Santos Tour Down Under

Rider announcements

O'Connor goes from top of Le Tour to TDU

Australian cycling star Ben O’Connor, who won the Queen Stage of this year’s Tour de France, has become the first rider confirmed for the Santos Tour Down Under (TDU) in January.

Rainbow jersey and defending champ heading to Adelaide

The Santos Tour Down Under is set to make even more history in January when it hosts the women’s rainbow jersey – worn by the current UCI Road Race World Champion – for the first time.

Shop 2026 Merchandise

Show your Tour pride! Grab your official 2026 Santos Tour Down Under merchandise. Choose from a selection of tops, caps, accessories & more! Orders placed before 10 November 2025 are guaranteed delivery before Christmas 2025.

Tour the festival

City of Adelaide Tour Village

The City of Adelaide Tour Village is the home of the Santos Tour Down Under and hosts the Team Zone, Bike Expo and activities for families and cycling fans of all ages. Free entry and open daily from 11am.

Events along the race route

Every day at the Santos Tour Down Under brings fresh excitement and the race route is where the action comes alive. You can explore the best of our regional hot spots, secure your spot at the finish line, then celebrate at the Podium Presentation.

Family friendly events

The Santos Tour Down Under is your destination for family fun. World-famous cyclists, exciting activities and the buzz of a major sporting event make it the place to be every summer. And best of all? There’s plenty of family friendly events.

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Guide to the 2026 Women's Stages

2026 will feature the longest ever women’s race at 394.6km, where the riders will tackle the Corkscrew twice and feature three new stage starts. Read the 2026 Santos Tour Down Under women's stages in detail.

Guide to the 2026 Men's Stages

With the return of the prologue, two ascensions of the Corkscrew, three climbs up Willunga Hill and a new final stage in Stirling, the 2026 stages are set to be the toughest yet. Dive into the details of the men's stages.

Spectator Travel Guides

We've compiled a selection of places to check out along the each race route to help you see the best of what South Australia's got to offer.

Join the ride

Adelaide Epic Ride

Ready to roll? The full Ziptrak Stage 3 route from Henley Beach to Nairne awaits. Take on punchy climbs including Chandlers Hill and Wickham Hill – plus Mount Barker Summit with less than five kilometres to the finish line.

RADL GRVL

Join ten-time F1 Grand Prix winner Valtteri Bottas and professional cyclist Tiffany Cromwell for RADL GRVL. Be part of an engaging schedule of ride-outs, the GRVL Corner, Pro Panel, RADL GRVL ride, and Sunday Shakeout Beach Ride.

Group Rides

Cyclists looking for a daily challenge to kick-start their mornings at the Santos Tour Down Under can sign up for Group Rides. Leaving from the City of Adelaide Tour Village in Victoria Square/Tarntanyangga each morning.

Plan a Trip

Plan your trip around what's on in South Australia during the Santos Tour Down Under and find out how to get around, where to stay, cycling, eat and drink while you're visiting.

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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.