alexandra Avenue for its beautiful trees, Davenport Terrace for its views of Hazelwood Park and the High Street in Kensington for its historic interest.
Last but not least, there are so many great options for coffee along the Parade.
Other enjoyable intermediate level road bike rides are the Adelaide Beach Ride and the Lefevre Peninsula (Port Adelaide area).
