From hospital ward to TDU, nurse Jess is now a real pro
Jess Pratt’s race from graduate nurse to new pro has been as unconventional as it was impressive.
Tour Down Under
Reigning champ Spratt embracing TDU pressure
Three-time defending champion Amanda Spratt’s quest for a fourth-straight women’s Tour Down Under title gets under way today, and she’s hungry for more success.
The Cuban missile on target for win
Arlenis Sierra has gone from a surprise package to a Santos Tour Down Under contender. Gordon Knight chats with the rising star.
Santos Festival of Cycling offers food, fun and help for fire-hit Hills
The Santos Festival of Cycling, an 11-day celebration of the Tour Down Under and the communities that make it special, has launched with a burst of colour.
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Skinny Lattes skim benefits of health, fitness and friendship
It started on a whim: why don’t we take up riding while our husbands and partners are busy with their cycling? Two decades on The Skinny Lattes are making a difference.
New international teams lock in TDU
ASTANA, Trek-Segafredo and CCC will send women’s teams to the Tour Down Under for the first time in January as the race continues to “go from strength to strength”.
Selfless moment that sums up Aussie’s career
Mathew Hayman was given no chance of taking part, let alone winning the Paris-Roubaix classic in his 15th attempt. What he did next was even more remarkable.
Cycling in shock at Sherwen’s death
The international cycling community is in shock at the sudden death of legendary broadcaster Paul Sherwen just three days after he shared his excitement at booking his ticket to return to Adelaide for the Tour Down Under in January.
Retiree ready for Challenge Tour
Adelaide retiree Graeme Gilbertson has cycled up legendary Tour de France summit Mont Ventoux three times in one day. So the 73-year-old is confident of finishing the 158.7km course in his 15th Challenge Tour.
Cycling legend Mario Cipollini coming to Adelaide
Cycling’s most eccentric and extravagant character is coming to SA. Sprinting great Mario Cipollini has been confirmed as a special guest for next year’s Tour Down Under.
Sprint stars headline new track event
Australia’s fastest man and woman on wheels Matthew Glaetzer and Stephanie Morton will headline the inaugural The Advertiser Track Down Under next year.
Track is back for TDU
Track cycling will form part of the Tour Down Under festival in Adelaide in January with a new event featuring world champions and Commonwealth Games gold medallists.
TDU in no rush for women’s WorldTour ranking
THE Tour Down Under is in no rush to upgrade its women’s race to WorldTour status and wants to keep the door for local teams open as long as possible after unveiling the 2019 race route.
The Coffee Ride: Taylor made for new role
CARLEE Taylor opens up about life after cycling and finding a job with a 10-year gap on her resume but she has landed on her feet — starting as event manager for the Sunday Mail City-Bay. Her feature interview is in The Coffee Ride this week.
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