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La Grande Gita 2026: McLaren Vale Cycling Festival

Serafino · McLaren Vale

vineyard roads on two wheels, then food, wine and music at the finish

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🗓️Sun 1 Nov 2026 · 7am
🎟️Free
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"EARLYBIRD" ENDS 11.59PM 11 SEP 2026

La Grande Gita is McLaren Vale’s festival on two wheels: a spring Sunday of vineyards, shared trails, gravel backroads, good company and Italian Festival atmosphere.

Choose a short sealed loop with the family, find your rhythm on a 27km or 40km ride, or take on the gravel and climbing of the 60km Grande or 80km Mega Grande.

La Grande Gita is a signature event of the 2026 Adelaide Italian Festival, delivered with BikeSA. The riding begins and finishes at Serafino Wines in McLaren Vale, where the day moves from bikes to food, drink, music and time together.

AT A GLANCE

  • Date: Sunday 1 November 2026
  • Start and finish: Serafino Wines, 39 Kangarilla Road, McLaren Vale
  • Ride choices: short self-guided Espresso loops, plus 27km, 40km, 60km and 80km routes
  • Terrain: sealed shared trails through to mixed-surface and gravel routes with substantial climbing
  • Event style: social and untimed, with no race pressure
  • E-bikes: welcome

WHY RIDE LA GRANDE GITA?

  • See McLaren Vale differently: ride through vineyard country on trails, backroads and gravel routes selected to make the landscape part of the day.
  • Finish somewhere worth staying: return to an Italian Festival atmosphere with food, drinks and good company.
  • Ride with BikeSA support: scheduled routes include guidance, marshals, refreshment points and on-road assistance.

CHOOSE YOUR RIDE

ESPRESSO | SHORT SELF-GUIDED LOOPS 5-10km

Best for: families, casual riders and anyone who wants a short ride with plenty of time at the…

Getting there

Serafino, McLaren Vale

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Quick answers

When is La Grande Gita 2026: McLaren Vale Cycling Festival?

Sun 1 Nov 2026, 7am.

Where is it?

Serafino, McLaren Vale, SA.

How much is it?

It is free.

Where do I find out more?

On eventbrite.com.au. The button at the top of this page goes straight there.

How do I find out which of my mates are keen?

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