Diamond Creek – Beer and Trees Loop

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LocationGolden Hills Brewing
25 Station St, Diamond Creek VIC 3089

Closest public transport – Diamond Creek Railway Station
Route18km circular route, 155m elevation gain
Diamond Creek, Eltham, Research
Coffee StopMerika
Unit 3/1425 Main Rd, Eltham VIC 3095
Mary’s Rating⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (original route with accidental stairs and some single track that disappears)
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🥑 (revised route that this post is based on – removing stairs and disappearing tracks)
GPX/StravaStrava: https://www.strava.com/routes/3469245554336660770
GPX: https://hmkdt.id.au/GPXroutes/Diamond Creek – Golden Hills.gpx
Date ridden19 March 2026
If you have ridden these route and have any updates that need to be made, then leave a comment on this post.

This is the first Melbourne Urban Adventure for 2026! Fitting in with the traditional style for Adelaide Bromptoneering we looked for a microbrewery that we haven’t visited before! With a little bit of of Googling we came across Golden Hills Brewery in Diamond Creek. With a bit clever bit of additional Googling we found the Diamond Creek – Research Trail – Aqueduct Trail loop ride on Melbourne Cycle Loops. We downloaded the original 10.4km loop and added an additional 8km to get to and from the Brewery.

The route starts at Golden Hills Brewery which is conveniently opposite Diamond Creek Railway Station. A short ride on relatively quiet road gets us to the Diamond Creek Trail. A pleasant and popular trail along the creek with a range of recreational and community facilities.

We turned on to Research Trail, which is a bicycle path that runs alongside a fairly busy road. It is, however, a good way to get to one of the “local delicacies” Hungarian Chimney Cakes at Merika Cafe. If it’s, hot, they have cone variant of the cake which is filled with ice cream. But today wasn’t hot – we stuck with Aromatika – cinnamon and sugar! Freshly made so allow 10 to 15 minutes. YUM! After that yummy stop we continued along Research Trail towards the trail highlight of the day – the Aqueduct Trail.

AI tells me that ‘built between 1886 and 1891, the Maroondah Aqueduct was a 66-kilometer engineering feat designed to transport water via gravity from the Watts River (Healesville) to Preston Reservoir, servicing Melbourne’s growing population. It featured concrete-lined channels, 11 tunnels, and inverted siphons, largely being replaced by the Maroondah Dam later, with sections decommissioned in the 1980s.”

If you have a spare million dollars in your pocket and you want a windmill with a bonus house – I have found the property for you. But, we got there we tried to follow a path that is marked on a map – but is little more than a wishful dirt track that disappears into grass. After the windmill was a bit of climbing and a very steep descent – it should have triggered my brain last night – because it was such a gradient that it had to be stairs right!? Anyway fear not, I’ve removed those nasty bits from the route linked from this page. If you want the extra excitement leave me a comment and I’ll send you the special route.

I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the food we had and the excellent beer. Highly Recommended. The revised route is shown below.

March 2026 Update

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CADEL: Lungs on Legs

Adelaide Bromptoneers are going to see CADEL: Lungs on Legs at Goodwood Theatre and Studios on Tuesday 17 March 2026 at 6:15pm. Afterwards there will be short bonus ride for dinner.

From down under to the top of the podium — experience the riveting true story of Cadel Evans, the first and only Australian to win the Tour de France.

Fresh from a sold-out, award-winning season at the 2025 Edinburgh Fringe, Connor Delves delivers a powerhouse solo performance that puts audiences in the cycling saddle. Pedalling live on the bike Evans rode to victory. Delves fuses grit, storytelling and heart-pounding energy in a breathtaking theatrical ride. A high-octane tribute to endurance, ambition and the spirit of Australian sport.

You might try your luck with CADEL10 code that has been floating around on Facebook. We hope to see you there.

Brompton World Championships

There has been a flurry of news about Brompton World Championship races across at least three continents. Here is a confirmed AI Summary for you:

Key Event Dates and Locations

  • Singapore: 9 May 2026
    • Venue: OCBC Square, Kallang (as part of the OCBC Cycle event).
    • Format: Qualifying heats of 5 laps followed by a 10-lap final on an 800-metre urban circuit.
    • Prizes: Winners receive a Special Edition P Line Brompton; prizes are also awarded for the “Best Dressed”.
    • Registration: Commenced on 6 February 2026 via the OCBC Cycle website.
  • California, USA: 18 April 2026
    • Venue: Laguna Seca Raceway, Monterey (as part of the Sea Otter Classic).
    • Highlights: Features the signature Le Mans-style start where riders dash to unfold their bikes before racing.
  • London, UK: 19–21 June 2026
    • Details: Confirmed via the official Brompton website.
    • Note: Early bird ticket registration is typically announced in early April. Brompton +8

Favourite Rides – Berlin-Tempelhof

You get to ride alongside the runway at Adelaide Airport. But I’ve always wanted to ride on the runway! Berlin gave us that opportunity at the ‘abandoned’ Berlin-Tempelhof. This place has been converted into open green space with Berliners riding bikes, having barbecues and tending community gardens. It wouldn’t be a Brompton ride without a beer and just down the road ontop of a shopping centre carpark was a fantastic beer garden. Perhaps Westfield should do that on-top of their shopping centres!?!

Next Ride

We return to our normal programming with a Sunday 11:00am ride on March 29 from Patritti. Check out the details on the March 2026 – Patritti Social Ride post.

Ride report from the rear – Jeff’s Ride

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It’s Fringe time in Adelaide, and so it must be time for Jeff’s ride. You never know what you will experience on a Fringe ride – and this was no exception. Starting on the corner of East and South Terrace, following the traditional briefing, and photos we headed through the parklands. We passed a group with a loud dj, set-up near the adult climbing structure (its fringe after-all), and headed towards the traffic lights crossing Greenhill Road to Porter Street. Navigating the back streets of Unley Council area through the side streets and lanes (nearly missed a turn…), crossing Goodwood road destination the Goodwood Theatre building.

The Goodwood Theatre always has an interesting range of plays, and an onsite bar which can be visited even if not seeing a play. We parked our folded Brompton’s (thank-you site manager) and had a quick drink while catching up on everyone’s latest cycling adventures. Fitting with the cycling theme there is play on titled Cadel: lungs on legs (link is to the review).. and if you are free on 17 March feel free to grab some tickets and join us.

Back on the Brompton’s we avoided the traffic and quickly took a side street from the theatre, made our way through one of the new tram underpasses, and cycled along the path behind the Showgrounds, under the Greenhill Road/Anzac highway intersection to head long Anzac Highway towards the entrance of the West Terrace cemetery. The gates are usually closed from 7pm… but we were aware there are a number of Fringe events taking place within the grounds (don’t look they are all booked out).. and so thankfully we were waved through by the security guard (who is going to stop 13 Bromptoneers?). At the back of the group, where the interesting conversations occur, we were talking about cemeteries and their use – reflecting some people would find cycling/walking through uncomfortable. Its an interesting thought given 100-200 years ago people would use them as public spaces to walk through and promenade, given the lack of public spaces within society.

We continued through the parklands, near Adelaide High school, and crossed at the lights. Kym had once again tried to line up the ride with the great cycling lanes on Waymouth Street. At the last moment he remembered that there were no lights to cross West Terrace from the parklands. So, we ended up crossing into Currie Street, and down the back lane… which landed us into a dead end. This gave an opportunity to set up lights.. and lose the main group. Ah… thankfully I was grateful for having the map so we were not lost for long as we found our way to Light Square where everyone else was gathered outside a tent that was blocking the advertised route. Back in the heart of ADL we weaved through the side streets and crowds to get to Currie Street where bikes were parked to view and experience some free art. As they say.. what happens on the Fringe ride stays on the Fringe ride – unless at a later stage you ask Steve and he will gladly tell you about his experience ‘viewing fringe art’.

Leaving the art behind, we weaved our way around the streets and Festival Plaza to the Courtyard of Curiosities for some food. As it’s a fringe venue, you get to hear the announcements requesting people to queue up with their tickets, and there were certainly some interesting shows being featured. As previously stated, what happens on a Fringe ride, stays on the Fringe ride. Last stop was Ovo for an icecream on Ebenezer Place .. which involved dodging people and the nightmarket.

Who is Jeff? Back in 2024 we received a random message from Jeff Stolzer stating he was in Adelaide for the Fringe… and had his Brompton and was anyone interested in a ride… and just like that the tradition began. We know that one day Jeff will return to ADL, and until then we’ll continue to do a ride around Fringe venues in his honour.

Ride distance: approximately 17km

Brompton Riders at start: 13 ;

Brompton Riders at Ice cream : 9

February 2026 Update

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Jeff’s Ride Returns

Our annual festival ride returns for 2026. It honours Jeff who visited Adelaide in 2024 with his Brompton to premiere The New Abnormal at Goodwood Theatres. We look forward to Jeff riding with us again sometime soon.

Our ride will leave from the South East Corner of the city at 6:30pm this Saturday (21 February 2026) and will visit several arts sites on a 20 or so kilometre loop around Adelaide. This will include the time honoured tradition of visiting Goodwood Theatres for pre-dinner refreshments! Details are available from the Jeff’s Ride post.

If you are coming please let us know via the Adelaide Bromptoneering Feedback page.

In this festival season you might like to consider some of the shows at venues we have visited on our rides:

  • Goodwood Theatres has 33 shows on this Fringe covering many genres from contemporary dance, comedy, physical theatre and theatre.
  • The Suburban Brew Glynde has 10 shows ranging from the family friendly to music and not so family friendly comedy.
  • Kickback Brewing has 9 shows including a 40+ burlesque show! But if you are after family friendly, music, comedy or cabaret they have you covered.
  • Brightstar Brewing has a couple of shows. Fitting in with my usual theme one show will ample a flight of craft beers (audience members are invited to sip along), with the trio recommending the perfect book to match each flavour profile.
  • Mad Monkey Distillery also has a couple of shows featuring both comedy and music.
  • Shapeshifter Brewing Company similarly has a couple of shows featuring both comedy and music.
  • Crafty Robot Brewing has some country music on during the fringe.
  • Little Bang Brewery Co has a the Ministry of Laughs!
  • SixTwelve Brewing has Yeah Nah Yeah!

Favourite Rides

Actually I wouldn’t recommend riding this one because it was along a busy national highway in Japan. But, Helen does like a good photo and these bus shelters were pretty. If you’d like to get there yourself then this website might help https://www.japan.travel/en/sg/jbyj-blog/konagai-bus-stops-japan-fruit-shapes/

Canberra Takeover

If you are interested in coming to Canberra this April (Monday 20 April to Friday 24 April) but still have some questions about how to get involved, then please contact us through the Adelaide Bromptoneering Feedback page. We will contact you and answer any questions you may have.

For those coming to the Canberra Takeover, Anzac Day is the day after our ride program concludes. Not too many details are available yet, but the National War Memorial has some information on its website. We certainly plan to go to the Dawn Service.

Other things to see in Canberra during our takeover include:

  • Hallyu! The Korean Wave, an exhibition from the Victoria and Albert Museum, London, celebrating one of the most dynamic cultural movements of our time. This is showing at the National Museum of Australia.
  • Behind the lines 2025, Are We Rolling? celebrates the year’s best political cartoons at the Museum of Australian Democracy.
  • In Bloom explores the beauty and symbolism of flowers at the National Portrait Gallery.
  • The Canberra and Region Heritage Festival will be on. This year it will be exploring ‘Mid-Century – innovation, change and optimism’ that helped define the architectural, cultural and social transformations that shaped Canberra as the national capital.
  • If you want a challenge on a your Brompton then come a day early and do the Five Peaks Bike Challenge with 1,820 metres of vertical climbing! Let us know if you register.

February 2026 Jeff’s Social Ride – Adelaide CBD

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OverviewA ride to celebrate Festival Season in Adelaide and in honour of our American Friend Jeff Stolzer. Jeff will return to Adelaide one day!
Time6:30pm
Saturday 21 February 2026
Add all rides to your calendar
LocationCorner of East and South Terraces, Adelaide
Route17km, Adelaide, Unley, Goodwood
Strava Route
GPX Route
First StopGoodwood Theatre and Studios
166 Goodwood Rd, Goodwood SA 5034
Second StopThe Courtyard of Curiosities
82 Kintore Ave, Adelaide, Kaurna
RegisterPlease let us know you are coming…

Pictures from last year’s ride

January – Progressive Dinner, Ride report from the rear

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The temperature was around 29c. A perfect January evening for a progressive dinner. The starting point was approx 3/4 into my ride home from work – so I considered that to be the perfect starting point. The ride started on the corner of East and South Terrace with 11 riders. At the outset there was not much information shared about the three destinations. We headed off single file along the brown path through the southern parklands dodging the joggers, dog walkers and workers trudging home. We quickly came upon our first stop: Chacha bar.

We received a warm welcome from Leyna at ChaCha-bar. The Bromptons were either locked up outside or parked on the inside (just the way we prefer). We then settled in for the appetisers. Everyone bought their own drink. We shared a range of snacks from spring rolls, Chacha KFC, mushroom boat and broccoli (ah great to have healthy options). We heard a lot about the car-stacking parking facilities for the residents of the building – but we decided parking would never be a problem given we all have Bromptons! Lizzie and Andrew joined us at ChaCha Bar – after making a significant contribution to science. We would have liked to stay longer to sample the Katsu prawn sandwich. But, it’s always important to leave something to go back for.

We were quickly back on our Bromptons weaving through the back-streets of Adelaide, and then we headed north west through the West Terrace Cemetery and the parklands. By this stage, there was a lot of guessing where Kym was leading us, and the options were decreasing after each significant main road. “Oh… maybe he is taking us towards North Adelaide”… “or it could be Norwood… you never know with Kym”, and then… if we don’t turn left here it has to be Bowden”. Bowden it was! We stopped at Bobibao, a Taiwanese restaurant. The restaurant has been here for as long as we can remember – and it has a nice casual atmosphere, and lots of seating outside.

The sun was starting to set. Everyone was full… but there is always room for ice cream! We all ensured our lights were on (who would cycle at dusk without lights – you never know who you will pass on the road!). We headed back through the parklands towards the Festival Centre (dodging the temporary fencing), behind Government House, Adelaide University, a little dip through the undercroft carpark to North Terrace, up Frome Street to Ebenezer Place to OVO for gelato. The gelato was perfect for the warm evening… and it was a perfect end to a loop ride. From this point a few Bromptoneers wound their way home, and the rest headed back to the starting spot through the East Parklands.

It was a great night for a ride, and something a little different from what we usually do on the Sunday rides. Additionally, there was a new Bromptoneer who came along for the ride, and shared with us his experiences and joy in cycling his Brompton overseas. Always good to meet new Bromptoneers!

After the ride, I always think to myself “Today’s ride was great – I should do the write within the next day or two so I don’t forget it…”. But the combination of heat, work and general busyness means that sometimes it is forgotten, and then I guiltily remember again. Hope you enjoyed my imperfect ride report.

Bromptoneers: 11 started; 11 finished at ice-cream stop – but they weren’t the same 11!

Distance: 17km approximately.

January 2026 Update

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First ride of 2026 – January 2026 – Progressive Dinner

The weather is looking PERFECT for our first ride of the year on Wednesday 14 January commencing at 5:30pm. Details about the ride are available from this 202601 January 2026 Progressive Dinner – Adelaide CBD post.

It will involve three stops – entree, mains and dessert. So bring a healthy appetite, your lights and good humour.

If you are coming and haven’t yet registered please do so on the feedback page. This allows us to ensure that there is enough space around the dinner table.

2026 Full Ride Program

If you haven’t got one of our ride program postcards for your fridge, then you can always access the ride program online from the 2026 Adelaide Bromptoneering Ride Program post or you can add them directly to your calendar app.

2025 What a Year

In 2025 there were 12 Adelaide Bromptoneering Rides. If you rode all 12 you covered 247km and climbed 970 vertical metres. You may have consumed 12 beers and a few cocktails too! We did a pretty good job of getting around Adelaide as shown by the map below. I’ve updated details on the blog to include all of the routes we completed during 2025. So if you’d like to re-ride one of the routes or just reminisce you can do this from the new Adelaide Urban Adventures page. Over time I’ll include rides from previous years.

Featured Ride 202501 – Adelaide Bromptoneering x Brompton Social Ride (January 2025)

This ride is one of my favourite rides of 2025. It was a 23km loop through Adelaide, Parkside, Unley, Malvern, Kingswood, Kings Park, and Goodwood. A version of this ride was originally done in 2024, but it was brought back for the Tour Down Under as part of Brompton Australia’s ride program.

It was certainly hot at the 5:00pm start on 19 January 2025! While a gelato at 48 Flavours in Unley cooled us down, it would be better starting a little later in the evening. But we needed the early start to get to Reggies before its early Sunday closing time. Nevertheless, we got see some of the inner south’s back streets and lanes. This included the lane next with Urrbrae and Unley High Schools, the secret lane to Mitcham Primary School and the Overbury Tree.

B&W Luggage for Bromptons

It looks like someone has imported a bunch of B&W luggage for Brompton bikes into Australia. The following B&W luggage options seem to be available from a few bike retailers:

Some retailers are offering discounted prices and/or free delivery. Get that AI agent to help find the best deal for you!

December Ride Report from the Rear

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This month’s ride started at the Brickmakers Arms (new Christmas tradition..?). The weather was destined to be around 23 slightly overcast with potential rain, much cooler than the 30 degrees of the previous day. The Brompton line-up grew larger the closer it got to starting time. As if on cue – rain was thrown down at 11am for at least 2 minutes, scattering everyone to the nearby tree or pub walkway. The 16 Brompton Bike line up shows the variety of ‘Christmas’ inspiration themes. Once the ride briefing was over (and Christmas track selected) we were off… winding our way through Brompton & Bowden towards the path away from the city along the River Torrens.

The cycle path was pretty cruisey, with not too many pedestrians, dogs, or joggers for a Sunday. This was nice for a change! I felt that the group was fairly stretched out, but then suddenly we come to an unexpected quick stop in Underdale. It became apparent that Kym had experienced a sudden chain malfunction, which after some assistance was resolved and we were back on the road within five minutes. Leaving the River Torrens behind we weaved our way through the back streets of Underdale and Torrensville, and a few minor pedestrian crossings to get to Love On Cafe.

It was a great little stop! Perfect for the size of the group, which increased by 1 with Tin joining (the benefits of publishing the route in advance). The coffee arrived relatively fast… and the muffins were homemade (great to see baking on premises).

Before the ride it was suggested one of the prizes would be given to the fastest Brompton unfold – if there were people who wanted to compete. Thankfully there were four individuals prepared to take on the challenge (Peter, Richard, Andrew, and Tin) held alongside the cafe. The winner was Richard with a time of 9.98 seconds – impressive! Well done all!

After this entertainment, we got back on the bikes looping back through Mile End, crossing James Congdon Drive at the new pedestrian crossing, before traversing the parklands round the River Torrens, past Adelaide Oval and slightly uphill to North Adelaide. Of course there were back lanes, with only one wrong turn (Kym must of been enjoying the ride too much), before we headed back to Brompton.

There was a brief stop and photo opportunity at Walter Burley Griffin’s Incinerator (yes, the same person who designed Canberra). While there was the traditional Brompton bike photo – it was great to take one with everyone and their Brompton’s. At this point it was announced that Vanessa had won the best dressed outfit and bike. Vanessa really went all out with a complete Christmas theme outfit of a red reindeer skirt and jumper, bag with Christmas decorations and finished with silver shoes, a true top effort! Special mentions – Alison who dressed as the Grinch; Margaret with the Christmas Stockings across the front of the Brompton Bag; both Fei and Daniel with the Hello Kitty themed decorations (kawaii!); and Richard with the colour themed clothing and bow tie – perfectly fitting the theme of Brompton Cycling. After this it was a short ride back to the Brickmakers Arms, where the prizes provided by Brompton Australia and Treadly Cycles were distributed, prior to enjoying a festive lunch. Below highlights the variety of food enjoyed..

Given its the end of the year, Kym and I would like to thank everyone who comes out on the Brompton rides throughout the year. Whether you’ve been to one, or many – we really thank you for coming. You make Adelaide Bromptoneering what it is… otherwise it’s just me and Kym out for yet another bike ride around Adelaide.

We hope everyone had a fabulous Christmas with their family and friends.. and we will get to ride together in 2026.

Attended: 17 Bromptoneers + 1 extra at lunch

202601 January 2026 Progressive Dinner – Adelaide CBD

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Time5:30pm
Wednesday 14 January 2026
Add all rides to your calendar
LocationCorner of East and South Terraces, Adelaide
Route15km, Adelaide
Strava Link
GPX file
StopsThere will be three stops on this mystery route
[1] Entree an early chance for a light snack and a refreshing drink [ChaCha Bar]
[2] Mains a chance for a nourishing dinner [Bobbibao]
[3] A light dessert [Ovo Gelato]
RegisterPlease let us know you are coming…
NotesPlease bringing working front and rear lights
Please note that the ride will be cancelled if the forecast for 5:30pm is higher than 32c in the forecast issued 24 hours prior.