Tour Down Under routes released: Where next year’s race will run
SA’s greatest race is returning to an iconic climb in January – and part of the state that’s been crying out for visitors after a disastrous 2023 summer.
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‘Scraping by the poverty line’: Cyclist slams inequality in sport
An Australian cycling great is prepared to end a 13-year career at the top over a pay dispute that may change the course of the sport for up-and-coming riders.
Steep climb where Spratt hopes to ‘make the difference’
She has endured a tough 14 months, however Australian champion Amanda Spratt says she is back and ready to challenge at the Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race.
Grand Tour glory awaits Aussie TDU winner
Australian cycling revelation Jay Vine is tipped for Grand Tour glory after his dominant performance to claim the ochre jersey at the Tour Down Under.
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‘Without Pedersen, Porte would’ve been f***ed’
Richie Porte fought off all comers on Sunday to win his second Tour Down Under title. But the work of his Trek-Segafredo teammate and world champion Mads Pedersen to help secure him victory can’t be understated.
Porte power: Richie races to TDU riches
King of Willunga Richie Porte delivered a final stage masterclass on Sunday to win his second career Tour Down Under title. His victory denied South African Daryl Impey what would have been a historic three-peat.
After 22 years, Turtur says final goodbye
Having spent more than two decades building up the Tour Down Under to the international event it is today, departing race director Mike Turtur gave an official farewell on Saturday night before handing over the reins.
Top 10 Tour Down Under moments for 2020
From cyclists rallying together in support of bushfire relief, to Stuart O’Grady taking the race into the future, and Richie Porte’s second crown. This year’s Tour Down Under had everything. Here are the Top 10 moments.
The Mads world of pain
Richie Porte had changed his clothes, spoken to his teammates and director and hugged his wife and son by the time Mads Pedersen rolled across the finish line in Victor Harbor.
Impey takes lead as Nizzolo wins stage
Daryl Impey will take a two-second lead over Richie Porte into the final stage of the 2020 Santos Tour Down Under.
Willunga Hill is the showdown: It’s Porte v Impey
Richie Porte and Daryl Impey have had their teams to thank for putting them in the box seat to win the Santos Tour Down Under
Cancellara’s Adelaide family connection
Legendary cyclist Fabian Cancellara says he has Italian relatives all over the world…and there may be some here in South Australia. That and more in the final edition of The Coffee Ride column for 2020.
The making of ‘super talent’ Caleb Ewan
As a 12-year-old, Caleb Ewan was matching it with riders years older than him. It is fitting that over a decade later the rising Australian star continues to punch above his weight on the road to cycling stardom.
Ewan wins again, but Porte retains ochre jersey
With already two wins on the board this week, Aussie Caleb Ewan added a third victory by saluting in Stage 4 of the TDU at Murray Bridge on Friday. However, fellow countryman Richie Porte remains the overall race leader.
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