2026 Santos Tour Down Under – Men’s Stage Video Highlights
The 2026 Tour Down Under, held from January 16 to 25 in South Australia, kicked off the UCI World Tour season with thrilling competition and historic achievements. Jay Vine of UAE Emirates XRG claimed the overall victory to winning Australia’s WorldTour opener.
Tour Down Under Video Highlights – Vanguard Men’s Stage 1: Tanunda to Tanunda
Tobias Lund Andresen (Decathlon CMA CGM Team) surged to the win in a high-speed sprint finish, showing perfect timing and control in the opening road stage of the tour.
Health Partners Men’s Stage 2: Norwood to Uraidla
Jay Vine (UAE Team Emirates–XRG) made his move on the climbs and powered to a decisive solo victory, putting himself firmly into contention in the general classification.
Ziptrak® Men’s Stage 3: Henley Beach to Nairne
Sam Welsford (INEOS Grenadiers) proved fastest at the line, launching a strong sprint to take the stage win after an aggressive and fast-paced day of racing.
THINK! Road Safety Men’s Stage 4: Brighton to Willunga
Ethan Vernon (NSN Cycling Team) delivered a powerful finishing kick to secure the stage victory, capping off a tense day as teams battled for position heading into the finale.
EFEX Men’s Stage 5: Stirling to Stirling
Matthew Brennan (Team Visma | Lease a Bike) sprinted to the final stage win on the Stirling circuit, while Jay Vine (UAE Team Emirates–XRG) sealed overall victory in the 2026 Santos Tour Down Under.
Final Classifications:
- EFEX STAGE 5 WINNER – Matthew Brennan (Visma Lease a Bike)
- SANTOS OCHRE LEADER’S JERSEY WINNER – Jay Vine (UAE Emirates XRG)
- ZIPTRAK SPRINT JERSEY – Tobias Lund Andresen (Decathlon CMA CGM Team)
- EFEX KING OF THE MOUNTAIN – Martin Urianstad Bugge (UnoX Mobility)
- MYWHOOSH YOUNG RIDER’S JERSEY – Andrea Raccagni Noviero (Soudal Quick-Step)
- YAMAHA MOST COMPETITIVE RIDER – Pascal Eenkhoorne (Soudal Quick-Step)
- WILSON WINNING TEAM – Jayco AlUla
- TANYA DENVER AWARD FOR BEST PLACED SOUTH AUSTRALIAN: Chris Harper (ARA Australia)
Photo – Santos Tour Down Under
