If you're a fan of outing, like a taste of adventure, love cycling, or simply want to dip yourself in the peacefulness of a picnic by River Torrens like me, here is something for you: cycling along the Torrens Trail. For me, I especially love cycling in winter, though you might have to wait for the whole week for some sunny days to come. Yet when the sun is high, the cool breeze of winter time will definitely add a little more enjoyment to your day out.
Have you got a bike? If you don't, just like me, it's not problems at all. To hire a bike from SA Cycle for one day for free is simply a cakewalk. Now, let's go through the checklist before we hit the road: Bike? Helmet? A bottle of water? Some food? A map? And yourself being so pumped up? All good? What else are you waiting for, the adventure is waiting for you.
The very last time I cycled with a friend of mine, we decided to change our circle-line route (which is basically similar to the Free Line bus 99c route) to a much more exciting yet a bit challenging cycling experience to West Beach. The trail along the Torrens River is about 15km one way. The trail is very easy to follow, much thanks to all the signs along the way. Yet if you're having a free day, it would be just a brilliant idea to stop by in the middle of the way and have a picnic with friends by the river bank with your friends. Adelaide is simple, yet for me, it is never boring if you find the way to live here. Sitting by the river bank, seeing a duckie family swimming enjoyfully in the water together, no car honking in rush hours like I've seen in many other big crowded cities I have been to, enjoying my clumsily made cold rolls with friends, talking about everything but anything with closed friends whom you know you would be in contact with for life, smiling with other cyclists going towards your direction because you know they would surely greet you cheerfully " G'day", life in Adelaide just drifts me through happiness simply like that.
The feeling of being on the wheels, cycling until your knees are tired, letting the bike freely run in sloping down parts is the best experience. You feel like the wind is racing with you, yet it is also gently drying all your sweats. And the lovely sun in winter time is shyly touching your face. How peaceful!
And of course, the best part of it all is when you can see your rewards, the deep blue sea awaiting for you right at the end of the main road.