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Now back for his second crack at the World Tour, Lachlan Morton (Dimension Data) is concentrating on keeping a positive mental outlook for the upcoming season.

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By Anthony Tan

Tan Lines: A race to call his own

Not in the 19-year history of the Tour Down Under has one witnessed such an imperious performance; Richie Porte is more than just 'King of Willunga', writes Anthony Tan.

By Anthony Tan

Tan Lines: You can only beat who's there

Comparisons between athletes are inevitable, but is it fair to ask what may be if they're not around, wonders Anthony Tan?

By Anthony Tan

Tan Lines: The Fonz of Pro Cycling

The rider who impressed Anthony Tan the most Thursday at the Tour Down Under was, rather ironically, the very person with the least to prove.

By Anthony Tan

Tan Lines: His Best Yet To Come

Right now, it seems things can't get much better for Richie Porte. But as the man who so emphatically decimated the Tour Down Under field said so himself, it can,...

By Anthony Tan

Tan Lines: What's in a name?

With umpteen changes of name each year, are you better off following the rider than the team, wonders Anthony Tan?

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19 Jan 2017 - 1:47pm

Thorvilson makes transition from online to on-bike racing

Former marathon runner American Leah Thorvilson is just getting started on the bike at an age when many riders retire, having won an online competition for a place on...

19 Jan 2017 - 1:48pm

Can good fat boost your fitness level?

Fish oil supplements may seem like a relatively recent health fad but they have actually been produced in the UK on a large scale since 1935 by the company Seven...

17 Jan 2017 - 11:29am

Strasser sets new trans-Australia record

Austrian ultra-cyclist Christoph Strasser is ready for "a nice barbeque, burgers and some cold drinks' after riding six days 10 hours and 58 minutes from...

4 Jan 2017 - 11:41am

What losing the Ladies Tour of Qatar really means

Last week the UCI announced the cancellation of the Tours of Qatar due to lack of sponsorship. Many within the cycling industry - fans and media alike - made it...

16 Jan 2017 - 1:47pm

McGee steps into a new role at the Tour Down Under

Australia’s rising crop of cycling talent will follow a new lead at the Tour Down Under this week under the tutelage of national high-performance road director...

13 Jan 2017 - 11:32am

'Spicy' Vuelta a España set for 2017

Organisers have rejected calls from cyclists for a flatter Vuelta a España with competitors required to tackle three summit finishes each week of the race.

By Jamie Finch-Penninger

Young talent underpins UniSA squad for Santos Tour Down Under

The announcement of the UniSA-Australia team for the Santos Tour Down Under is always keenly awaited by cycling fans. For many, it is the first chance to see the...

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21 Jan 2017 - 5:49pm

Porte reigns supreme on Willunga

Richie Porte all but won the 2017 Santos Tour Down Under after again winning the Willunga Hill stage in compelling fashion.

Porte attacked with 2km to go leaving Sergio Henao (Sky) and Esteban Chaves (Orica-Scott) in his wake. From there is was a solo run to the finish and a fourth consecutive victory on the now legendary South Australian climb. Nathan Haas (Di...

21 Jan 2017 - 8:45am

BMC boss happy with Porte's progress

BMC general manager Jim Ochowicz has explained why he is banking on Richie Porte at the Tour de France this season, dropping a two-prong approach with Tejay van Garderen employed last year.

Ochowicz is confident affording Porte a title bid at the Tour and van Garderen at the Giro d’Italia will be as profitable to both riders as the team, which has renewed interest in the latter. “We felt like we could get a better performance...

21 Jan 2017 - 8:52am

Farrar cautions against WorldTour reforms

Tyler Farrar has spoken against UCI ambitions to reduce the number of teams in the WorldTour after his Dimension Data squad was nearly demoted despite winning five Tour de France stages last year.

Dimension Data following hot and lengthy debate was granted a two-year licence after the UCI modified a rule originally designed to reduce the number of teams from 18 to 17 this season. “We had a fantastic season last year, we hit most of ...

20 Jan 2017 - 7:40pm

Ewan makes it three at the Santos Tour Down Under

Caleb Ewan again proved himself too fast for Peter Sagan and the Santos Tour Down Under field after crafting his way to a third stage victory at the 2017 event.

The Orica-Scott sprinter was momentarily boxed in but rode away from Sagan (Bora-Hansgrohe) and Danny van Poppel (Sky) after patiently waiting for a gap to open in the riders ahead. All Sagan could do for the third time this week was watch...

20 Jan 2017 - 11:45am

Here's what to eat to recover from an injury

In January, many of us strive to be stronger, lighter, faster versions of ourselves.

It is also the busiest time of the year for physiotherapists. We are all so driven by the chronological time stamp of the new year that we forget all too quickly that we are using a body that hasn’t seen a pair of running shoes in months, ...

20 Jan 2017 - 10:59am

Dramatic TDF crash still haunts Theuns

Belgian sprinter Edward Theuns in his race return from a broken back fearlessly navigated his way through a rough and crash-marred bunch sprint at the Tour Down Under yesterday.

Adrenaline consumed pain and nerves as the 25-year-old hit the front with his Trek-Segafredo team within the final three kilometres, ultimately placing fifth behind winner Caleb Ewan (Orica-Scott). “I couldn’t really push through with my s...

20 Jan 2017 - 11:48am

Bonifazio plays the waiting game with Ewan

Niccolo Bonifazio (Bahrain-Merida) was left in the wake of another superb Caleb Ewan (Orica-Scott) sprint at the Santos Tour Down Under.

The young Australian surged from well back in the sprint but his speed proved too much for the third-placed Bonifazio and Peter Sagan (BORA-Hansgrohe) who finished second. After the stage both were complimentary of Ewan’s sprinting but bel...

19 Jan 2017 - 7:02pm

Cookson defends WorldTour changes

UCI president Brian Cookson has responded to criticism of WorldTour reforms that this year will see two different participation rules employed in the sport’s top level of competition.

Speaking from the Tour Down Under on Thursday, Cookson described the code as a work in progress at the same time BMC general manager Jim Ochowicz joined those objecting to it. Tour Down Under race director and former Oceania confederation ...

20 Jan 2017 - 12:21pm

Ewan battles Sagan for TDU stage win

The Santos Tour Down Under returned to flatter terrain on Stage 3 with Caleb Ewan capitalising on the change in profile to take his second win.

The Orica-Scott) bolter extended his lead in the sprint classification as he finished ahead of road world champion Peter Sagan (Bora-Hansgrohe) and Niccolo Bonifazio (Bahrain Merida). Race leader Richie Porte (BMC) was untroubled during th...

19 Jan 2017 - 1:47pm

Thorvilson makes transition from online to on-bike racing

Former marathon runner American Leah Thorvilson is just getting started on the bike at an age when many riders retire, having won an online competition for a place on the Canyon/SRAM team.

Having taken up cycling a year ago, the 38-year-old was recruited via an online training programme and features in an outfit boasting triple world champion Pauline Ferrand-Prevot and former time trial world champion Lisa Brennauer. Thorvil...

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Australian cycling great Anna Meares is learning to enjoy the social side of riding in retirement, but admits it has been hard to say goodbye to the velodrome.