Challenge Tour Inclusions
The majority of the ride will take place on closed roads. There will be some mixed zones within the route where riders and vehicles will share the road for a short period of time.
All participants will get a custom Santos Tour Down Under Challenge Tour jersey.
We encourage all participants to wear the official Challenge Tour, however this is not compulsory to wear. You must also wear an approved bicycle helmet that is properly adjusted and securely fastened.
Jerseys can be collected from the City of Adelaide Tour Village in Victoria Square / Tarntanyangga. Please see below for collection dates and times:
- Sunday 15th Jan – 3pm – 7pm
- Wednesday 18th Jan – 12pm – 7pm
- Thursday 19th Jan – 12pm – 7pm
On Thursday 19th January 2023 between 3pm and 7pm participants may attempt to swap their jersey with other participants, or with any spare jerseys. The jersey swap location will be in the Challenge Tour registration marquee in the City of Adelaide Tour Village.
Please note the jersey must NOT be worn and jerseys with team names cannot be swapped. Sizes are subject to availability.
A complimentary cloakroom transfer service is available to all participants.
The drop-off point will be at The Parade in Norwood and pick-up point will be at the finish line at Campbelltown.
Drop off will be open 5am – 6am and pick up will be open from 2:00pm – 3:30pm on Friday 20th January.
Mechanics will be available at the start and following rest areas:
- Lobethal
- Williamstown (Long Route)
- Gumeracha
A limited number of replacement products will be available at a small cost.
Should you experience difficulties and you are unable to get to one of the designated locations please call the Challenge Tour call centre on (08) 8463 4701 and they can arrange to get you to a mechanic. Please rest your bike upside down on its saddle beside the road so that support personnel can recognise you need help.
There will also be an on-course mechanic however we strongly recommend each rider carries the basic tools I.e. to change a tire.
In the event of an accident or breakdown, officials will endeavour to transport you and your bike to the nearest refreshment stop or to the finish where you may receive assistance. Sweep vehicles travel the entire route and will stop for you if they see your bike resting on its saddle, but we advise you to call the Challenge Tour call centre on (08) 8463 4701, as we will be monitoring our sweeps and can best direct a driver to you.
Mechanic may be able to assist you on route or officials will endeavour to transport you.
Riders will receive a full nutrition program throughout the duration of the ride. More information to come.
Refreshment stations will be set up every 15-50km along the route where water, hydration products, medical support, mechanical support, hand sanitiser and toilets will be provided. There will also be a lunch site provided at Gumeracha.
At most sites, riders are provided with:
- Toilets
- Water (Bidon bars)
- Nutrition Hydration
- Medical support
- Mechanical support
- Hand sanitiser
- Water
- Water
- SIS nutrition product
Stop 3 (52km) – Cnr Warren Rd & Martin Hill Rd
- Water
- Water
- Muffins
- SIS nutrition product
- Water
- Lunch Pack
- SIS nutrition product
- Toilets
Stop 6 (112.5km) – Castambul (Bottom of Corkscrew)
- Water
- Sugar Stop
Stop 7 (123.5km)– Rostrevor (Campbelltown Finish)
- Water
- SIS nutrition product
- Medical
- Toilets
- Mechanic
There will also be multiple water refill stations along the route. All riders must start with at least two 750ml water bottles and/or a hydration pack along with snacks for the ride.
You will receive an official ID tag at check-in. This ID tag is not just your entry to the event, it is your unique identification, providing us with vital information to be used in the event of a serious accident or an emergency. For this reason, your ID tag is NOT transferable and MUST be clearly visible at all times throughout the ride. Using someone else’s tag compromises our ability to render assistance in the case of a serious incident and may result in miscommunication to your loved ones. Your official ID tag will record your ride time. Your time will be published online after the ride.
To help identify all participants during the event you are required to:
- Wear a Challenge Tour 2023 wristband
- Attach your Challenge Tour ID Tag to your seat post
Your wellbeing is paramount, so we have put in place the best care plan to respond to any problems or complications that may occur during the ride. The following identifies our medical setup:
- A first aid clinic will be operational at Finish Site in Campbelltown
- All major rest areas will have first aid officers
- Mobile first responders (motorcycles) will be positioned around the route
- Always call 000 first in the event of an emergency, than call Event Assistance
Please note, standard SA Ambulance fees and charges apply if you do require transport. Ambulance cover is recommended.
Event Management recommends that all cyclists insure themselves for Personal Accident, Ambulance Cover, and travel (if applicable) suitable for their needs.
Lunch and snacks will be provided. A full nutrition plan will be released before the event.
Live broadcast of the Santos Tour Down Under on the big screen at the post-event rider area.
