The City of Norwood, Payneham & St Peters will once again welcome the world's elite cyclists when it hosts two stage starts as part of the 2026 Santos Tour Down Under.
For the first time, The Parade, Norwood will be transformed into the starting line for the Women's Tour Down Under race, which will see the peloton cover more than 126km through the Adelaide Hills before finishing in Campbelltown for the Hyundai Stage 3 on Monday 19 January.
Mayor Robert Bria says Norwood is the home of cycling in South Australia, so it is only fitting that the Council extend our hosting to both the men's and women's races as part of the Santos Tour Down Under.
"Hosting a stage start for the women's race is an exciting prospect and a great addition to our long history of hosting world-class cycling events."
For the first time in Tour Down Under history, all 15 women's World Teams are set to be on the start line in Adelaide for the women's race from 17–19 January.
"With women's sport growing in participation and popularity, we expect that we will see a huge attendance on The Parade in celebration of these incredible athletes."
The men's race covers five stages following the race prologue, kicking off on Tuesday 20 January with six days of thrilling racing culminating on Sunday 25 January.
On Thursday 22 January the Health Partners Stage 2 Start will depart Norwood heading towards the slopes of Norton Summit, then pushing further into the Adelaide Hills and towards the Uraidla finish – a gruelling 148km journey that will see cyclists climbing more than 3,600 metres.
"Each year thousands of spectators line The Parade to watch the Santos Tour Down Under, creating an electric atmosphere as fans cheer on the peloton.
"With international media filming our leafy green streets and promoting the City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters cosmopolitan lifestyle across the world, being a part of the Santos Tour Down Under is an incredible opportunity for the Council and our community."
The Santos Tour Down Under is Australia's greatest cycling race, with a rich history as the highest regarded and most popular bike race in the southern hemisphere.
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