Bike Riding | McLaren Vale

The Coast to Vines Rail Trail offers a spectacular 37km journey through Adelaide's south. It follows the original steam train rail corridor for the line that operated from Adelaide to Willunga until 1969. Winding between Marino Rocks and Willunga, the trail can be enjoyed by walkers, cyclists and horse riders (within the City of Onkaparinga section only) and offers scenic coast to hinterland views.

Part of the Coast to Vines Rail Trail, the Shiraz Trail will offer a food and wine trail experience, similar to the Clare Valley's Riesling Trail.

The Santos Tour Down Under peloton and cycling fans will once again descend upon the City of Onkaparinga for Pure BlondeStage 5 of the 2014 Santos Tour Down Under.

Record attendance numbers are again expected with thousands of people set to line the course to cheer on their cycling heroes and Pure Blonde Stage 5 is more than just a cycling race, its a party and youre invited!

Travel the race route and let Pure Blonde Stage 5 take you on a tour of our citys stunning and diverse landscape.

The race will start at McLaren Vale, our famous wine region with world class vineyards, cellar doors and restaurants. The riders will then head south, only a short trip to our stunning coastline at Aldinga Beach which boasts clear gulf waters and one of our pristine beaches. As anticipation builds for the hill top finish, follow the peloton as it travels around the historic township of Willunga. Set with the natural beauty of old gum trees and rolling hills the challenge of Willunga Hill will then present as we witness what is expected to be another exciting battle for Pure Blonde Stage 5 victory.

There will be free family events along the race route.

For more information visit our website www.onkaparingacity.com/tourdownunder

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