As the Santos Tour Down Under rolls into town, The Parade, Norwood will host a lycra infused evening of food, wine, live music and family-friendly entertainment on Thursday 23 January.
Local restaurants, bars and wine makers will bring their fare to the street as a stellar line up of live bands set the scene to celebrate the Stage 4 Start and Westpac Challenge Tour presented by The Advertiser.
“The Parade is the home of cycling in South Australia and a gateway to the iconic Adelaide Hills; making it a fitting starting line for the world’s most elite cyclists,” says Mayor Robert Bria.
Norwood on Tour is a two-part celebration of the official 2020 Santos Tour Down Under, taking place on The Parade, Norwood.
“The evening prior to the race start presents an ideal opportunity to showcase the first class produce and local businesses that the City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters is renowned for.”
On Thursday 23 January, The Parade will be transformed in a cycling village, embracing the electrifying atmosphere of the biggest cycling race in the southern hemisphere and this iconic international sporting event.
The following morning will see thousands of recreational cyclists converge on The Parade for the start of the Challenge Tour before the world’s fastest and strongest line up outside the Norwood Town Hall bound for Murray Bridge for the Santos Tour Down Under Stage 4.
What’s OnNorwood on Tour Street Party Thursday 23 January, 5:00pm – 10:00pm The Parade, Norwood Gather your family and friends celebrate the Santos Tour Down Under at Norwood on Tour. An all ages and free family-friendly event featuring live music, food, wine, beverages and entertainment. Main stage entertainment: 5:00pm Cool for Kids 6:00pm JB Live Duo 7:00pm Parkville 8:00pm The Revue 9:00pm Mr Buzzy Band Stage 4 Start and Westpac Challenge Tour presented by The Advertiser Friday 24 January The Parade, Norwood Challenge Tour: 6.00am Race start: 11.00am Watch cyclists from all over the world commence Stage 4 of the Tour Down Under; 152kms from Norwood to Murray Bridge, via a host of popular towns in the picturesque Adelaide Hills. |
Temporary road closures
Temporary road closures will be in place for the official race.
Thursday 23 January
9.00am to 2.00am
The Parade (northern and southern carriageways) from George Street to Edward Street (not including intersections)
During the above road closures west bound traffic and bus services will be diverted along Portrush Road, Magill Road and Osmond Terrace, back down The Parade, with the reverse for east bound traffic.
Friday 24 January
2:00am to 1:30pm
The Parade (northern and southern carriageways): from Osmond Terrace to Portrush Road
George Street: from The Parade to Webbe Street
Edward Street: from The Parade to the entrance of Coles/Café Bravo car parks
