THINK! Road Safety Men's Stage 5: McLaren Vale - Willunga Hill

Saturday, 25 January 2025

MEN'S

Start
11:10 AM
Main Road, McLaren Vale

Finish
2:53 PM
Brookman Road, Willunga Hill

Distance
145.7km

MEN'S
Start
11:10 AM
Main Road, McLaren Vale
Finish
2:53 PM
Brookman Road, Willunga Hill
Distance
145.7km

GPS Map (GPX)

Route Map

Point To Point

ABOUT THINK! Road Safety Men's Stage 5

A summer’s day in McLaren Vale is normally a chance to relax. Not so for riders, who face a tough afternoon while touring the district’s most scenic roads.

The formidable Willunga Hill returns – this time with a new twist. First comes a descent of its slopes, followed by a loop that will take cyclists out to the Aldinga coast, past celebrated wineries and up the steep Wickham Hill.

Two ascents of Willunga Hill are set to determine the stage winner, and there’s plenty of potential for a breakaway to call the shots.

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

ZIPTRAK® SPRINTS

Ziptrak® Sprint #1
56.1km, Esplanade at Snapper Point near Butterworth Road, Aldinga
Approx. 12:35pm

Ziptrak® Sprint #2
96.6km, Esplanade at Snapper Point near Butterworth Road, Aldinga Beach
Approx. 1:32pm

efex KING OF THE MOUNTAIN

efex King of the Mountain #1
21.5km, efex King of the Mountain #1 - Wickham Hill (category 1)
Distance: 3km, Total Ascent 207m, Maximum Gradient: 13.3%, Average Gradient: 6.9%
Wickhams Hill Road, McLaren Flat near Toops Hill Road
Approx. 11:45am

efex King of the Mountain #2
123km, efex King of the Mountain #2 - Willunga Hill (category 1)
Distance: 3.0km, Total Ascent 224m, Maximum Gradient: 15.6%, Average Gradient: 7.4%
Old Willunga HIll Road, Willunga Hill
Approx. 2:10pm

efex King of the Mountain #3
145.6km, efex King of the Mountain #3 - Willunga Hill (category 1)
Distance: 3.0km, Total Ascent 224m, Maximum Gradient: 15.6%, Average Gradient: 7.4%
Old Willunga HIll Road, Willunga Hill
Approx. 2:42pm

Feed Zone

Main Road at Station Road, Willunga

Vantage Points

Main Road, McLaren Vale. The peloton will pass here three times.
Corner of Main Road and Aldinga Road, Willunga. The peloton will pass here four times.
Snapper Point - Esplanade, Aldinga Beach. The peloton will pass here twice.
Old Willunga Hill Road, Willunga - the peloton will go past here twice.
Corner of Main Road and McMurtrie Road. The peloton will pass here three times.

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 SCHWALBE MEN'S STAGE 5

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
🥘 Italian style long lunch at Our Place at Willunga Hill
🚴‍♀️ 2 race pass throughs
🍷 Wine tasting at Thicker Than Water Wines

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 the Fleurieu Peninsula.

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.

Top 5 Things To Do In The Fleurieu Peninsula

Just forty-five minutes from Adelaide lies the Fleurieu Peninsula, where pristine beaches meet picturesque bushland, and world-famous wineries and incredible restaurants await. Check out our list of the top five things to do on the Fleurieu Peninsula and start planning your adventure.

Hosted by the City of Onkaparinga

We thank the City of Onkaparinga for hosting the THINK! Road Safety Men's Stage 5 and for their invaluable contribution to the Santos Tour Down Under.