About the Santos Festival of Cycling

Sunday 15 January

Breakaway Festival – Clare Valley Breakaway Breakfast
8:00am - 9:00am
Tarlee Hall, Main North Road, Tarlee

Further information: Frank - 8528 5231 or email - fjgorey@activ8.net.au

Adelaide City Council Tour Village and Bike Expo
9:00am - 12:30pm
Victoria Square, Adelaide

The Adelaide City Council Tour Village is located in the heart of Adelaide; Victoria Square – directly opposite the official host hotel; Hilton Adelaide.
Watch the team mechanics at work as they prepare the bikes for the upcoming stage, check out the sponsor displays and watch the cyclists as they are interviewed live for the television news. 

All official Santos Tour Down Under merchandise can be bought at the village - you may even be lucky enough to grab an autograph from your favourite cycling star. 

Visit the Bike Expo, on the Northern side of Victoria Square, for the first time in 2012 for all the latest information about bicycles and accessories. Product testing will be available.  

*Entry is FREE

Bupa Challenge Tour pre-event check in and jersey collection
9:00am - 12:30am
Adelaide City Council Tour Village, Southern side of Victoria Square

Breakaway Festival - Community Bike Ride
9:00am – 12noon approx
Main North Road, TARLEE to CLARE 

There's a choice of routes to cater for a variety of ages, abilities and riding experience.

Follow the open road route that the Santos Tour Down Under will take

through Mintaro - Advanced
from Riverton via Rattler Trail - Mountain Bikes
from Auburn via Riesling Trail - Family

All routes finish at Clare Oval where refreshments will be provided.

Further information: Andrew - 8842 3999 or email - awaters@cgvc.sa.gov.au

Breakaway Festival - 'Gasoline Ali' concert
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Riverton Town Hall, Torrens Road, Riverton

Enjoy a contemporary Band playing classic hits. Light refreshments will be available with $10 tickets.

Further information: Julie Matthews - 8847 2791 or email - julesmatt@bigpond.com

Cycling South Australia: 2012 Santos Women’s Cup Stage 1
3:45pm – 4:30pm
Down Under Classic Circuit (city east end)

Further information visit: sa.cycling.org.au

Santos Tour Down Under Team Presentations 
5:00pm - 6:20pm approx
Presentation Stage, Rymil Park, Adelaide

See the UCI ProTeams presented to the public for the first time, prior to the start of the Down Under Classic. Phil Liggett and Paul Sherwen will interview riders onstage, where they will also sign on for the Classic.

Down Under Classic
7:00pm - 8:00pm approx
Adelaide East End (Adelaide City Council)

Before watching the Team Presentations and Down Under Classic why not:

Cycle around the city using the Park Lands Trail
Shop in Rundle Mall
Relax in the Botanic Gardens
Discover wine at the National Wine Centre
Visit the Art Gallery of South Australia
Enjoy a sumptuous meal on Rundle Street

To help you get close to the action, take advantage of free undercover bicycle racks and $5 all-day car parking at UParks on Gawler Place, Rundle Street, Wyatt Street, Frome Street and Topham Mall.

Further information visit: cityofadelaide.com.au 

Monday 16 January

Adelaide City Council Tour Village and Bike Expo
9:00am - 6:00pm
Victoria Square, Adelaide

The Adelaide City Council Tour Village is located in the heart of Adelaide; Victoria Square - directly opposite the official host hotel; Hilton Adelaide.

Watch the team mechanics at work as they prepare the bikes for the upcoming stage, check out the sponsor displays and watch the cyclists as they are interviewed live for the television news. 

All official Santos Tour Down Under merchandise can be bought at the village - you may even be lucky enough to grab an autograph from your favourite cycling star. 

Visit the Bike Expo, on the Northern side of Victoria Square, for the first time in 2012 for all the latest information about bicycles and accessories. Product testing will be available.  

*Entry is FREE

Bupa Challenge Tour pre-event check in and jersey collection
9:00am - 6:00pm
Adelaide City Council Tour Village, Victoria Square

Tourrific Prospect
4:00pm - 10:00pm
‘Village Heart’ Prospect Road, Prospect

Head to Prospect to celebrate with their street party with fashion, food, wine and bicycle related demonstrations and activities.

Further information: prospect.sa.gov.au

Breakaway Festival - Clare Main Street Party
5.30pm - 8.30pm

Head north of Adelaide and enjoy a street gala fair complete with gourmet food, wines and produce. Live Music and an exciting community atmosphere is sure to get you set to welcome the first stage of the 2012 race the following day.

Further information: Lol Hill - 8842 6400 or email - lhill@cgvc.sa.gov.au

Cycling South Australia: 2012 Santos Women’s Cup Stage 2
6:00pm - 6:40pm
Hot-dog criterium Prospect Road, Prospect

Collaborating with the City of Prospect, Cycling South Australia will stage both its men’s and women’s  key events in conjunctions with Tourrific Prospect.

Further information: sa.cycling.org.au

Cycling South Australia: 2011 - 2012 Rendition Homes Cycling Series Round 10
6:45pm - 7:30pm
Hot-dog criterium Prospect Road, Prospect

Collaborating with the City of Prospect, Cycling South Australia will stage both its men’s and women’s  key events in conjunctions with Tourrific Prospect.

Further information: sa.cycling.org.au

Tuesday 17 January

Tourriffic Prospect
"Take the ride of your life"
8.30am - 9.20am

Wednesday 18 January

Colemans Group Stage 2 Start
8:30am - 11:00am
Main Street, Lobethal (Adelaide Hills Council)

Colemans Group Stage 2 Finish
2:45pm approx
Mt Barker Road, Stirling (Adelaide Hills Council)

Adelaide City Council Tour Village and Bike Expo
4:00pm - 7:30pm
Victoria Square, Adelaide

The Adelaide City Council Tour Village is located in the heart of Adelaide; Victoria Square - directly opposite the official host hotel; Hilton Adelaide.

Watch the team mechanics at work as they prepare the bikes for the upcoming stage, check out the sponsor displays and watch the cyclists as they are interviewed live for the television news. 

All official Santos Tour Down Under merchandise can be bought at the village - you may even be lucky enough to grab an autograph from your favourite cycling star. 

Visit the Bike Expo, on the Northern side of Victoria Square, for the first time in 2012 for all the latest information about bicycles and accessories. Product testing will be available.  

*Entry is FREE

Unley Gourmet Gala
4:00pm - 10:00pm
King William Road, Hyde Park, Unley

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: 2012 Santos Women’s Cup
6:10pm - 6:40pm
Street circuit criterium King William Road, Hyde Park

Cycling South Australia: 2011 - 2012 Rendition Homes Cycling Series
6:50pm - 7:30pm
Street circuit criterium King William Road, Unley

Thursday 19 January

Stage 3 Start
8:30am - 11:00am
King William Road, Unley (City of Unley)

Unley Marching Band
8:30am - 9:20am

The international performers of the locally based Unley Marching Band will entertain spectators on track. Just a stone’s throw from the Adelaide City Council Tour Village! Cafes and eateries along King William Road in Hyde Park provide a relaxing breakfast on the street before securing a prime position to see the riders take off on Stage 3 of the tour. 

Further information: unley.sa.gov.au 

Bupa Challenge Tour pre-event check in and jersey collection
2:00pm - 6:30pm
Norwood Oval, The Parade, Norwood

Stage 3 Finish
2:43pm approx
The Esplanade, Victor Harbor (City of Victor Harbor)

Adelaide City Council Tour Village and Bike Expo
4:00pm - 7:30pm
Victoria Square, Adelaide

The Adelaide City Council Tour Village is located in the heart of Adelaide; Victoria Square - directly opposite the official host hotel; Hilton Adelaide.

Watch the team mechanics at work as they prepare the bikes for the upcoming stage, check out the sponsor displays and watch the cyclists as they are interviewed live for the television news. 

All official Santos Tour Down Under merchandise can be bought at the village - you may even be lucky enough to grab an autograph from your favourite cycling star. 

Visit the Bike Expo, on the Northern side of Victoria Square, for the first time in 2012 for all the latest information about bicycles and accessories. Product testing will be available.  

*Entry is FREE

'Pasta on Parade' Pre-Tour Carb Night
6:00pm - 9:00pm
The Parade, Norwood

Get ready for the big ride or just come along to enjoy a night of family entertainment when The Parade, Norwood, the home of cycling in South Australia, hosts its unique pre-tour carb night.

Did you know that Norwood is home to the oldest cycling club in the southern hemisphere!? 

Further information: npsp.sa.gov.au 

Friday 20 January

Bupa Challenge Tour, presented by The Advertiser
Norwood Start: 6:30am, Norwood Town Hall, Norwood
Gumeracha Start:  7:00am, Gumeracha Oval, Gumeracha
Mt Pleasant Start: 7:30am, Mt Pleasant Oval, Mt Pleasant
Tanunda Start: 9:00am, Tanunda Oval, Tanunda

Barossa Street Party
10.30am to 3.00pm
Murray Street, Tanunda

Join in the fun - off the track - with street activities and entertainment for the whole family with clowns, face painting, glitter artist and bouncy castle for the kids, while the adults can enjoy a bite to eat and drink within the atmosphere of roving musicians, the best dressed business competition, static heritage machinery and bike displays. 

Further information: mailto:jilianmbeitz@bigpond.com?Subject=Barossa%20Street%20Party

Bupa Stage 4 Start
11:00am
The Parade, Norwood (City of Norwood Payneham and St Peters)

The Parade, Norwood will host the Bupa Challenge Tour main start location with thousands of amateur cyclists taking part in the race of a lifetime! Come down and show your support, and stay to watch the pro riders set off!  Come down and take in the atmosphere and enjoy coffee or brunch at one of the many cafes and restaurants along The Parade.

Further information: npsp.sa.gov.au 

Barossa Celebrations
11:30am - 1:00pm
Main Street, Mt Pleasant

Enjoy a barbecue on the street and get a front row position to see the Jayco sprint fly past.

Further information: mailto:mseager@barossa.sa.gov.au?Subject=Barossa%20Celebrations

Bupa Stage 4 Finish
2:31pm approx
Murray Street, Tanunda (The Barossa Council)

LOVE VELO
Associated event of Jayco Stage 5
5:00pm - 9:00pm
McLaren Vale & Fleurieu Visitor Information Centre, Main Road McLaren Vale 

Whether you’re in town for Jayco Stage 5 or finishing the Bupa Challenge Tour, come to LOVE VELO to celebrate a love of all things cycling! There will be FREE transfer bus from the Hilton Adelaide Hotel at 5.30pm and from the Noarlunga bus and train interchange at 5pm. Return transfers will be departing Love Velo at 9.15pm.

Further information: Onkaparinga City or phone (08) 8384 0666
To book a seat on one of the FREE transfer buses please visit - onkaparingacity.com

Adelaide City Council Tour Village and Bike Expo
4:00pm – 9:00pm (Bike expo until 7:30pm)
Victoria Square, Adelaide

The Adelaide City Council Tour Village is located in the heart of Adelaide; Victoria Square - directly opposite the official host hotel; Hilton Adelaide.

Watch the team mechanics at work as they prepare the bikes for the upcoming stage, check out the sponsor displays and watch the cyclists as they are interviewed live for the television news. 

All official Santos Tour Down Under merchandise can be bought at the village - you may even be lucky enough to grab an autograph from your favourite cycling star. 

Visit the Bike Expo, on the Northern side of Victoria Square, for the first time in 2012 for all the latest information about bicycles and accessories.  Product testing will be available.  

*Entry is FREE

Saturday 21 January

Ellis Park, Park Party
10:00am - 3:00pm
Ellis Park, McLaren Vale

Take the kids to Ellis Park for free face painting; bouncy castle and every child will receive a prize while playing croquet and noughts and crosses. The grown ups can enjoy the atmosphere of the event with buskers and entertainment or take a stroll through the craft and culture market. The hungry will be satisfied with the Lions Club sausage sizzle and cool drink.

Further information: onkaparingacity.com/tourdownunder or phone (08) 8384 0666

City of Onkaparinga Celebrations
10am - 7pm 
The Old Courthouse grounds, Willunga

The courthouse will have free children’s activities including story time, songs and puppets, a book hub and craft table, story writing and illustration workshop. Get the kids to bring along their bikes or scooters to race around the mini track. Take a break with a bite to eat and drink while listening to live swing and blues music performance from band Jump Daddys and watch cooking demonstration by Sylvia Hart. The kids can finish off the day with children’s cupcake and biscuit decorating, pony rides and performances from Jamae Raw School of Arts.

Further information: onkaparingacity.com/tourdownunder or phone (08) 8384 0666

City of Onkaparinga Celebrations 
10.30am - 3pm 
Snapper Point, Aldinga

Head to Snapper Point to enjoy the children’s entertainment and activities including Monster Cars (petrol mini hot rods) and face painting. Pick up some local produce at the market or grab a bite to eat while watching live performances from the Long Lunch and The Borderers.

Further information: onkaparingacity.com/tourdownunder or phone (08) 8384 0666

Jayco Stage 5 Start
11:00am
Main Road, McLaren Vale (City of Onkaparinga)

Jayco Stage 5 Finish
14:52pm approx
Old Willunga Hill Road, Willunga Hill (City of Onkaparinga)

Adelaide City Council Tour Village and Bike Expo
4:00pm - 7:30pm
Victoria Square, Adelaide

The Adelaide City Council Tour Village is located in the heart of Adelaide; Victoria Square - directly opposite the official host hotel; Hilton Adelaide.

Watch the team mechanics at work as they prepare the bikes for the upcoming stage, check out the sponsor displays and watch the cyclists as they are interviewed live for the television news. 

All official Santos Tour Down Under merchandise can be bought at the village - you may even be lucky enough to grab an autograph from your favourite cycling star. 

Visit the Bike Expo, on the Northern side of Victoria Square, for the first time in 2012 for all the latest information about bicycles and accessories.  Product testing will be available.  

*Entry is FREE

City of Onkaparinga Celebrations
4:00pm - 7:00pm 
Street Market Party, High Street, Willunga (directly following the race)

Featuring the Willunga Famer’s market and the Quarry and Artisans markets offering food, drinks, regional produce, local art, wine and beer; live cooking demonstrations and music 

Further information: onkaparingacity.com/tourdownunder or phone (08) 8384 0666

City of Onkaparinga Celebrations
4.30pm -7:00pm
High Street, Willunga (Within this street market road closure precinct)

Cinemallunga - Film Screening
A celebration of local films - enjoy a special screening on the giant TV screen opposite the Old Courthouse grounds.

Further information: onkaparingacity.com/tourdownunder or phone (08) 8384 0666

Legends’ Night Dinner
7:30pm
Adelaide Convention Centre

Sporting fans have the chance to rub shoulders with cycling royalty at next year’s Santos Tour Down Under with cycling great Eddy Merckx headlining the 2012 Legends’ Night Dinner.

Sunday 22 January

Bupa mini tour for kids, presented by UniSA
10:00am 
Stage 6, Adelaide Street Circuit

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. Kids this is your big chance to show off your cycling skills while being cheered on by the crowd lining the track.

Registration opens 8:30am for 10:00am start.

Stage 6 Start
1:15pm approx. 
Adelaide Street Circuit

Stage 6 Finish
3:15pm approx 
Adelaide Street Circuit

To help you get close to the action, take advantage of free undercover bicycle racks and $5 all-day car parking at UParks on Gawler Place, Rundle Street, Wyatt Street, Frome Street and Topham Mall.

While you're here why not:

Have lunch on O'Connell Street
Shop in Rundle Mall
Take a ride on the Popeye
Play a round of golf at the North Adelaide Golf Course
See the Pandas at the Adelaide Zoo
Cool down at the newly refurbished Adelaide Aquatic Centre

Further information visit cityofadelaide.com.au