Revealed: What triggered Porte’s Tour downfall
RICHIE Porte has revealed a simple bump in the road sparked the chain of events that cruelly ended his hopes of a Tour de France victory.
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Richie still on the radar to ride Santos Tour Down Under
SANTOS Tour Down Under race director Mike Turtur is hoping Australian cycling stars Richie Porte and Daryl Impey will return for the 21st edition of Australia’s greatest race along with international superstar Peter Sagan.
Tour de France winner could be headed Down Under
SANTOS Tour Down Under race director Mike Turtur will reach out to Geraint Thomas in a bid to bring him back to Adelaide next year as the first time the reigning Tour de France champion has started the race.
Route revealed: TDU to finish on Willunga Hill
THE battle for next year’s Santos Tour Down Under will go right down to the last pedal stroke with organisers moving the queen stage on Willunga Hill to Stage 6 on the final day. SEE ALL THE ROUTES
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