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.
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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.
Idiot fan causes ‘worst crash ever seen’
Tour de France organisers are going to sue an idiotic spectator who caused what some are calling the worst crash in the event’s history.
Porte’s 36-year Aussie first in France
Before he heads to the Tokyo Olympics, Richie Porte finally broke through for a dream victory and then outlined his plans for this month’s Tour de France.
Shocking moment car rams into cyclist
Pro cyclist Pieter Serry was blindsided when another team’s car rammed him from behind during the final climb of a Giro d’Italia stage.
Countdown to Giro D’Italia begins
The 104th edition of one of the most hotly anticipated races on the cycling calendar, the Giro D’Italia, is set to begin in a matter of hours.
Cyclist banished after nude photos found
A pro cyclist has hit out after being rejected from a new job with a men’s team because of a saucy Playboy shoot she says offends nobody.
Horror crash puts 10 cyclists in hospital
Some of the nation’s top cyclists are recovering in hospital after they were involved in an horrific crash with a police motorbike.
CEO quits netball for cycling
Netball Australia will start a search for a new CEO after Marne Fechner’s decision to take charge of the national cycling organisation.
Cyclist’s excruciating cactus crash
This is the squirmish moment onlookers tried to pick thousands of spikes out of a cyclist who crashed into a cactus.
COVID wreaks havoc on SA event season
Coronavirus has thrown a spanner in the works for Adelaide’s busiest time of year, as the government scrambles to save what it can. Here’s what’s on and what’s off.
‘Incredible Hulk’ stuns social media
An Olympic champion known as Quadzilla has some serious competition on his hands after this insane Spanish star emerged.
Cyclist’s premature celebration backfires
French cyclist Julian Alaphilippe was immensely apologetic after his all-time sporting blunder, which will be replayed for several years.
Cycling champion’s horrifying crash
Rescuers held up a sheet to hide the full extent of Chloe Dygert’s injuries after the American crashed over a guard rail at high speed in Italy.
Unlucky Aussie set for historic TDF podium
Australian veteran rider Richie Porte climbed to third overall on a dramatic day as the overnight leader suffered a huge meltdown.
How things finally came together for ‘cursed’ Porte
There are plenty of other people who would have packed it in after the run of bad luck and heartache Richie Porte endured. But through resilience and personal sacrifice, the Aussie rider has finally received his TdF reward with a podium finish.
Porte’s ultimate sacrifice for historic TdF bid
Richie Porte missed the birth of his daughter for one last crack at the Tour de France and, at the age of 35, just 1min 39secs stand between him and a famous finish for Australia.
Gutsy Ewan scrapes home to claim TdF stage
There was barely a wheel molecule in it, but Australia’s Caleb Ewan has claimed another stage at the Tour de France, after Peter Sagan was penalised on the sprint.
Tour de France director positive for COVID-19
Tour de France director Christian Prudhomme has tested positive for COVID-19, sending shockwaves through the famous race.
Queensland young gun teams up with superstar Chris Froome
Queenslander Taj Jones will link up with Tour de France winners the first member of the Sunshine Coast-based Australian Cycling Academy to join a World Tour team.
Damning fan image threatening lives
The biggest cycling race in the world has left teams and riders up in arms as fans fail to follow the simple guidelines for a safe race.
Aussie storms to stage three triumph
A perfectly-timed sprint finish has propelled Caleb Ewan to victory in stage three of the Tour de France. Check out where the race sits after Ewan’s victory.
Irresistible Aussie wins at Tour de France
Caleb Ewan came from nowhere to steal stage three of the Tour de France in a stunning recovery from a crash-strewn opening to the race.
‘Scary’ moment in Tour de France carnage
There has been high drama in the Tour de France as a truce was called to protect battered riders — only for the cease-fire to be broken.
Historic youngster on path to greatness
The voice of the world’s biggest race believes a 23-year-old star will continue to rewrite the record books and go down in history.
TdF expels teams amid COVID crisis
The Tour de France starts this weekend with Aussie Richie Porte again among the leading chances. But how long the race lasts with its strict COVID procedures is anyone’s guess.
HS Tour called off amid COVID uncertainty
Tour organisers have made the tough decision to cancel next year’s Jayco Herald Sun Tour because of the uncertain COVID-19 environment but are confident a bumper event will return in 2022.
‘Sexist’ tradition killed off after outrage
The Tour de France has made the dramatic call to end the tradition of podium girls — but the traditional podium kiss still has a heartbeat.
‘Sexist’ podium girls ditched from Tour ritual
A famous tradition of the Tour de France has been scrapped with “podium girls” no longer to join the winners on stage for this year’s race.
Horrific moment cyclist flips off bridge
Fans were left holding their breath after a cycling superstar tumbled over a bridge wall and plunged six metres into a ravine.
Star’s freak injuries in storm ‘mayhem’
The cycling world has been left stunned by the gruesome injuries revealed by star riders after a storm caused “total chaos”.
Horror cycling crash sparked by ‘criminal act’
Dutch cyclist Dylan Groenewegen has been condemned for ‘dangerous behaviour’ after a shocking incident on the Tour of Poland left Fabio Jakobsen fighting for his life.
‘Criminal act’ leaves cyclist fighting for life
Dutch cyclist Fabio Jakobsen is in a coma after being thrown over a barrier and colliding with a photographer during a sickening crash at 80km/h.
Cycling champs on track for December
The Olympics in 2021 remain up in the air but Australia’s best cyclists have something to aim for.
Most awkward moment of Lance doco
Viewers have been divided over Lance Armstrong’s two-part documentary, but one moment involving his son left everyone in disbelief.
Why Armstrong chose ‘nuclear meltdown’
Lance Armstrong’s life was smashed to pieces in 2013 but he has revealed that if he had his time over, he “wouldn’t change a thing”.
‘Fundamentally evil’ act Armstrong regrets
Lance Armstrong has been accused of being a bully to get what he wanted, no more so than in one moment broadcast across the world.
Stepfather ‘beat the s***’ out of Lance
Lance Armstrong was apparently disciplined well before his infamous doping scandal, claiming his stepfather would beat him senseless for minor transgressions.
Armstrong’s perfect revenge on fans
Disgraced cycling star Lance Armstrong’s explosive new documentary reveals the doping cheat’s calculated revenge on livid fans.
Ugly reality of Lance Armstrong lies
Almost a decade on from Lance Armstrong’s explosive self-destruction, a nagging issue still hangs over the disgraced champion.
Unanswerable element baffles director
The director behind disgraced cyclist Lance Armstrong’s upcoming documentary was left scratching her head over one aspect behind it all.
Lance Armstrong only regrets one thing
Lance Armstrong doesn’t regret his doping – saying he “wouldn’t change a thing”. But there is one choice he would like the chance to change.
International Three-Day event cancelled
This year’s Australian International Three-Day event has been cancelled because of the COVID-19 pandemic, despite it getting underway in November.
Tour de France postponed in 74-year first
Cycling has become the latest coronavirus casualty, with the sport’s most famous annual race unlikely to take place in 2020.
TDF running out of road on new start date
It’s renowned globally as a logistical nightmare, the world’s biggest roadshow, so does the latest extension of the French coronavirus protocols spell the death knell of this year’s Tour De France?
Global sporting icon to buck virus shutdown
This year’s Tour de France may still go ahead despite the worldwide coronavirus pandemic – but with one, almost unimaginable, change.
Soccer leagues hope to resume in May; NHL cops hit
CORONAVIRUS WRAP: The first NHL player has tested positive to COVID-19, while major European soccer leagues have their eye on a May return and hope is fading for an iconic cycling race.
Aussie cycling team staffer contracts coronavirus
An Australian cycling team staffer has contracted coronavirus after returning to Adelaide from the UCI track world championships in Berlin. But Cycling Australia says he had no in-person contact with riders after experiencing symptoms.
Nasty crash leaves golden girl bloodied
A four-time Olympic gold medallist was left in the hands of medical staff after being involved in a brutal five-person pileup.
Tour riders test positive for coronavirus
A professional cycling event featuring several Australians has been cancelled after two riders tested positive for the coronavirus.
F1 star’s heart stolen by South Aussie cyclist
Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas has gone public with his new relationship with South Australian cyclist Tiffany Cromwell.
Meares’ baby girl ‘better than any medal’
Anna Meares competed at four Olympic Games, winning two gold medals for Australia. But according to her, nothing compares to becoming a mother.
Hindley joins cycling champs on tour honour roll
Jai Hindley has capped a Herald Sun Tour to savour by cruising to the biggest win of his career and joining some of cycling’s biggest names on list of tour champions.
Aussie conquers climb as star Brit shrinks
Jai Hindley has backed up his pre-race predictions to upstage British star Simon Yates and claim the yellow jersey on an explosive second stage of the Jayco Herald Sun Tour.
Unlucky Italian unleashes fierce sprint
Young Italian sprinter Alberto Dainese ended a run of top-10 finishes at WorldTour level after unleashing a fierce acceleration at the end of the 121.9km first stage of the Herald Sun Tour.
Yates to climb historic heights in Victorian Alps
Mitchelton-Scott’s British star Simon Yates says he is ready to “stretch the legs” in an ominous warning to the peloton as Australia’s oldest stage race prepares to go to new heights.
Lucy hopes childhood dream comes true
Lucy Kennedy’s win in last year’s Herald Sun Tour was the start of the big year and she hopes defending her title can take her to greater heights with the Olympics on the horizon.
Yates’ Giro, Olympic goals starts with ‘Sunny’
British star Simon Yates has waited seven years to return for the Herald Sun Tour and this year’s race is vital to his plans as he seeks another grand tour victory and Olympic glory.
Selfless deputy finally gets day to shine
Dries Devenyns has been a loyal lieutenant for so long but when his teammate couldn’t win the Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race he grabbed his opportunity to be the hero.
Your guide to the Tour Down Under
The 22nd Santos Tour Down Under is here, and Australia’s premier cycling event starts in the Barossa Valley once again. Here is your ultimate guide to the festivities, including teams, stage maps and events.
Wonderkid ‘puts on a show’ as Olympian claims title
It was a crazy, cold final day down in Williamstown and Olympian Sam Welsford finished the race with his maiden Bay Crits title. But it was a WorldTour wonderkid who was the standout.
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