Race Day 2: Angaston to Angaston

Wednesday, 20 January 2027

Men's Stage 2

Start
10:40 AM
Murray Street, Angaston

Finish
2:02 PM
Murray Street, Angaston

Distance
145.6km

Men's Stage 2
Start
10:40 AM
Murray Street, Angaston
Finish
2:02 PM
Murray Street, Angaston
Distance
145.6km

GPS Map (GPX)

Route Map

Point To Point

About the stage

The Barossa beckons on a 146-kilometre second stage whose moderate gradient belies the sting in its tail – an uphill drag to the finish sure to put even the peloton’s fastest men under pressure.

Thirteen years have passed since a Santos Tour Down Under stage last started and finished in the charming town of Angaston. Expect plenty of action across this emphatic return – a scenic loop covering the Barossa at its best.

Bethany, Greenock and Nuriootpa are among communities set to feature, with world-famous wine country the perfect backdrop to a day where fast finishers have their moment in the sun.

Sprint points are up for grabs in Tanunda, with three ascents of local landmark Menglers Hill and a gradual uphill battle to the finish that will favour the fastest men.

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

Stage Map

FIND KEY POINTS ALONG THE RACE ROUTE AND EXPLORE WHAT'S HAPPENING AROUND RACE DAY 2.

Stage in detail

Stage Profile
Ziptrak® Sprints
efex King of the Mountain
Vantage Points
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Stage Profile

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Ziptrak® Sprints

Ziptrak® Sprint #1
18.4km, Murray Street, Tanunda at Tanunda Rotunda
Peloton approx: 11:08am

Ziptrak® Sprint #2
67.6km, Murray Street, Tanunda at Tanunda Rotunda
Peloton approx: 12:15pm

efex King of the Mountain

efex King of the Mountain #1
10km, efex King of the Mountain #1 - Menglers Hill (category 3)
Distance: 2.16km, Total Ascent 79m, Maximum Gradient: 13.3%, Average Gradient: 3.9% Menglers Hill Road, Angaston near #591
Peloton approx: 10:50am

efex King of the Mountain #2
74.5km, efex King of the Mountain #2 - Menglers Hill (category 3)
Distance: 2.16km, Total Ascent 79m, Maximum Gradient: 13.3%, Average Gradient: 3.9% Menglers Hill Road, Angaston near #591
Peloton approx: 11:57am

efex King of the Mountain #3
103.5km, efex King of the Mountain #3 - Menglers Hill (category 3)
Distance: 2.16km, Total Ascent 79m, Maximum Gradient: 13.3%, Average Gradient: 3.9% Menglers Hill Road, Angaston near #591
Peloton approx: 1:04pm

Vantage Points

Murray Street, Angaston
Settle in to a café, restaurant, bakery or pub along Murray Street. Be there as we count down to the start, send cyclists on their way and welcome two peloton passes before a final battle to the line.
Peloton approx: 10:40am, 11:48am, 12:55pm, 2:02pm

Murray Street, Tanunda
Settle in to a café, restaurant, bakery or pub along Murray Street. See Ziptrak Sprint #1 & #2, plus an additional two pass throughs.
Peloton approx: 11:08am, 12:15pm, 12:46pm, 1:53pm

Menglers Hill
In a region of gentle hills there’s only one climb that really counts: the category three Menglers Hill. See all three efex KOMs here.
Peloton approx: 10:50am, 11:57am, 1:04pm

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.

Please note: Estimated pass times are provided for guidance only and may vary due to factors such as race conditions and unforeseen delays.

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Hospitality packages

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

📍Detours, Barossa
🗓️ Wednesday 20 January
🏁 Private viewing area & walk through at the start line
🍽️ Long lunch with paired wines at Yalumba
🚴‍♀️ Multiple race pass throughs

TOUR ALL THE ACTION Spectator Information

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 Transfers

Tour Transfers make it easy to enjoy the Santos Tour Down Under at its best. Hop on in central Adelaide and head direct to the stage start, then continue to the finish line and see the stage wrap up before returning to the city.

Spectator Stage Guide

Looking to make the most of your day in the Barossa? We’ve pulled together the best places to sip, taste, and stay around Angaston. From iconic cellar doors to cosy cafés and scenic cycling trails. There’s so much more to explore beyond the race.

Approved Travel Specialists

Santos Tour Down Under Approved Travel Specialists are the premier providers of curated travel packages for cycling enthusiasts and event attendees alike at the Santos Tour Down Under.

Race Day Itineraries

A day at the Santos Tour Down Under delivers, no matter what brings you trackside. From the buzz of the City of Adelaide Tour Village to finish line excitement as the peloton storms home, our guide covers a typical race day for fans on the ground.

Getting to the stage

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.

Explore more of the Barossa

Just 50 minutes northeast of Adelaide, the Barossa is an internationally acclaimed wine region with over 80 cellar doors and some of the world’s most awarded wines. Enjoy exceptional food, wine, and scenic trails through idyllic countryside.

Presented by

We thank The Barossa Council for hosting Race Day 2 and for their invaluable contribution to the Santos Tour Down Under.

Host Council

Angaston: World-class wine and food, shopping and café culture are all within easy reach. Ride in on the Barossa Trail, explore and the town’s charm and history and dine your way through bakeries, restaurants, cafes and wine bars. With the Barossa Adventure Station to keep the kids entertained, Angaston is the perfect full day destination for all ages and every appetite. 

Council stage starts: 14
Council stage finishes: 28