New kids on track block: The Coffee Ride #193
MACEY Stewart and Kristina Clonan on joining the national women’s track endurance program, is Esteban Chaves heading Down Under? And Miles Scotson scores two-year deal with French team.
Cycling
World champ! Dennis claims emotional win
SOUTH Australian cyclist Rohan Dennis’ lifelong quest to be world time trial champion is finally complete after he dethroned Dutchman Tom Dumoulin to claim the rainbow jersey in Austria overnight.
Gerry’s Grand vision delivers GT win for Aussies
GERRY Ryan’s “dare to dream” mantra has delivered another sporting triumph, with his Mitchelton-Scott cycling team becoming the first Australian-owned outfit to win a men’s Grand Tour.
Yates poised for Vuelta victory
BRITAIN’S Simon Yates has all but assured himself victory in the Vuelta a Espana by finishing third in the penultimate stage, a result that will deliver Australia’s Michelton-Scott its first Grand Tour win.
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Sutton hopeful of riding on next season
AUSTRALIAN cyclist Chris Sutton remains hopeful his professional career will continue into a 12th season after Team Sky did not renew his contract for 2016.
The Coffee Ride #85, with Reece Homfray
GEELONG sprinter Leigh Howard believes his best is still to come after confirming he would move from Orica-GreenEDGE to Swiss team IAM Cycling next season.
Gerrans plans Tour Down Under return
THREE-time Tour Down Under champion Simon Gerrans has confirmed he plans to return to Adelaide to race the event in January.
The Coffee Ride #84, with Reece Homfray
SIMON Gerrans says there is no animosity between him and teammate Michael Matthews after the pair both finished inside the top 10 in Sunday’s UCI Road World Championships.
Matthews’ silver service at world champs
AUSTRALIA’S Michael Matthews sprinted to claim silver at the road cycling world championships behind Slovakian Peter Sagan in Richmond, Virginia.
Women’s cycling race now world event
THE Tour Down Under women’s event has been granted international status by the world cycling governing body in another coup for the premier South Australian event.
Clarke finds new home for fresh start
SIMON Clarke, a founder member of the Orica-GreenEDGE team, has signed with Cannondale-Garmin, where he will join fellow Aussie Nathan Haas.
Puncture stops Dennis in his tracks
A MID-RACE puncture ruined Australian cyclist Rohan Dennis’ hopes of a world title in the individual time trial this morning but his sixth-place finish has boosted his confidence ahead of the Rio Olympics.
Tour Down Under staying put
ADELAIDE’S iconic Tour Down Under will remain in January and on the WorldTour, cycling’s governing body announced on Tuesday.
The Coffee Ride #83, with Reece Homfray
LEGENDARY cycling commentator Phil Liggett believes Richie Porte has made the right call to leave Team Sky to test himself as a leader with BMC next season.
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