14 OCT 2025
From thrilling climbs to spectacular sprint finishes, the 2025 Santos Tour Down Under had it all. Here are our Race Directors — Stuart O'Grady, Annette Edmondson, and Carlee Taylor — sharing their top 10 moments that defined this year’s race.
The overall title was decided on the iconic Willunga Hill climb on the penultimate stage. Jhonatan Narváez's perfectly timed attack in the final moments of the ascent not only won him the stage but also put him into the Ochre Jersey for good.
Noemi Rüegg stormed to victory on Willunga Hill on Stage 2, a win that secured her first WorldTour victory and the overall General Classification. Her emotional celebration with the EF Education–Oatly team captured just how special the moment was and capped off one of the most memorable performances in the women’s race.
Australian sprinter Sam Welsford was unstoppable, winning three stages, including the final day in Adelaide. His victories solidified his reputation as one of the fastest riders in the peloton and earned him the Sprint Classification.
In a move that would earn him the race lead, Romo launched an attack just 2.8km from the finish line. His aggressive move on Willunga Hill showcased both his strength and intent on Stage 3, where he secured his first-ever professional victory.
Our highest-ranked female rider and World Champion, Chloé Dygert, delivered a commanding sprint win in Stirling after a perfect lead-out from Canyon-SRAM — a standout moment from our biggest name in the women’s race.
The Dutch rider Daniek Hengeveld’s amazing solo win on Stage 1 was a real display of power and endurance, demonstrating a powerful and unforgettable solo effort.
Jayco-AlUla lit up Stage 5 with a bold double breakaway, including standout teamwork and commentary around sacrifice at the 7.5km mark. Local favourite Chris Harper and the team gave everything across key stages — Knotts Hill, Victor Harbor, and Willunga — in pursuit of a win that narrowly escaped them.
On Stage 3, the Australian women's team executed a flawless setup for Polites, leading to her winning the QOM jersey. Her emotional reaction after the finish captured the spirit of teamwork and individual achievement.
Fergus Browning and Zac Marriage formed a two-man break on Stage 1, earning equal Most Competitive honours—a first in race history.
After a late puncture and bike change with just 3.4km to go in Stage 1, Noemi Rüegg delivered an almost unheard-of comeback. Following a selfless bike exchange from teammate Henrietta Christie, it was Sarah Roy who battled against the high-speed peloton to bring her back. It was an incredible display of teamwork that allowed Rüegg to fight her way back to finish a remarkable sixth in the sprint.
After reliving the unforgettable action of 2025 — discover the stages that will shape another thrilling Santos Tour Down Under in 2026.
Get ready for the toughest stages yet. Kicking off with a prologue through Adelaide’s heart and peaking with three brutal ascents of Willunga Hill, this 758.9km race will push riders to their limits.
With longer stages, fierce climbs, and unforgiving terrain, the 2026 stages promise non-stop action, strategy, and spectacle. Dive into the details of every 2026 Santos Tour Down Under men's stage.
The 2026 Santos Tour Down Under Women’s Race is set to make history — with the strongest peloton ever, the longest route on record, and every UCI Women’s WorldTour team on the start line. That’s 394.6km of elite racing across iconic climbs like Corkscrew Road (twice!), the Adelaide Hills, and a thrilling new start in Magill. Dive into the details of every 2026 Santos Tour Down Under women's stage.
The Santos Tour Down Under is part of the UCI World Tour
