The Old Freeway is one of the best ways to get into the Adelaide Hills with very little traffic which takes the newer main freeway now. Beautiful countryside with a good chance to see a Koala or roo on the way.

Christopher

July 23, 2020

Road cycling

Bikes own the road, barely any car traffic. Excellent descent however watch out for road surface in a few corners

WAYNE

March 29, 2025

Road cycling

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Distance 9.45 km

Uphill 420 m

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Friday 3 April

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16 %

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Max wind speed: 9.0 km/h

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