"It will be so much fun trying to catch the amateurs on Willunga Hill" - Richie Porte looks forward to public Willunga Hill ITT

Richie Porte will participate in a time trial up Willunga Hill on Saturday January 20, with amateur riders setting off from the start ramp every minute until finally Porte, known as the King of Willunga, is let loose to try and chase down the riders ahead. Later that day, also professionals will take on this iconic Australian climb in its reappearance in Tour Down Under.

"I love being in Adelaide and especially during the Santos Tour Down Under," said Porte in a media statement put out by the event. "I am already looking forward to being back on my bike, but without the full pressure of having the peloton behind me."

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"It will be so much fun trying to catch the entrants in the time trial up Willunga Hill," Porte adds.

"Richie is famous for this climb for good reason – he won the stage race up Willunga Hill seven times throughout his career," said race organiser Stuart O'Grady. "For any cycling enthusiast, the opportunity to ride alongside him on this hill is an honour."

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