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By David Hunter Norwood – Victor Harbour 138km Stage 4 is another race to a familiar town. The race has finished many times in Victor Harbour, with a sprint finish just about guaranteed. Usually, the riders only have to concern themselves with the potential crosswinds. 2016 is a different vintage!
By David Hunter San Luis – Cerro del Amago 140km A huge day lies in front of the peloton. This is the day where the GC will be shaped. The Amago is one hell of a climb, 11km at 6.8%, with a maximum of 15.5%. What makes it even harder is the changing gradient. There isn’t…
By David Hunter Glenelg – Campbelltown 139km After a familiar ride around Stirling, the race returns to Corkscrew Road. This is a stage that will shape the GC.
By David Hunter Potrero de los Funes – La Punta 131km Well, stage 2 turned out to be a surprise! Etixx their the toys out the pram when no one would help. The break almost had their day, but were caught on the final straight. They might get lucky in stage 3!
By David Hunter Unley – Stirling 132km Stage 2 and we are back in Stirling. This stage is as much of a favourite as Willunga Hill. Each year the organisers decide how many laps we’ll get of the circuit. Sometimes they keep it low, last year we only had two laps. In other years, they make…
By David Hunter San Luis – Villa Mercedes 181.9km It’s the longest stage of the race and the standard finish in Villa Mercedes. A nailed on sprint, one for the fast men.
By David Hunter Prospect – Lyndoch 130.8km The race starts with a sprint stage through the Barossa Valley. The riders are used to riding here but the finish is new. The KOM point comes after just 12.8km, so getting in the early move will ensure a visit to the podium. Most teams would welcome this, so…
By David Hunter El Durazno – El Durazno – 21km TTT The organisers have decided to change things up a little in 2016 and introduced the first ever TTT for the event. An interesting choice, which will please quite a few of the climbers.