Recap: The TDU Two

Jan 23, 2017 – If there are any takeaways from the 2017 Tour Down Under, it’s that Caleb Ewan and Richie Porte were undoubtedly on form and untouchable on home soil. Not only did we see repeat wins, but we saw two Australian’s completely clean up the competition, each winning stages in their respective elements, with Ewan taking 4-of-4 sprint stages, and Porte winning on the 2-of-2 summit finishes.

Peloton/Images: Yuzuru Sunada

Below we recap the stages, facts and the details of each victory during the Tour Down Under.

Stage 1
Unley to Lyndoch – 118.5 Km
Winner: Caleb Ewan
Avg. Speed: 34.8 km/h
Time: 3:24:18
Parcours: Rolling with Sprint Finish
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Stage 2
Stirling to Paracombe – 148.5 Km
Winner: Richie Porte
Avg. Speed: 39.4 km/h
Time: 3:46:06
Parcours: Medium Moutains with Summit Finish
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Stage 3
Glenelg to Victor Harbor – 144 Km
Winner: Caleb Ewan
Avg. Speed: 42.1 km/h
Time: 3:24:45
Parcours: Rolling with Uphill Sprint
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Stage 4
Norwood to Campbelltown – 149.5 Km
Winner: Caleb Ewan
Avg. Speed: 39.8 km/h
Time: 3:45:19
Parcours: Rolling with Sprint Finish
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Stage 5
McLaren Vale to Willunga Hill – 151.5 Km
Winner: Richie Porte
Avg. Speed: 41.2 km/h
Time: 3:40:13
Parcours: Medium Moutains with Summit Finish
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Stage 6
Adelaide to Adelaide – 90 Km
Winner: Caleb Ewan
Avg. Speed: 46.7 km/h
Time: 1:55:28
Parcours: Circuit with Sprint Finish
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