News

L’Étape Australia 2021 cancellation

Lateral Events advises L’Étape Australia is not able to proceed following a decision by Shoalhaven City Council to ‘discourage’ the event from being held on public roads in the Shoalhaven, one of three Local Government Areas spanning the Race route. L’Étape Australia is run on closed roads, under full Tour de France professional race conditions and requires support from authorities including local Councils to safely deliver the event and Traffic Management Plan.

Ambassador Announcement

L’Étape Australia announces Amanda Spratt as their ambassador, being one of the only cycling events to have a female ambassador. Apart from L’Étape, you will have the opportunity to meet Amanda on the ‘Ladies Ride’.

Lateral Events and Cyclist ride together

Lateral Events, organisers of L’Étape Australia by Tour de France, and Cyclist, Australia’s premier cycling magazine, have today announced a strategic partnership for the upcoming editions of L’Étape Australia by Tour de France and Drops & Hoods.

Official jersey design

We have created in partnership with Cuore of Switzerland three jersey designs that we love so much we cannot decide which one should be produced as the Official L’Étape Australia jersey.

Stryke Recovery joins L’Étape Australia as Recovery Partner

Make each ride count and arrive at L’Étape Australia at the peak of your form by taking your recovery to the next level with Stryke Recovery.

Route amendment

Following extensive community and stakeholders’ consultation, Lateral Events announced today that The Ride, the shorter of the two distances on offer at L’Étape Australia by Tour de France, will be placed on hold in 2021.

How to watch the 2021 Tour de France

The 108th edition of the Tour de France will start on Saturday 26 June from Brittany. This year again, SBS will be the home of the Tour de France, with many different ways to follow the race and the addition of a brand new show.

Virtual L’Étape

The second edition of the Virtual L’Étape Australia by Tour de France will take place during the Tour de France (26 June – 18 July).

Tour de France Official Products

Get ready for the biggest cycling race in the world: get your products today, show your colours and enjoy the Tour de France on SBS from Saturday 26 June to Sunday 18 July!

Date announcement

Following extensive consultation with Councils and communities, we are thrilled to announce the date for the 5th edition of L’Étape Australia by Tour de France: Sunday 28th November 2021