Santos Tour Down Under

2025 Rider Announcements

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Geraint Thomas Rider Announcement TDU2025

Geraint Thomas first confirmed starter for 2025

Olympian and Tour de France winner Geraint Thomas is locked in as the first confirmed rider for next year’s Santos Tour Down Under. The Welshman will be competing in what could be his last WorldTour season, giving fans the chance to see the global superstar in South Australia for possibly the last time.

All-star Aussie lineup confirmed for 2025 Santos Tour Down Under

Olympic gold medallist Sam Welsford will join the 2025 start line along with National Road Race Champions Ruby Roseman Gannon and Luke Plapp. Past winner Amanda Spratt will make her eight appearance, while Alex Edmondson will make his TDU debut. See more Aussie riders here.

City of Adelaide Tour Village

Free entry, bars with daily knock-off hours, ample shade and live entertainment makes the City of Adelaide Tour Village a perfect summer destination.

Relax and catch up with friends, or check out the latest in cycling tech in the Bike Expo.

Book in an ice bath, massage or recovery boots at the Health Partners Recovery Zone or see the team mechanics at work in the Team Zone.

TOUR THE FESTIVAL

While the pros battle it out, be part of the electricity and atmosphere and get around all the festivities happening in South Australia as part of the Santos Tour Down Under.

**Legends Night Dinner presented by Telstra**

**Hillside Social at Montefiore Hill** Book now

While the pros battle it out, be part of the electricity and atmosphere and get around all the festivities happening in South Australia as part of the Santos Tour Down Under.

Explore the 2025 Stages

Guide to the 2025 Santos Tour Down Under Men's Stages

Paying homage to the event’s rich history as Australia's greatest cycling race, the men’s fast-paced final city stage returns to the lineup after a seven year hiatus. Willunga Hill will feature once again but with a twist - the men will race down it before facing it again in two ascents.

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Guide to the 2025 Santos Tour Down Under Women's Stages

Tougher climbs and longer stages await riders as the Santos Tour Down Under women’s race returns for its third year at the highest level of international competition. We're adding new challenges for riders out to earn the season’s first points.

Spectator Travel Guides

We've compiled a selection of places to check out along the each race route to help you see the best of what South Australia's got to offer.

25 HISTORIC MOMENTS TO CELEBRATE 25 YEARS OF AUSTRALIA'S GREATEST CYCLING RACE

From day one the Santos Tour Down Under has been much more than a bike race. Its 1999 arrival captivated the state – showing the beauty of cycling and of South Australia more widely. Now, 25 years on, we reflect on some historic moments.

LISTEN: Race Route Rundown with Stu & Mitch

Race Director Stuart O'Grady and former rider Mitch Docker deep dive into each of the 2025 stages while looking back on some historic moments throughout the 25 years of the Santos Tour Down Under.

Listen and watch the full episode on YouTube or Spotify.

PLAN A TRIP

Plan your trip around what's on in South Australia during the Santos Tour Down Under and find out how to get around, where to stay, cycle, eat and drink while you're visiting.