NewsBite

Cycling

20/01/18 - Fans cheer on the Richie Porte on to victory during the Subaru King of the Mountain: Brookman Road, Willunga Hill.Picture: Tom Huntley
Tour Down Under

Hilltop finale set to break new ground

It took 14 years for race director Mike Turtur to move the queen stage of the Santos Tour Down Under to the top of Willunga Hill and 21 for the biggest move of all — moving it to the final day. He relives his five favourite moments from the famous hill.

More Stories

Tour Down Under
TOUR DOWN UNDER - STAGE 3 - Glenelg to Campbelltown. Simon Gerrans concentrates while team-mate Daryl Impey has something to eat. Photo Sarah Reed

Danger down Corkscrew Rd

IMMEDIATELY after winning the stage, Simon Gerrans said he was “not a fan” of the descent and he felt like riders were taking their lives into their own hands.

Tour Down Under
TOUR DOWN UNDER - STAGE 3 - Glenelg to Campbelltown. Simon Gerrans on the decent of the Corkscrew and on his way to win the stage and take the Ochre Jersey. Photo Sarah Reed

Gerrans holds nerve in 105km/h attack

YOU can’t keep a good man down and Simon Gerrans showed again why he is the man for the big occasions by storming into the Tour Down Under leader’s jersey with an enthralling Stage 3 win in Campbelltown.

Original URL: https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/cycling/page/183