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Tour Down Under 2016: guide

Nine's broadcast of the Tour Down Under begins on Sunday January 19.

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Nine’s broadcast of the Tour Down Under 2016, on both Nine and GEM, begins on Sunday January 19 from Adelaide with commentary by Phil Liggett, Paul Sherwen and Robbie McEwen.

Tim Gilbert will host with Olympian John Steffensen.

Coverage of the opening round of the UCI WorldTour will commence with the People’s Choice Classic on Sunday, January 17, followed by Stages 1-6 of the Santos Tour Down Under from Tuesday, January 19.

Cycling fans will see all the drama unfold live exclusively on Nine and Gem as some of cycling’s biggest names race through the streets of Adelaide. Broadcasting the event for the fifth time, The Nine Network will present 29 hours of Santos Tour Down Under coverage, showcasing the thrilling final three hours of each of the first four stages Live on Gem and Nine.

Leading up to what is sure to be a thrilling finale of cycling, the entire final two stages of the 2016 Santos Tour Down Under will be broadcast Live on Gem on Saturday, January 23, from 11.30am AEDT and on Nine Sunday, January 24, from 1.30pm.

Deemed the biggest cycling race in the Southern Hemisphere, the world renowned Santos Tour Down Under will also 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 2016 Santos Tour Down Under for Gem and the Nine Network while his Wide World of Sports co-host, Olympian John Steffensen, will bring viewers the endless excitement and colour that makes the Santos Tour Down Under much more than a bike race.

The Wide World of Sports website will provide complementary coverage of the 2016 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

Saturday, January 9 – 2016 Santos Tour Down Under Preview
• 1.30pm to 2.30pm on Nine (local time all markets)

Sunday, January 17 – People’s Choice Classic
• Highlights on Nine (Local time all markets)
Syd, Melb, Bris* – 10.05pm
Adel* – 9.35pm
Perth* – 10.30pm

Tuesday, January 19 – Stage 1
• Live on Nine
12.30pm to 3.30pm AEDT
• Highlights on Nine
11.00pm AEDT

Wednesday, January 20 – Stage 2
• Live on GEM
12.30pm to 3.30pm
• Highlights on Nine (Local time all markets)
Syd, Melb, Bris* – 10.05pm
Adel* – 9.35pm
Perth* – 10.30pm

Thursday, January 21 –  Stage 3
• Live on Nine
12.30pm to 3.30pm
• Highlights on Nine
11.00pm AEDT

Friday, January 22 – Stage 4
• Live on Nine
1.00pm to 4.00pm
• Highlights on Nine
11.00pm AEDT

Saturday, January 23 – Stage 5
• Live on GEM
11.30am to 4.00pm AEDT
• Highlights on Nine (Local time all markets)
Syd, Melb, Bris* – 10.05pm
Adel* – 9.35pm
Perth* – 10.30pm

Sunday, January 24 – Stage 6
• Live on Nine
1.30pm to 4.30pm AEDT
• Highlights on Nine
11.00pm AEDT

Sunday February 7 – highlights show
• Highlights on Nine (Local time all markets)
1.00pm AEDT

*Local times listed

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