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!
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.”
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.
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.
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!
SuperCycle Sunday Bonus Social Ride – 14 September 2025
The route is now available from Strava and as a GPX File. We leave 11:00am from Victoria Park. If you intend to ride this Sunday please let us know through the registration link. This allows us to inform Victoria Park Social Club how many to expect. The route and registration links are available from the September 2025 Bonus Social Ride – SuperCycle Sunday post.
The Inspiration for Adelaide Bromptoneering
Meet Mayumi-san the person who inspired us to start Adelaide Bromptoneering.
Port Fairy to Warrnambool Rail Trail
The Melbourne Brompton Club held a rail trail ride on the last weekend in August. There were a total of 15 Bromptoneers that took part. There were 3 from Adelaide, 1 from Geelong and 1 from Maryborough. That means 10 came from Melbourne. I arrived a day late after heeding the tornado warning from the BOM over the South Eastern Freeway on the Friday. I joined for the Sunday return ride to Warrnambool.
It was a good opportunity to catch up with old friends and meet new Brompton friends. Here are some of my photos.
New Melbourne Route Library
I stayed in Melbourne for the week following the Port Fairy rail trail ride. I prepared and tested 5 new rides in Melbourne. They all follow the Adelaide Bromptoneering formula. That is a loop ride of around 20km (although there is one longer non loop ride) exploring the suburban backstreets, starting and finishing at a brewery with a coffee stop along the way.
This builds on the 4 pastry tour routes that I mapped out and tested last year. So when you visit Melbourne with your Brompton, the Adelaide Bromptoneering site has a library of 9 super fun rides. They all include Strava/GPX routes, commentary and photos. If you have any questions leave a comment on the relevant route page.
To make life easier, I have created a new page that brings together the Melbourne Route Library I’ve include some photos to whet your appetie.
October Social Ride
The next ride is an adventure ride around Mount Barker. There are more hills compared to the normal Adelaide Bromptoneering Social Ride. If you’d like to give it a go – don’t worry – please do. We will have a tail-end Charlie to ensure that no one is left behind.
The route is now available from Strava and as a GPX File. If you intend to ride this Sunday please let me know through the registration link. This allows me to let the The Crafty Robot know how many to expect. The route and registration links are available from the August 2025 Social Ride Post.
Possible Bonus September Ride – 14 September 2025
An Adelaide Bromptoneer has suggested that we join as a group in the celebrations of Super Cycle Sunday on Sunday 14 September 2025. If you would like us to arrange bonus 20km ride starting at 11:00am and arriving at Light Square for Super Cycle Sunday at around 12:00 noon please leave a comment on this post to indicate your interest. If you have received this as an e-mail newsletter you can leave a comment by simply replying to this e-mail.
Canberra Takeover Update – April 2026
We have had good interest in our Canberra Takeover 20-24 April 2026. Thank you! We have now reached the maximum number of registrations that we can comfortably support. If you are still interested, please register your interest now from the Advance Notice – Adelaide Bromptoneering Canberra Takeover ’26 post and we will add you to the waitlist. People on the waitlist will be invited to join if an already registered rider is unable to participate.
Spotted in the wild
Last weekend we were in Sydney and spotted this Brompton on the rail replacement services while the new Metro is extended to the south west. Bromptons and Metros certainly go together.
November Social Ride
Helen and I did a test ride of the November 2025 social ride route last week. Here are some photos.
The next ride is an adventure ride around Mount Barker. There is more hills compared to the normal Adelaide Bromptoneering Social Ride. If you’d like to give it a go – don’t worry – please do. as We will have a tail end Charlie to ensure that no one is left behind.
