10 More Of Australia’s BEST RIDES

FORMER PROFESSIONAL RIDER AND FIVE-TIME Tour de France combatant Pat Jonker details his favourite rides in Australia.

1 GLENELG – VICTOR HARBOUR – GOOLWA LOOP VIA CAPE JERVIS

Back in the day, during my pre-European preparation, I would push out three 200km+ rides a week, especially during February.

The Fleurieu peninsula loop was always a favourite, especially if a south westerly was blowing.

Heading out of Glenelg I would cruise up the main road to Cement Hill which I took easy as it’s a long day in the saddle. From here it’s undulating until you hit Port Noarlunga where I hug the coast and take in the magnificent views to Sellicks Hill, the next major climb of the day.

From here it’s through the beautiful Fleurieu countryside with endless views that help make seven hours in the saddle a pleasure.

My first stop would be the Delamere Deli, and from Delamere to Victor it’s