Santos Tour Down Under 2011 7 Day Trip
TRIP DETAILS:
Duration: 7 days (6 nights)
Dates: Monday 17 – Sunday 23 January 2011
Start-Finish: Adelaide
Accommodation: Hilton Hotel
TRIP COST: $2950.00 Australian Dollars
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: $1000.00
EXTRA NIGHT’S ACCOMMODATION:
SINGLE ROOM: $300.00
DOUBLE ROOM: $300.00
TWIN SHARE (DEPENDING ON AVAILABILITY): $150.00
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Optional Extras
Tour inclusions:
- 6 nights (Mon-Sat) at the Hilton Hotel
- 2 evening meals
- 1 restaurant lunch and 3 picnic lunches
- Breakfast each day
- Sightseeing and shopping, including winery visits
- Daily viewing of the Santos Tour Down Under
- Transport and guides each day including support for non cyclists
- Expert advice and mechanical assistance
- Guided rides with opportunities to ride the course
- Detailed Itinerary including maps
- Complimentary cycling jersey and cap
- Trip Pack: Info on how to prepare for your trip and what to take
- Airport transfers on the first and last day of your trip
Monday, 17 January, Official Rest Day
Welcome to the Santos 2010 Tour Down Under. This is the official rest day for the Santos Tour Down Under, which gives you time to arrive at leisure, familiarise yourself with the hotel, unpack your bike and take a light spin to get the travel fatigue out of your legs.
Also situated directly in front of our hotel is the Adelaide City Council Tour Village. This is where the teams make their base for the week. It is a hive of activity. Each night be sure to watch the genius of the mechanics at work, catch a glimpse of the riders as they finish for the day (don’t forget your autograph book!), catch-up on all the race results, buy your official race merchandise and take a look at the trade displays.
With teams returning each day to the Hilton Adelaide, the Village is a focal point for the event incorporating the following aspects:
- The team mechanics’ preparation area
- A base for the team support cars
- Event update information
- Refreshment areas
- The idea behind the Village is to provide a hub for the event and the opportunity for enthusiasts and novices alike to feel some firsthand involvement in the event.
In the afternoon we will do a ride down along the beaches doing about 60km, stopping for a coffee.
Tonight there will be a welcome function at 7.00pm, where you will get the chance to meet the Bikestyle team and your companions for the next few days.
We will have your Club Tour, Mutual Challenge and Legends Dinner tickets available for you on arrival.
Club Tour Members
Adelaide City Council Tour Village Guided Walk. Join a guided tour behind the scenes before the village opens to the public. This is an exclusive opportunity to get up close and personal with the teams and their support crews as they prepare for the week of racing ahead. Meet at the pedestrian access gate on Wakefield Street.
Meals: Breakfast and Welcome Dinner
Tuesday 18 January Stage 1: Mawson Lakes to Angaston
Start and Finish: Mawson Lakes to Angaston
Start Time: 11am (The Boulevard, Mawson Lakes)
Skoda King of the Mountain: Black Top Road
Jayco Sprint Locations: Sandy Creek and Lyndoch
Feed Station: Angaston
Finish Time: 2.29pm ETA
Race Distance: 138km
Stage one of our own Tour Down Under. We will head out to the Barossa Valley today either by bike or bus or a bit of both! For the non cyclists if we can possibly squeeze it in we will have a visit to Maggie Beer’s farm on the way. On arrival at Angaston we will set up in the park for a picnic lunch. The race passes through here twice and then finishes so you have the chance to see the race 3 times here.
Angaston is a gracious tree-lined town, offering a reminder of the things of the past, and also a vibrant community in tune with today, with a firm focus on welcoming visitors and providing for your comfort. A leisurely stroll through Angaston is all it takes to find some of the best food on offer in the Barossa – choose from intimate surrounds to alfresco dining.
Our Ride options today are:
- Ride from the hotel to Angaston. This is a ride of just under 100kms leaving Adelaide via the beautiful Gorge Road passing Chain of Ponds, Williamstown and Lyndoch before entering the Barossa Valley and heading to Angaston. NOTE: The race may catch you on the valley road but you can stop, see it pass and continue to Angaston to see the finish.
- Take the bus to Lyndoch and ride the near 30kms from here to Angaston and then if you choose you can go on and do the final 30kms loop of the race .
- Ride from the hotel to Angaston and ride the final 30kms loop of the race for a ride of over 120kms.
Non Cyclists:
Take the bus to Angaston and explore this charming Barossa Valley town. For the non cyclists if we can possibly squeeze it in we will have a visit to Maggie Beer’s farm on the way.
After seeing the race we will head back into Adelaide with a stop at one of the many great, world class wineries here.
Today We Visit:
Barossa Valley: To visit the Barossa is to taste the good life … world-famous Barossa Shiraz and Eden Valley Riesling plus other premium wines, regional produce and acclaimed restaurants make this one of Australia’s most significant wine tourism regions. No other wine region in Australia has the rich European heritage of the Barossa. Strong links remain to this heritage within the thriving community, combining with down-to-earth Australian spirit to create a vibrant lifestyle in a relaxed, rural setting.
Meals: Breakfast and Picnic Lunch
Wednesday 19 January Stage 2: Tailem Bend to Mannum
Start and Finish: Tailem Bend to Mannum
Start Time: 11am (Railway Terrace, Tailem Bend)
Skoda King of the Mountain: Dawesley Hill
Jayco Sprint Locations: Kanmantoo and Mount Pleasant
Feed Station: Charleston
Finish Time: 2.41pm ETA
Race Distance: 146km
Today we will travel up into the Hills to see the race pass at Mount Pleasant. many of you will have seen the name on a wine bottle well now you can visit the town! Our riders will head up Greenhill road and along through the hills and onto the race course at Woodside. Our non cyclists will follow a similar path in the bus. there is a sprint at Mount Pleasant so we will set up here under a tree and have our picnic lunch while we await the race. Once we’ve seen the race pass we will head back into Adelaide by bike or bus.
Our Ride options today are:
- Ride from the hotel to Mount Pleasant via Greenhill Road and Woodside a ride of a touch over 60kms
- Ride option two is to ride back after the race via Chain of Ponds, a ride of about 55kms
- And for those who have never had enough, ride each way for 115kms
Non Cyclists:
Take a ride by bus into the Hills stopping in Mount Pleasant for a Picnic Lunch and see the race before returning home. There should also be the chance to stop for a coffee and a look around along the way as well.
Today We Visit:
Mount Pleasant is a bustling Barossa country town servicing a grazing and cropping region. It’s home to one of South Australia’s largest annual agricultural shows – the Mount Pleasant Show. It’s complete with stock judging, sideshows and local produce.Sheep, cattle, horses, goats, alpacas … if they’ve got four legs and eat grass they thrive on the gum-studded hills surrounding the town of Mount Pleasant. Sheep, cattle, horses, goats, alpacas … if they’ve got four legs and eat grass they thrive on the gum-studded hills surrounding the town of Mount Pleasant.
Club Tour Members
Club Tour Dinner: Enjoy the atmosphere of being behind the scenes in the Adelaide City Council Tour Village. Have a great meal, meet some cycling stars, be entertained by their stories.
Meals: Breakfast and Picnic Lunch
Thursday 20 January Stage 3: Unley to Stirling
Start and Finish: Unley to Striling
Start Time: 11am (King William Road, Unley)
Skoda King of the Mountain: Germantown Hill
Jayco Sprint Locations: McLaren Flat and Echunga
Feed Station: Stirling Oval
Finish Time: 2.34pm ETA
Race Distance: 129km
This morning we will go to the start in Unley to see all the action and try to get a few treasured snaps with your favourite rider. King William Road is the perfect location for a STDU Stage Start, and Unley is gearing up to celebrate this event again. 2010 will be the 9th year that the City of Unley has hosted an event to celebrate the Tour Down Under. It’s a 2 km walk or ride from the hotel to the start area in this historic part of Unley.
RIDE: We suggest an easy day today in preparation for tomorrow’s big day, so you will see our ride options for today reflect that.
Our Ride options today are:
- Go to see the start in Unley and then ride from Unley around the Adelaide beaches and return to the hotel. This will be a 2 hour ride, returning to the hotel to spend the rest of the day in Adelaide. We will head down to Glenelg and follow the beaches up the coastline before turning back towards our hotel.
- Go to see the start in Unley and then ride from Unley up the bike path to Crafers to see the finish there and return by bike of bus afterwards.
Non Cyclists:
This morning we will go to the start in Unley to see all the action before heading up to Stirling where the race will pass through 3 times. Stirling is another great town of the Adelaide Hills with lots of great shops and a terrific atmosphere on race day.
Today We Visit:
King William Road in Unley is Adelaide’s premier shopping destination and home to big name boutiques and smaller fashion houses offering everything from elegant classics to original, funky fashion. You’ll find prestigious restaurants alongside casual fabulous cafés where locals gather to chat and eat al fresco on the warm summer evenings.
Stirling is home to some of South Australia’s most beautiful homes. It became popular with Adelaide’s wealthy residents, who built summer houses to escape the heat of the plains in the late nineteenth century. A walk through Stirling will reveal many of these homes, including some that have been converted to bed and breakfast accommodation. The tree-lined main street, a riot of colour in both spring and autumn, has a good collection of cafes, restaurants and shops. Many of the magnificent ‘English’ gardens are open to visitors via the Open Garden Scheme.
Meals: Breakfast
Friday 21 January Stage 4: Norwood to Strathalbyn (Mutual Community Challenge)
Start and Finish: Norwood to Strathalbyn
Start Time: 11am (The Parade, Norwood)
Skoda King of the Mountain: Checker Hill Road, Kersbrook
Jayco Sprint Locations: Main Street, Gumeracha and Onkaparinga Valley Road, near Balhannah
Feed Station: Macclesfield
Finish Time: 2.28pm ETA
Race Distance: 124km
Today there’s not much to say! It’s the Mutual Community Challenge Tour! Oh and there’s a bike race that will be following us too so we’ll hang around after our ride to see how they get on as well.
Our Ride options today are:
Today you can ride the same route as the professionals on the same day prior to the official race start. The Mutual Community Challenge Tour is part of the Skoda Breakaway Series, which forms the official recreational ride program of the Tour Down Under.
It’s a challenge – not a race but with the ultimate satisfaction from riding under the official finish arch. This ride is for regular riders who can make the distance – will you make it to the finish before the professionals arrive?
We will return to the hotel after the race, tired but happy!
The ride options and prices for the 2011 Mutual Community Challenge Tour are as follows:
Norwood – Strathalbyn, 135km: $145 (Early Bird $130) Book Now
Gumeracha – Strathalbyn, 91km: $145 (Early Bird $130) Book Now
Balhannah – Strathalbyn, 62km: $120 (Early Bird $110) Book Now
Macclesfield – Strathalbyn, 35km: $100 (Early Bird $80) Book Now
*135km includes Santos Tour Down Under stage distance of 124km plus 11km race neutral
distance.
Non Cyclists:
Today we will be heading down to Strathalbyn to collect our weary riders after their early morning start and long ride! On our way we’ll take a stop, possibly at Hahndorf as the race won’t be visiting this pretty town in the Adelaide Hills this year.
Many of you will have partners doing the event today andd you will be keen to see how they went so we’ll travel to the finish in the bus. But if not you probably haven’t had a chance to see much of Adelaide yet so you may wish to take a day out and see this elegant city.
Today We Visit:
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Saturday 22 January Stage 5: McLaren Vale to Willunga
Start and Finish: McLaren Vale to Willunga
Start Time: 11am McLaren Vale
Skoda King of the Mountain: Willunga Hill
Jayco Sprint Locations: The Esplanade, Aldinga Beach (Snapper Point)
Feed Station: Main Road Willunga at Kell Street
Finish Time: 2.19pm ETA
Race Distance: 131km
Today’s race heads back to the Fleurieu Peninsula. This region boasts that it “has it all”, so we should be in for a contrasting days racing and riding. We’ll probably take things a bit easier today, after yesterdays ride, and save our energy for tonight’s party. Today you’ll be provided with a lunch at a restaurant on the course in Willunga Township where you can graze and drink in Air Conditioned comfort after your ride out to McLaren Vale to the start. The race passes our restaurant on each lap of the course including the hill!
Our Ride options today are:
We will ride directly to see the start at McLaren Vale today followed by the short ride to Willunga for the day at our restaurant where we will base ourselves for the race. We will have a sit down lunch with drinks provided until 2.00pm. We are ideally placed on the course for the race to see the riders pass each time. You can ride the 3.5km to the KOM on the final lap if you wish and then be back in time to see the finish.
- Our 60km ride today will start from the hotel and head up through the hills along the bike path that follows the Southern Expressway to the vineyards of McLaren Vale making a ride of approx 50km. We will then move onto Willunga to see the remaining laps. Today is normally a decider in the overall for the Tour Down Under and today should be no exception.
- There will also be the option to ride the course up to the KOM at Old Willunga Hill.
- After the race we will return to the hotel by van or bike (50kms).
Non Cyclists:
This morning we will head down to McLaren Vale and finally Willunga. While at the start you could do a spot of wine tasting at McLaren Vale before settling in for lunch at our restaurant where we can see the race pass on each lap right from our front door!
Today We Visit:
Where the Vines Meet the Sea
The McLaren Vale Wine Region is located just to the South of Adelaide, the capital of South Australia, on the beautiful and geographically diverse Fleurieu Peninsula.
The township of McLaren Vale, which gives its name to the region, is only 37 km from the centre of Adelaide and can be reached in approximately 45 minutes by car.
It is rare to find a premium winemaking area so close to a major urban area. This proximity to the State capital makes the region an attractive destination for visitors.
Mostly known for its ripe, generously flavoured wines the region produces:
• Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache and Merlot.
• Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling.
• There is also experimentation with Viognier, Marsanne and Sangiovese.
There are over 60 cellar doors in McLaren Vale. With the restaurants and cafés in the region, they pride themselves on their expert combination two local passions of wine and food.
Willunga is a charming historic town mostly famous because in 1837 the first colonial exploratory expedition in the state terminated where the town of Willunga now stands. Slate was discovered here in 1840 and use of slate is evident in roofs, water tanks, floors, footpaths, bridges and even fence posts. At the turn of the century Willunga saw the introduction of almonds and now vineyards and olives are making their mark.
Tonight is the Legends’ Night Dinner. The Santos Tour Down Under rolls out the red carpet and gives cycling fans the chance to glam up, head out to celebrate and see cycling champions honoured.
Legends’ NIght Dinner
In 2010 the special guest will be once again cycling legend Lance Amstrong. Popular cycling commentators Phil Ligget and Paul Sherwin will interview Lance along with other cycling legends on what promises to be a memorable evening. The Legends Dinner is a unique chance for you to mingle with the stars of cycling as well as enjoy a great nights out.
Venue: Adelaide Convention Centre
Time: from 7.30pm
This Evening we will take you to the Legends dinner at 6.30pm from outside the hotel. Taxis will be available for you to return when you wish.
Meals: Breakfast and Restaurant Lunch
Sunday 23 January Stage 6 Santos Tour Down Under, Adelaide City Circuit
Start and Finish: Adelaide City Council Street Circuit
Start Time: 1.30pm* (King William Road, Elder Park)
Skoda King of the Mountain: Montefiore Hill
Jayco Sprint Locations: King William Road
Finish Time: 3.15pm approximately
Race Distance: 90km
Depart: Please let us know your departure times for today (if necessary)
Today’s stage is usually full of action, as it is the last chance for race glory and where all of the classifications will be decided. There are plenty of opportunities to see the racing as the riders hurtle around laps of the street circuit, taking in the view of Adelaide’s city skyline.
You can see all of the action on the Big Screen and there are areas to enjoy local food, wine and entertainment. After the race are the presentations where you’ll have a chance to take a last few photos of the winners to show all your friends and club mates when you get home.
Our Ride options today are:
Our plan for this morning is to do a ride along the beaches of Adelaide, before returning to the hotel for breakfast. The rest of the morning is free until we go to see the final stage at 12.30pm.
However we may be persuaded to take a later ride after breakfast for those dirty stop outs who went to the Legends Dinner last night!
Non Cyclists:
The East End Markets are on this morning so you may like to wander down for a look or maybe a lazy sleep in if you were dancing the night away at the Legends Dinner.
Club Tour Members
Stage 6 Hospitality: Enjoy the last day of Santos Tour Down Under racing in style on the Club Tour viewing platform. Fully catered and located on the start/finish straight, watch the crowds gather and cheer on your cycling heroes.
Meals: Breakfast
This is the last official day of our trip and we are available to take you to the airport or you may choose to stay on another day.
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