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Tour Down Under to Make History with Men’s and Women’s Races on Same Course in 2027

Posted : 22 May 2026

Australia’s Tour Down Under will break new ground in 2027 by becoming the first World Tour event to stage both men’s and women’s races on the same course, on the same day, and over the same distance. The decision marks a major step forward in aligning the structure of elite men’s and women’s professional cycling.

The season-opening event will feature a six-stage men’s race beginning on 19 January, followed by a three-stage women’s competition starting on 22 January. Both races will take place across the Adelaide region, continuing the event’s tradition as a key fixture on the early-season cycling calendar.

Race organisers said the change reflects both the growth of women’s cycling and the desire to create a more integrated competition schedule. The Tour Down Under was already a pioneer in equality, becoming the first race in the world to offer equal prize money for men and women in 2018.

Assistant race director Carlee Taylor said the updated format highlights the strength of the women’s peloton and the continued development of the sport. She added that the new structure provides a strong platform to showcase elite women’s racing on equal footing.

Race director Stuart O’Grady explained that the decision also followed guidance from the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI), which encouraged a more compact and efficient race schedule. The revised format aims to optimise time spent in Australia while enhancing the overall event experience.

While other major European races such as Paris-Roubaix and the Tour of Flanders already stage men’s and women’s events on the same day, they are traditionally held over different routes and distances. The Tour Down Under will become the first to fully unify both formats.

The new schedule is also expected to reduce logistical gaps between early-season women’s events in Australia, allowing for a more streamlined calendar and improved preparation for riders competing across multiple races.

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