SA Kick it at the Tour Down Under
Meridian Bikebug is launching into the 2026 season! Watch them battle through three stages of the ProVelo Super League in Adelaide,
and don't miss your chance to meet the team first at the Pedla Social Ride and sample the latest high carb nutrition from Styrkr.
Social Ride
Pedla Tour Down Under Shop Ride with
Meridian Blue and Mood Racing
Location: (Hindmarsh Square Pedla Pop-Up)
Ride: 61km, 1000m elevation, recovery ride
Date: Thursday 22nd January
Strava Link: Click here to join
More info from Pedla Here
Additional Info: The ride will be capped at 100 riders
Wrist bands will be handed out the morning of the ride.
FREE STYRKR SAMPLE
Have a chance to try our Styrkr Nutrition. We’ll bring bars, gels and electrolytes to get you through the ride.
Where can I watch Provelo SA Kick it 2026?
Stage 1: The Old Mount Osmond Time Trial
Saturday, January 24*
Start: 8:45AM | Finish: 11:15AM
Riders launch individually to tackle a 5.5 kilometer climb up the Old Mount Osmond Highway. This stage demands sustained power as competitors fight the clock on a steady uphill gradient to claim the first leader's jersey. The results establish the initial time gaps and rank the climbers before the peloton moves into the city for Stage 2.
Riders to watch: Riders to watch: Kirsty Watts – the current U23 New Zealand Time Trial champion is a pure power rider; Hannah Gianatti – a natural climber and represented Australia at the 2025 World Championships in the Time Trial.
Stage 2: The Victoria Park Criterium
Sunday, January 25, 2026*
Start: 4:00PM | Finish: 8:00PM
The peloton moves to the Victoria Park circuit for high-speed laps on a 1.3 kilometer track. Teams must organize their lead outs to navigate tight corners and secure intermediate sprint points throughout the race. This evening event focuses on tactical positioning and explosive speed to decide the stage winner in a final sprint.
Riders to watch: Alyssa Polites – with plenty of top-tier experience, Alyssa’s four National Track Cycling titles attest to her ability to finish off with an explosive sprint; Amelie Sanders – has taken the win in big bunch sprints in Australia and Europe, will take it to the best of them in her first year of U23 riding.
Stage 3: The Bend Motorsport Park Road Race
Monday, January 26, 2026*
Start: 9:30AM | Finish: 3:00PM
The final stage will see riders complete 94km on the 7.8 kilometer circuit at Tailem Bend. Athletes compete on exposed roads and with crosswinds that often split the field during the long straights of the motorsport track. The race is expected to conclude with a high velocity bunch finish to top off the round.
*Please note: Start and finish times will be detailed closer to the event date.