The Rapha Royale, Adelaide
Join us January 21 - 24, 2026
Overview
This January, Rapha returns to Adelaide for four days of community, camaraderie, and rolling with royalty. From exclusive events and race screenings to KOM hunting with King of Willunga Hill Richie Porte, join us for world-class racing and the very best of cycling culture at Australia’s biggest race.
The Highlights
Ride Program
Each day, our Ride leader team will lead supported rides on the best routes Adelaide has to offer. Let us show you the terrain that makes the racing so exciting.
Be the First
Be the first to experience the new direction of the Rapha Cycling Club and the reveal of our new Club colours.
RCC Service
The Rapha Royale, Adelaide is the home of our Club for the week. Rapha Cycling Club members benefit from free coffee and refreshments, valet bike parking, and more.
Exclusive Merchandise
Get your hands on limited-edition, exclusive merchandise, designed specially for Adelaide and the King of Willunga.
Nth Space
Kick off your cleats away from the chaos of Victoria Square. Rapha returns to Adelaide at our home at Nth Space, 31-33 North Street, for four days of Club, community and camaraderie.
We invite you to join our series of exclusive rides, events and race viewing, all hosted at our club pop-up in the heart of the action; your home from home. As a member, we’re taking care of everything you need to make the most of Adelaide. Our expert baristas will be serving up coffee and pastries. Drinks and wine will toast hard day’s riding and we'll be supplying everything you need to keep the wheels turning over.
Have questions? Check out our FAQ list for quick answers, and sign up for the exclusive events.
Wednesday 21 January
On Wednesday, we invite Rapha Cycling Club members to come, check in and kick off your cleats to experience the Rapha Royale, Adelaide. Get insights on the coming week and be the first to see our new Club colours.
Thursday 22 January
Roll out from Rapha Royale, Adelaide, for a 75km ride with the King of Willunga Hill, Richie Porte, as he attempts to win back his KOMs on Corkscrew Hill and Mount Lofty. Includes refreshment stops and multiple viewing opportunities of the day's pro stage. In the evening, hear from Fran Millar on her first year and the future of Rapha, joined by cycling legend Romain Bardet for an insider perspective on the peloton.
Friday 23 January
Our Wine Ride heads to the Adelaide vineyards today, a 90km ride to test the terroirs that make some of the finest vintages around. We'll finish by tasting the results, with wine and lunch included. In the evening, toast the King of Willunga at our Poker Night. Play cards with the pros, sip on tasty cocktails, and enjoy the evening with friends.
Saturday 24 January
Willlunga Hill is the only place to be when the pros come to town. We’ll be setting up an elevated fan zone on the hill with a TV screen, beverages, food, and space to watch the world's best racers battle it out. A Rapha Cycling Club membership is your ticket to the party and we’ll run a social 75km spin out to get to the prime viewing position.