Australia's top cycling event threatened by bushfires

Organisers will learn on Monday whether the opening stage of the Tour Down Under will go ahead as planned.

Australia's Simon Gerrans (L) of the Orica-Greenedge team takes part in the Tour Down Under cycling event teams presentation (AAP)

A bushfire continues to burn out of control near Angaston - the host town for Tuesday's finish.

Mike Tomalaris has more.