efex Men's Stage 5: Stirling to Stirling

Sunday, 25 January 2026
 
MEN'S

Start
11:10 AM
Mount Barker Road, Stirling
Finish
3:26 PM
Mount Barker Road, Stirling
Distance
169.8km

MEN'S
Start
11:10 AM
Mount Barker Road, Stirling
Finish
3:26 PM
Mount Barker Road, Stirling
Distance
169.8km

About the stage

The toughest Santos Tour Down Under yet will finish on an unrelenting stage that has the Adelaide Hills community of Stirling at its heart.

It’s up, it’s down and it’s on as the men chase victory on this final day of racing. Stirling is set to host the stage start and finish, with scenic loops through towns including Mylor and Aldgate inviting fans to embrace the action.

At nearly 170 kilometres this is among the longest closing stages in Santos Tour Down Under history, chosen by race director Stuart O’Grady OAM to keep the world’s best working strategically until the very last moment. 

We’ll see a two-kilometre climb on approach to Stirling, sprints in Heathfield and a weary winner emerge after a huge day in the saddle.   

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


STAGE IN DETAIL

  • Stage Profile
  • ZIPTRAK® SPRINTS
  • efex KING OF THE MOUNTAIN
  • Vantage Points

Stage Profile

Stage Profile - Mens Stage 5

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Enjoy an all-inclusive experience

Ready to take your time at the Santos Tour Down Under up a gear? DeTours invite you to see the peloton while enjoying the best in South Australian hospitality. On this stage:

📍Adelaide Hills
🗓️ Sunday 25 January
🏁 Private viewing area at the start line
🥘 Long lunch at The Stirling Hotel
🚴‍♀️ 8 race pass throughs
🍷 Wine tasting at The Stirling Hotel


TOUR ALL THE ACTION Spectator Travel Guide

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.


Presented by

We thank efex and the Adelaide Hills Council for hosting Men's Stage 5 and for their invaluable contribution to the Santos Tour Down Under.

 

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

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