Aussie crash bike component taken off market
The cycle component that failed and caused an Aussie’s shocking velodrome crash has been removed from sale amid questions about its integrity.
Cycling
‘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.
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.
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Spratt attack bodes well for Rio
RIO-bound road rider Amanda Spratt has produced a confidence-boosting ride ahead of the Games to take her first victory of the Thüringen Rundfahrt race in Germany.
Opals star talks about depression battle
BASKETBALL star Liz Cambage has spoken out about her fight with mental illness after the Opals Olympic squad member battled depression mid-last year.
New Rio nightmare for our biggest stars
HERE’S a sneak peek at where Aussie athletes will be forced to sleep at the Rio Olympics, and it is making our biggest stars more than a little bit nervous.
Gerrans out, Rio hopes now rest on Richie
AUSTRALIA is poised to back Richie Porte as its outright leader for the road race at the Rio Olympics after Simon Gerrans was forced to withdraw due to a broken collarbone which ended his Tour de France.
Gerrans in doubt for Rio after TdF fall
SIMON Gerrans is facing a race against time to be fit for the Rio Olympics road race after breaking his collarbone in last night’s chaotic stage of the Tour de France.
Women’s road race cycling team for Rio named
AUSTRALIA’S professional women’s cycling team Orica-AIS has produced the four female road riders who will compete in next month’s Rio Olympics.
Aussies march out of opening ceremony
AS few as one in three Australian Olympic athletes will march behind golden girl Anna Meares at next month’s Rio opening ceremony.
Sprint prodigy’s horrific injuries
YOUNG cycling star Courtney Field has had surgery after a nasty fall involving Australia’s Olympic flag-bearer Anna Meares left her with pieces of the track embedded in her leg.
Meares athletes’ leader and people’s champion
ANNA Meares — Australia’s flagbearer at the Rio Olympics — is loved by athletes and fans alike for her cycling exploits. But the woman behind the champion is every bit as impressive, says Reece Homfray.
Tour de France fun fact guide
HOW far do they ride, how fast can they go and for how much cash do they compete? All the answers uin out fun fact guide to the TDF.
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