THINK! Road Safety Men's Stage 4: Brighton to Willunga Hill

Saturday, 24 January 2026
 
MEN'S

Start
11:10 AM
Esplanade, Brighton
Finish
3:39 PM
Brookman Road, Willunga Hill
Distance
176km

MEN'S
Start
11:10 AM
Esplanade, Brighton
Finish
3:39 PM
Brookman Road, Willunga Hill
Distance
176km

About the stage

Ready? Riders are set to tackle Willunga Hill an unprecedented three times, going deep to earn the stage win and potentially a final-day advantage.

We all know Willunga Hill: scene of so much Santos Tour Down Under history and epic efforts from riders including Richie Porte and Sarah Gigante. But never before have we seen three ascents of its slopes – and the resulting impact on contenders for overall victory.

Who can deliver when it counts? We’ll find out on this 176-kilometre queen stage. Action begins in beachside Brighton and will travel through McLaren Vale before climbers come out to play.

Look for coastal sprints at Aldinga’s Snapper Point, and plenty of team tactics en route to a summit finish after the third and final push.

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 4

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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.

For this stage, choose from 2 DeTour experiences, each including:

📍 Tour Transfers
🏁 Private viewing area at the start line
🚶 A guided start line walk-through
🥘 Long lunch
🚴‍♀️ Multiple race pass throughs
🍷 Wine tastings


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 THINK! Road Safety, the City of Holdfast Bay and City of Onkaparinga for hosting Men's Stage 4 and for their invaluable contribution to the Santos Tour Down Under.

 

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