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Popeye went cycling
May 9, 2026
Mt Buffalo
My favourite climb in the southern hemisphere - warm up spin before the gentle 26km climb from Porepunkah up to the chalet. Stunning scenery all the way, a very popular climb in the warmer months but can be bitterly cold in winter. Fabulous vistas at the top 😎🚴🏼♂️
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Popeye went cycling
May 8, 2026
Tawonga Gap and back
Short spin after a 4 hour drive, Tawonga gap is a great little climb from Bright, steady and quiet roads. Perfect temp this time of year however it was only 6 degrees at 3pm at the gap, which made for a cold descent. A great way to warm up the…
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Popeye went cycling
April 26, 2026
Uraidla loop via Montecute
Perfect morning in Adelaide, through the quiet Adelaide hills - Up Montecute, down pound road (steep climb in reverse) and up Hunters. Then along lobethal road to Deviation road and back towards Uraidla with a coffee stop at the bakery. Finally along through Piccadilly to Crafers and descending the freeway…
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Popeye went gravel riding
April 20, 2026
Rattler & Riesling trail
Started the rattler trail from Riverton Football oval which connects you to the Riesling trail after 15k.
Smooth gravel track and easy to follow, slight incline mainly on the way to Clare - plenty of places to pull off at (Auburn, seven hill etc) to grab a drink/snack.
Plenty of…
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Popeye went gravel riding
April 2, 2026
Barossa Gravel
Started and finished in Tanunda, parking behind the info centre. An awesome gravel ride with about a 60/40 split gravel/sealed tarmac. Some excellent champagne gravel roads taking in the stunning Barossa vista.
Very tough climb up to Steingarten Road, a few farm gates to open and close before a steep…
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Popeye went cycling
February 6, 2026
Staycation loop from Aldinga beach
Cracking loop, mainly on quiet back roads - descent down Willunga hill with a coffee stop at Pik-a-pie 👌
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Popeye went cycling
February 8, 2026
Road ride
Road ride from Semaphore, along the beach front to Glenelg, then Somerton Beach. Heading up to Windy point and Belair, then descending to climb Brownhill road before heading over to Greenhill road to ascend Waterfall Gully. Back through the city and back to Semaphore along the bike path and then…
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Popeye went gravel riding
November 1, 2025
Gravel ride
Great day in the McLaren Vale for La Grand Gita, which use to be held in the Barossa - fabulous route with some punchy climbs. An awesome event held by BikeSA - various distance options ranging from 25km up to 80km. Had elected to do the 80, however the weather…
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Popeye went gravel riding
September 13, 2025
Rockleigh 65
Awesome champagne gravel ride around Monarto - part of the Rockleigh 105 event. Well organised and run event - perfect conditions apart from the brutal headwind on the way out. Around 5k of single track near the end.
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April 24, 2026
Hi Popeye. Nice ride. I believe the path at the northern end of those trails, links to the trails and tracks onwards to Melrose. But it is strange there isn't any signage to state it.