Leti rips: Italian teen outsprints stars in TDU opener
Italian cyclist Letizia Paternoster has given Trek-Segafredo’s women’s team a dream start by winning its debut international race in the opening stage of the Santos Women’s Tour Down Under.
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Two starters on track with the same goal
Tour Down Under organiser Mike Turtur has a long love affair with the velodrome. So it’s no surprise the Olympic gold medallist and protege Alex Porter are keen to showcase some of the world’s best track riders at the inaugural Track Down Under on Friday.
Debutants have ingredients for success
An Italian, a Finn and a South African all believe the eighth edition of the Santos Women’s Tour Down Under will be the most exciting yet as they converge on Adelaide to race in Australia for the first time in their brilliant careers.
Diego favours Australians to win Tour Down Under
Diego Ulissi shouldn’t be underestimated for a major prize at the 21st edition of the Santos Tour Down Under.
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‘Good bloke’ Froome cements King status
ALL Chris Froome’s outclassed rivals could do was stare as the duel Tour de France winner made a mockery of the Arthurs Seat triple torture test to claim the Jayco.
Iffy, the character behind the Tour
THE last stage of the Jayco HS Tour is rolling off the top of Arthurs Seat when John Trevorrow pushes the button on the sun roof. “You’re too anxious boys,” Trevorrow barks.
Inspired Meares far from a spent force
AS if anyone needed any more reminding of Anna Meares’ ability to rise to the occasion, she won her 35th national title on Friday night and it was arguably her best.
Veteran Perkins cracks another keirin
FOUR months after being sacked from the national sprint program, Shane Perkins sent a message to selectors by winning national keirin title.
Team Sky plan attack on Arthurs Seat
TEAM Sky has promised fireworks in Sunday’s Jayco Herald Sun Tour showdown on Arthurs Seat, but there’s growing intrigue over who will ignite them.
Murphy’s win one for the beards
AMERICAN cyclist John Murphy has been here before without giving cycling fans cause to remember his name — but that changed on Saturday.
Froome a whole new level for Shaw
PAT Shaw has experienced more extremes than most on the Jayco Herald Sun Cycling Tour. Until, that is, the arrival of Chris Froome.
Young Aussies put rivals on notice
JACK Haig has yet to formally meet Chris Froome. “I guess I had better introduce myself at some point,” he laughed. But introductions may not be necessary.
Meares scores emotional win
OLYMPIC champion Anna Meares says she has not faced this level of internal competition for 10 years after an emotional victory in the women’s sprint at the national titles in Adelaide on Friday night.
Primed Glaetzer scores hat-trick of titles
AUSTRALIA’S top male track sprinter Matthew Glaetzer has started every race at this week’s national championships as if it were an Olympic final.
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