Posts Tagged ‘TDU’
Bike Industry Feels the Rush at TDU
Adelaide, SA The Tour Down Under is heading for its 25th anniversary with some renewed momentum after a successful event this January. This article will barely mention the race itself – leaving that for consumer media, but instead will focus upon trade events and related activities that surround the race. From an industry perspective, the…
Santos Festival of Cycling to Fill TDU Time Slot
As we announced previously here, the 2021 Santos Tour Down Under has been cancelled due to the logistical problems in getting the professional teams from around the world to come to Australia and quarantine. On 7th December event organisers announced that the TDU will be replaced by the Santos Festival of Cycling. This will be…
Santos Tour Down Under Cancelled for 2021
On 1st November 2020, the Santos Tour Down Under organisers announced there would be no international event in January 2021. However, there will be a smaller-scale national event held, with the details yet to be finalised. “The Santos Tour Down Under is a much-loved event on the world cycling and Australian sporting calendars and we…
Eurobike Postponed… Again! Plus Other Expo Updates
Eurobike, arguably the world’s leading bicycle trade show, has been postponed for a second time. The show is traditionally held during late August/early September, but postponed until 24th to 26th November in the hope of allowing time for Covid to recede. Unfortunately, things are now getting even worse in Europe and it was inevitable that…
Tour Down Under Expo Visitor Numbers Down – According to Exhibitors
Every January since it began in 1999, the Santos Tour Down Under has turned Victoria Square in the heart of Adelaide into a unique Tour Village. Members of the public can watch every stage live on big screen TV’s, enjoy a range of food and drink offerings, visit the mechanic’s pit area after each stage…