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HISTORICAL FACTS: Willunga hill - The Untold Story

Willunga Hill with a twist and a Stirling finale for double race days of 2027 Tour Down Under

'By having two races out on the roads at the same time, we had to get creative with our course design' says race director Stuart O'Grady

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'It was going to be 50/50 whether or not we had a stage today' – Changing the plans as altered Tour Down Under stage 4 survives the heat

Race director Stuart O'Grady said there was 'no hesitation' in making decision to remove Willunga Hill as 'it's sad from a racing point of view … but it's the most common sense and sensible decision for rider safety and public safety'

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The Friday Cycling Quiz - match the climb to the early season race

They may not match Mont Ventoux in severity or fame, but the early season races often have classic climbs of their own: but do you know which race they feature in?

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Tour Down Under Queen Stage shortened over 'extreme' fire danger and severe heat

Willunga Hill taken out of race route due to weather warnings

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Willunga Hill removed, stage 4 shortened as Tour Down Under hit by extreme fire danger rating and scorching temperatures

Stage distance reduced to 131km as temperatures of 43°C forecast for Saturday

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King Of Willunga returns to Tour with heavy heart

Richie Porte hopes his induction into the Tour Down Under Hall Of Fame will bring some joy to his family as they cope with a terrible loss.

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Absence of Willunga Hill creates wide-open 2026 Women's Tour Down Under – Analysing the contenders

Defending Champion Noemi Rüegg faces toughest field yet at three-day Women's WorldTour opener

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Tour Down Under 2026 route

A prologue starts the 758.9-kilometre race with Willunga Hill and a tough finale in Stirling

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Dual Corkscrew climb finale for women’s Tour Down Under in 2026 as men’s race tackle Willunga Hill triple on penultimate stage

Both courses deliver opportunity for shifts in overall standings right up to the very last kilometres of racing in the southern hemisphere summer

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‘A good start to the season but I wanted more’ – Step back for Oscar Onley on Tour Down Under’s Willunga Hil

Picnic Post NL rider takes second on stage 5 and moves up to fourth overall, 15 seconds back from race leader Jhonatan Narváez

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Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe deliver Tour Down Under podium for Finn Fisher-Black

Team's plan comes to fruition on stage 5 to Willunga Hill but another crash costs points leader Welsford

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Narvaez wins on Willunga to snatch cycling Tour lead

Ecuador's Jhonatan Narvaez has taken the Tour Down Under lead and should win the title after triumphing in an explosive fifth stage at Willunga.

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Tour Down Under: Jhonatan Narvaez wins atop Willunga and secures leader's jersey on stage 5

Oscar Onley second and Finn Fisher-Black third on pivotal climb

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As it happened: Swiss champion outclimbs peloton to win Women's Tour Down Under stage 2

Don't miss all the action from the second stage featuring two ascents of the iconic Willunga Hill

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Tour Down Under 2025 - Analysing the contenders

A close look at the favourites for the ochre jersey, as 2024 winner Williams to face stiff competition from Plapp, Vine and Onley young super talents

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Women's Tour Down Under 2025 - Analysing the contenders

Taking a closer look at those in the fight for ochre and the Willunga crown, from Neve Bradbury to Niamh Fisher-Black and Justine Ghekiere

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Tour Down Under 2025 route

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Women's Tour Down Under 2025 route

Three stages over 322.8km in and around Adelaide featuring the iconic Willunga Hill

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‘He’s worked it out’: Oscar Onley meets his high expectations with Willunga Hill stage win at Tour Down Under

The 21-year-old Scot has shown his potential before, but a first win, at WorldTour level too, proved it

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Australian nous, British talent make potent Tour mix

British riders have thrived on local knowledge at the Tour Down Under's Willunga stage, with Oscar Onley winning and Stevie Williams the new overall leader.

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Tour Down Under to be decided in the hills - Preview

Isaac Del Toro leads dangerous rivals by just 11 seconds before Willunga Hill and Mount Lofty finishes

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Willunga Hill – The history of the Tour Down Under's most iconic climb

From Porte's domination to Gigante's rise, a comprehensive look back at the battles up Australian cycling's famous hill

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Willunga Hill set to shake up Tour Down Under, with GC battle shrouded in mystery

Two climbing stages follow four days of largely flat racing in South Australia, so the weekend will decide the race

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Triumph, loss and evolution – Six conclusions from the 2024 Women's Tour Down Under

Addition of Willunga proves a winner as Gigante takes memorable win

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Sarah Gigante to take on Richie Porte, chases new Willunga climb record in time trial event

The Queen of Willunga is looking to 'dethrone' the King of Willunga on Saturday

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