Pipe line ride

Woodside Start Pipeline Track

 The Pipeline Loop – A Classic Hills Adventure

Start: Woodside Bakery, High Street
Finish: Gumeracha Hotel
Distance: ~250 km |  Elevation: up to 600 m
Surface: Mostly gravel and clay with short bitumen links

Ride Overview

Rolling out from the Woodside Bakery, the Pipeline Loop is a true South Australian day ride — scenic, relaxed, and just challenging enough to keep your attention. Travelling in an anti-clockwise direction, the route rises through rolling farmland and bush, topping out at around 600 metres above sea level before winding its way back down toward Gumeracha, where a well-earned cold one awaits.

With minimal sealed sections, this loop keeps the adventure alive from start to finish. The track varies with the seasons — dry and dusty in summer, slippery and playful after rain — giving returning riders a different flavour every time.

Mid-Ride Stop

The Angaston Bakery makes for a perfect lunch stop. Expect good coffee, hearty country fare, and a friendly chat or two with fellow riders. It’s the kind of place where time slows down — just what you need before the afternoon leg.

Ride Tips

Skill Level: Suitable for beginners and large adventure bikes.
Watch For: Wildlife at dawn and dusk, and slick clay sections after rain.
Best Season: Autumn to spring for cooler weather and firmer surfaces.

Why You’ll Love It

The Pipeline Loop is the kind of ride that defines South Australian adventure riding — a blend of easy rhythm, great scenery, and good mates. Whether you’re returning to riding after a few years off, or just looking for a full day out with minimal fuss, this loop has everything you need: variety, simplicity, and the pure joy of a bike on gravel.

MeningIe Explorer

Meningie Explorer

This “Meningie Explorer”  route, takes riders on a sweeping ~450 km adventure through South Australia’s diverse landscapes. Starting at elevation near the Adelaide Hills, the ride descends into open country before reaching the shores of Lake Albert and Lake Alexandrina, with Meningie as the central highlight. Along the way, riders enjoy a blend of flowing bitumen stretches and gravel backroads, offering changing scenery that shifts from farmlands and rolling hills to lakeside views. With plenty of opportunities for fuel and food stops, including Meningie’s lakeside township, the ride provides a full day in the saddle. The route loops back towards the hills, finishing close to where it began, ensuring a satisfying circuit that avoids repeating long sections of road. Use form below to request a GPS File of this ride.

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