Ultimate Guide: 2023 Tour Down Under
The 22nd edition of the Tour Down Under is not far away and we have your guide to the event. Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the first stop of the UCI WorldTour.
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Adelaide the first stop in Froome’s climb back to the summit
Cycling legend Chris Froome says he is hoping the upcoming Tour Down Under can help him elevate back to the top of cycling in 2023.
Plapp’s historic ride as he goes back-to-back at the nationals
Plapp becomes the second rider in 40 years to win two straight men’s road race national titles after a dominant ride to beat international Aussie stars. Find out he prevailed.
Tour de France winners locked in for Down Under
Two Tour de France winners and a Vuelta a Espana champ are the latest riders locked into a star-studded Tour Down Under line-up.
Tokyo flop, handlebar fiasco: the harsh makeover cycling needed
It was the bike failure which bottomed out Australian cycling, but it set in motion an extreme makeover aimed at peaking at the Paris Games. David Riccio meets the man responsible for change.
History-making Aussie signs up for Tour Down Under
The Adelaide Hills are the next challenge for Giro d’Italia winner Jai Hindley after the Aussie rider committed to next month’s Tour Down Under.
Bronzed Aussie as cyclist charged over late-night drama
A favourite for the road race world championship taking place in Wollongong has been charged with two counts of common assault for an alleged attack on teenagers.
Aussies claim shock medal after ugly crash
Australia were the beneficiaries after the Dutch favourites – and cycling legend Annemiek van Vleuten – stunningly crashed in cruel scenes in Wollongong.
World’s best cyclists descend on Illawarra coast for ‘Tour de Gong’
It’s among the biggest cycling championships in the world, but to Wollongong locals the ‘Tour de Gong’ marks the largest event in the city’s history.
Grace under fire: Dennis survives day of time trial carnage
Rohan Dennis and Grace Brown completed a golden double on the road for Australia on another day of cycling carnage at the Commonwealth Games.
New track cycling king and queen emerge on golden night
Australia has dominated the track cycling with the arrival of a new superstar in Matt Richardson and our women blasting opposition away on a day of drama.
Records obliterated: Aussie men and women dominate on the track
After a disastrous Olympics campaign, Australia dominated on the opening day of the Commonwealth Games track cycling in London.
The day Vingegaard won the Tour
When the time comes to look back and pinpoint the moment Jonas Vingegaard took control of the 2022 Tour de France, there won’t be an argument.
Beautiful victory inspired by Aussie’s wife
Australian Michael Matthews achieved a gruelling yet beautiful victory on the long road from Saint-Etienne to Mende in the Massif Central.
Best day of Luxembourger’s life
There was a time when Bob Jungels believed that he could be the best rider in the world. He wasn’t kidding.
Cobblestone carnage sends top Aussie hopes crashing
Simon Clarke’s dream came true when he won stage 5 of the Tour de France – but it was disaster for Australia’s best overall chances on the cobblestones.
Commonwealth Games speedster proving he’s the wheel deal
He has a world junior title and record to his name but this Sydney cycling speedster isn’t well known outside his sport. That could all be about to change.
Young Aussie’s long ride … the one in Italy
Jai Hindley became Australian sport’s yarn of the week when he won the Giro d’Italia. Until then, the name didn’t exactly ring a bell.
History as Aussie Jai Hindley wins Giro d’Italia
Jai Hindley has become the first Australian to win the event, and only the second after Cadel Evans to win one of cycling’s grand tours.
Australian on brink of Giro glory
Australia’s Jai Hindley took a huge step towards winning the Giro d’Italia after snatching the overall lead from Richard Carapaz.
Road cycling pioneer in her happy place
Twelve years after helping to pioneer women’s professional road cycling in Europe, Tiffany Cromwell is enjoying some of the best results of her career.
Transgender debate ignores athletes having an advantage
An architect of World Rugby’s transgender athlete guidelines says elite women’s sport has been caught in the crossfire of a public debate around inclusion.
Tributes flow for Aussie Olympic champion, 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.
‘Checks and balances’ missed in Olympic cycling crash disaster
Australian cycling plans to overhaul its technical processes and culture after an investigation found individuals “made it up as they went along” before the Tokyo crash debacle.
Hell on wheels in the world’s longest indoor spin class
Thirty hours, non-stop, on a spin bike? It’s the hardest and probably the stupidest thing I’ve ever attempted…
Defining moment: Why Root’s feeling the pressure
He has won more Tests than any other English captain but Michael Vaughan says there’s a reason Joe Root will not go down as a great captain.
New wave of Aussie cycling stars
Richie Porte is on the downhill run, but a new wave of young Australian cyclists are heading for the summit.
Storer the Destroyer tears up the Vuelta
West Australian Michael Storer has scored his second stage win after another emphatic ride in the Vuelta.
Farquhar and Froome in Factor bike deal
An Atlassian billionaire and a Tour de France winner will become shareholders in the fast-growing premium bike brand after a fundraising round.
Road warriors fight on despite setbacks
Australia’s men’s and women’s road cycling teams will still target medals in Tokyo despite two crash-marred lead-up events and last-minute rider changes.
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