Whitmore Square

So good to be back in Adelaide. We reckon it’s a great town and so civilised in all it cycling friendliness (and good coffee). Our disposition probably influenced by all the fun we have had during previous cycling trips here for the Tour Down Under.
It’s an opportunity to catch up with a few old work colleagues from Westpac.

First Adelaide impressions are that Covid has had a big impact. The restaurants of Gouger Street aren’t exactly heaving with patrons, and the pubs are pretty quiet. First day out-and-about was a Monday so let’s see how things warm up during the week, but most of the town, like my old team at 97 King William St in the Bank SA building are WFH.
An overnight visit with Sam (who is the best host in Adelaide). Must confess to running with a few cylinders offline the next day.
Dinner with Alex and Donna and then a workshop tour to see the construction of not 1 but two aeroplanes. Most advanced is the Aluminium Van 2 seater and a timber WW1 Albatross for stunt flying. Fascinating.

Perhaps I expect too much of Adelaide. I recall some photos I took of King William Street on a pre-Covid Sunday afternoon in 2017. Walking to the centre of the road I took photos in both directions before wandering back to the footpath. Didn’t see a car. Not one. Zip. Same now!
While in Adelaide we camped on the Showground. It’s less than 2 K from the city centre, has a supermarket and pub at the gate, and has brand new facilities. And small number of visitors. What a great vibe.

Summation: Adelaide is great! We cycled all over it and had a ball.Read more