Australian Olympic cyclist Rohan Dennis is in lockdown in Spain, where he has described the mood and what gets him through three-hour training rides in his apartment following a ban on outdoor cycling due to COVID-19.
Countries around the world, including China, have either stopped or scaled back their drug-catching programs because of COVID-19 lockdowns – opening the door for drug cheats to flood the Tokyo Olympics.
Australian Cycling’s high performance director Simon Jones has told critics where to go and one of its star riders Amy Cure admits she is confused after the nation failed to win a gold medal at the track world championships in Berlin.
In 2012, Australia won six gold, six silver and three bronze medals at the world championships. This week in Berlin, it was one silver and two bronze. But it’s not the disaster it appears.
KIERAN Modra has never had a smoother preparation for a Paralympic Games but the flawless lead-in has the seven-time Paralympian concerned.
AUSTRALIAN Rio Olympic gold hopeful Caroline Buchanan’s unbeaten World Cup run has been ended by a determined Dutch rider on a mission to excel on home turf.
A SUPERMUM is heading to Rio, Turia Pitt goes the distance and surfer Steph Gilmore’s new passion. All in this week’s SHORT AND SWEET.
AUSTRALIAN Shara Gillow has fended off a strong challenge from a defending champion to secure second place overall in the Gracia Orlova World Cup women’s tour.
BRITAIN’S top Olympic cycling coach, Australian Shane Sutton, has resigned after being accused of bullying and harassment of female and disabled riders but says he will defend his reputation.
BRITISH Cycling have suspended Australian technical director Shane Sutton following allegations of discrimination against female and Paralympic cyclists.
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