Up to 200 cyclists will ride through the South East next month as part of the annual Bike SA annual tour.

The state’s peak recreational cycling group was formed in 1982.

Each year, it chooses a different region to host a nine-day, non-competitive tour.

The 2023 Annual Tour itinerary will start with two nights in Mount Gambier on October 14 and 15.

It will be followed by overnight stops in Beachport and Kingston and then two nights in Naracoorte.

There will be an overnight stop in Penola and then a final night back in Mount Gambier on October 21.

Bike SA is currently approaching councils in this region to secure sponsorship.

“Tourism figures show that visitors on bikes at the premium end of the market spend on average over $340 per day,” stated Bike SA.

“We anticipate the 2023 Annual Tour will inject over $500,000 directly into the regional economy, not factoring in any additional multiplier benefits.

“In 2022 Bike SA invested $150,000 directly into the regional economy with the purchase of catering, accommodation and other services.

“Additionally, last year participants spent over $200,000 extra in local businesses, paying for supplementary food, drink and accommodation (much of it on cellar door take-aways).”