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”.
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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.
The Coffee Ride #195, with Reece Homfray
EXTENDED interview with Australia’s top female road cyclist Amanda Spratt, Chris Harper and Rebecca Wiasak to headline UniSA teams, Mat Hayman’s flying trip home and Richie Porte confirmed for TDU. All in The Coffee Ride today.
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.
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Tightest-ever battle for Ochre Jersey: White
ORICA-GreenEDGE director Matt White says next week’s Tour Down Under doesn’t have the marquee international names of previous years — but the fight for the ochre jersey is the most competitive ever.
Dennis looms as man to menace BMC’s rivals
JUST who will lead BMC at the 2016 Tour Down Under remains a mystery. But reigning TDU champion Rohan Dennis seems a safe bet, says Warren Partland.
The Coffee Ride #93, with Reece Homfray
GET used to hearing the name Sean Lake.The 24-year-old former rower produced arguably the ride of the national championships in finishing third in the elite men’s time trial, behind superstars Rohan Dennis and Richie Porte.
Disappointment that made Jack hungry
JACK Bobridge says the driving force behind Sunday’s stunning national road championship win was the disappointment of finishing 10th in the time trial, which had been the focus of a huge pre-season.
Busy schedule for road champ Bobridge
TOUR Down Under, Herald Sun Tour, WorldTour and the Rio Olympics. It’s looking like a busy 2016 for new Australian road champion Jack Bobridge.
Brother’s exploits give Luis Leon a kick
ASTANA’S Spanish gun Luis Leon Sanchez’s eyes light up when his younger brother Pedro Leon is mentioned. Even with the Tour Down Under looming, the cyclist is keen to talk about the rising soccer star.
Aussie stars fire TDU warning
TWO riders with a point to prove this year – Jack Bobridge and Cameron Meyer – have put next week’s Tour Down Under field on notice.
Bobridge crowned king after impossible ride
JACK Bobridge has announced himself as the toughest man in Australian cycling after storming to the most dramatic national championship win in history.
Spratt claims second national title
AMANDA Spratt’s timing has again proven impeccable with her second national cycling championship coming at the start of an Olympic year.
Hamilton holds on for surprise crown
BENDIGO boy Chris Hamilton has set his sights on Europe after surprising even himself to win the under-23 national road championship in Buninyong, Victoria, on Saturday.
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