Pick-up *Our standard pick up spot is outside 91 Franklin St, Adelaide. This is the coach terminal in the city. Wait outside near the taxi rank and electric car charging station. We will then do hotel pick ups as agreed. We may not attend Franklin st if we do not have any requests for pick up here. *For anyone wanting to park for free, there is a second pick-up at 9:10am at the Junction of South Terrace and Hutt Road, in the Southern Parklands. Parking is at your own risk-check the time limit of the spots as they do vary. *Hotel pick up is possible if requested- pick up will be normally between 9-9:10am. The day. You will be transported in our van to the McLaren Vale wine region. We will provide you with a good quality mountain bike with front suspension, disc brakes, 27 gears, and a helmet. We will start off by exploring the beautiful Kuipto forest or Onkapringa NP, and then roll down the beautiful descent down Wickhams Hill towards McLaren Vale. We will then ride through the vineyards and stop at a number of local wineries to sample their fare and perhaps purchase some wine to take home with you. We will also stop for a lunch at one of the wineries along the way. We will provide a mixed platter for lunch. However if you wish to have a glass of wine with lunch this will need to be purchased from the winery. The final destination may vary depending on the wants and needs of the group, options include another winery, or most commonly a microbrewery. If it is a warm day we can even finish with a swim at the beach, so bring swim gear if conditions are suitable. Finally, you will be transported back to Adelaide. We will return to Adelaide to drop-off between 4 and 5pm. Please note:- We will be riding on public roads, and as such it would be an offence to ride if over the legal limit due to alcohol. It is at our discretion to stop a participant riding if they appear intoxicated. The Riding. The riding will be a mix of forest tracks, fire tracks, and quiet country roads. We will ride about 20km depending on the group, but don’t worry, it is mainly on flat trails, and will finish with a long downhill descent into McLaren Vale. We don’t have full van support, but the van will be nearby if needed, and we will collect any wines purchased along the way to save you carrying them. What to wear/bring: Suitable comfortable clothing for riding a bike off-road. Shorts are best, as are clothing that is ‘quick dry’ and light. Enclosed shoes are essential. A drink bottle – we will carry extra water but you will need to bring your own bottle or hydration pack etc A lightweight jacket if forecast looks wet An extra layer in case it gets cold Sunglasses and sunblock A small rucksack to carry above items Swimwear if the forecast is hot in case we go to the beach for a swim on the way back! We provide a good quality mountain bike with front suspension. However, you are welcome to bring your own bike if you so desire. It is YOUR responsibility to make sure your bike is well maintained and up to the ride. Please let us know if you plan to bring your own bike so we have adequate room on the trailer. We look forward to seeing you on the trip. Feel free to contact us at info@escapegoat.com.au if you have any questions. Cheers, Ian, Escapegoat Adventures/