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The launch of a new road racing season - A guide to Australia’s 2025 sun-drenched opening block
A packed start to the year as racing rolls from a Perth Australian Championships to the Tour Down Under and Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race -
Big names and young super talents stand out on Tour Down Under start lists
Stevie Williams, Pablo Torres, Chloé Dygert and Alison Jackson confirmed on race entry lists for 2025 kick-off in Australia -
Three DSM-Firmenich PostNL riders crash on final day of Spanish training camp
Australia's Chris Hamilton fractures collarbone putting Tour Down Under ambitions at risk
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| Date | January 18-26, 2025 |
| Distance | 830.6km |
| Start location | Prospect |
| Finish location | Adelaide |
| Category | WorldTour |
| Previous edition winner | Stephen Williams (Israel-Premier Tech) |
Men's Tour Down Under information
2025 Men's Tour Down Under stages
2025 Men's Tour Down Under schedule
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| Date | Stage | Start time (ACDT) | Finish time (ACDT) |
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| January 21, 2025 | Stage 1 | 11:10 | 15:26 |
| January 22, 2025 | Stage 2 | 11:10 | 14:23 |
| January 23, 2025 | Stage 3 | 11:10 | 15:30 |
| January 24, 2025 | Stage 4 | 11:10 | 15:21 |
| January 25, 2025 | Stage 5 | 11:10 | 14:53 |
| January 26, 2025 | Stage 6 | 13:30 | 15:30 |
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