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Cycling road rules in South Australia
The South Australian Government has some great information about cycling safely and with confidence. There is a lot of information available on the web. Here are some handy tips.
Tips for Riding on South Australian Roads
– Communicate constantly – both verbally and by hand signals up and down the line
– Pass any calls up or down the line
– Keep at least one hand on the handle-bar at all times
– Concentrate – be alert to your surroundings and keep your head and eyes peeled
– Listen for the group leader’s calls and obey them at all times
– Announce hazards clearly and loudly
– Ride no more than two abreast and no more than one metre apart
– Obey all traffic laws
– Ride smoothly and predictably; riders who change speed and/or direction in a jerky fashion make other riders nervous.
– Only legally required hand signal for a bike rider is to indicate when they are turning or changing lanes to the right, but for the benefit of following riders and other road users, you should also indicate a left turn. If you are moving right, do a very deliberate head check first.
Basic Calls and Signals
– ‘All Up’ called by lead rider to check everyone is ready to go and check no one is left behind
– ‘Slowing/Stopping’ put your arm to the side and point your open palm towards the rider behind
– ‘Passing’ called when a rider wants to pass another rider, only allowed on the right hand side
– ‘Clear’ call when intersection/roundabout is safe to enter
– ‘Ease up’ slow down to allow the group to reform or assist slower riders
– ‘Regroup’ slow down significantly or stop to wait for everyone to catch up (especially hills)
– ‘Car back/Riders back’ alerts riders in front of passing traffic (stay left to make room)
– ‘Car Up’ alerts riders behind traffic ahead (stay left to make room)
– ‘Walker Up’ alerts riders behind on shared track there are walkers/joggers ahead (slow/keep left)
– ‘Bike Up’ alerts riders behind on a shared track there is a cyclist ahead slow/(keep left)
– ‘Wait’ called repeatedly by back of group while it is unsafe to change lanes
– ‘Over’ called from back of group when it is safe to change lanes (rear riders indicate with right arm signal to traffic behind)
– ‘Hazard’ called and point at the pot hole/debris giving as much warning as possible
– ‘Single file’ called when action needed for quick response safety
– ‘Door’ called when a person goes to get out of their parked vehicle
Please overtake signal – pronounced sweeping motion with your right forearm and hand repeatedly
Technique for Riding an e-Bike:
Reduce leg pressure when changing gears
On an e-bike to relieve stress on the chain, allowing it to move smoothly between the sprockets and preventing damage to the drivetrain.
Why Reducing Leg Pressure is Necessary More So on an e-Bike
Shifting under load can lead to chain slippage, gear skipping, or even a broken chain, which can be costly to repair.
Feel & Listen for Smoother, Quieter Chain Movement
The chain needs to be able to move freely to engage with the new gear. Reducing pressure gives the derailleur the necessary clearance to guide the chain.
A lighter pedal stroke ensures the gear change happens smoothly and quietly, improving the overall riding experience.
How to Do It:
Anticipate Terrain
Look ahead for upcoming hills or changes in terrain.
Lighten the Pedal
As you approach a gear change, briefly ease up on your pedalling pressure.
Shift
Use your shifter to change into the desired gear.
Reapply Pressure
Once in the new gear, you can return to your normal pedalling pressure.
The Added Factor of e-Bikes:
Increased Power
The motor’s assistance adds to the overall force on the drivetrain.
Higher Risk of Damage
Because of the added battery power, shifting under heavy load on an e-bike causes more significant damage to the drivetrain than on a traditional bike.
Battery Efficiency
Proper shifting, especially to easier gears when climbing, allows the motor to operate at its optimal speed, which conserves battery life.
E-bike, helmet and bike lock. Complimentary fluorescent vest/spray jacket, small pannier bag and cycling gloves available.
E-Bikes are fitted with mobile phone holders on the handlebar great for navigation using digital maps.
Equipment is cleaned, sanitised and checked before each hire.
Your friendly host will run through the features of the e-Bike, seat you correctly and chat about best practice for e-Bike riding and group road riding skills.
Complimentary mobile phone maps for self-guided tours from the Uraidla Hotel & Republic Bakery, Adelaide Hills, located 17km above Adelaide city.
Ask us about local cycling route suggestions.
Back up support is only a phone call away.
E-bike, helmet and bike lock. Complimentary fluorescent vest/spray jacket, small pannier bag and cycling gloves available.
E-Bikes are fitted with mobile phone holders on the handlebar great for navigation using digital maps.
Equipment is cleaned, sanitised and checked before each hire.
Your friendly host will run through the features of the e-Bike, seat you correctly and chat about best practice for e-Bike riding and group road riding skills.
Complimentary mobile phone maps for self-guided tours from the Uraidla Hotel & Republic Bakery, Adelaide Hills, located 17km above Adelaide city.
Ask us about local cycling route suggestions.
Back up support is only a phone call away.
No problems if you are not familiar with riding on the roads. As a licenced driver you will be familiar with road rules. Your friendly host will chat about best practice for e-Bike riding and group road riding skills.
E-Go Bike Hire also offer Guided Tours to suit your ideal start and finish location, interests, abilities and time preferences. Talk to us!
Each rider will be asked to sign a hard copy of the E-Go Bike Hire’s Risk Acknowledgement Waiver prior to riding.
You may also be asked to show your Driver’s Licence prior to commencement which may be photographed.
Closed-toe shoes essential, runners ideal.
Dress for the weather in comfortable clothing.
A full water bottle that can fit a bidon cage on the e-bike is ideal.
Also consider bringing mobile phone, sunglasses, gloves, sunscreen, hat, and a spray jacket if rain is likely.
Yes!
We understand that start and finish times may not always suit. Contact us to arrange preferred times which we will be pleased to honour when we can.
Certainly! Delivery and collection locations need not be the same address. All one needs to do is arrange their own transport home!
E-Go Bike Hire specialise in delivering e-Bikes to your door within a 20km radius of Uraidla. This includes Adelaide city and surrounds. View google maps to check distances and if not sure or if distances are further, contact us to check price adjustments.
Our quality Touring electric bikes have a minimum 500kw battery which in hilly terrain allows one to travel between 25-70km’s on a single charge.
Variables are the overall weight of the rider and luggage carried and the exuberance of the riding technique which will limit distance.
For overnight and multi-day hire we include a battery charger which will fully charge the e-Bike overnight.
Cancellations receive full refund up to 48 hours prior to Hire or Tour date.
It is just like riding a normal bike with the gears on the right hand side of the handlebars, and on the left hand side you have a small computer, much like an apple watch, with four different modes to press the amount of assistance you would like.
We make sure you are seated correctly, and run through all the features of the e-bike with you, including a test ride before starting. It is so much fun to see the delight on peoples faces when they first try the e-Bikes!
If you can hop on a normal bike and ride 5km’s on flattish land, you will be thrilled to be able to enjoy riding up hill and dale on an electric bike as it can take all the hard work out. This is a great way for everyone on the ride to either work out or take it easy!
E-bikes are like a normal bike which you have to pedal but with the battery assist it makes it so much fun keeping up with friends and riding up hills.
Under Australian Law, the motor assistance drops out when you reach 25 km per hour.