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Quick ride by bicycle from Adelaide to North Adelaide

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Adelaide to North Adelaide

27 min
Duration
7.4 km
Distance
33 m
Ascent
39 m
Descent
16.6 km/h
Avg. speed
61 m
Max. altitude

Kick off your cycling adventure in the heart of Adelaide, a vibrant city known for its festivals, wine regions, and sprawling parklands. You'll embark on a breezy 7.4 km ride to North Adelaide, a charming, leafy suburb with its nineteenth-century churches, bustling cafes, and historic homes.

Starting in Adelaide, you'll glide along a mix of surfaces with most of your journey on dedicated cycleways. You’ll appreciate the mostly flat terrain, with the gentle ascent and descent adding just enough variety to keep the ride interesting. As you pedal, expect wide tree-lined streets and picturesque views—perfect for a leisurely ride.

You're mostly riding on either asphalt or paved paths, which makes for a smooth experience. If the mood strikes, there are plenty of places to pause and soak in the surroundings, grab a coffee, or snap a perfect picture. The route takes you through quiet roads with minimal traffic, so it’s a solid pick for an enjoyable day out cycling.

Your journey ends in North Adelaide, where you can relax at one of the many cafes or enjoy a stroll through the historic streets. All in all, it's a delightful ride that's easygoing and full of charm. Happy cycling!

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The best bike routes from Adelaide to North Adelaide

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Group 1 Bohemian Bicycle Club Latest

Cycling route in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

12.9 km
Distance
47 m
Ascent
85 m
Descent
Lobey Birdwood Gumeracha
Road bikePaved
BMWCycling
2

Lobey Birdwood Gumeracha

Cycling route in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

Up Norton, Ashton, Basket and Forest Range, Lenswood, Lobethal, Mt Torrens, onto Birdwood (rest stop), Home via Gumeracha and the Gorge.
99.8 km
Distance
796 m
Ascent
815 m
Descent
2

Boileau VeloAdelaide 2013 Mt Lofty Challenge 50km

Cycling route in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

48.1 km
Distance
707 m
Ascent
732 m
Descent
Prologue Adelaide (ITT)
Road bikeUnpaved
toto40
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Prologue Adelaide (ITT)

Cycling route in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

13 km
Distance
90 m
Ascent
85 m
Descent
1

Group 2 Bohemian Bicycle Club Latest

Cycling route in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

15 km
Distance
63 m
Ascent
99 m
Descent
Tour of Mt Barker
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BMWCycling
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Tour of Mt Barker

Cycling route in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

Head up the Freeway - down Aldgate Valley Road and on to Echunga. Turn left to head back to Mt Barker to Junction Road - through Balhannah. Rest stop at Bakery. Then head on Greenhill road turning right onto Swamp Road. left onto Steniford then Collins Road -joining you to the Lobethal road fo
89.8 km
Distance
1,106 m
Ascent
1,121 m
Descent
Mylor, Nairne, Woodside
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BMWCycling
1

Mylor, Nairne, Woodside

Cycling route in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

Up Freeeway, Heathfield, Longwood, Lesley Creek Rd, Mylor, River Rd, Hahndorf, Littlhampton, Nairne, Woodside, Tiers Road to Lenswood, Ashton, Down Norton
93.8 km
Distance
1,043 m
Ascent
1,063 m
Descent
Gorge to Gummy, Lobey
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BMWCycling
0

Gorge to Gummy, Lobey

Cycling route in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

Up Gorge, Torrens Hill Road, Paracombe Road through to Torrens Valley Road, Chain of Ponds to Gumeracha, Lobethal, Lenswood, Ashton, Norton Summit
89.1 km
Distance
1,005 m
Ascent
1,025 m
Descent
Lobey via Montacute and Gorge
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BMWCycling
0

Lobey via Montacute and Gorge

Cycling route in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

Montecute - down Corkscrew - Lobethal to Balhannah.
94.7 km
Distance
1,151 m
Ascent
1,171 m
Descent
0

BVA 14 120km

Cycling route in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

includes second climb of Mt Lofty via Piccadilly
115.9 km
Distance
1,243 m
Ascent
1,262 m
Descent
0

BVA 14 100km Option 1

Cycling route in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

lenswood lobethal charleston balhannah
102.1 km
Distance
1,090 m
Ascent
1,110 m
Descent
55–61 North Tce, Adelaide to River Torrens Linear Park Trl, North Adelaide
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55–61 North Tce, Adelaide to River Torrens Linear Park Trl, North Adelaide

Cycling route in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

4.6 km
Distance
35 m
Ascent
47 m
Descent

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