The dates for the 2011 Santos Tour Down Under have been locked in, with Adelaide set to kick 
off the world cycling season from January 16 to 23. 

Tourism Minister John Rau announced the dates today after they were confirmed at a meeting of 
the UCI ProTour Council in Switzerland. 

“The 2010 Santos Tour Down Under was the biggest and most successful race yet and we are 
looking forward to another great event in 2011,” he said. 

“The race has become an integral part of the global racing calendar and continues to grow in 
popularity. 

“Thousands of visitors from across the world came to Adelaide last year to see cycling legends 
such as Lance Armstrong and Cadel Evans compete on our roads. 

“I'm sure the 2011 race will generate just as much excitement and anticipation among cycling 
fans.” 

This year’s race attracted over three quarters of a million spectators and approximately 40,000 
visitors from interstate and overseas. 

“The Santos Tour Down Under is one of the State's major drawcards in attracting visitors to 
South Australia. 

“In January the influx of interstate and overseas visitors who came to watch the race helped to 
provide a $41.5million boost to our State's economy. 

“It was also the most successful race on record in terms of participation, with more than 8,000 
cyclists taking part in the Mutual Community Challenge Tour recreational ride. 

“The Santos Tour Down Under is a wonderful week-long celebration of cycling and an 
opportunity to showcase South Australia to the world.” 

The 2011 event will begin with the Down Under Classic on Sunday 16 January 2011, followed by 
the six stages of the Santos Tour Down Under from Tuesday 18 to Sunday 23 January 2011. 

Full stage details and race routes will be announced in July. For further information visit 
www.tourdownunder.com.au