Sunday 18 January: Health Partners Women's Stage 2

A journey from Magill to the Adelaide Hills frames this crucial second day of racing, one that demands climbing strength but also the punchy tempo of an all-rounder. 

New year, new start. Magill makes its very first Santos Tour Down Under appearance on day two – seeing the riders off as they head east and towards undulating terrain. Weary legs from Willunga the day before will be put to the test across a 130-kilometre stage that offers sprints at Lobethal and Kersbrook before the mountains loom.     

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Women's Jersey Leaders: Health Partners Women's Stage 2

Santos Leaders Jersey

ALLY WOLLASTON
FDJ UNITED - SUEZ

Ziptrak® Sprint Jersey

ALLY WOLLASTON
FDJ UNITED - SUEZ

efex Queen of the Mountain Jersey

PAULA BLASI CAIROL
UAE TEAM ADQ

MyWoosh Young Rider Jersey

JUSTYNA CZAPLA
CANYON//SRAM ZONDACRYPTO

Yamaha Most Competitive Rider: 

WILMA AINTILA

CANYON//SRAM ZONDACRYPTO


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Tour Down Under Race History

Race History

The Santos Tour Down Under is Australia's greatest cycling race, with a rich history as the highest-regarded and most popular bike race in the southern hemisphere.

The event was first staged in 1999 with local rider Stuart O’Grady taking the win. Since then, numerous internationally renowned cyclists have joined the Honour Roll. The event has grown year-on-year to become the biggest cycling race in the southern hemisphere.


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