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Embark on an unforgettable self-guided e-bike adventure through the breathtaking Adelaide Hills. Feel the wind in your hair as you effortlessly cruise past lush vineyards, historic townships, and towering forests on your way to the spectacular Mount Lofty Summit. 🚲
Tour Overview
- Departure Location: Uraidla Republic Bakery, 1196 Greenhill Road, Uraidla, South Australia (a scenic 17km drive from Adelaide CBD).
- Duration: Approximately 4 hours.
- Riding Time: 1 hour and 30 minutes at a relaxed, leisurely pace.
- Distance: 17.3km.
- Departure Times: Flexible hours available. Default times are from 9:00am to 4:00pm.
- Suitable For: Naturally fit, casual, and seasoned riders alike.
Unmissable Route Highlights
Explore the very best of the Adelaide Hills at your own pace. Please check individual venue websites to confirm opening hours or to pre-book meals, cellar door tastings, and wildlife experiences.
Uraidla Republic Bakery & Brewery
Arrive early to fuel your adventure with a delicious artisanal coffee and fresh pastry at the Uraidla Republic Bakery. Open 7 days, 7:00am to 4:00pm.
The Piccadilly Valley
Pedal through the stunning Piccadilly Valley, skirted with picturesque vineyards, orchards, market gardens, and native bushland. This region is internationally renowned for its vibrant cool-climate wines and sensational scenery. 🍷
Cleland National Park
Immerse yourself in a vital conservation area. Ride along designated cycling trails winding through tall stringybark forests, home to diverse native wildlife and spectacular valley views. Open 7 days, gates open 9:30am to 5:00pm.
Cleland Wildlife Park
Discover South Australia’s captivating native animals in a beautiful natural bushland setting. With many free-roaming animals across the 35-hectare park, you will have wonderful opportunities to get up close to iconic Australian wildlife. 🐨 Open 7 days (except Christmas Day), 9:30am to 5:00pm.
Mount Lofty Summit Lookout, Cafe & Shop
Reach the majestic peak of the Mount Lofty Ranges, rising more than 710 metres above sea level. Enjoy spectacular, panoramic views stretching across Adelaide’s city skyline to the coast. 🌅 Browse the visitor centre for quality local gifts and souvenirs. Open Monday to Friday 9:00am to 4:00pm, Saturday and Sunday 8:00am to 4:30pm.
Boutique Cellar Doors & Local Flavours
- Greenhill Wines: A stunning vineyard, cellar door, and cafe situated 590m above the city, offering exquisite cool-climate wines. Open Friday to Sunday, 11:00am to 5:00pm.
- Hills Collide: A minimalist, sustainable wine bar and cellar door in Summertown showcasing high-quality, locally sourced Adelaide Hills produce. Open days vary.
- Wotton Family Wines & Summer Cherries: A historic family farm operating for over 150 years. Drop in for a premium wine tasting, and look out for the ‘Open’ gate sign in summer to purchase sweet, mouth-watering cherries. Open Friday to Sunday, 11:00am to 5:00pm.
Uraidla Hotel
The historic, award-winning Uraidla Hotel is the perfect place to celebrate the end of your ride. Committed to eco-friendly practices, this vibrant community hub offers exceptional pub meals, local drinks, and a welcoming atmosphere. You can even pre-book a premium wine tasting in ‘The Tank’ with their resident sommelier. Open 7 days, 11:30am till late.
Premium Inclusions
- Comprehensive induction covering e-bike features, custom fit-out, and group road riding safety.
- All-day premium e-bike and equipment hire (return anytime up to 4:00pm).
- Handlebar-mounted mobile phone holder for easy navigation.
- Digital mobile phone route map.
- High-quality helmet, secure bike lock, fluorescent safety vest, spacious pannier bag, and comfortable cycling gloves.
Important Tour Information
- Riders must be at least 156cm tall.
- Riders must hold a valid drivers licence; photo ID may be required and photographed.
- Participating parents or guardians may enquire if teenage children can also join.
- Punctuality is essential to ensure a smooth start to your self-guided experience.
Booking & Cancellation Policy
A full refund any time up to 48 hours prior to Tour start. Please note that tours will be postponed or cancelled on extreme or catastrophic weather days for your safety.
What to Wear & Bring
- Dress Code: Closed-in footwear is essential. Wear comfortable outdoor clothing suitable for the day’s weather.
- What to Bring: Water and sunscreen.
Please find the following Komoot Route, online map for you to access this self guided itinerary.
You will need to follow the prompts to make a free Komoot account, and download the map online.
Komoot Route: https://www.komoot.com/tour/1667163338
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Neil was so helpful in suggesting different routes, and we decided to challenge ourselves by riding from Uraidla to Mt Lofty. The e-bikes made it far easier than we expected, and it was such a fantastic way to take in the beauty of the Adelaide Hills and explore places we may never have otherwise seen.
A huge thank you to Sandra and Neil for their friendliness, advice and hospitality. They really made the whole experience feel relaxed, welcoming and memorable. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a fun and unique way to explore the Hills.
Looking forward to booking our bikes again for next year’s event!
Thank you 🙏
The bikes were of an excellent standard, and handled the Adelaide hills with ease. Will be in contact again for next year!
Booking was simple, communication from Sandy was excellent, and everything ran smoothly. It was our first time on e-bikes and we were genuinely impressed — easy to ride, effortless on the hills, and we covered far more ground than we would have on standard bikes.
Sandy helped us plan the route using a free app, which worked perfectly. We started and finished at the Uraidla Hotel (great coffee, pastries and pub food) and stopped at Pike & Joyce Winery for spectacular views, food and wine. The ride itself was full of photo opportunities and scenery the whole way.
All in all, a perfect day for locals and visitors alike. We’ll definitely hire again soon.
Booking was simple, communication from Sandy was excellent, and everything ran smoothly. It was our first time on e-bikes and we were genuinely impressed — easy to ride, effortless on the hills, and we covered far more ground than we would have on standard bikes.
Sandy helped us plan the route using a free app, which worked perfectly. We started and finished at the Uraidla Hotel (great coffee, pastries and pub food) and stopped at Pike & Joyce Winery for spectacular views, food and wine. The ride itself was full of photo opportunities and scenery the whole way.
All in all, a perfect day for locals and visitors alike. We’ll definitely hire again soon.
Sandy goes above and beyond by providing new e-bikes (ours were Kalkahoff and a Focus) and good, well-fitting helmets, bike gloves, panniers, or a bike pack (which can hold a bottle of wine if you hit up the wineries). She had hand sanitizer and sunscreen available. Bring your own water bottle, or buy water (or a coffee) at the cafe next door.
Recommend you wear brightly colored shirts or buy a Uraidla cycling jersey at the cafe.






















