Star cyclist’s bid to save next gen of riders
A former national road cycling champion has been instrumental in creating a new series for up and coming Aussie riders. He fears what will happen if the venture fails.
Tour Down Under
How Adelaide has become F1 star’s home away from home
F1 star Valtteri Bottas has barely hid his love for Australia. And after not feeling the love in his home country Finland he is heading back to SA with his bike race. WATCH THE VIDEO
‘Real pressure point’: Huge Hills climb to debut for 25th Tour Down Under
There’ll be plenty of favourites but also a lot new for the 25th edition of the Tour Down Under, including the debut of a gruelling climb steeper than Willunga Hill.
Emphatic finish as Williams takes final stage and Ochre jersey
Pre-race underdog Stephen Williams took out the final stage and overall honours of the Tour Down Under in an emphatic finish to the race.
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F1 ace and SA star cyclist reveal new sensation
F1 driver Valtteri Bottas and his partner Tiffany Cromwell helped organise the inaugural RADL GRVL track race near McLaren Flat on Friday, which saw hundreds turn out to compete.
Cyclist covered in blood after horror crash
There were bloodied backs and shoulders after a horror crash in the Tour Down Under which left an Aussie star unable to go on.
Police pounce on rider at TDU after motorbike hits cyclist
A motorcyclist has crashed into an amateur bike rider at Tea Tree Gully during the third stage of the Tour Down Under. See the pictures.
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Gear up: Are you in our Tour Down Under gallery?
The Tour Down Under is rolling across SA. See if you’ve been captured in our gallery from stages one and two.
New Zealander claims emotion-filled TDU honours
New Zealand rider Ally Wollaston has won the first stage of the women’s Tour Down Under on an emotion-filled day when fallen Olympic cyclist Melissa Hoskins was honoured.
Bike porn: See the hi-tech rigs of our TDU riders
It won’t just be on the road where the Tour Down Under is won. The teams are also in a technology and manufacturing arms race that’s reaching extreme lengths. Take a look.
Tour Down Under road closures: See if you’re affected
A number of road closures will be in place over the duration of the Tour Down Under – see the full list of which streets will be closed and when across SA.
Danish star hoping SA love will lead to local support
Cecilie Uttrup Ludwig is already one of the most loved riders in women’s cycling and she is set to have a fair bit of support from South Australians when the women’s Tour Down Under begins.
How the TDU plans to honour Melissa Hoskins after shocking tragedy
The tragic death of Melissa Hoskins is casting a shadow over the upcoming Tour Down Under. But race director Stuart O’Grady hopes it can also help the cycling world deal with her shock death.
Dennis dumped from TDU appearance
Rohan Dennis was set to take part in a Tour Down Under “family ride”. But after his wife’s tragic death, organisers have made a call.
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