- Adelaide 19 – 26 January 2014
About the Santos Festival of Cycling
Saturday 19 January
Sunday 20 January
Adelaide City Council Tour Village & Bike Expo
9:00am – 2:00pm
Location: Victoria Square, opposite the Santos Tour Down Under host hotel, Hilton Adelaide.
Further information: www.tourdownunder.com.au
The Adelaide City Council Tour Village and Bike Expo is a haven for cycling fans and in 2013 it will be bigger and better than ever before. The Village and Expo is a meeting place for cycling fans, an after work hang out, a place to catch up on the day's racing, to see interviews with cycling stars and maybe even get an autograph! Each day, there will be an entertainment program, showcasing cycling to the fans. Watch the team mechanics at work as they prepare the bikes for the upcoming stage. Catch the daily race highlights on the big screen and check out the range of sponsor displays. There is ample seating and a vibrant social atmosphere where you can grab a bite to eat or have a drink with your friends.
The Adelaide City Council Bike Expo was an exciting new addition in 2012 and will continue in 2013. The bike expo is an interactive, engaging exhibition with the opportunity to test ride the latest bicycles around the streets of Adelaide, check out the latest cycling gear, get inspired and equip yourself like the pros.
All official Santos Tour Down Under merchandise can be bought in the Tour Village so you can take home your piece of the action.
* Entry is free
Bupa Challenge Tour event accreditation & jersey collection
9am – 1:30pm
Location: Adelaide City Council Tour Village
Further information: www.tourdownunder.com.au
Take the hassle out of collecting your event accreditation and jersey on the morning of the ride and pick it up before the event.
ŠKODA Tour Parade on Track
3:30pm – 4:15pm
Location: People’s Choice Classic Circuit, Adelaide’s East End
Further information: www.tourdownunder.com.au
A convoy of over 30 vehicles, the ŠKODA Tour Parade features the Santos Tour Down Under official mascot, Oppy the Kangaroo, and the six larger-than-life-sized vehicle-mounted torsos of each of the official Santos Tour Down Under race jerseys. Don’t miss out on this convoy of fanfare, colour & excitement and promotional gifts given away.
People’s Choice Classic
7:00pm - 8:00pm approx
Location: Adelaide East End
Further information: www.tourdownunder.com.au
This is your first chance to see the stars of the WorldTour take to Adelaide’s streets. The People's Choice Classic is a fast paced closed circuit road race, held as a preview to the Santos Tour Down Under. See the winning riders' jersey presentations after the race finish, at the Ochre Presentation Podium in Rymill Park.
Cycling South Australia – Santos Women’s Cup
4:15pm – 5:30pm
Location: People’s Choice Classic Circuit, Adelaide’s East End
Further information: www.sa.cycling.org.au
Secure your place on the barrier line and catch some of the world’s best female road riders battle it out for first round honours in what is sure to be a competitive and exciting three stage road race.
People’s Choice Undies Run
5:35pm – 6:05pm
Location: People’s Choice Classic Circuit, Adelaide’s East End
Further information: www.undiesrun.com.au
Registered participants will run, walk or jog the 1.7km circuit in a branded pair of undies and t-shirt as they help save lives by increasing awareness for bowel cancer screening.
Monday 21 January
Adelaide City Council Tour Village
9:00am – 6:00pm
Location: Victoria Square, opposite the Santos Tour Down Under host hotel, Hilton Adelaide.
Further information: www.tourdownunder.com.au
The Adelaide City Council Tour Village and Bike Expo is a haven for cycling fans and in 2013 it will be bigger and better than ever before. The Village and Expo is a meeting place for cycling fans, an after work hang out, a place to catch up on the day's racing, to see interviews with cycling stars and maybe even get an autograph! Each day, there will be an entertainment program, showcasing cycling to the fans. Watch the team mechanics at work as they prepare the bikes for the upcoming stage. Catch the daily race highlights on the big screen and check out the range of sponsor displays. There is ample seating and a vibrant social atmosphere where you can grab a bite to eat or have a drink with your friends.
The Adelaide City Council Bike Expo was an exciting new addition in 2012 and will continue in 2013. The bike expo is an interactive, engaging exhibition with the opportunity to test ride the latest bicycles around the streets of Adelaide, check out the latest cycling gear, get inspired and equip yourself like the pros.
All official Santos Tour Down Under merchandise can be bought in the Tour Village so you can take home your piece of the action.
* Entry is free
Bupa Challenge Tour event accreditation & jersey collection
9am – 5:30pm
Location: Adelaide City Council Tour Village and Bike Expo
Further information: www.tourdownunder.com.au
Take the hassle out of collecting your event accreditation and jersey on the morning of the ride and pick it up before the event.
2013 Tourrific Prospect
5:00pm – 10:30pm
Location: Prospect Road (Labrina Ave to Staples Court)
Further information: www.prospect.sa.gov.au/tourrificprospect
Head to Prospect Road to celebrate at the Tourrific Prospect street party. Enjoy great food and wine/beer from one of the many trading stalls, visit the Prospect Rd fashion retailers and enjoy entertainment over three different stages. With a dedicated kids zone and a dedicated youth zone Wellness Village & Ochre Markets Tourrific Prospect is sure to entertain the whole family.
Cycling South Australia – Santos Women’s Cup & Bowden Elite Team series criterium
5:45pm – 7:45pm
Location: Prospect Road, south of Labrina Avenue
Further information: http://www.sa.cycling.org.au
See some of the World’s best female road riders battle it out for a win in the second stage of the Santos Women’s Cup before the men take to the road for Round 12 of the 2012/13 Bowden Elite Team series criterium.
Tuesday 22 January
Adelaide City Council Bike Expo
Wednesday 23 January
Stage 2 Start – Mt Barker (District Council of Mt Barker)
11:00am
Location: Hutchinson Street, Mt Barker near Gawler Street
Further information: www.tourdownunder.com.au
Mount Barker will make their Santos Tour Down Under debut today. Grab an autograph as the riders sign on from 10:00am. Racing will kick off at 11am as they head to Rostrevor for the finish. Don’t miss the ŠKODA King of the Mountain climb at Corkscrew Road.
Stage 2 Finish – Rostrevor (Campbelltown City Council)
1:59pm approximately
Location: Montacute Road, Rostrevor out the front of the Campbelltown City Council offices
Further Information: www.tourdownunder.com.au
After the ŠKODA King of the Mountain climb at Corkscrew Road see the riders make a rapid descent into the finish at Rostrevor and then cheer on the winners as they are presented on stage.
Adelaide City Council Bike Expo
12:30pm – 7:00pm
Location: Victoria Square, northern side opposite the Tour Village
Further information: www.tourdownunder.com.au
Head to the Adelaide City Council Bike Expo, open this year from 12.30 to watch racing highlights or visit one of the many exhibitors onsite check out the latest cycling gear, get inspired and equip yourself like the pros.
* Entry is free
Adelaide City Council Tour Village
4:00pm – 7:00pm
Location: Victoria Square, opposite the Santos Tour Down Under host hotel, Hilton Adelaide.
Further information: www.tourdownunder.com.au
The Adelaide City Council Tour Village and Bike Expo is a haven for cycling fans and in 2013 it will be bigger and better than ever before. The Village and Expo is a meeting place for cycling fans, an after work hang out, a place to catch up on the day's racing, to see interviews with cycling stars and maybe even get an autograph! Each day, there will be an entertainment program, showcasing cycling to the fans. Watch the team mechanics at work as they prepare the bikes for the upcoming stage. Catch the daily race highlights on the big screen and check out the range of sponsor displays. There is ample seating and a vibrant social atmosphere where you can grab a bite to eat or have a drink with your friends.
All official Santos Tour Down Under merchandise can be bought in the Tour Village so you can take home your piece of the action.
* Entry is free
Community Celebration for Stage 2 Start
From 8:00am
Location: Gawler Street Mt Barker, between Stephens St & Hutchinson
Further information: Jenny Richter – jrichter@dcmtbarker.sa.gov.au
Get ready for the Stage 2 Start with a free sausage sizzle, entertainment by Rebound & Mt Barker Caledonian Society, activities, face painting for the kids and giveaways. Gawler Street traders will be open for food and drinks. Follow the signs for the designated parking area, please do not use the shopping centre car parks.
St Andrews Church Mt Barker fundraiser
From 8:00am
Location: 38 Hutchinson Street, Mt Barker
Further information: Robert Finster – Robert.finster@bigpond.com
St. Andrews Church Catering stall providing a cooked breakfast, morning tea, snacks and drinks.
Bluestone community bike ride to the Santos Tour Down Under start
8:30am
Location: Bluestone Neighborhood Centre Car Park, 6 Greenfield St Mt Barker
Further information: Stephney Sproull – stephney@bluestonemtbarker.com.au
Enjoy a free brunch at 8:30am before getting on your bike at 9:30am to ride to the Santos Tour Down Under start in Hutchinson St, Mt Barker.
Meadows Community Celebration
From 9:00am
Location: Battunga Park, Corner Mawson and Battunga Roads Meadows
Further information: Roy Hodgson – info@meadowssa.org.au
Keep an eye out for Daisy (the Happy cow) around town, kids bring your bike to ride around the oval and for the adults there will be a bike ride along Kondoparinga Road. Take part in a petanque match and enjoy a BBQ breakfast. Riders are expected to come past 11:35am.
Littlehampton Community Celebration
From 11:00am
Location: Willow Park, Old Princes Highway Littlehampton
Further information: Karen Liebelt – liebelt@hotkey.net.au or Jeanette Allan – jallen@tadaust.org.au
Enjoy a free sausage sizzle, entertainment and activities from the route side vantage point of Willow Park. Riders are expected to pass at approximately 12:21pm.
Hahndorf Community Celebration
From 11:00am
Location: Corner Main Street & Balhannah Road, Hahndorf
Further information: Ann Haines – davidannhaines@bigpond.com
While you wait for the riders to come past at approximately 12:11 and again at 12:42pm enjoy a sausage sizzle, Hahndorf Town Band entertainment, children’s activities, promotions and decorated bike displays.
Adelaide Hills Alfresco Street Party
From 12 noon
Location: The Haus Café, 38 Main Street Hahndorf
Further information: 08 8388 7555 or functions@haushahndorf.com.au Enjoy entertainment from ‘Halfway to Forth’ and meals all day starting with breakfast at 7:30am.
Flavours of Campbelltown Food Trail Market Piazza
12 noon – 4:00pm
Location: Campbelltown Public Library Carpark, 171 Montacute Road Newton
Further information: Ursula Hickey – uhickey@campbelltown.sa.gov.au
Taste the Flavours of Campbelltown by visiting one of the 17 businesses set up in the market piazza. All businesses will be providing locally manufactured foods and drinks. All food is authentically made in the Campbelltown Council area or is a quality product that reflects the history of the area. Between 12 noon and 1:30pm enjoy the local foods while being entertained by street entertainers along Montacute Road and the Campbelltown Band who will be marching between Forest Avenue & the finish line.
Unley Gourmet Gala
4:00pm – 10:00pm
Location: King William Road, Hyde Park, Unley
Further information: www.kingwilliamroad.com.au/special.html
King William Road comes alive with local and South Australian Gourmet food and wine - a festival that showcases all that Unley and South Australia has to offer. There will be cooking demonstrations and plenty of bike focused activities and workshops to get involved with.
Cycling South Australia: Santos Women’s Cup, junior & senior graded criteriums and Bowden Elite Team Series Criterium
3:30pm – 7:30pm
Location: King William Road, Hyde Park
Further information: www.sa.cycling.org.au
Cycling Australia members can compete in Junior & Graded Criteriums. See Australia’s best female road riders battle it out for an overall win in the Santos Women’s Cup before the men take to the road for final Round of the 2012/13 Bowden Elite Team Series criterium.
Thursday 24 January
bikeexchange.com.au Stage 3 Start - Unley (City of Unley)
11:00am
Location: King William Road, Unley near Opey Street
Further information: www.tourdownunder.com.au
Watch the riders sign on from 10:00am before they head up into the Adelaide Hills for 5 lap circuit through Stirling.
bikeexchange.com.au Stage 3 Finish – Stirling (Adelaide Hills Council)
2:34pm approximately
Location: Mt Barker Road Stirling, near Stirling Oval
Further Information: www.tourdownunder.com.au
Enjoy the tree lined streets and the many cafes and shops in Stirling in between the riders passing through 4 times before the finish on the 5th lap. Stage presentations will take place on the presentation stage located on Stirling Oval.
Adelaide City Council Bike Expo
12:30pm – 7:00pm
Location: Victoria Square, northern side opposite the Tour Village
Further information: www.tourdownunder.com.au
Head to the Adelaide City Council Bike Expo, open this year from 12.30 watch racing highlights on the big screen or visit one of the many exhibitors onsite check out the latest cycling gear, get inspired and equip yourself like the pros.
* Entry is free
Adelaide City Council Tour Village
4:00pm – 7:00pm
Location: Victoria Square, opposite the Santos Tour Down Under host hotel, Hilton Adelaide.
Further information: www.tourdownunder.com.au
The Adelaide City Council Tour Village and Bike Expo is a haven for cycling fans and in 2013 it will be bigger and better than ever before. The Village and Expo is a meeting place for cycling fans, an after work hang out, a place to catch up on the day's racing, to see interviews with cycling stars and maybe even get an autograph! Each day, there will be an entertainment program, showcasing cycling to the fans. Watch the team mechanics at work as they prepare the bikes for the upcoming stage. Catch the daily race highlights on the big screen and check out the range of sponsor displays. There is ample seating and a vibrant social atmosphere where you can grab a bite to eat or have a drink with your friends.
All official Santos Tour Down Under merchandise can be bought in the Tour Village so you can take home your piece of the action.
* Entry is free
Friday 25 January
Bupa Challenge Tour, presented by The Advertiser
6:30am
Location: Civic Park Modbury
Further information: www.tourdownunder.com.au
Watch as thousands of recreational riders take to the Bupa Stage 4 route to see if they can take on the challenge of completing the 127km route. Bupa Challenge Tour Riders will also take to the roads departing from the following locations:
Kersbrook Start: 7:00am, Kersbrook Oval, Kersbrook
Mt Pleasant Start: 7:30am, Mt Pleasant Oval, Mt Pleasant
Nuriootpa Start: 11:00am, Nuriootpa Centennial Park, Nuriootpa
Bupa Stage 4 Start - Modbury (City of Tea Tree Gully)
11:00am
Location: Civic Park, North East Road Modbury Further information: www.tourdownunder.com.au
Watch the riders sign on from 10:00am before they head up to the Barossa Valley for the finish in Tanunda.
Bupa Stage 4 Finish – Tanunda (The Barossa Council)
2:13pm approximately
Location: Murray Street Tanunda, near Basedow Road
Further Information: www.tourdownunder.com.au
Cheer the riders of the Bupa Challenge Tour as they begin to finish from 8:30am. Secure your spot on the barrier line to watch the WorldTour riders complete Bupa Stage 4.
Adelaide City Council Bike Expo
12:30pm – 7:00pm
Location: Victoria Square, northern side opposite the Tour Village
Further information: www.tourdownunder.com.au
Head to the Adelaide City Council Bike Expo, open this year from 12.30 watch race highlights on the big screen or visit one of the many exhibitors onsite check out the latest cycling gear, get inspired and equip yourself like the pros.
* Entry is free
Adelaide City Council Tour Village
4:00pm – 7:00pm
Location: Victoria Square, opposite the Santos Tour Down Under host hotel, Hilton Adelaide.
Further information: www.tourdownunder.com.au
The Adelaide City Council Tour Village and Bike Expo is a haven for cycling fans and in 2013 it will be bigger and better than ever before. The Village and Expo is a meeting place for cycling fans, an after work hang out, a place to catch up on the day's racing, to see interviews with cycling stars and maybe even get an autograph! Each day, there will be an entertainment program, showcasing cycling to the fans. Watch the team mechanics at work as they prepare the bikes for the upcoming stage. Catch the daily race highlights on the big screen and check out the range of sponsor displays. There is ample seating and a vibrant social atmosphere where you can grab a bite to eat or have a drink with your friends.
All official Santos Tour Down Under merchandise can be bought in the Tour Village so you can take home your piece of the action.
* Entry is free
The Barossa Council Celebrations
10:00am – 3:00pm
Location: Murray Street, Tanunda
Further information: www.barossa.com
Celebrate Bupa Stage 4 at the Barossa family fun day with a carnival atmosphere featuring entertainment, kids’ activities, roving commentator, food stalls and competitions in the lead up to the thrilling Stage finish at 2:13pm.
TOUR@THE PARK
9:30am to 12noon
Location: Civic Park, North East Road Modbury
Further information: www.teatreegully.sa.gov.au/events
After watching the Bupa Challenge Tour participants depart get ready to welcome the main peloton for the Bupa Stage 4 start in the beautiful surrounds of Civic Park. With art displays, live entertainment, food stalls and competitions your in for a morning of fun and entertainment..
LOVE VELO
5:30pm - 9:30pm
Location: McLaren Vale & Fleurieu Visitor Information Centre Grounds, Main Road McLaren Vale
Further information: www.onkaparingacity.com/tourdownunder or 08 8384 0666
Whether you’re in town for Jayco Stage 5 or looking for something to do after finishing the Bupa Challenge Tour, come to LOVE VELO to enjoy great jazz, delicious food and sensational wines! With special guest Anna Meares making an appearance, a garden at competition/exhibition, sumptuous food and wine and live music and cooking demonstrations there is something to entertain the whole family.
Saturday 26 January
Sunday 27 January
Bupa mini tour participants will ride along the start/finish straight of the Adelaide Street Circuit just a few hours before the world’s elite cyclists race the final stage of the Santos Tour Down Under. Participants receive an official event t-shirt and goodie bag.
Stage 6 Start – Adelaide City Council Street Circuit
