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
Porte headlines Herald Sun Tour field
AUSTRALIA’S best stage racer is back for our oldest stage race as Richie Porte gets set to return to the Jayco Herald Sun Tour for the first time since 2011. SEE THE COURSE HERE
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.
World record breakers back on track
AUSTRALIA’S men’s team pursuit squad will race together for the first time since their world-record breaking feat on the Gold Coast at a UCI track world cup in Berlin this week.
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Gerrans still wants to make an impact
SIMON Gerrans is entering the twilight of his professional cycling career but he is still the man Orica-GreenEDGE turns to in its biggest moments.
Nationals won’t be deciding factor for Rio
AUSTRALIA’S top road cyclists can send a message to Olympic selectors about their Rio ambitions but winning the national title will not guarantee them a team spot.
Neylan hopes to honour dad’s memory with win
RACHEL Neylan needs no motivation to win at the national cycling championships but says the memory of her father who died in August will be driving her to the line.
Ew little beauty! Caleb lives up to hype
BEFORE Caleb Ewan was unleashed in his rookie professional season in 2015, his team challenged him to win five cycle races for the year. He won 11 and now is setting his sights on WorldTour glory.
Rowing champs to test cycling skills
ALLIES as members of rowing’s Oarsome Foursome, Nick Green and James Tomkins will lock horns in the name of pride when they tackle Mt Buninyong’s formidable contours tomorrow.
Ice hockey perfect way to chill out for twins
ICE hockey is probably not regarded as the ideal off-season sport for elite road riders but twins Martin and Peter Velits say the rough and tumble game is an ideal getaway – and sharpens their cycling skills.
Rohan plans route to greatness
NATIONAL champion Rohan Dennis has declared he wants to follow the path of Bradley Wiggins and transform himself from time trial specialist to Grand Tour contender.
Why Porte was told to lose
RICHIE Porte stepped out with his new team BMC for the first time at the national time trial championship but was told not to win gold.
Bronzed Aussie chasing golden upgrade
A BRONZE medal at the 2014 Commonwealth Games was a surprise, a gold medal at the national champs was a relief and now Katrin Garfoot wants Olympic glory in Rio.
Callum beats big brother by small margin
SA young gun Callum Scotson on Thursday upstaged big brother Miles by dethroning the defending champion in the under-23 time trial at the national cycling titles in Ballarat.
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