News and updates
2024 NATIONAL TOURISM AWARDS
We are thrilled to announce Copper Trails Bike Hire has been recognised with a Highly Commended award at the prestigious 2024 Qantas Australian Tourism Awards. Achieving an outstanding overall score of over 80%, this accolade underscores our commitment to providing exceptional cycling experiences. The Australian Tourism Awards, celebrating their 40th anniversary in 2025, honour excellence and innovation in the nation's tourism industry . Being acknowledged at this esteemed national level affirms that we are on the right path, and we remain dedicated to enhancing our services for all cycling enthusiasts.
2024 SA Tourism Awards
In 2024 we were again awarded the winners of the SA Tourism Retail, Hire and Services category.
Giving a bike & giving back this christmas
Copper Trails Bike Hire again joins forces with The Salvation Army Copper Coast and Moonta Men’s Shed to give back to the community this Christmas.
Supporting our visitors with purpose
After the loss of his mate, Lenny Deacon pledged to ride 16,000 kilometres around Australia on a recumbent bike, with his trusty kelpie, Lucky, to raise money for men’s mental health. Lenny’s mate, Simon “Dippa” Wheaton of Kangaroo Island took his life at 43 years old in 2021 after a long battle with depression.
Lenny’s journey brought him to Moonta on the Yorke Peninsula in January 2025, where he needed support repairing his bike. We were only too pleased to offer support to keep Lenny on his bike!
Now he is partnering with BMHRF again for his “You Are Not Alone Ride” around Australia.
Trishaw keeping people connected
Cycling Without Age is a not-for-profit charity that provides a community service by connecting those no longer able to ride for themselves with their community and the outdoors by giving them free rides on trishaw E-Bikes, piloted by volunteer cyclists.
After researching the organisation Ron and Leona Clark of Wallaroo connected with the Wallaroo Community Development Association and between them they started the Wallaroo Chapter.
With the committed support of many volunteers they have been able to give many hours of bike tours for people that need connection.
At Copper Trails Bike Hire we pleased to support this amazing cause and keep people connected and cycling!
PedalLing Perth to adelaide when it came to a halt!
Cam Bainbridge started on April 21, 2025 from Perth with an objective to reach Adelaide and then (if time permits) continue to Hobart. The reason was to raise much needed funds to support his cousin’s young son who was born premature in 2023 with a rare genetic condition. After enduring eight surgeries, he required specialist medical care and equipment for the rest of his life. Cam wanted to make a difference.
20km out of Wallaroo, Cam was hit by a car. The driver didn’t see him. No broken bones but rest was needed.
Unfortunately, it meant he didn’t have time to complete the ride to Hobart. Only 161km from Adelaide he patched himself up - our Team “patched up” his bike to keep Cam cycling!
Hello SA visits copper trails bike hire
Copper Trails Bike Hire was filmed by Hello SA on Channel 9 , as part of their Yorke Peninsula segment. Watch a snippet of the episode.
OFF THE COUCH with ethan copper coast EPISODE
Copper Trails Bike Hire had the pleasure of being part of Off The Couch with Ethan’s Copper Coast Episode.
KOPPER KIDS BIKE MAINTENANCE workshops
During most school holidays we run hands-on workshops where we’ll teach your children how to take care of their bikes.
