Jai Hindley to race Santos Tour Down Under

Australia’s best current Grand Tour general classification rider and 2022 Giro d’Italia champion, Jai Hindley, will race the Santos Tour Down Under (TDU) in January.

Hindley is one of just two Australians – alongside Cadel Evans – to have won a Grand Tour with his Giro d’Italia triumph one of six top-10 finishes and three stage wins across the Giro, Tour de France and Vuelta a Espana throughout his career.

The 30-year-old from Perth will be on the start line in Adelaide with Red Bull - BORA - hansgrohe after this year signing a contract extension with the team.

Red Bull – BORA – hansgrohe is yet to confirm its full roster for the TDU but Hindley will be joined by New Zealand teammate Laurence Pithie who was third in both the prologue and shortened Willunga stage at this year’s race.

Hindley is coming off a strong 2026 season in which he combined the Ardennes Classics with the Giro d’Italia, where he finished third overall behind winner Jonas Vingegaard, and the Tour de France where he was 15th.

He made his TDU debut with national team UniSA-Australia back in 2017 and raced it again in 2019, 2020 and 2023.

The 2027 TDU will be held from January 16-24, beginning with a bumper opening weekend featuring the men’s teams presentation, a free concert and rider autograph sessions in the City of Adelaide Tour Village.

The race will make history as the first ever at WorldTour level to hold men’s and women’s racing over the same distance on the same days. The six-stage men’s race will be held from January 19-24 alongside the three-stage women’s race from January 22-24.

Quotes attributable to Red Bull – BORA – hansgrohe rider Jai Hindley:

“I haven’t raced the Tour Down Under since 2023, so I’m really looking forward to returning.

“It’s a great way to kick off the season, racing in the Australian summer and on home roads in front of the Aussie fans.

“The support for the Australian riders is always fantastic, and there’s such a great atmosphere around the race. It’s always a fun event to be part of, and I’m excited to get the 2027 season under way with what I’m sure will be a strong team.”

Quotes attributable to Santos Tour Down Under Race Director Stuart O’Grady:

“We are thrilled to welcome Jai back to the Santos Tour Down Under and I’m sure all cycling fans will be excited to watch him in action on South Australian roads.

“He holds a significant place in Australian cycling history as a Grand Tour winner, and at the age of 30 he remains in the prime of his career so we are getting to see the best of him.

“The course suits his characteristics with his all-round ability complemented nicely by his ability to climb with the best in the peloton.

“I’m sure Red Bull - BORA - hansgrohe will again field a strong team to open the UCI WorldTour season, and having Jai here along with New Zealander Laurence Pithie brings some real quality to the peloton.”

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