Jayco Herald Sun Tour 2017

One of Australia’s heritage sporting events, supported and created by Australia’s largest daily newspaper, the Herald Sun. Cyclists from around the world compete in the Tour, with a long distinguished list of past winners including reining Tour de France champion Chris Froome.

Come and see us at Flinders Street Station from 8am on Tuesday 31 January to pick up a free copy of the Herald Sun and the official start list for the event.

Located directly across from Flinders St Station, the Tour kicks off from Federation Square at 6pm on Wednesday 1 February.

The final stage finish line is located at Kinglake, cyclists can catch the train to Hurstbridge Station. From there it is a 45km ride Kinglake.

To plan your journey to or from the event, visit https://www.ptv.vic.gov.au/journey

For more information on travelling with a bike on public transport visit https://www.ptv.vic.gov.au/getting-around/luggage-bikes-and-animals/bikes-and-public-transport/

Course details are below and if you can’t make it to the finish line you can follow all the action on SBS with highlights from every day and the final stage live.

KordaMentha Real Estate Prologue: Start 6.15pm      Finish 7.30pm

Wednesday 1st February – Melbourne Southbank – 2.1km

Falls Creek Stage 1: Start 10.30am      Finish 3.15pm approx.

Thursday 2nd February – Wangaratta to Falls Creek – 174.2km

Cycling Australia–She Rides Stage 2: Start 10.30am    Finish 2.40pm approx.

Friday 3rd February – Mt Beauty to Beechworth – 165.6km

Mitchelton Wines Stage 3: Start 10.30am      Finish 2.25pm approx.

Saturday 4th February – Benalla to Mitchelton Winery, Nagambie – 167.7km

Stage 4 Kinglake Circuit: Start 12.30pm      Finish 3.30pm approx.

Sunday 5th February – Kinglake – 121km (4 laps)

For all the details visit www.heraldsuntour.com.au