Annual Tour event information

• Adelaide Hills | Clare Valley | Barossa Valley | McLaren Vale
• 19-27 September 2026  
• Gourmet Food and Wine Tour
• 9-day cycle tour - approximately 600km, exploring the delights of South Australia's premier wine regions
• Maximum of 200 riders
• NOTE: Bring Your Own tent, sleeping bag/mat for camping or purchase our deluxe camping option

$2,595 BSA Member    $2,695  Non-Member

Registration Includes:

• Transport of luggage from campsite to campsite
• Comfortable campsites, flush toilets & hot showers
• Undercover dining facilities with tables & chairs
• Almost all breakfasts, lunches & dinners 
• Programmed activities & entertainment
• Annual Tour Ride Guide
• Annual Tour Merchandise

NOTE: 

Bring Your Own tent, sleeping bag/mat for camping or purchase our deluxe camping option

Optional Extras

• Deluxe Camping accommodation - $690 / tent**  
• Massage therapy
• Bike hire - road, hybrid or mtb - contact Bike SA office for details
• Limited Cabin, B&B, hotel/motel accommodation may be available in some overnight venues
• Car parking available in Adelaide  $TBC for 8 nights. 

ITINERARY

Day 1 Saturday 19 September

Adelaide to Tanunda via Chain of Ponds, Kersbrook, Williamstown and Lyndoch

78km

Day 2 Sunday 20 September

Tanunda to Riverton via Hamley Bridge 

79km

Day 3 Monday 21 September

Riverton to Clare via Mintaro & Farrell Flat 

85km

Day 4 Tuesday 22 September

Rest day @ Clare

Optional rides and activities

Day 5 Wednesday 23 September

Clare to Nuriootpa via Kapunda 

94km

Day 6 Thursday 24 September

Nuriootpa to Nuriootpa – Barossa Loop ride  

+/- 70km

Day 7 Friday 25 September

Nuriootpa to Hahndorf 

87km

Day 8 Saturday 26 September

Hahndorf to McLaren Vale via Macclesfield 

64km

Day 9 Sunday 27 September

McLaren Vale to Adelaide via Glenelg 

60km

View Daily itinerary with links to route maps logged on RidewithGPS

The 2026 Annual Tour will be using sealed roads only. However there may be the opportunity to explore further on gravel roads around some overnight locations. Hybrid tyres offer the most flexibility, but you can be a complete roady and stick to the tarmac, or take a hybrid, gravel or mountain bike with slicks or a gravel tread

All route distances are approximate and the route may be subject to change.

Below you will find essential information to help you enjoy your ride.

The 2026 Annual Tour Ride Guide will be available in due course

A printed copy of this guide including any last-minute amendments will be included in the rider Welcome Pack which you will receive on the first day of the tour, along with your Annual Tour merchandise and your rider ID.

Please take time to view the following information resources

• A Day in the Life of Annual Tour
• Deluxe Camping Package Information
• Overnight Venues and other Accommodation - TBA
• Bike Transport By Plane
• Bike Mechanic Information  - TBA
• E-bike Information
• My Bike – What sort of bike should I ride?
• My Gear – What do I need to bring?
• My Ride – How to approach your day on the ride
• My Training – How to prepare your fitness
• Secret Women’s Business
• Annual Tour Terms and Conditions

The 2026 Annual Tour will start  and finish in Adelaide.

Official start time is 8.00am, so please be early to register and load your luggage. Car parking plus coffee will be available from 6:45am.  There will be a briefing at 7:40am before we head off along the banks of the Torrens and wave goodbye to the city.  More details will be advised prior to the event

Yes, absolutely! International participants are welcome to join our tours. When registering, ensure you provide accurate details and consider your arrival dates to allow for any flight or travel delays. Please note that while we do not offer assistance with travel arrangements or visas, we are happy to answer any questions you may have about the event to help you plan your trip.

Did you know that international attendees can also become Bike SA members? Bike SA membership provides you with a discount off the regular price of the tour, plus it provides some personal injury and third-party insurance coverage. Learn more.

Bicycle SA is currently negotiating access to secure parking facilities in Adelaide CBD. Further details will be made available as soon as they are confirmed. . 

The total luggage allowance is 25kg/person – this includes your tent, sleeping bag / mat, etc. This must be packed into 2 bags, each weighing no more than 14kg (it’s easier and safer to pack two lighter bags than one big bag). Excess baggage fees apply up to a maximum of 28kg.  Each bag must be no more than 85 litres in volume or have dimensions of no more than 140cm in total. i.e. L x H x W e.g. 70cm Long + 35cm High + 35cm Wide = 140cm

If flying to Adelaide please take time to check your airline ticket/baggage restrictions. 

Annual Tour involves riding distances of between 50km and 100km each day. The average is about 70-80km. Whilst you don’t need to be an elite athlete you will need to have a reasonable level of fitness to manage the full distance of approximately 500km over 8 days. You can ride at your own pace each day and rest assured that our support team won’t leave anyone behind. If you’re not sure how long it will take you to ride a certain distance you can refer to the comparison chart below to get a rough idea. Please note that these times do not take into account additional time spent at refreshment stops, taking photos, sightseeing, etc.  

Yes, the accommodation on Annual Tour is camping and you do need to supply your own tent, sleeping bag and inflatable mattress – Check out My Gear – What do I need to bring along? When you arrive in the campsite at the end of each day you’ll need to collect your luggage/tent from the luggage truck and set up your own tent. The next morning you pack everything up and take it back to the luggage truck for transport to the next destination.

Yes, you can purchase one of our Deluxe Camping packages when you register for the tour – includes a spacious 2 person tent that you can stand up in and a self inflating mattress for each person. The tent is even set up and packed down for you each day. All you have to do is roll into camp, collect your bags from the luggage truck and settle in to your allocated tent. The price per tent so you can split the cost with your tent buddy if you are sharing. Numbers are limited and usually sell out quickly.

 There may be the option of extra cabin/pub/B&B/motel accommodation in some places on route for riders to organise for themselves. However please be aware that accommodation options are limited in some places and tend to book out quickly. You are more than welcome to do a combination of tent/cabin accommodation for the trip if you wish to have a few nights of luxury!
Note: You are responsible for arranging transport of your luggage between the overnight campsite and any offsite accommodation. 

We shall do our utmost to cater for riders who have specific dietary requirements, i.e. vegetarian, vegan, gluten free, lactose intolerant, low fat, etc.

For those riders who have more specific dietary needs including low FODMAP, Paleo and food allergies, please feel free to contact us with any concerns you may have.

The daily routes for our Annual Tour of the Riverland will use sealed roads only. However, for those interested, there will be the opportunity to explore further on local roads, including gravel, around some overnight locations. This will be especially so on days when we will be arriving at our destination around lunch time. 

Overall, daily distances for Annual Tour are modest so there is no need for a dedicated road bike as such or super slick “fast” tyres. Hybrid tyres will offer the most flexibility, but you can be a complete roady and stick to the tarmac, or take a hybrid, gravel or mountain bike with a light gravel tread.

 If you don’t want the hassle of transporting a bike to Adelaide you can hire one from Bike SA . Email office@bikesa.org.au or phone 08 8168 9999 for more details

 Yes, you are more than welcome to use an electric assist bicycle, provided that it complies with South Australian Standards relevant to “Pedelec power assisted bicycles” i.e.maximum 250w power output using pedal-assist system only. View SA Compliance Details Here

A designated “recharging area” will be located at each overnight venue but you will need to provide your own cables for recharging batteries.
Please be aware that access to 240v power outlets may be limited in some venues and you will need to share recharging time with other riders.

 Luggage can be dropped off and loaded straight on to the luggage truck at our office on Friday 18 September from 3pm until 5pm only. Take a small overnight bag for your night in Adelaide. This can be loaded onto the luggage truck at the coach transfer departure point on Saturday morning. There is no facility for overnight bike at our office. 

Adelaide Airport Flyer offers door-to-door minibus transfers from/to Adelaide airport, outer suburbs and surrounding area. Door-to-door 7 day service. Reservation is appreciated at least 48 hours prior to travel.
Phone 1300 856 444 or +61 8 8389 3528 | Fax +61 8 8389 3572 | www.adelaideairportflyer.com |info@adelaideairportflyer.com

Adelaide Superb Chauffeurs offers luxury airport transfers, with a Mercedes Benz V-Class van (taking max 6 people) and enclosed trailer for bikes.
Call Shane on 0447 788 654 or check out their website www.adelaidesuperbchauffeurs.com

You can also book a Maxi Cab.

Des’s Mini Bus Phone: (08) 8440 1600 https://dessminibus.com.au

Adelaide Independent Taxis  Phone: 13 22 11   www.aitaxis.com.au/maxi-taxis

There are many hotels, apartments and short term rentals such as Air B’n’B available in Adelaide, to suit a variety of budgets. We suggest that you make use of a online booking website to explore these options.

Otherwise you can contact the South Australian Tourist Commission for more information.

www.southaustralia.com or telephone the SA Visitor & Travel Centre on 1300 764 227 or for international callers +61 8 84634547 Email: InformationAndBookings@SouthAustralia.com

We recommend that all participants purchase travel insurance at the time of booking – to cover you for everything that could occur including cancellation due to illness/injury, lost/damaged baggage in transit, theft of bike, flight changes, etc.  

The following outlines our refund/cancellation policy - see full terms and conditions here

• Cancellation notified more than 60 days prior to event – a $75 cancellation administration fee applies to booking cancelled prior to 5pm on Tuesday 21 July 2026
• Cancellation notified 60 days or less and more than 30 days prior to event - a cancellation fee of 50% applies to bookings cancelled between 5pm Tuesday 21 July and 5pm on Thursday 20 August 2026
• Cancellation notified 30 days or less prior to event - a cancellation fee of 100% applies to bookings cancelled after 5pm on Thursday 20 August 2026

If capacity allows, special arrangements may be made with non-riding partners, to be part of the event, camping with us and sharing meals. Numbers are limited to a maximum of 200 and priority will be given to actual riding participants.

Contact Bike SA for more information. Non-riding partners may also consider volunteering for the event, helping with catering, logistics, transport or a range of other roles.