Drug controversy hangs over women's Olympic road race

It is territory less travelled for elite female cyclists to have the countdown to a major event like Sunday's Olympic road race in Rio overshadowed by drug-related controversy.

Day 1: As it happened - Mack Horton, 4x100m relay team win gold for Australia

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Welcome to our live coverage of day one of competition at the 2016 Rio Olympics. Naturally there's no shortage of action to choose from. The highlights include the men's cycling road race, Kookaburras v New Zealand in the hockey and some gold medals up for grabs in the pool.

Porte in hospital, Olympics over, after road race

Richie Porte's Olympics have been spoiled by a broken shoulder blade that has ultimately ruined the Australian star's hopes.

Rio bomb squad blows up bag at finish line of cycling race

Brazil's bomb squad executed a controlled explosion of a suspicious package near the finish line of the men's cycling road race on day one of competition in Rio, but the action, while alarming for observers, was described as precautionary.

Elvin's ready for rough Rio road

Gracie Elvin has established herself as a tough and dynamic racer emerging as a spring classic specialist.

Australia's dark horse quartet hits road

On an Olympic route through Rio de Janeiro expected to crack more cyclists than your average one-day road race, a four-man Australian team saddles up with dark horse status.

Anna Meares' secret weapon: Her two faces

Anna Meares is not two-faced in a guileful way. She has, however, developed two exceptionally distinct personas to make up a unique, and hugely successful, human whole.

Crash and virus - key Australian cyclists hit

Australia's reigning road cycling time trial champions have hit snags in the countdown to Olympic racing.

Up to six Russian cyclists face Rio expulsion

Up to six Russian cyclists are facing doping-related removal from the Olympics following the prior expulsion of seven swimmers, three rowers, and a blanket ban of track and field athletes.

Sight unseen, Australia's cyclists relaxed about Rio's velodrome

The closest they've come to the Olympic velodrome is driving past it on the way from the airport.

Sprint queen Meares on track for more glory in Rio

The turn of the Olympic cycle has ushered in a new generation of riders plotting to overthrow track queen Anna Meares, but the seasoned Australian is confident of being in top gear to defend her sprint title at the Rio de Janeiro Games.

Porte sets sights on Olympic cycling

​A bittersweet Tour de France has left Australian cycling star Richie Porte confident he can be a medal contender at the Rio Olympics.

Why Gallen will be cheering for Meares

Before she carries the flag for Australia in Rio, Paul Gallen will, not for the first time, get in touch with Anna Meares.

Meares makes peace with LA nemesis

Before Anna Meares pursues Olympic gold glory in Rio, the champion Australian cyclist chose to make peace.

Clarke to replace Gerrans

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​Simon Clarke has won an 11th hour call-up to Australia's Rio Olympics team with the 30-year-old cyclist set to be named replacement for injured road race scratching Simon Gerrans.

Elvin backs security after Tour concerns

Olympic-bound Gracie Elvin backs cycling security measures after Tour de France concerns

Rogers savours Tour but laments Olympics

 Canberra cyclist Michael Rogers reflects on his glittering career and looks forward to the next stage of his life.

Gerrans out of Tour but Olympic dream not over ... yet

A broken collarbone that has ruined Simon Gerrans' Tour de France stands to crush his Rio Olympics plans and severely damage Australia's chances in the men's road race.

Canberra cyclist Nathan Hart says Anna Meares' experience will help his Olympic debut

Sprint specialist Nathan Hart leads a Canberra cycling contingent of Caroline Buchanan and Rebecca Henderson as they chase Olympic success.

Meares to lead Australian cycling assault

Double Olympic champion Anna Meares will lead Australia's track cycling assault at the Rio de Janeiro Games where she will bid to defend her sprint gold and win the team title with Stephanie Morton.

Hart has done 'everything possible' for Rio

Canberra cyclist's Olympic fate is in the hands of the Australian selectors.

Kelly backs Perkins for cycling selection in Rio

Australian track cycling great Shane Kelly has called on selectors to end Shane Perkins' national exile and pick him for the Rio Olympics.

Rebecca Wiasak won’t be one and done after Rio Olympics

Rebecca Wiasak is less than 30 days away from learning her Olympic fate as the Australian Women's Endurance Track Cycling team will be cut down to its final five members.

Modra set for seventh Paralympic Games

Reigning Paralympic and world champions spearhead Australia's powerful Paralympic cycling team announced 100 days out from the Games in Brazil.