The TDU is BACK
The first race of the 2023 UCI World Tour calendar, the Tour Down Under, is here and we can’t wait to have racing back in Australia.
The Tour has been on hiatus for the last few years whilst Australia has been working to open up it’s borders and we can’t wait to see the the men’s and women’s teams race their way through the Adelaide hills.
This will be the first international race for Brodie Chapman in her new team colours and we can’t wait to be cheering her road side.
In celebration of theTour Down Under, Brodie pulled together some of our favourite South Australian routes.
Find all these rides in the FulGaz App.
Image via Zac Williams Photography.
BE SAFE BE SEEN ALDINGA BEACH TO WILLUNGA HILL
Set off from the beach then head inland through vineyards and gently rolling roads. Don't go too hard too soon because you'll want to leave something for the classic Willunga Hill showdown.
More InfoADELAIDE GORGE
This full ride up the gorge is a great piece of undulating road with some unique views along the way. It's also a great way to get to some of the other climbs in the area including Corkscrew Road and Paracombe.
More InfoCORKSCREW ROAD
This is a Tour Down Under classic climb. The "Corkscrew Road Full Climb" Stava KOM is currently held by George Bennett in a time of 8:03, with Richie Porte a close second! Give it a try and find out why this road earned its name. Fortunately for you we filmed this ride so it starts on the gentle run into the steep main climb. Warm up those legs, then have a crack!
More InfoMCLAREN VALE TO WILLUNGA HILL
A climb used many times in the Tour Down Under and by Adelaide locals as a fitness test! The Strava KOM is still held by retired pro, Richie Porte. Set off from the beach then head inland through vineyards and gently rolling roads. Don't go too hard too soon, because you'll want to leave something in the legs for the classic Willunga Hill showdown.
More InfoTORRENS RIVER LOOP
The glittering River Torrens / Karrawirra Parri is encompassed by landscaped banks and families of birds. You could spend a whole day exploring the area by visiting the surrounding gardens, galleries, zoo or hopping on a boat but until you visit for real, a FulGaz ride will have to suffice. Four laps of this 6.4km loop makes for an easy recovery ride or warm-up with great views.
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