Clare Valley Gravel Backroads

Escape the main trails and discover another side of one of South Australia's best-known cycling regions on the Clare Valley Gravel Backroads. This gravel cycling route explores the quieter country roads surrounding the Clare Valley, taking riders beyond the famous Riesling Trail and into the rolling hills, vineyards, farmland and rural landscapes that make this part of South Australia such a beautiful place to explore by bike. Expect a mix of gravel roads, quiet backroads and rolling terrain, with enough climbing and changing surfaces to give the ride a genuine gravel adventure feel. It's a great option for riders wanting to experience more of the Clare Valley while getting away from the busier and more established cycling routes. The Clare Valley has a growing reputation as a gravel riding destination, with an extensive network of rural roads surrounding Clare, Auburn, Sevenhill and the region's smaller communities. Combine those roads with vineyards, historic towns, cellar doors and classic South Australian countryside and there's plenty of reason to make cycling part of a longer stay in the region. For riders planning a gravel cycling trip in South Australia, Clare is particularly good because there's much more to ride once this route is finished. The Riesling Trail, Rattler Trail and other gravel and cycling routes throughout the valley make it easy to build an entire weekend around the bike. RTS Tip: The Clare Valley has plenty more gravel roads and cycling routes waiting to be explored, and Ride The State will continue adding them as individual Ride Cards. Follow the mapping link for the detailed Clare Valley Gravel Backroads route and navigation, and check current weather and road conditions before setting out.