The 2021 Tour Down Under men's and women's races are in jeopardy, and race organizers are reportedly considering an emergency response plan for the Australian races.

The women's race is scheduled to start on January 14, while the 23rd edition of the men's race will be held on January 19, but the COVID-19 pandemic has cast doubt on the viability of these two events.

In August, the South Australian state government stated that the race would take place in some form, and on Tuesday, race organizers indicated that even if the men's and women's races could not take place, some sort of cycling event would be held.

Tour Down Under organizers will make a decision on the future of the race on Thursday, and the future of the two races will depend on how many WorldTour teams show interest in traveling to Australia, as there is a quarantine period upon entry to Australia

The future of the two races will depend on how many World Tour teams are interested in traveling to Australia, as there is a quarantine period upon entry.

Once in the Tour Down Under special quarantine bubble, outdoor training in Australia is allowed with a police escort, but no other contact of any kind is permitted for 14 days.

According to Cycling News, the goal is for at least 10 World Tour teams to participate.

Speaking to the Adelaide Advertiser, Hitaf Rasheed, Executive Director of Event SA, said: "The Santos Tour Down Under is an important event for South Australia, and as such it is an important event for the state, our event The Santos Tour Down Under is an important event for the state of South Australia, so we are allowing as much time as necessary to consider whether it is entirely possible to deliver a safe and successful (event) for the state, the event partners, the UCI and the teams.

"There are many moving parts in making these decisions. There are many stakeholders and we have worked closely with them to ensure the best possible outcome for all involved.

Alternative scenarios in the event that a professional race cannot be held include a cycling festival featuring riders. Rashid said in September that he plans to meet with the ASO, organizers of the Tour de France, to get advice on how Le Grand Boucle was successful during the pandemic.

"We are also looking at alternative scenarios, such as how to organize some form of cycling in South Australia in January if we are unable to host the Santos Tour Down Under, which includes UCI men's and women's races in January. "19] "We are in a position to announce our decision in the coming weeks expect to do so."

"We are also looking at the possibility of a new cycle cycle cycle in the next few weeks.

CyclingNews understands that the organizers intend to arrange charter flights for teams and riders from Singapore.

Another problem is that teams will likely have to go through quarantine on their return to their European homes.

Currently, Australia's borders are closed to all but Australian citizens, residents, family members, or those who have been in New Zealand for the past 14 days, although it is possible to apply for quarantine waivers on a state-by-state basis.