Monday, January 26, 2026
EXTREME WEATHER UPDATE
Due to forecast extreme heat conditions on Monday, with temperatures expected to reach 43 degrees, a number of changes have been made to Stage 3 to ensure the safety of riders, teams and officials.
STAGE 3 – UPDATED SCHEDULE
Women’s Race
Start: 7:00am
Approximate finish: 9:20am
11 laps | 85.8km
Men’s Race
Start: 9:40am
Approximate finish: 12:30pm
14 laps | 109.2km
All intermediate sprints and KOM classifications will remain unchanged.
Feeding will be permitted from lap two through to two laps remaining.
The Women’s Race podium presentation will take place once the Men’s Race has commenced.
We thank teams, riders and spectators for their understanding as we prioritise safety in these conditions.