Wednesday 21 January Vanguard Men's Stage 1

The beautiful Barossa welcomes back race action on this first regional stage of the new year – and it’s sprinters who will be poised to fight for the line. We’ll see riders tackle 120.6 kilometres through world-famous wine country, starting and finishing along Murray Street in Tanunda. 

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Wednesday 21 January Vanguard Women's One-Day Race

The Barossa beckons for a standalone showdown that’s set to come down to the wire and earn its winner valuable UCI points.

The world’s best are back at it as our first regional one-day race heads to the Barossa. Get ready for 12 blistering laps of an 8.5-kilometre circuit that starts and finishes in Tanunda. Action is set to begin shortly after the finish of Men’s Stage 1, offering fans a full day of elite cycling.  

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Elite Global Racing Starts Here

The best cyclists in the world make their way to the Santos Tour Down Under for the first race of the UCI WorldTour season.


Men's Jersey Leaders

Santos Leaders Jersey

Sam Watson
INEOS GRENADIERS

Ziptrak Sprint Jersey

TBD
TBD

efex King of the Mountain Jersey

TBD
TBD

Zwift Young Rider Jersey

Michael LEONARD
EF EDUCATION - EASYPOST

Yamaha Most Competitive Rider:

TBD

TBD


Women's Jersey Leaders:

Santos Leaders Jersey

NOEMI RÜEGG
EF EDUCATION - OATLY

Ziptrak® Sprint Jersey

ALLY WOLLASTON
FDJ UNITED - SUEZ

efex Queen of the Mountain Jersey

PAULA BLASI CAIROL
UAE TEAM ADQ

MyWoosh Young Rider Jersey

JUSTYNA CZAPLA
CANYON//SRAM ZONDACRYPTO

Yamaha Most Competitive Rider: 

CARINA SCHREMPF

FENIX - PREMIER TECH


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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.

Santos Best Dressed Town

The Santos Best Dressed Town is more than a competition – it offers an opportunity to showcase creativity, community pride and the spirit that makes each South Australian town unique. View the daily winners from iconic regions across South Australia.

 

 


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Tour Down Under Race History

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.


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