FREE activities all afternoon! (2:00PM – 7:30PM) HEALTH PARTNERS FAMILY DAY
Participating in the Health Partners Family Ride? Click here to jump to information about the ride.
Along with the Health Partners Family Ride, there will be great activities to entertain the whole family throughout Rundle Park.
Come along and enjoy an afternoon of activities at Health Partners Family Day including:
Health Partners
Join us for an exciting day at the Health Partners Family Day! Pedal your way to fresh, delicious juice on our smoothie bikes, and stay sun-safe with complimentary sunscreen. We’ve got plenty of shade and seating for you to relax and enjoy the day in comfort. Plus, there will be exciting giveaways to make it even more memorable! Whether you're participating in the Health Partners Family Ride or simply bringing the kids to the city for a fun day out, it's an event you won’t want to miss!
Tiny Tour
Let the littlest cycling fans feel the rush of the Santos Tour Down Under at Tiny Tour, a specially designed mini-race track for kids aged 5 and under! This safe and engaging area lets young riders cruise on tricycles or balance bikes. Helmets are required. Bikes and trikes can be brought from home or borrowed onsite.
- AusBike 1st Gear Session
- Session 1 – 2:00pm to 3:00pm
- Session 2 – 3:00pm to 4:00pm
Designed for kids aged 5 -12, AusBike is here to get kids back on their bikes. They'll learn about the fundamentals of road safety, build essential life skills, and have a whole lot of fun. Register your spot here: 2025 — AusBike x Santos Tour Down Under Family Day — Race Roster — Registration, Marketing, Fundraising
Get Creative at the Health Partners Family Day Craft Station!
Unleash your inner artist at our Health Partners Family Day Craft Station, where creativity meets cycling fun! Kids (and kids at heart) can:
🎨 Colour your own Oppy Flag – Bring the iconic Santos Tour Down Under mascot, Oppy, to life with your favourite colours and take home a keepsake to cheer on the riders.
🚲 Design Your Own Bike Keyring – Personalise a mini bike keyring with vibrant designs to celebrate your love of cycling.
Ride in Style with an Oppy temporary tattoo!
Add some cycling flair to your Health Partners Family Day look with an Oppy temporary tattoo! Featuring our beloved Santos Tour Down Under mascot, these fun and vibrant designs are perfect for fans of all ages. Stop by and get an Oppy tattoo to wear your cycling spirit with pride.
- Xtreme III Slide
- Ninja Course
- Small Soft Play
- Face Painters
- Glitter and Oppy Tattoos
- Driving Dorris
- Food Trucks
- Ice-Cream Truck
- Coffee Van
On track events include:
- Para-Cycling Teams Relay at 5:15pm
- Villawood Men’s Classic at 7:00pm
The following facilities will be available on-site for the use of participants:
- Public toilets
- Water taps
- St John’s First Aid
Health Partners Family Ride Official Ride Guide
Don’t forget to bring some sunscreen, a helmet, and plenty of water on the day. Most importantly, have fun and ride safely!
Thank you for entering your family in the Health Partners Family Ride on Saturday 18 January 2025 in Adelaide's East End
The Family Ride presented by Health Partners is your chance to ride around the 2025 Villawood Men’s Classic circuit in Adelaide’s East End with your family.
Please make sure as a parent / guardian, you read the information within this Official Ride Guide prior to the event. You will find information in here about check in procedures, times, and locations.
On the day
- Registration opens: 2:00pm
- Registration closes: 3:45pm
- Wristband collection: A parent / guardian will be required to sign in and collect wristbands for the whole family. Please bring your ticket with you.
- Ride marshalling on track: 3:45pm – 4:00pm
- On track safety briefing: 4:00pm
- Start time: 4:50pm
- Finish time: 5:00pm
All participants must check in for the Health Partners Family Ride at the check in tent.
The wristband provided will need to be worn by all participants to gain access to the track. All families will have access to the track for approximately 1 hour.
Children under 18 must always be accompanied and supervised during the Health Partners Family Ride by a parent or guardian registered as an adult participant. A numbered wristband will be provided to all participants with a space for parent or guardian contact phone number to be added.
WHAT TO BRING
- Ticket / order confirmation or valid driver’s license to match the name on your booking
- A bike in good working order. Child carrier seats, bicycle trailers, tandem and hand powered bicycles are acceptable so that every member of your team can participate (no scooters or unicycles, bike must have working breaks)
- Australian standards approved helmet
- Own water bottle
- Safe, comfortable riding shoes
- Sunscreen
Road closures
The Santos Tour Down Under operates on fully closed roads for the Villawood Men's Classic. Roads will be closed, and detour signs will be in place. Further information can be found here. Road closures are indicated by the orange line on the below map.
Map Legend:
i icon: Check In
Location icon: Track Entry
Festival hat icon: Health Partners Family Day Activities (Rundle Park)
Orange line: Health Partners Family Ride Route
Blue line: Road Closures
Safety procedures and cancellation of event
Please refer to our Extreme Weather Plan and Cancellation Policy on the Santos Tour Down Under website here.
