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Features, Interviews, Jason Lowndes, Michael Grinter, News, Victorian law - December 2, 2019

Explainer: Is a $2,000 fine and community service fair for killing a cyclist?

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In late November, 22-year-old driver Billie Rodda was handed a $2,000 fine and 200 hours of community service after hitting and killing pro cyclist Jason Lowndes in December 2017. Rodda pleaded guilty to the charges of dangerous driving causing death and using a mobile phone while driving. The cycling community’s response to Rodda’s sentence was …

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Factor Bikes owner Rob Gitelis on the significance of WorldTour sponsorship

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Factor Bikes has partnered with the freshest face on the WorldTour, Israel Cycling Academy. Sharing that news was Rob Gitelis, owner of the small, premium bike company who told CyclingTips about the new three-year deal, whats involved for the bike company, and various other factors that often arent spoken about when it comes to sponsoring …

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Features, Interviews, Racing, Zak Dempster - November 11, 2019

Zak Dempster on the end of one journey and the start of another

In late October, Aussie Zak Dempster announced that the 2019 season would be his last as a professional road racer. The Victorian started racing at the Continental level back in 2006 and joined the pro ranks with NetApp-Endura in 2013. He’s ridden with the Israel Cycling Academy for the past three seasons and will remain …

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How psychologist David Spindler helped Rohan Dennis win his second world title

Dr David Spindler is an Andorra-based sports psychologist who works almost exclusively with professional cyclists. In the first part in this two-part series, Spindler spoke about what it’s like to work with elite athletes, what makes pro cyclists stand out, and what he enjoys most about his role. In this second and final part, he …

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What it’s like to be a sports psychologist for professional cyclists

Dr David Spindler is a sports psychologist who works almost exclusively with professional cyclists. You might recognise his name — Rohan Dennis publicly thanked Spindler after winning his second world time trial title back in September, after what was a tumultuous few months for the Aussie pro. In addition to working with individual pro cyclists, …

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