Men's Stage 1: Tanunda to Tanunda

Wednesday, 21 January 2026

MEN'S

Start
11:10 AM
Murray Street, Tanunda

Finish
2:15 PM
Murray Street, Tanunda

Distance
120.6km

MEN'S
Start
11:10 AM
Murray Street, Tanunda
Finish
2:15 PM
Murray Street, Tanunda
Distance
120.6km

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About the stage

The beautiful Barossa welcomes back race action on this first regional stage of the new year – and it’s sprinters who will be poised to fight for the line.

We’ll see riders tackle 120.6 kilometres through world-famous wine country, starting and finishing along Murray Street in Tanunda.

Stage 1 will pass landmarks including the new Barossa Park sporting precinct, ascend Menglers Hill and wind between vineyards before sprinters’ leadout trains begin to take shape.

Clockwise loops through Tanunda mean plenty of vantage points for fans, while the nearby town of Lyndoch will also greet the peloton.

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

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ZIPTRAK® SPRINTS

Ziptrak® Sprint #1 - Approx. 11:30am
At 10.8km, Barossa Valley Way, Lyndoch at Lyndoch Recreation Park

Ziptrak® Sprint #2 - Approx. 12:56pm
At 68.2km, Murray Street, Angaston near Penrice Road

Ziptrak® Sprint #3 - Approx. 1:44pm
At 99.7km, Murray Street, Angaston near Penrice Road

efex KING OF THE MOUNTAIN

efex King of the Mountain #1 - Approx. 12:20pm
44.3km, King of the Mountain #1 - Mengler Hill (category 3)
Distance: 2.16km, Total Ascent 79m, Maximum Gradient: 13.3%, Average Gradient: 3.9%
Menglers Hill Road, Angaston near #591

efex King of the Mountain #2 - Approx. 1:08pm
75.8km, King of the Mountain #2 - Mengler Hill (category 3)
Distance: 2.16km, Total Ascent 79m, Maximum Gradient: 13.3%, Average Gradient: 3.9%
Menglers Hill Road, Angaston near #591

efex King of the Mountain #3 - Approx. 1:55pm
107.3km, King of the Mountain #3 - Mengler Hill (category 3)
Distance: 2.16km, Total Ascent 79m, Maximum Gradient: 13.3%, Average Gradient: 3.9%
Menglers Hill Road, Angaston near #591

Vantage Points

Murray Street, Tanunda
Cafés, restaurants, bakery & pubs. The race will start and finish here, plus pass here x3 times.
Approx. 11:10am, 11:53am, 12:40pm, 1:28pm, 2:15pm.
Murray Street, Angaston
Cafés, restaurants, baker &, pubs. x2 Ziptrak Sprints will take place here and there will be x3 passes of the race.
Approx. 12:08pm, 12:56pm, 1:44pm
Menglers Hill Road, Angaston
The x3 efex KOMs will take place here and there will be x3 passes of the race.
Approx. 12:20pm, 1:08pm, 1:55pm
Mengler’s Hill Lookout - Menglers Hill Road, Bethany
The race will go past here x3 times.
Approx. 12:27pm, 1:13pm, 2:02pm

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.

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:

📍Barossa
🗓️ Wednesday 21 January
🏁 Private viewing area at the start line
🥘 Long lunch at FermentAsian
🚴‍♀️ Multiple race pass throughs
🍷 Wine tasting at Seppeltsfield Rd Distillers

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.

Tour Transfers

Need a ride to the race? Tour Transfers make it simple, taking you directly to each stage start and then to the finish line aboard an air-conditioned coach. Tour Transfer Passes are available to make it easy to attend more stages.

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 Tanunda. 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.

A Day at the Tour

From the buzz of the City of Adelaide Tour Village to finish line excitement as the peloton storms home, this quick guide covers a typical race day for fans on the ground at the Santos Tour Down Under.

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 Men's Stage 1 and for their invaluable contribution to the Santos Tour Down Under.

Host Council

Discover the Barossa, South Australia’s premier wine and food destination. Explore world-renowned wineries, sample local produce at farmers markets, wander heritage towns, or cycle scenic vineyard trails. The Barossa Council has proudly been involved in the Santos Tour Down Under since the race began in 1999. the Barossa offers unforgettable experiences year-round and we’re proud to once again showcase our region in Australia’s greatest cycling race.

Men's Stage Starts: 8
Men's Stage Finishes: 22