Tour Down Under stage 3 LIVE: A hilly race for the puncheurs

January 30, 2026 Alex Carter - Sports Editor Sport

Here’s a summary of the⁤ live feed updates as of 2026-01-23T00:48:05+00:00:

* Race Status: The peloton is in ⁢a long neutral section, currently very relaxed. It’s expected to last around ⁢30 minutes before the official start.
* Rider news: jonas Rutsch (Lotto-Intermarché) crashed yesterday adn will not be starting today’s stage.
* Field Size: The race field⁢ is down to 137 riders.
* Stage Details: Today’s 140km Stage 3 starts in Henley Beach (a first for the race) and heads south into the Adelaide Hills, with climbs on⁣ Wickham Hill and Mount Barker’s Summit Road. ⁤A⁣ sprint is planned in Echunga.
* ⁤ Weather: It’s a warm day with current temperatures at 29°C and sunny.‍ The forecast is for 32°C by the finish in Nairne. A light beachside breeze is offering some relief at the start ⁣in Henley Beach.
* Crowds: Large crowds are already ⁣lining the roads in⁤ Henley Beach.