Get ready for one of Australia’s most exciting sporting events of the year. The Santos Tour Down Under 2026 will return to Adelaide and South Australia from 16 to 25 January 2026, offering world-class cycle racing, festival atmosphere, and plenty of activities for fans of all ages. Whether you’re a cycling supporter or planning your first visit, this guide covers essential dates, highlights, and travel tips to help you make the most of the Adelaide cycling event.
Santos Tour Down Under is Australia’s premier professional cycling race and has become a signature January event for South Australia. Known for its accessible race routes, scenic landscapes, and relaxed summer vibe, the event offers fans the chance to watch world-class cycling up close while enjoying local food, wine, and entertainment.
The official event period runs from 16 January to 25 January 2026, with women’s and men’s races held across multiple stages. In addition to bicycle racing, visitors can enjoy the City of Adelaide Tour Village, team presentations, and various community and festival activities throughout the week.
The Adelaide bicycle race schedule is spread across several days, giving spectators plenty of opportunities to experience different locations and race formats.
From the city prologue to rolling regional stages, Adelaide offers countless prime viewing locations—best enjoyed with a professional chauffeur at your service. With premium hotel transfers, airport transfers, corporate transfers, all day hire, wine tours and flexible point to point transfers, you can focus on the racing while we handle the journey. Popular spectator spots include:
With busy schedules and multiple race locations across Adelaide and its regions, many visitors prefer a more relaxed and refined way to travel. Our professional chauffeur service offers seamless airport transfers, hotel transfers, and flexible point to point transfers between race stages, city attractions, and wine regions. This allows you to focus on enjoying Santos Tour Down Under 2026 while leaving traffic, navigation, and timing to experienced chauffeurs. With early planning and premium transport arrangements, visitors can experience one of South Australia’s most iconic sporting events in complete comfort and style.
