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Tour de France spectators have come under heavy scrutiny after a ‘disrespecful’ act was caught by eagle eyed viewers.
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Ten of Australia’s best cyclists are ready to tackle the world’s biggest annual sporting event. With Ben O’Connor targeting a podium and Team Jayco AlUla stronger than ever, here’s all you need to know ahead of Saturday’s start.
Starick: The surprise TDU twist in Santos takeover bid
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Welsford ‘lost for words’ after third Tour Down Under stage win
Aussie Sam Welsford has claimed his third Tour Down Under stage this race, while a rider was kicked out ahead of its final stage following a review of a race incident.
Ecuadorian conquers Willunga Hill to claim TDU honours
Ecuadorian Jhonatan Narváez has conquered Willunga Hill and will win the Tour Down Under after finishing second in the race last year.
Olympian to learn family’s pain in court
The heartbroken family of an Olympic cyclist are expected to deliver victim impact statements detailing their pain and grief to the court.
Major update on hurt woman in horror TDU crowd crash
A New South Wales woman was taken to hospital in a serious condition following the horror crash on Saturday night.
Fan hospitalised in ‘awful, freak accident’
A devastating crash has marred Saturday’s Tour Down Under, leaving a fan hospitalized with serious injuries.
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