Distressing photos as star’s dream dies
There have been “heartbreaking” scenes at the Tour de France as British cyclist Mark Cavendish was badly injured in a devastating crash.
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‘Lost for words’: Aussie star’s epic Tour de France win
With his parents on hand, an Aussie cycling star has put himself in contention to win the world’s biggest cycling race.
‘Lost for words’: Aussie star’s epic Tour win
With his parents on hand Aussie cycling star Jai Hindley has put himself in contention to win the world’s biggest cycling race.
Aussie champ banned from Tour de France
An Australian cycling team boss will miss the entire Tour de France after being accused of sending an unsolicited photo to a woman.
‘Hypocrite’: Drug cheat torn to shreds
Lance Armstrong, a drug cheat stripped of seven Tour de France titles, has been slammed for his newest podcast venture on trans athletes.
Aussie cyclist’s epic world record attempt
A Canberra builder sets off on Tuesday to make a record-breaking ride from Western Australia to Byron Bay in just 65 days.
Cyclist dies after plunging into ravine
The cycling world has been left stunned after a competitor in the Tour de Suisse died after he plunged into a ravine during stage five of the event.
Stray dog causes horror mid-race crash
One of the biggest cycling races on the calendar was marred by multiple stage crashes, one of which was caused by a stray dog.
Aussie Matthews wins Giro third stage in sprint finish
Australian cyclist Michael Matthews has won the third stage of the Giro d’Italia in a sprint finish, his 10th stage victory in a grand tour.
‘Hang head in shame’: Trans cyclist’s big win
A cyclist’s victory in an elite-level tour has sparked an international storm with declarations the sport should “hang its head in shame”.
Champ quits after losing to trans cyclists
A transgender cyclist said she felt like a “superhero” after winning a race days after another rider quit in anger at her sport’s new landscape.
‘Irresponsible’ fan causes horror crash
Furious event organisers have hit out after one fan stepped out in front of riders to snap a photo causing a terrifying crash.
Shock finding in major sport study
A world first study into Australian sports has made a surprise finding about the effectiveness of one program.
‘Blind spot’: New theory on cyclist’s death
A catastrophic flaw in the traffic signals at a Melbourne intersection could be behind the death of a 22-year-old elite cyclist.
‘Hectic’ prediction for Aussie champion
Australian Jay Vine has won Australia’s great cycling race but he’s been tipped for much bigger honours after the impressive breakthrough.
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.
Activists in court after sporting event protest
Extinction Rebellion activists will face court after a group of protesters glued themselves to a building in a bid to stop the Tour Down Under.
Protesters bare breasts during major race
Police have arrested climate activists who bared their breasts while protesting against a major gas company during a big cycling event.
Climate protesters glue themselves to road
Climate activists have been arrested after gluing themselves to the road in protest against the sponsor of a major international sporting event.
Climate activist group reveals next target
Extinction Rebellion protesters have named their next target, and the group’s announcement is likely to anger fans of a major sport.
Rockstars of the road: Stars align in Adelaide as new era dawns
This year’s Santos Tour Down Under hosts some of the biggest names in the sport, and launches a new era for our female cyclists.
‘I’ll stab you’: Champ robbed, threatened
Cycling champion Mark Cavendish, his wife and his kids were threatened by knife-wielding robbers in terrifying scenes.
‘Annoying’: Big win for Dutch cyclist
A Sydney judge has made a huge call on the future of a young Dutch cyclist appealing his conviction for assaulting two teenagers in September.
Detail that could have stopped cyclist attack
One small detail could have prevented a Dutch cycling star from pulling out of the world titles, being convicted and banned from Australia.
‘This is mad’: Freak video goes viral
A cycling stunt is going viral with video of a freakish piece of acrobatics blowing the internet away for obvious reasons.
Moment Dutch cyclist attacks teens
Harrowing vision has emerged of the moment an elite Dutch cyclist erupted at two teen girls in Sydney over a game of knock and run.
Horror details of Dutch cyclist’s teen attack
A Dutch cyclist gave a teen girl carpet burn and pushed another into a wall before he was arrested, prompting him to pull out of the world championship.
Shock admission in cyclist assault
An elite Dutch cyclist charged with assaulting two teenage girls while in Australia has made a stunning admission.
‘Broken’ star arrested over prank by teen girls
A star cyclist says he was “mentally broken” as he was charged by police following an alleged incident with two teenage girls.
Star arrested after prank by teen girls
A Dutch cycling superstar was arrested on Saturday night following an alleged altercation with two teenage girls who pranked him.
Aussie cycling legend announces retirement
Richie Porte, one of Australia’s greatest ever road cyclists, has announced he is retiring from the sport at the age of 37.
‘Get a Corvette’: Aussie’s huge breakthrough
Pouring rain and slippery roads in Spain couldn’t stop an Aussie cyclist’s dreams from coming true.
‘Incredibly sad’: Cycling champ dead at 37
Professional bike rider Rab Wardell has passed away aged 37, just two days after winning a cycling competition in Scotland.
‘I love you’: Lance marries longtime partner
Cycling icon Lance Armstrong has married longtime love Anna Hansen in France, the couple announced on social media.
Tragic detail world missed at Opening Ceremony
An overlooked detail has revealed a classy new side to the gigantic “Raging Bull” that blew the world away at the Commonwealth Games.
‘Biggest crash ever’ rocks Tour de France
A horrifying pileup that wiped out half the peloton has rocked the female Tour de France and saw one rider rushed to hospital.
Cyclist fumes after scary Tour de France crash
New Zealand cyclist Jack Bauer was left angered and shaken by a bizarre crash during stage 18 of the Tour de France.
Star rages as dog sparks Tour de France chaos
A star has been left fuming and with a brutal gash after a dog wandered in front of the Tour de France peloton at the worst possible time.
Wife’s call ends Aussie’s five-year drought
Australian Michael Matthews has claimed the 14th stage of the 2022 Tour de France but he experienced star couldn’t have done it himself.
Cycling fan gets too close, star breaks neck
A Tour de France spectator got too close for comfort and caused a huge crash that resulted in a star rider pulling out with a broken neck.
Aussie floored in brutal Tour de France crash
Veteran Aussie Simon Clarke claimed a breakthrough win at the Tour de France, but it was agony for gun sprinter Caleb Ewan.
Wife’s winning photo of cyclist goes all wrong
A stage victory should be cause for celebration, but for this cyclist it turned into chaos after he steamrolled his wife after crossing the line.
‘Never say never’: Aussie champ’s big dream
Jai Hindley has never ridden in the Tour De France but after winning the Giro d’Italia has it in his sights.
‘Really incredible’: Aussie makes cycling history
After being pipped in 2020, Aussie Jai Hindley would not be denied his place in cycling history.
‘Devastation’ over with Aussie’s historic Giro win
After a ‘brutal’ near-miss two years ago, Jai Hindley has become the first Australian champion of the Giro d’Italia, one of cycling’s iconic grand tours.
Aussie’s shock reunion after historic win
Jai Hindley created history by becoming the first Australian to win cycling’s Giro d’Italia — and it was the sweetest of reunions at the finish line.
Aussie one race from 113-year first
Aussie Jai Hindley will be chasing history tonight after the cycling star he looks for a 113-year first in one of the sport’s biggest races.
Star hospitalised as celebration goes all wrong
After a historic stage win at the Giro d’Italia, Biniam Girmay was taken to hospital when his podium celebrations quickly went awry.
Woman’s tragic suicide exposes dark problem
Olympic cycling star Olivia Podmore’s suspected suicide at 24 devastated the community. Now, a report into the sport has uncovered some dark problems.
World champ disqualified over ‘sticky bottle’
A world champion cyclist was disqualified from a major race when she tried to skirt the rules while pretending it was all above board.
Calling all snappers to enter sport action awards
We want to find the best professional and amateur women’s sport action photographers, enter now to help celebrate Australia’s female athletes.
Transgender cyclist booted from champs
A transgender cyclist, who transitioned last year, has been barred from competing in the British national championships.
‘Sad news’: Aussie Olympic champ dead at 55
Tributes are flowing for Olympic gold medal-winning cyclist Dean Woods OAM, who has died at the age of 55 after a battle with cancer.
Star’s perfect response to Olympic horror
Saya Sakakibara left Tokyo shattered, but the young Aussie managed to get back on the bike – and now she’s a national champion.
Oblivious fan learns fate after causing crash
The fan who caused what was described as the “worst crash ever seen” at this year’s Tour de France has learnt how she will be punished.
‘Stupid’ reason cycling legend hospitalised
A Tour de France legend has been wiped out in a shocking race crash which could have been easily avoided by
Aussie icon a ‘wreck’ after shock TV exit
Mike Tomalaris was the face of cycling in Australia and has revealed his shock at the sudden end to his 34-year career at SBS.
‘Complete tragedy’: Star cyclist dead at 21
The cycling world is in shock with “hearts aching” over the death of a rising star female cyclist in a road training incident.
Fan with nose in her phone gets flattened
Police are investigating the scary moment an unsuspecting woman was sent flying in a head-on cycling incident caught on film.
Fresh twist for fan who caused horror crash
The woman responsible for the “worst crash ever seen” in the Tour de France will be breathing slightly easier after some rare good news.
Idiot fan given news she always dreaded
The infamous fan at the centre of the Tour de France’s ugliest crash has received unnerving news before she faces a criminal court.
Covid-19 leaves cycling calendar in tatters
International border closures have forced the cancellation of three of the most high-profile events on the Australian cycling calendar.
‘Tragic loss’: Cycling champion dead at 37
The cycling community is mourning the sudden death of former champion Chris Anker Sorensen, who was killed in a road accident.
‘No words’ after Aussie joins legends
A broken collarbone cost him a shot at the Tokyo Olympics, but this Aussie cycling star bounced back big time.
Another Steven Bradbury? Mullet man’s road race lament
Bloodied and bruised, a courageous Alistair Donohoe has revealed how he was sliding around like Steven Bradbury at times during his unpredictable rain-drenched road race in Tokyo.
Olympian’s heartbreaking final moments
It has been revealed the New Zealand Olympian who died suddenly on Monday was with her mum just hours before the tragedy.
Why Australia’s insane medal haul won’t stop
Australia has enjoyed a fruitful return in the medals at the Tokyo Olympics so far, and there’s one sport that will no doubt continue that trend.
Porte eyes golden double after huge TdF confession
Just days after riding in his 11th – and final – Tour de France, Aussie cyclist Richie Porte is ready to empty the tank at an Olympic swan song on courses suited to his climbing prowess.
Aussie emerges as future threat with stunning Tour result
Tadej Pogacar has won a second successive Tour de France while Australia unearthed its next genuine contender as Ben O’Connor caused a huge surprise by finishing fourth overall.
Aussie’s tribute in ‘life-changing’ win
Tour de France stage winning Aussie Ben O’Connor did the unthinkable overnight after almost giving up his cycling dream.
Aussie stuns Tour de France in race for yellow jersey
Australian cycling has a new star, as Ben O’Connor rode his way to a stunning Tour de France stage victory and into contention for the yellow jersey.
Fan’s crash ordeal only getting worse
The woman arrested for causing a horror Tour de France crash has been released from custody, but that’s not the end of her issues.
Major backflip on arrested cycling fan
The spectator who caused a horrific Tour de France crash then fled the scene has spoken up as the disturbing reaction to her act was revealed.
Worst result for clueless crash fugitive
The woman who fled after causing a shocking crash at the Tour de France found out the hard way she couldn’t run from the law forever.
Fan’s drastic move after causing carnage
Riders have taken matters into their own hands while the spectator who caused a horrific Tour de France pile-up also took drastic action.
Tour carnage claims Aussies
Tour de France organisers are under fire for the set-up of this year’s race after major crashes caused devastation for Aussie riders.
Disturbing claim after fan’s crash carnage
An alarming description has emerged in the aftermath of a shocking Tour de France crash caused by a clueless spectator and her sign.
Horror scenes after more shocking crashes
Australian star Caleb Ewan was among those caught up in a spate of disastrous incidents as more terrifying crashes rocked the Tour de France.
More bad news for idiot fan after crash
The saga is far from over after an absent-minded fan fled the scene when she caused the worst Tour de France crash some have ever seen.
Shocking list emerges after fan’s idiot act
A jaw-dropping list has emerged in the aftermath of a horrifying crash at the Tour de France, which was caused by an absent-minded fan.
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