efex Men's Stage 3: Norwood to Uraidla

Thursday, 23 January 2025

MEN'S

Start
10:30 AM
The Parade, Norwood

Finish
3:00 PM
Greenhill Road, Uraidla

Distance
147.5km

MEN'S
Start
10:30 AM
The Parade, Norwood
Finish
3:00 PM
Greenhill Road, Uraidla
Distance
147.5km

GPS Map (GPX)

Route Map

Point To Point

ABOUT efex Men's Stage 3

New year, new climb. Meet Knotts Hill climb on Pound Road near Ashton, a fresh challenge for the world’s best. It features on an unrelenting stage that also offers an array of classic elements.

Riders will begin in Norwood and head for the slopes of Norton Summit, then push further into the Adelaide Hills and towards the Uraidla finish. The journey there is anything but cruisy, with two big climbs, tight turns and a rollercoaster last approach in the mix.

There are few certainties in bike racing, and none when the stage’s biggest challenge is making its debut.

See more about this stage stage in detail or read our detailed stage guide.

STAGE IN DETAIL

ZIPTRAK® SPRINTS
efex KING OF THE MOUNTAIN
Feed Zone
Vantage Points
Stage Profile
Strava

ZIPTRAK® SPRINTS

Ziptrak® Sprint #1
39.1km, Adelaide Road, Echunga at Echunga Uniting Church
Approx. 12:15pm

Ziptrak® Sprint #2
112.4km, Greeenhill Road, Uraidla at Uraidla Institute (Finish Line)
Approx. 2:00pm

efex KING OF THE MOUNTAIN

efex King of the Mountain #1
10km, efex King of the Mountain #1 - Ashton (category 2)
Distance: 10.0km, Total Ascent 495m, Maximum Gradient: 17.8%, Average Gradient: 5.0%
Stony Rise Road, Ashton
Approx. 11:34am

efex King of the Mountain #2
106.7km, efex King of the Mountain #2 - Pound Reserve (category 1)
Distance: 2.636km, Total Ascent 199, Maximum Gradient: 22.2%, Average Gradient: 7.5%
Veer left on to Marble Hill Road, Ashton
Approx. 1:52pm

efex King of the Mountain #3
141.9km, efex King of the Mountain #3 - Pound Reserve (category 1)
Distance: 2.636km, Total Ascent 199, Maximum Gradient: 22.2%, Average Gradient: 7.5%
Veer left on to Marble Hill Road, Ashton
Approx. 2:42pm

Feed Zone

Ambleside Road, Hahndorf at Hahndorf Creek

Vantage Points

Greenhill Road, Uraidla The peloton will pass here twice.
Corner of Greenhill Road and Tregarthen Road, Summertown. The peloton will pass here three times.
Knotts Hill, Pound Road. The peloton will pass here twice.
Mount Lofty Summit Road, Mount Lofty.
Mount Barker Road, Hahndorf

Catch the race action anywhere along the race route! Find a suitable spot, set yourself up and watch the world's greatest cyclists race through South Australia.

Stage Profile

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ENJOY AN ALL-INCLUSIVE PREMIUM EXPERIENCE ON EFEX MEN'S STAGE 3

DeTours is the ultimate Santos Tour Down Under experience. You'll get closer to the action, the entertainment and the athletes as we organise an all-inclusive day for you to enjoy with your friends. On this stage:

🏁 Private pen at the start line
🥘 Seasonal long lunch at the Uraidla Hotel
🚴‍♀️ 2 race pass throughs
🍷 Beer, gin and wine tasting at Grunthal Brew

Spectator Travel Guide Tour all the action

As the Santos Tour Down Under takes over all of Adelaide and surrounds, we invite you to tour the many other wonders of South Australia along the way.

Tour the Stage

Wanting to know what more you can explore once the race ends? We've pulled together a list of coffee spots, places to eat and drink, things to do and accommodation surrounding the race route in Adelaide and the Adelaide Hills.

Getting to the Stage

Find out the best way to get to the race start and finish, whether it be by car, bike, ride share or on our spectator bus.

8 things you can only do in South Australia

Whether you're looking to drive through the ancient landscape of the flinders ranges, drink wine in a giant Rubik's cube or even brave a swim with the one of the ocean's fiercest predators. Discover 8 things you can only do in South Australia.

Hosted by the City of Norwood, Payneham & St Peters & the Adelaide Hills Council

We thank both the City of Norwood, Payneham & St Peters & the Adelaide Hills Council for hosting efex Men's Stage 3, and for their invaluable contribution to the Santos Tour Down Under.