All road users are reminded that keeping cyclists safe on the roads is a joint effort between those on the bike and those behind the wheel. Follow our tips to keep everyone safe on the road.
SAFETY AT THE EVENT
Did you know riders can reach speeds in excess of 60 kilometres per hour during the race?
The following tips are for your safety as spectators, and the safety of the competitors.
General safety tips
- Do not stand on the road, especially if the roads are closed.
- Stand/sit well back from the edges of the road. Cyclists will often use the edges of the road to overtake.
- Cyclists riding in the Santos Tour Down Under travel at speeds in excess of 60 kilometres per hour. They cannot swerve or stop suddenly to avoid objects or people in their way. Cycling can be a dangerous sport for both competitors and spectators. Riders and support vehicles use both sides of the road.
- Do not attempt to touch riders.
- Do not hold objects in the path of riders during the race i.e. flags or cameras.
- Do not leave or throw any object onto the road.
- Do not hold selfie sticks or go-pros over the barriers to capture race footage.
- Listen for advance warnings from South Australia Police and race commentators.
- Monitor children and prams at all times. Prams should not be left by the edge of the road.
- Keep pets on a leash and well back from the road at all times.
- Take all rubbish with you when you leave the area.
Sun protection
Australia has the highest rate of skin cancer in the world, with approximately two in three Australians diagnosed with skin cancer before the age of 70. Protect your skin from the sun by arming yourself with plenty of sunscreen, sunglasses and a big shady hat, and staying in the shade wherever possible. Free sunscreen will be available at all race finishes and at the Cancer Council SA stands. Call the Cancer Council Helpline on 13 11 20 for more information on sun protection and skin cancer.
Car Parking
If you are driving to the stages throughout the Santos Tour Down Under, please do not park your car or leave your engine running on long dry grass as this is a fire safety hazard due to the heat.
