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Bigger and Better
The 2007 Tour Down Under is set to be the biggest yet, with a brilliant blend of new events allowing more people than ever to ‘feel the rush’ of cycling. Launching the 2007 Tour Down Under today, Tourism Minister Jane Lomax-Smith says a new 20km Fun Tour for families and a Night of Stars event at the Adelaide Super-Drome will be added to the event program. [more]
Street Parties & Celebrations
Down Under Classic - The Stag
Enjoy the festivities downstairs at The Stag hotel during the Down Under Classic - located in the heart of the action at the corner of Rundle St & East Tce. After 8.30pm move upstairs for the After Race Party and keep the celebrations going!
Stage 1 - Mawson Lakes
Come and join in the great atmosphere of the official start of the 2007 Tour Down
Under. Talk to the riders, ask for autographs, check out the team bikes and enjoy the atmosphere of European Style bike racing at Mawson Lakes.
There will be amateur and Junior Bike races from 9am so come early to enjoy the fast paced atmosphere.
Look out for the Delfin Car at the Tour Down Under to get your duck for the Delfin Duck
Derby. Register your duck for the Delfin Duck Derby at the Mawson Lakes Sales and Information Centre before 5.30pm on Sunday 21 January.
Download the Mawson Lakes "A Month of Fundays" flyer and calendar !
Stage 2 - Mannum
Top Australian band, the Black Sorrows featuring Joe Camilleri will be the major act at Mannum's Tour Down Under two day festival by the River with PS Marion Cruises, cycling demonstrations and food//trade stalls commencing at 12 noon on Wednesday 17th January at Mary Ann Reserve and will conclude with a Celebrity Race and live music entertainment following the Stage two start on Thursday 18 January.
Wednesday 17 January from 12 noon
- Food/Trade stalls and amusements
- Live Music will be conducted at Mary Ann Reserve from 2.30 p.m.
- Live entertainment with the Black Sorrows featuring Joe Camilleri appearing at 7.30 p.m. at Mary Ann Reserve - Gold Coin Donation entry
- PS Marion Cruises
- Cycling promotional races at Mary Ann Reserve from 1.00 p.m. to 4.00 p.m.
Thursday 18 January from 7.30 A.M.
- Alfresco Breakfast in Shearer Car Park and Mary Ann Reserve from 7.30 p.m.
- Cyclists and parade cars arrive at 9.45 a.m.
- Indigenous Welcome to Country
- Blessing of the Cyclists
- National Anthem performed by Mannum Community College students
- Mayoral welcome
- Cyclists depart at 11.00 a.m. from Randell Street
- Celebrity Race at 11.30 a.m. encompassing same closed area as support cycling races on Wednesday Randell Street and Mary Ann Reserve
- (celebrity race should take approximately half an hour)
- Food and Trade Stalls at Mary Ann Reserve
- PS Marion Cruises
- Live music entertainment at Mary Ann Reserve until approximately 4.00 p.m.
Download a flyer on the Mannum Celebrations here
Stage 3 - Stirling
Thursday 18 January 2007
20,000 to celebrate at Stirling Street Carnival
The charming Stirling precinct in the Adelaide Hills will transform into South Australia’s biggest Street Carnival to celebrate the Tour Down Under on 18 January 2007.
More than 20,000 people are expected to participate in the local community festivities on Mount Barker Road in Stirling and indulge in the atmosphere of the iconic international racing event.
The precinct will provide a feast of local food and gourmet delights and free entertainment including street performers, live bands, face painting and dedicated entertainment areas for kids and teenagers.
Other attractions include hills market stalls, farm animals, rock climbing wall, a jumping castle, a Merry-Go-Round and bike demonstrations.
Where: Mount Barker Road, Stirling
When: Thursday 18 January 2007, 6 – 10pm
Cost: Free entry
The celebrations won’t end on the night, however. Mount Barker Road will again be a wash of colour and excitement as Stage 3 of the Tour Down Under leaves Stirling at 11am on Friday 19 January. Stirling cafes will be serving up a big breakfast before the Stage 3 start and the Mutual Community Challenge Tour will also leave Stirling at 7am.For more information go to www.ahc.sa.gov.au or call 8408 0400. Or Download a flyer on the Stirling Celebrations here
Stage 4 - Willunga
Saturday 20 January 2007
Watch the cyclists battle it out over 3 laps through Willunga and tackle the notorious Willunga Hill. While here check out the activites in the 3 Villages of Willunga, Aldinga and McLaren Vale.
Download a flyer on the Stage 4 Celebrations here
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Want to get involved?
This year The Tour Down Under features the Breakway Series, comprising the Mutual Community Challenge Tour - where you can ride a real stage of Tour Down Under - or the Mutual Community Fun Tour, something that's a little more fun, and a lot less work. There's also the 'mini tour for kids'. Click a logo below for more details.
