Ride International’s 2026 Ultimate Tour Down Under Highlights

Non-cycling Highlights

Daily Tour Down Under Stage Viewing, Multiple Locations
Scenic escapes in the Adelaide Hills
Coffee & culture in Hahndorf
Barossa Valley winery experience
Race-day atmosphere in Uraidla
Henley Beach start & Nairn finish
European-style picnic on Willunga Hill
Final stage excitement in Stirling + views from Mt Lofty
(VIP Option Available)

Ride iconic South Australian routes including Norton Summit, Corkscrew Road, Mount Lofty, and Willunga Hill.
Ride alongside or ahead of the TDU race routes for both Women’s and Men’s stages.
Daily supported, guided ride options range from 25km to 140km, with climbing between 150m and 1800m.
Multiple, Guided route choices daily to suit different fitness levels, with loop and point-to-point options.
Included coastal loops, Barossa Valley rides, and scenic rides and climbs through the Adelaide Hills.
Live race viewing integrated into rides, including mid-race cheering sections and final stage circuits.
Flexibility to extend or shorten rides based on preference, with optional return rides to Adelaide.
Balanced mix of warm-up rides, race-day routes, and epic endurance days.

Meals

Follow the race from the front row including seeing:

Longest Ever Women’s Race~394.6 km total across multiple stages.
All 15 Women’s World Tour Teams
are participating . The strongest peloton ever assembled for the women’s event.
Return of the Men’s Prologue
3.6 km inner-city time trial in Adelaide.
New Stage Starts (for both men and women) at Willunga, Magill, and Norwood.
Multiple Corkscrew Climb Ascents
riders tackle Corkscrew Road twice in the women’s race and similarly in the men’s race.
Willunga Hill Triple
Men will climb Willunga Hill three times on the queen stage.
Final Stage Circuit in Stirling
Closing stage for men is an 8 lap, 21km undulating circuit around Stirling.
Tougher, More Challenging Routes: Overall Longer stages, more climbing, more technical terrain. Designed to make the general classification competition intense.

How to prepare for a Tour Training tips On and off the Bike

A TDU Tour is like a marathon, not a sprint — increase your aerobic activity regularly before the tour.
Ride, run, and walk outdoors as much as possible; use indoor trainers only when necessary.
Focus on hills and climbs rather than just distance, practice improving your bike control and descending regularly, always at safe speeds.
Talk with a fitness or Cycling Coach They can assist with a fitness and skills improvement program.
Embrace the local landscapes, cuisine, wine and cool drinks.
Eat and drink healthily balanced nutrition, reduce snacking is key for peak health and performance.
We’ll provide more detailed fitness and pre-tour training tips closer to your tour start.