Tour Down Under 2020: Stage 5 preview
Map, profile and Mat Hayman's guide
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Schwalbe Classic: Adelaide51km | Adelaide - Adelaide
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Stage 1150km | Tanunda - Tanunda
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Stage 2135.8km | Woodside - Stirling
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Stage 3131km | Unley - Paracombe
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Stage 4152.8km | Norwood - Murray Bridge
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Stage 5149.1km | Glenelg - Victor Harbor
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Stage 6151.5km | McLaren Vale - Willunga Hill
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Mat Hayman's view
This stage normally involves a hard start getting out of town, and there could be crosswinds again. The finish into Victor Harbor can also be tricky. We've had a few editions of the race where this stage has provided some exposed sections. The climb at the end shouldn't break things up too much. Maybe some of the off-form European sprinters who can't handle the heat might struggle, but overall this should be decided by another bunch sprint.
It's a really tricky finish, though – especially the last kilometre. There are a couple of points where you need to be in the right position if you want to be in the running.
The last corner, which is still a long way from the finish line, is still key. You don't want to be first and you want at least one lead-out rider in front of you. When you nail the lead-out, you can make this one look easy, though. You just don't want things to get too messy.
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