Tour Down Under 2026 - Prologue

20.01-25.01

A sharp 3.6 kilometre prologue through central Adelaide opens the race. Riders roll from Victoria Square toward Victoria Park for a fast lap of the criterium circuit. Road bikes are mandatory, creating close gaps. Expect explosive specialists to shine while spectators watch from the historic grandstand.

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