In 2026, the Santos Tour Down Under women’s peloton will take centre stage across the first weekend of the nine‑day event, launching the festival of cycling with fast, dynamic racing.
Showcasing the best of international women’s cycling, the opening stages will set the tone for an exciting week of competition and celebration in South Australia.
Tougher climbs and longer stages await riders as the Santos Tour Down Under women’s race returns at the highest level of international competition.
With new challenges on course, riders will be racing not only for victory, but for the season’s first UCI WorldTour points.
The Santos Tour Down Under is part of the UCI World Tour
