Tour Down Under Women's Race
The Women's One-Day Race is a fast 94.2km criterium-style event held in Tanunda, the heart of South Australia's Barossa Valley wine country. Racing takes place on a 8km circuit, with riders completing approximately 12 laps through the historic town streets. The flat to rolling terrain with six intermediate sprints favors fast finishers and sprinters who can handle the repetitive circuit racing.
Where to watch
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Tour Down Under Women's Race
Who to watch
Narratives to watch
- Ally Wollaston arrives as the rider to beat after dominating the Women's Tour Down Under stage race
- Amanda Spratt's farewell tour - the Australian legend in her final professional season seeks home glory
- World champion Magdeleine Vallieres makes her 2026 debut with EF Education-Oatly
- Noemi Rüegg looks to add the One-Day Race to her 2025 TDU GC title
- Circuit racing in Barossa wine country - tactical positioning and timing are everything
Form book & lore
The Women's One-Day Race in Tanunda was added to the Santos Tour Down Under festival to give riders an additional competitive opportunity during the Australian summer racing block. The fast circuit racing provides a different test to the climbing-focused Women's Tour Down Under stages.
When to tune in
Watch for breakaway attempts on the early laps as teams test each other. The six intermediate sprints keep the race animated throughout. In the closing laps, expect positioning battles as sprinters' teams try to control the front for a bunch kick. The flat circuit rewards tactical racing and good pack positioning.