‘Terrible’: Aussie’s bike falls apart mid-race
Commentators were left in shock when Australian cyclist Alex Porter crashed face-first into the track following a mechanical error.
Cycling
Why Australia’s insane medal haul won’t stop
Australia has enjoyed a fruitful return in the medals at the Tokyo Olympics so far, and there’s one sport that will no doubt continue that trend.
New Olympic sport Australia could dominate
Australia has fallen in love with athletes from the sports you’d least expect in Tokyo, and that run could continue in the Freestyle BMX.
Tragic twist in BMX star’s Olympic dream
As Woolworths unveils its new Olympic and Paralympic hero collectibles range, one BMX star reveals her heartbreaking story.
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Broken Gerrans still a team player
INJURED Australian cyclist Simon Gerrans has travelled to Spain to address staff and riders who would have been his teammates at the Rio Olympics.
Cycling looks to athletics for lead in doping fight
THE Australian vice-president of world cycling will use information from athletics in helping to decide if Russian cyclists will be banned from Rio.
Meares, video have cyclists ready to roll
AUSTRALIA’S track cyclists will finally get their first real look at the new velodrome in Rio on Thursday after studying GoPro footage of the track from their LA training camp.
Dennis’ national pride more than skin deep
AUSTRALIAN cyclist Rohan Dennis has our coat of arms and a pitbull inked on his body. Proud, hungry, passionate and determined: they sum him up perfectly.
Aussies ‘obsessed’ with Great Britain: Wiggins
THE mind games in track cycling’s biggest rivalry have been reignited with Bradley Wiggins claiming Australia’s team pursuit squad is “obsessed” with Great Britain.
Rio 2016 ultimate guide: Cycling
CYCLING is a traditionally a source of Olympic strength for Australia and the nation will again be strongly represented across all events in Rio.
Clarke expecting the unexpected in Rio
SIMON Clarke has warned riders to expect chaos in the men’s road race at the Rio Olympics after earning an 11th-hour call up to make his Games debut.
Simon Clarke called up for Rio
VICTORIAN all-rounder Simon Clarke has been added to Australia’s cycling team for the Rio Olympics as a late replacement for the injured Simon Gerrans.
Our 409 Rio athletes deserve the spotlight
I’M done with the bad energy. Let’s leave Russia, Kitty Chiller, Zika and crime at the Rio door and focus on what the Olympics is really about – the athletes.
Jack climbs hills in search for gold
EVERY gruelling pedal stroke of the Giro d’Italia in May, Jack Bobridge was thinking of one thing — Olympic gold on the track in Rio.
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