The 'queen' stage of the race comes with three climbs, each getting notably tougher. The Marie- Blanque isn't high but its last 4km average 10 per cent.
The Soulor is longer, higher and tackled from its toughest side. Then to the Tourmalet, the highest climb of this year's race. It's debatable whether this side is the tougher of the two ascents, but there's no doubt it's tough enough to make a real difference.
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As it happened: Sprinters shine at Tour Down Under stage 1
Don't miss all the action from the opening stage from Prospect and heads to the finish in Gumeracha with 2,500 metres of climbing -
Tour Down Under: Sam Welsford sprints to victory in chaotic finish on stage 1
Matthew Brennan second, Matthew Walls third in Gumeracha -
Women's race added to Maryland Cycling Classic with new date in 2025
Women's 1.1 race alongside men's 1.Pro race set to take place on September 6 -
Talia Appleton and Brendon Davids claim GC at ProVelo Super League's South Australian opener
Odette Lynch takes women's stage 3 win in bunch charge, as Davids moves into men's top slot after claiming sprint from break
