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From tragedy to triumph: Christian Ashby’s return to life
At last week’s Australian National Championships, amongst the procession of Mitchelton-Scott victories and elite road skirmishes, there was a quieter, more unassuming, but altogether more extraordinary achievement taking place in the men’s paracycling C2 division. In Wednesday’s time trial and Saturday’s road race, Ballarat local Christian Ashby claimed dual national championships, a year on from …
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Preview: 10 things you should know about the 2020 Women’s Tour Down Under
The international women’s racing calendar is about to get underway in Adelaide at the 2020 Santos Women’s Tour Down Under. Here’s what you should know before tuning in (and yes, you can actually tune in and watch the race this year). The race will comprise four stages. The WTDU starts on Thursday and runs through …
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The crash that ended one career and started another
Something was in the air on the fourth stage of the 2019 Tirreno-Adriatico. Stage winner Alexey Lutsenko crashed twice in the final 20 kilometers. Geraint Thomas abandoned mid-race, citing stomach problems, but is said to have noted the race was sketchy. Tony Martin and teammate Laurens De Plus slid out in separate crashes on the …
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Kits of the 2020 women’s peloton, ranked
New kit day is one of the best days of the year – not only for the professional cyclists receiving endless new pairs of bibs, but also for cycling fans everywhere who wait with bated breath to see their favorite team’s new look. Spare a thought, then, for those riders and fans who are left …
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Cameron Meyer takes long-awaited Nationals road race win
BUNINYONG, Australia (CT) – After five previous finishes inside the top six, Cameron Meyer (Mitchelton-Scott) has finally won the Australian road race title. Meyer attacked from an elite lead group on the final of 16 laps up Mt. Buninyong and swiftly opened a sizeable lead. There was a flurry of attacks to try and bridge …
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