January 2026 Progressive Dinner – Adelaide CBD
| Time | 5:30pm Wednesday 14 January 2026 Add all rides to your calendar |
| Location | Corner of East and South Terraces, Adelaide |
| Route | 15km, Adelaide |
| Stops | There will be three stops on this mystery route [1] Entree an early chance for a light snack and a refreshing drink [2] Mains a chance for a nourishing dinner [3] A light dessert |
| Register | Please let us know you are coming… |
| Notes | Please 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. |
2026 Adelaide Bromptoneering Ride Program
January – Adelaide – Progressive Dinner
Wednesday 14th
5:30pmFebruary – Adelaide – Jeff’s Festival Ride
Saturday 21st
6:30pmMarch – Dover Gardens – Patritti
Sunday 29th
11:00amApril – Canberra Takeover
Monday 20th to Friday 24th, Monday-FridayMay – Port Adelaide – Pirate Life
Sunday 10th
11:00amJune – Thebarton, Brightstar
Sunday 14th
11:00amJuly – Mitcham, The Ed
Sunday 19th
11:00amAugust – St Agnes, SixTwelve Brewing
Sunday 16th
11:00amSeptember – Magill, Catlin on Magill
Sunday 13th
11:00amOctober – Adventure Ride – Gawler River Brewing
11th Sunday
11:00amNovember – Thebarton, The Wheatsheaf Hotel
Saturday 28th
11:00amDecember – Brompton, The Brickmakers Arms
Sunday 20th
11:00am
Christmas and new year rides
Reminder: The Christmas ride is this Sunday (21 December) at 11:00am. The weather is looking cooler (23c), but a chance of a shower. Details available from December 2025 Social Ride – Brickmakers Arms Brompton post.
If you haven’t let me know that you are coming please do so by leaving a note on the Adelaide Bromptoneering Feedback page. This helps with planning the table for lunch at the Brickmakers Arms.
We have prizes thanks to Brompton Australia and Treadly. There will be a prize for the best dressed bike and/or rider, a prize for the fastest unfold, and a couple of door prizes.
There will be Christmas soundtrack this year. I’ll be playing it from my low powered portable IKEA blue tooth speaker. If you’d like to simulcast it to your own speaker then make sure you have downloaded DJ Riko’s 2025 Merrymixmas from this website https://djriko.com/merry-mixmas-mixes/ to your preferred portable device.
I’ve included some photos from last year’s Christmas ride for inspiration.
First ride for 2026
The first ride for 2026 will be a progressive dinner starting at 5:30pm on the Wednesday January 14 2026. Save the date!
November Ride Report from the Rear
The November ride returned the heart of the city. It was a longer but fairly cruisy ride along some of Adelaide’s well known cycling routes. Venturing around road works, track works and suburban wetlands. In total we rode 24.8km with a slight vertical climb of 48m – barely noticeable.
As the photos show, it was a blue sky day and the temp was headed to around 32c. Thankfully the route was largely flat. Following the ride briefing, we headed North taking Grote Street towards the West Parklands towards the loop path around James Coglin Drive towards South Road.
Despite testing the ride just a couple days before, due to the changing nature of the South Road roadworks, we managed to make some quick on the spot decisions enabling everyone to be in the right spot at the right time. Phew… always a sigh of relief. Cycling down the West Side Bikeway towards Glenelg was at an enjoyable relaxed pace. There were only pedestrians and their furry companions for traffic, and crossing minor roads.
The next challenge was navigating around, and crossing the tram works, and heading to the morning tea stop. It was great to join up with Andrew and Lizzie with their cargo bike (made better with a Brompton in the cargo bay), just before the Oaklands Wetland and Reserve.
The morning tea break was fabulous. Huge thanks to Gail and Lizzie for bringing cake and Gail for the additional biscuits, which certainly fed everyone’s appetite up to that point. Top marks to Andrew for bringing along his camping stop and coffee making facilities – that is definitely next level commitment, and great use of camping supplies. There was the obligatory Brompton bike photo set-up on the bridge before we all headed back towards the city.
Leaving the wetlands behind we followed the cycle path alongside the train line towards town. While it’s quite a direct route, it certainly encourages speed. This was something Gail noticed, remarking everyone had increased their speed after the break. While the temperature was on the rise we stopped briefly Woodlands Train station. A few months back they had finished the art which is incorporated into the access tunnels and on the station itself. I think a few passengers on the train were relieved that 15 Brompton’s were not getting on board!
We sped towards the lunch destination at Silver Brewing – and everyone who stayed was pleased to be inside enjoying the air conditioning. Once we all managed to order some food (thanks to Margaret and Ian for ordering early enabling the rest of us to order the food we wanted instead of the mandated platters)… and drinks (yes the brewery was somehow a brewery with no beer of its own!!!).. We were all able to look back and say we enjoyed the ride.
The Adelaide Brompton rides are largely a mix of planing which involve testing routes, finding suitable relaxed food locations for mid-large groups… and a bit of luck. This ride certainly relied heavily on luck – and great company, so thanks to all who came out.
Attending: 15 Bromptoneers + 1 cargo bike
December 2025 Update
Brompton Christmas Ride – December 2025 – Brickmakers Arms
On Sunday 21 December at 11:00am, we will return to the Brickmakers Arms in Brompton for our Christmas Ride and Lunch.
This year, both Brompton Australia and Treadly are supporting our Christmas Ride and Lunch with some great prizes. There will be a best dressed bike prize, best dressed human prize, fastest unfold prize, and some lucky door prizes.
The routes for 2026 will be announced. This will include the routes for the Canberra Takeover in April.
If you are coming and haven’t yet registered please do so on this “feedback page”. This allows us to ensure that there is enough space around the lunch table after the ride! Please let me know in a note if a non-riding companion is joining you.
Get your very own Adelaide Bromptoneering Calendar
We had a great time with our regular Adelaide Bromptoneering rides. We have created the perfect souvenir of 2025. The Adelaide Bromptoneering Calendar 2026. It’s available now as a PDF by following the link.
Sneak Peek
The first ride for 2026 will be Wednesday the 14th of January starting at 5:30pm. So please add this to your calendar.
The reason for the odd time and the odd day is that the first ride for 2026 will be a progressive dinner. We will be visiting three local establishments in or near the CBD for entree, main and the followed by a lovely dessert.
We had a great time leading a similar ride for the Unley Bicycle User Group and thought we should share this experience with our Brompton friends.
Light ’em up
I was recently doomscrolling and came across what looked like a new and interesting set of lights specifically for Brompton Bikes. The Mini Bike Light Combo for Brompton from Magic Shine Australia. They state “The VTG lighting system is a high-performance, versatile solution designed specifically for folding bikes. Perfect for cyclists who enjoy urban commuting, leisure riding, and road cycling, the VTG system combines innovation, safety, and user-friendly design to enhance every ride.
The system includes three key products: the VTG 1000 Front Light, the VTG Wireless Remote, and the VTG 50 TL Tail Light. Together, they ensure maximum visibility and safety, all while maintaining a sleek and compact design.”
You can see a review here – https://youtube.com/shorts/OO63WnaJtps?si=7AMR7x61sKNm5rRy
December 2025 Social Ride – Brickmakers Arms Brompton
| Time | 11:00am Sunday 21 December 2025 Add all rides to your calendar |
| Location | Brickmakers Arms 36 Chief St, Brompton SA 5007 |
| Route | 20km, Brompton, Hindmarsh, Underdale, Mile End, North Adelaide Strava Route GPX Route |
| Coffee Stop | Loveon Cafe 39 Gladstone Rd, Mile End SA 5031 |
| Register | Please let us know you are coming… |
November 2025 Update
Brompton Social Ride – November 2025 – Silver Brewing Co – Adelaide
Helen and I returned from our trip to Japan yesterday. We are looking forward to riding with you again this Sunday, 23 November 2025. We leave 11am from Silver Brewing Co in Gouger Street, Adelaide. The weather is looking warm (26c-29c during the ride). Please dress appropriately and bring some sunscreen. Details about the ride are available from the November 2025 Social Ride – Silver Brewing Co post.
Our coffee stop will be at the Marion Wetlands – this is a coffee outside moment – please bring your own coffee in a thermos or the necessary coffee making equipment with you. Gail will be bringing some lovely baked items to share (looking forward to these – thanks for offering!).
If you are coming and haven’t yet registered please do so on this “feedback page”. This allows us to ensure that there is enough space around the lunch table after the ride!
Ride Calendar for 2026
Planning has commenced for Adelaide Bromptoneering’s 2026 rides. The details will be announced at our Christmas Lunch on Sunday 21 December 2025.
Do you have a favourite ride that you like to do again? Or a new venue or location you think would be great for the Bromptoneers to explore?
Please send us your suggestions be leaving a comment on this post. You can do this by simply replying to the e-mail newsletter or if you prefer you can leave it directly on the blog.
I’ve created a gallery of photos from last years rides to inspire you!
Going to Japan with your Brompton?
You can find out about Brompton Community events in Tokyo (you’ll need to turn on your translate function) from this website >> https://brompton-community.peatix.com. You can message through organiser from the website – you never know your luck in the big city.
Brompton Junction in Tokyo can be found online here >> https://jp.brompton.com/find-a-store/brompton-junction/tokyo and in real life in Jingumae, a district of Shibuya.
I’d also recommend visiting:
- Life with Bicycle which can be find online here >> https://lb-daikanyama.jp and in real life near Daikanyama, also a district of Shibuya. Life with Bicycle was the shop that fixed my bike last year after my pedal “bolt” broke in the crank. Very helpful!
- Loro Slowspot which can be find online here >> http://www.loro.co.jp and in real life their Tokyo branch can be found in Nihonbashi, a district of Chuo City. When our friend forgot to bring her frame for her front bag, they helped us out by lending us one for the trip!
- Rinproject makes a bunch of interesting gear for Brompton and other bikes. They can be found online here >> https://www.rinproject.com/index.html and in real life in Matsugaya, in Taito City.
- Blue Lug has cool gear for all sorts of bikes, including Brompton. They can be found online here >> https://bluelug.com. They have three shops in Tokyo – I’ll let you Google them. Apparently, they also run a custom paint shop, a cafe and a barber!
If you happen to be heading down to the Shimanami Kaido next month, then you might able to join the Brompton in Palace meeting on 21 December 2025 in Sentoda. We have been to a few Brompton in Palace meetings when they were held in Tokyo. We met many liked minded Brompton friends.
I’ve included some photos from last trip to encourage you. And finally a shout out to Alison and Sam who are in Tokyo as I type.
November 2025 Social Ride – Silver Brewing Co
| Time | 11:00am Sunday 23 November 2025 Add all rides to your calendar |
| Location | Silver Brewing Co 200-206 Gouger St, Adelaide SA 5000 |
| Route | 25km – Adelaide, Mile End, Marleston, Plymton, Morphettville, Marion, Edwardstown, Keswick https://www.strava.com/routes/3417363352115547378 GPX Route [to be provided] |
| Coffee Stop | Oaklands Wetlands Reserve Bring your own coffee in a thermos Baked goods to be provided (let us know if you’d like to bake some baked goods for us) |
| Register | Please let us know you are coming… |
October Adventure Ride report from the rear
The October 2025 Adventure ride ventured to the suburban frontier of Mount Barker. It is a ride that lived up to its name as we traversed wild lagoons, new frontiers of development, wagon wheels, forrest obstructions and inappropriately located temporary fencing. In total we rode around 22km and climbed 276 metres on the October Long weekend.
We all congregated in an unsuspecting semi-industrial car-park on the outskirts of Mount Barker, let’s just say the photo opportunities at the start were limited. One challenge all cyclists face when driving to the location of a ride – is remembering to bring everything you need (…I’ve done this myself in the past so I can claim no superiority). While you can probably get by without gloves (not ideal)… unfortunately by South Australian law – a helmet is definitely a required item, and thankfully we all had them! Especially when within the first kilometre we cycled past a Police breathalyser testing station – hooray for being legal.
It all started in 1999 with the construction of the Laratinga Wetlands as part of a waste water solution for the local area…. (thanks Kym for the informational update on Council services) now if this is what a waste water solution looks like – I say bring them on! There was some works underway (temporary fencing blocked our way), and thankfully we were able to still take in this view. We stopped for the obligatory Brompton photo – and it was indeed lovely to cycle through and see many groups of individuals and families enjoying their Sunday.
Rubber Ducks come in many forms and sizes … and this yellow one promoted the Wok the Duck. It’s a Thai restaurant that also does coffee, cakes and snacks. Opening hours are great, and the location was perfect for the ride, and it overlooks a waterway with ducks (no surprises there). As a plus, it was good to get out of the sun/cool wind for a half way stop.. and talk all things Bromtpon and cycling.
No obstruction would stand between us an our goal … getting to lunch! Across the path there was an exceptionally large limb down. Afterwards we did think we should have laid the Brompton’s around this devastation to match one of the riders pose in the photo. Although it’s probably not a good promotional point for future rides!
Earlier in the week we had heard the Council were undertaking some works in the area and some temporary fencing was blocking access for the main path just out the tunnel direct to the town… however it looked like a number of people had the same attitude we did, and went through the gap to reach the tunnel back towards the Prancing Pony for a well deserved lunch!
Puncture – 1 ; Bromptoneers – 11
Thanks to everyone who drove out to Mt Barker for the ride… and apologies for the delay in this ride report.
October 2025 Update
Brompton Adventure Ride in Mount Barker – Sunday 5 October
The route is now available from Strava or as a direct GPX file download. We leave 11:00am from the Prancing Pony car park. If you intend to ride this Sunday, please let us know through the registration link. The route and registration links are available from the 2025 Brompton Adventure Ride – Prancing Pony – Mount Barker post.
Travelling Adelaide Bromptoneers
Adelaide Bromptoneers were in Jeju Island, Munich and Canberra in the last month. Here are some photos shared with us.
Spring Clean
Richard has been having a bit of spring clean to free up some space. If you are interested in any of the items listed below leave a comment on this post and I can put you in touch with Richard to discuss the price etc. He can bring items requested to Sunday’s ride.
- Superlight carbon extended length seatpost from T-line (will fit all Bromptons)
- Advance mudguards with titanium stays (non-rack type) from T-line, I believe these will fit, or can be made to fit any Brompton without a rear rack.
- B&W soft bag (non padded type)
- 1 x Schwalbe One, 2 x Schwalbe Kojak, all have minimal wear.
- Brompton beanie
- Hobby Japan Brompton plastic kit
Favourite Rides
We did so much great cycling in 2024. I think, amongst my favourites were the three days we spent on Fukue Island (one of 140 that make up the Gotō Islands) near Nagasaki in Japan.
The photos show some of the highlights. If you’d like learn more about the routes (including Strava routes) we took you can read our posts about the ride here.
Where would you like to go in 2026?
We have begun planning the 2026 routes for Adelaide Bromptoneering. If you have suggestions about the routes leave a comment on this post. You can do this by replying to the newsletter or leaving the comments directly on this post on Bromptoneering.blog
November Social Ride
The next ride is a park ride along some of the popular bike paths in South Western Adelaide. The ride will be a little longer than the normal Adelaide Bromptoneering Social Ride but very flat!
| Start/Finish Location | Silver Brewing Co |
| Date | Sunday 23 November 2025 |
| Time | 11:00am – 2:30pm |
