How much quicker is it to commute by bike in Adelaide? Watch this video

DPTI have produced a time elapse video with a map superimposed to show how fast it is to ride from Glenelg to the CBD using the Mike Turtur Bikeway. Now you can tell friends there is no excuse if you live that way.

As a bonus see if you can spot the Adelaide Cyclists member (or maybe there are more than one). (Shhhh if you are that person!)

Update: Part 2, the Linear Park from West Beach to the city.

Tags: DTPI, bikeway, commuting, transport

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Permalink Reply by heather on April 12, 2012 at 18:42

Edward your chance (and other cyclists) to tell ACC what bike lane designs you would like on King William Road north, Pulteney Street south, and Frome Street.

http://www.adelaidecyclists.com/group/adelaidebug/forum/topics/what...

Permalink Reply by Don (Who's lost?) Nairn on April 11, 2012 at 19:34

the cyclist seemed to have a good run.

they also passed a lot of cyclists so perhaps they are fitter than most

Permalink Reply by Michelle Crick on April 11, 2012 at 20:22

Love it, my husband commutes into the city about twice a week and people look at him as if he is mad but he says although it may not be faster than the express train from Noarlunga it can be quicker than the car and definitely quicker than the bus.

Think they should promote other routes into the city like this. 

Permalink Reply by Alastair (A-Man) Dowler on April 11, 2012 at 22:57

I reckon that's Peter Hill in the video.

Permalink Reply by Matt Brennan on April 11, 2012 at 23:13


I saw flat bars flash past and that was my first guess too!

Permalink Reply by Clive Palfrey on April 11, 2012 at 23:18

White T Shirt, blue flat bar and an apparent effortless speedy cruise, if it walks like a duck, talks like a duck, it's probably Peter Hill

Permalink Reply by Peter Hill on April 12, 2012 at 13:29

well spotted guys! I was wondering if this was ever going to go public. 

That morning I was commuting on the Specialized Crosstrail (which is out of action due to yet another broken spoke - 4th in a year, not happy at all).

Going for the breezy polo top and baggy shorts look.

Permalink Reply by Patrick O'Kane on April 12, 2012 at 18:22

I spotted your effortless pedalling style Pete.

Permalink Reply by Dahondude on April 11, 2012 at 23:15
From Glandore thats pretty much my ride to work except I take the Goodwood station underpass and turn right at Greenhill Rd to jump on the bike path through the South Parklands then up Pulteney. I reckon its the best commuter route Ive ever ridden (having lived in 5 cities). Only two traffic lights between home and South Terrace!
Permalink Reply by Peter Hill on April 12, 2012 at 17:11

DD do you have a old looking Avanti MTB for your commute? I think I might have parked next to you one morning while waiting to turn right at that intersection. Your bike must have a time machine function on it because you magically vanished when the lights went green.

Permalink Reply by Dahondude on April 12, 2012 at 18:07

Thats the one. Day g'day the next time you see me.

Permalink Reply by Brian Jenkins (BJ) on April 11, 2012 at 23:55

I didn't notice G (and the PH man) get to a road crossing at the same time as a tram, as automatic green lights when that happens saves some more time.  Note the lack of traffic when they are on road, generally without 4-way intersections.  One of the best commuter routes we have (and it's good).   

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