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21 year-old competitive cyclist. I love exciting racing and feats of great determination. It's not the size of the dog in the fight, it's the size of the fight in the dog. - Mark Twain
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Stage 9 of the 2017 Tour de France was a stage no-one will forget. It will go down in the history as one of…
Sun Herald Tour defending champion Calvin Watson was certainty not the favourite 13 months ago. It was through a hard (and extremely hot) stage…
The Herald Sun Tour always promises exciting racing, with an elite selection of the world's most talented cyclists lining up to compete in Australia's…
Stage 1 of the 2014 Tour Down Under kicks off today in Adelaide. The 135km stage from Nurioopta to Angaston is sure to be…
Stuart O'Grady. Only a short time ago, simply his name was enough bring a smile to any cyclist's face. He is 'the Aussie battler',…
Thats a wrap! Well done Orica Greenedge. Simon Gerrans sure has developed a serious kick.
2014 Tour Down Under: Stage 1 live blog
Simon Gerrans looks to defend the jersey for the whole tour. ”I have a lot of faith in the guys”, reported Gerrans after his stage win.
2014 Tour Down Under: Stage 1 live blog
Steele Von Hoff in 3rd place. This finish is very alike Simon Gerrans stage win in the 2013 Tour de France when Impey led out Gerrans to hold off Peter Sagan. Wow, what an athlete! Simon Gerrans moves into the Ochre jersey.
2014 Tour Down Under: Stage 1 live blog
SIMON GERRANS COMES AROUND ANDRE GREIPEL FOR THE WIN!
2014 Tour Down Under: Stage 1 live blog
The sprint is starting! Michael Matthews looking fast and well placed in the peloton! Daryl Impey leads out.
2014 Tour Down Under: Stage 1 live blog
1km to go! All uphill however. CRASH! The winner of todays stage could be anyone.
2014 Tour Down Under: Stage 1 live blog
Arishiro from Japan in the breakaway with his teamate! Go you guys, they are not giving up. ARISHIRO IS GONE! His teamate from Europcar has ridden away solo.
2014 Tour Down Under: Stage 1 live blog
4kms to go, two Europcar riders still of the front! Andre Greipel is still in contact, probably the favorite for today’s stage now.
2014 Tour Down Under: Stage 1 live blog
Scrap that! Small peloton, most likely no sprinters. Drapac have many riders in the leading bunch.
2014 Tour Down Under: Stage 1 live blog
All the main contenders for GC. Not sure about the sprinters I assume Andre Greipel is still in contact.
2014 Tour Down Under: Stage 1 live blog
Two Europcar riders have broken away with 8kms to go! Adam Hansen has been caught.
2014 Tour Down Under: Stage 1 live blog
Richie Porte moves to the fron. ATTACK! Adam Hansen has launched over the top of Menglers Hill to take the first King of the Mountain. He now has a substantial gap with only 12kms remaining!
2014 Tour Down Under: Stage 1 live blog
The peloton has been reduced dramatically, all thanks to Nathan Haas who is still on the front!
2014 Tour Down Under: Stage 1 live blog
Nathan Haas driving it on the front for Team Garmin! There is a split! Caleb Ewan has not made the front group you can count him out for the stage.
2014 Tour Down Under: Stage 1 live blog
The peloton is remaining together, no big breaks yet as they approach the steep section of Menglers hill.
2014 Tour Down Under: Stage 1 live blog
Frank Schleck has crashed! Not looking good for the Luxembourgian, most likely will not make contact again with the peloton.
2014 Tour Down Under: Stage 1 live blog
First man onto the climb: Richie Porte!! Nathan Haas in 2nd wheel. The big names are looking to light things up nice and early!
2014 Tour Down Under: Stage 1 live blog
THE BREAK HAS BEEN CAUGHT. 4km remaining to the end of the climb, Team Sky driving on the front riding for Richie Porte and Geraint Thomas.
2014 Tour Down Under: Stage 1 live blog
Will Clarke has left Neil van Der Ploeg! Go Will, 20 seconds on the peloton
2014 Tour Down Under: Stage 1 live blog
The break is in sight! The battle is about to commence!
2014 Tour Down Under: Stage 1 live blog
24km to go, the break will be caught shortly. They are travelling 8km/h less than the main peloton.
2014 Tour Down Under: Stage 1 live blog
Team Belkin moving Robert Gesink towards the front of the peloton. They are approaching Menglers hill, the average speed has moved from 40km/h to 45km/h. There is visible tension in the main bunch.
2014 Tour Down Under: Stage 1 live blog
35km remaining, gap down to 1.54. Team Sky especially driving the peloton in the crosswinds in an attempt to split the peloton.
2014 Tour Down Under: Stage 1 live blog
Agreed, although I imagine Peter Sagan would wreak some serious havoc if he was racing.
2014 Tour Down Under: Stage 1 live blog