Coast to Vines on a B17
A couple years ago I bought a Brooks B17 Narrow for my then commuter singlespeed. I used the saddle for a while on the singlespeed, but I didn’t like leaving it outside at a rack or in the rain all day. Since I moved, and later sold the singlespeed, the Brooks sat waiting in a box. In my quest to better fit the Gunnar, I swapped the Flite XO in favor of the Brooks. So far the Brooks is working out very well. It is not quite broken in yet, but it is still very comfortable.
On Sunday afternoon I rode the Gunnar and attached Brooks from Marino Rocks to McLaren Vale and back. I rode portions of the Coast to Vines Trail and the Adelaide Southern Veloway for a total of about 64.5km. Both trails are fairly well marked, but the Coast to Vines Trail does disappear into a rail station for a short distance near Marino. The trail routes, street crossings and surface quality/maintenance are among the best for paved trails I’ve ridden. How many bike paths have you seen with a center line, passing zones and large, well maintained shoulders? The scenery is also spectacular and ranges from the beach (coast) to rolling hills and vineyards (vines). Overall, this is a great ride.
The Coast To Vines Trail
The Adelaide Southern Veloway (right) and the Southern Expressway (left), the longest reversible one-way freeway in the world.
Tags: B17, Brooks, Coast to Vines, Gunnar, Southern Veloway
