How to get there : Santos Tour Down Under is held in Adelaide city and the surrounding regional areas. The various locations around Adelaide stages are easily accessible by walking . Take the hassle out of travelling by booking a place on the spectator coach. The coach departs from the Adelaide Central Bus Station daily and takes you to the start and finish of the regional stages 1 - 5.
What to look out for : Get the most out of each stage of the tour by using the Detours Down Under online guide.This gives you all the best inside information on the key food wine and lifestyle experiences on offer along each section of the course. Start your day with breakfast at the Adelaide Central Markets the largest undercover fresh produce market in the southern hemisphere. Take in the sights sounds and smells from more than 80 stalls. And check out the action at the Hilton Adelaide opposite the Tour Village. This is where all the teams stay.
Reasons to attend : 1.Spend a night or two off the Tour. Major beaches Barossa wine country the Adelaide Hills and Fleurieu Peninsula are all less than 30 minutes from Adelaide and offer a different experience as part of the race. The Fleurieu Peninsula has provided a brilliant backdrop to some of the best cycling in the history of the event. Wine food and the pristine coastline make it one of the most popular destination in South Australia.
2. Explore the restaurant packed precincts of Rundle Street and Gouger Street which make vibrant Adelaide a food capital of Australia. Or Felax among the small bar scene thriving on Peel and Leigh Streets. 3. Rub shoulders with your favourite riders see the team machanics at work and enjoy a drink while watching the day's action on big screens at the Tour Village and Bike Expo. This is the hub of the event and the largest Bike in Australia.
4. You' ve watched them race and marvelled at their speed strength and spirit. Now rub shoulders Night Dinner and hear the stories behind their success. Chris Hoy Eddy Merckx Bernard Hinault and Cadel Evans are among the heroes honoured in recent years.
5. Get on a cycle yourself and take part in the Bupa Challenge Tour. Choose between four ride distances on the fourth stage of the race and enjoy the thrill of conquering the course just hours before the world's best.
