Getting to the race

The beauty of travelling around South Australia? It's extremely accessible and you can travel from the beach to the hills under an hour! From the Adelaide CBD, our race starts are only a short drive, bus ride or bike ride away:

 

 

  • Ride
  • Walk
  • Drive

Ride

Get to the race start from the Tour Village:

500m (approximately 3 minutes)

Get to the race finish from the Tour Village:

3km (approximately 13 minutes)


Plan your trip around Adelaide

Get the most out of your day by exploring this stages surroundings post-race.

Enjoy the buzz of world-class cycling as riders take on the clock in a thrilling time trial, right in the heart of the city. Being the first time the men will race in the 2026 Santos Tour Down Under, this dynamic opener will bring the streets of Adelaide to life. 

Just a short walk from the City of Adelaide Tour Village in the heart of the city, you won't need to look far for a bite to eat with places like Part Time Lover and Osteria Oggi all within walking distance of the start line. Along the route, grab a table at Osteria Polpo or Bai Long Store for the chance to wine and dine with a perfect view of the action. 

Stick around after the race to soak up Adelaide's midweek atmosphere. From cosy wine bars to hidden cocktail spots long Peel Street and Leigh Street, like Maybe Mae, Pink Moon Saloon and Leigh Street Wine Room make it easy to wind down. 

Adelaide Railway Station
Adelaide Railway Station

Explore more of Adelaide

Adelaide is bursting with culture, flavours, events and entertainment.

Taste the world-famous wine regions only minutes from the city or indulge in award-winning restaurants in the heart of Adelaide.

 

The Santos Tour Down Under is part of the UCI World Tour

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