Santos Tour Down Under

EXPLORE THE FESTIVAL PROGRAM

Summer starts here. The Santos Tour Down Under is more than a cycling event – it’s an invitation to discover South Australia. Make a week of it with a festival program that takes you beyond the race.

Tour the Festival

Start & Finish Line Festivals

Be there as race day comes to life! Our new Start & Finish Line Festivals bring together world-class cycling, food, drinks, live entertainment and local culture.

City of Adelaide Tour Village

The City of Adelaide Tour Village is home to the Santos Tour Down Under. Find it in central Victoria Square/Tarntanyangga – your go-to for all things cycling.

Family Friendly Events

The Santos Tour Down Under is your destination for family fun. Top international cyclists, fun activities and the buzz of a major sporting event make it the place to be every summer.

Participation Ride Events

Ride where the world’s best race. You’ll be right at home on two wheels across our range of participation events.

Cycling spectator events

The Santos Tour Down Under is packed with cycling events to enjoy. Together with thrilling UCI WorldTour races, see the skill and speed of riders in our affiliated events program.

Hospitality Packages & DeTours

Go beyond the race and to the source of South Australia’s best food and wine. DeTours and hospitality experiences pair stage highlights with delicious meals, stunning vistas and time to relax.

Your guide to the 2027 Stages

We’re shaking up the status quo in a Santos Tour Down Under set to make history. In 2027 men and women will race on the same course, on the same day and over the same distance – becoming the first race anywhere to deliver the groundbreaking format.

Plan a Trip

The Santos Tour Down Under is more than a race – it’s your invitation to experience the very best of South Australia. Stay a little longer and discover world-class wine, unforgettable flavours, pristine beaches and the regions that make South Australia so special.

Latest news

Hall of Fame

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.

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.