ANDERSON: My Australian cycling team of the century
In recognition of the first Australian to ever ride the Tour de France, Cycling Australia have planned to name a nine-man team - the…
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Phil Anderson OAM is an Australian cycling legend. After winning gold in the 1978 Commonwealth Games, Phil turned pro and joined the intensely competitive professional European road circuit. His 16-year career included 13 Tour de France tours and culminated with a Commonwealth gold in 1994, the year of his retirement. Phil now runs cycling tours, offering cycling enthusiasts the chance to experience the sport he loves without the sweat and tears of competing.
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