Participant Information
Congratulations on registering to be a part of the Challenge Tour, the official recreational ride of the 2023 Santos Tour Down Under.
This event is a unique opportunity to ride the Hahn men’s Stage 3 route, the same route on the same day as the world’s elite riders.
In an event first the ride will be held on closed roads, with timing, nutrition stops, and mechanical support provided for all participants.
You can look forward to a fun and challenging ride. It’s a great way to see some of the best parts of South Australia, enjoying a chat with your fellow riders and perhaps even setting a goal to beat your personal best time.
Please read through our Challenge Tour Ride Guide. It contains helpful information about the ride, car parking, transport and refreshment stations as well as emergency procedures to help you enjoy the ride safely. This guide has been designed as an easy reference manual, so remember to read it before event day and print any pages you want to take along with you to the event.
On behalf of the Santos Tour Down Under we wish you the best of luck riding your challenge on Friday 20 January 2023.
Event Assistance
For event assistance, please call 0425 381 816. In the event of an emergency, please call 000.
Start Time
Please arrive at the start of the entry chute by 5:45am and line up according to your chosen wave which you selected when registering.
Ensure you are wearing your wristband and your timing chip is attached to your seat post. These items are mandatory.
Safety Briefing
5:50am in the start chute.
Cloak Room Services
Participants can check a bag into the cloak room from 5am – 6am at The Parade in Norwood. This bag will be transferred to the finish line for collection.
Jersey Collection
Jerseys can be collected from the City of Adelaide Tour Village in Victoria Square / Tarntanyangga.
Remember to bring evidence of your booking and payment with you, such as your official email/letter of confirmation, and photo identification.
Three allocated pickup times from the Challenge Tour marquee at the City of Adelaide Tour Village:
- Sunday 15 Jan - 3:00pm – 7:00pm
- Wednesday 18 Jan - 12noon – 7:00pm
- Thursday 19 Jan - 12noon – 7:00pm
You'll also be able to collect your wristband and seat ID at this point.
Jersey Swaps
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 Tour Village. Please note the jersey must NOT be worn and jerseys with team names cannot be swapped. Sizes are subject to availability.
Wristband & Seat ID Tag
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.
- It is strongly encouraged that all participants wear the official Challenge Tour jersey
Your wristband is your ticket to the event and your access to all food and refreshment stops on route and at the finish. You MUST be wearing your official 2023 Challenge Tour wristband and have your ID tag attached to your eat post before proceeding to the start line and throughout the ride.
If you are not wearing the correct wristband and ID tag you will not be able to enter the starts, refreshment stops, closed roads nor ride under the finish arch.
You will be able to collect your wristband and seat ID at the same time you collect your jersey from the allocated times above.
Timing
All riders will be timed so you can have an official record of your achievement. A special timing chip is inside your number plate, and you will need to attach this to the seat post of your bike to record a time. Please do not attempt to modify the timing plate in any way.
To receive an official time, your bike must cross all timing points, including at the start and finish of the ride. You will be notified of your time in a post-ride email.
Security will be enforcing that all participants have on display their ID tag and wristband. Failure to comply with requirements will exclude you from starting, entering refreshment stops, closed roads and riding under the finish arch.
Participant Facilities
Bathrooms: Corner of Edward St and The Parade, Norwood (Open from 5am)
Cloakroom
You are welcome to store a bag with us while you ride. 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 5:00am – 6:00am and pick up will be open from 2:00pm – 3:30pm on Friday 20th January.
Rest Areas
There are multiple rest areas where you will be able to stop, refuel, check your bike, dispose of rubbish, go to the toilet, or receive first aid treatment. There will be electrolytes, water, and nutrition available at all major rest stops.
- 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.
Cutoff Points
To complete the event in time, you will need to pass the key locations by the following times:
Ashton 7:30am, 14.6km
Lobethal 8:45am, 33.4km
Birdwood (Long route diversion 9:20am, 47.9km
Williamstown (Long Route) 10:45am, 69.2km
Gumeracha 12:15pm, 92.7 / 52.8km
Corkscrew Road 1:20pm, 112.4 / 72.5km
Road Closures
The table below provides a summary of both partial and full road closures in place for the 2023 Challenge Ride.
An interactive map with further details can also be viewed here.
The table below provides a summary of both partial and full road closures in place for the 2023 Challenge Ride.
An interactive map with further details can also be viewed here.
Road Rules
The South Australian Police will escort all riders from the start for a short distance. However, this escort does NOT represent a road closure and riders MUST obey normal road rules, including stopping at any red traffic signals, railway crossings, stop signs and obeying the instructions of South Australia Police or any Challenge Tour official or marshal.
Normal road rules apply during the Challenge Tour and the South Australia Police will be patrolling the route. Any riders found disobeying the road rules may be subject to fines under the South Australian Road Traffic Act.
Bike Safety
As riders will be riding before sunrise, all riders must have adequate lights installed on their bicycle and illuminate these before sunrise as per the South Australian Road Traffic Act. Sunrise is predicted to be at 6:22am on the morning of the ride. However, it is encouraged for the safety of all riders that lights are kept illuminated throughout your ride.
Medical Assistance
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.
Support Vehicles
SAG (support and gear) wagons are our on-road support vehicles and can help if you are unable to continue riding. Please follow these instructions if you require assistance:
- Find a safe space to pull of the road
- Turn your bike upside down on the side of the road at a safe distance from the road and other road users.
- Call event assistance on 0425 381 816
Signage
Directional and advisory signage will be placed along the route to advise you of:
- Direction of the rider route
- Identified hazards
- Upcoming rest stops
In some instances, volunteer marshals will also be positioned around the route to assist in communicating with you as well. Please follow their instructions.
Emergencies
In case of an emergency, it is always recommended to call 000 first.
Calling event assistance after calling 000 is essential, so that, where possible, Bicycle Network can work with the Emergency Services to facilitate the appropriate response.
