The Santos Tour Down Under Hall of Fame recognises athletes, administrators, media representatives and officials who have made a significant contribution to the event since its inception in 1999. In 2026 we are proud to welcome Richie Porte as our newest inductee.
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2026 Highlights
The best cyclists in the world make their way to the Santos Tour Down Under for the first race of the UCI WorldTour season.
Hall of Fame
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.

