in just under two weeks time Cadel Evans will take part in his final race at The Santos Tour Down Under and it will be broadcast exclusively on Nine and Gem.
Calling all the action will be the international voice of cycling, sports broadcasting legend Phil Liggett, along with his long-time commentary partner Paul Sherwen and Australian cycling legend Robbie McEwen.
Coverage of the opening round of the UCI WorldTour will commence with the People’s Choice Classic on Sunday, January 18, followed by Stages 1-6 of the Santos Tour Down Under from Tuesday, January 20.
The world-renowned cycling event will \be covered in Nine News updates, as well as regular reports on the Today Show and Weekend Today Show.
Today Show Sports presenter Tim Gilbert will host the 2015 Santos Tour Down Under for Gem and the Nine Network while his Wide World of Sports co-host, Olympian John Steffensen, will take part in the official BUPA Challenge Tour – cycling 151.7km from Glenelg to Mount Barker.
The Wide World of Sports website will provide complementary coverage of the 2015 Santos Tour Down Under, featuring live streaming from each stage, video highlights, interviews and features, the latest news and results, expert opinion and photo galleries from the race.
Sunday, January 11 – 2015 Santos Tour Down Under Preview
· 12.30pm to 1.00pm on Nine (local time all markets)
Sunday, January 18 – People’s Choice Classic
· Highlights on Nine (Local time all markets)
o SYD, MELB, BRIS* – 10.00pm
o ADEL* – 9.30pm
o PERTH* – 10.30pm
Tuesday, January 20 – Hostworks Stage 1
· LIVE on Nine
o 12.30pm to 3.00pm AEDT
· Highlights on Nine
o 11.00pm AEDT
Wednesday, January 21 – Stage 2
· LIVE on GEM
o 1.30pm to 4.00pm
· Highlights on Nine
o 11.00pm AEDT
Thursday, January 22 – Thomas Foods Stage 3
· LIVE on GEM
o 1.30pm to 4.00pm
· Highlights on Nine
o 11.00pm AEDT
Friday, January 23 – Bupa Stage 4
· LIVE on GEM
o 2.00pm to 4.30pm
· Highlights on Nine (Local time all markets)
o SYD, MELB, BRIS* – 10.00pm
o ADEL* – 9.30pm
o PERTH* – 10.30pm
Saturday, January 24 – BikeExchange Stage 5
· LIVE on Nine
o 11.30am to 4.00pm AEDT
· Highlights on Nine
o 11.00pm AEDT
Sunday, January 25 – Be Safe Be Seen MAC Stage 6
· LIVE on Nine
o 1.30pm to 4.30pm AEDT
· Highlights on Nine
o 11.00pm AEDT
Sunday February 8 – 2015 Santos Tour Down Under highlights show
· 12.00pm to 1.00pm on Nine (local time all markets)
