A world-class race like the Santos Tour Down Under pretty much starts getting organised the moment it finishes; the team just starts planning for the next one!
BikeExchange caught up with Santos Tour Down Under Race Director Mike Turtur. He's known as a man who lays down a challenging course year after year; we find out what goes on when developing a route, planning a race of this calibre, the highs and the lows.
We also find out what emus and galloping horses have to do with this event...!