So from today, the Herald has moved our editorial opinion piece from page 14 up to page 2 (in the print edition).

In the 2012 revamp of the Herald as we seek to combine the hard copy with the more up-to-date website, the availability of space on this page it made sense to bring the editorial forward.

Speaking of change, who would have ever imagined the main street of Tanunda would be filled with about 7000 people watching the end of a bike race?

Pretty much all day last Friday riders from the BUPA Challenge cycled up Murray Street to the winning post, and then it was the turn of the pros to race to the finish.

The Barossa Valley was alive.

For a region which had grown its reputation on the back of the wine industry, this was something different.

Walking up the main street was tough with people (and bicycles) packing the area.

Driving was even worse with cars parked everywhere and what about anyone who wanted to drive from Menglers Hill back to Tanunda to watch the finish - cyclists were swarming like ants to do the same.

As soon as the race was over, workmen started dismantling the Santos Tour Down Under infrastructure.

But people remained - and here’s a suggestion to organisers.

There was a huge buildup to the race but it went so flat after the finish.

Even though the pro cyclists and their teams left straight away why not keep the party going?

A few bands to keep the day going until sunset, keep the rides out for the children, why does TDU day have to end so abruptly?

In keeping with change, this edition is the last for the Herald with Tony Swan as the general manager. His input cannot be understated.

Thanks Tony, you can be proud of your achievements but now it is on to a new era and continued growth.