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9 Feb 2017 - 7:36am

The making of Lezyne

Lezyne is a brand that seemingly came out of nowhere and swiftly rose to accessorised stardom but that’s not quite how it happened.

8 Feb 2017 - 9:27am

Hindley flying high after summer of cycling

It was a coming of age for the young stars and a redemption for riders seeking a second chance as the KordaMentha Real Estate national team finished with five riders in the top eight of the Jayco Herald Sun Tour.

By Jamie Finch-Penninger

Herald Sun Tour gets the mix right with big names and locals

The Jayco Herald Sun Tour was the scene of dramatic racing, an unexpected winner and results which were tough to predict before a stage.

By Philip Gomes

Quintana’s game of risk

While Chris Froome was testing his legs in Australia, his closest rival, Nairo Quintana, took part in the Challenge Mallorca and then lifted the tempo to take the overall win at the Vuelta a Communitat Valencia.

5 Feb 2017 - 5:22pm

Howson wins the 2017 Herald Sun Tour, Stannard the stage

Orica-Scott expertly controlled the peloton and the breakaway to keep their man Damien Howson in the Herald Sun Tour lead and the general classification intact. At the front of the race, Ian Stannard (Sky) launched a...

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9 Feb 2017 - 7:36am
The making of Lezyne
8 Feb 2017 - 9:27am
Hindley flying high after summer of cycling
By Jamie Finch-Penninger
Herald Sun Tour gets the mix right with big names and locals
By Philip Gomes
Quintana’s game of risk
5 Feb 2017 - 5:22pm
Howson wins the 2017 Herald Sun Tour, Stannard the stage

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By Jamie Finch-Penninger

Herald Sun Tour gets the mix right with big names and locals

The Jayco Herald Sun Tour was the scene of dramatic racing, an unexpected winner and results which were tough to predict before a stage.

By Philip Gomes

Quintana’s game of risk

While Chris Froome was testing his legs in Australia, his closest rival, Nairo Quintana, took part in the Challenge Mallorca and then lifted the tempo to take the...

By Anthony Tan

Tan Lines: All podium positions available

As Anthony Tan sees it, three teams stand an even chance for one of their riders to be crowned champion of the 2017 Jayco Herald Sun Tour.

By Anthony Tan

Tan Lines: Race of Dreams

When they tell you you're nuthin' and can't beat the best, that's when you need to hold the dream, writes Anthony Tan.

By Anthony Tan

Tan Lines: Thrashing in Chaos

You don't know where, you don't know when, you don't know how. All you know is that when it happens to Chris Froome, it happens in chaos, writes Anthony Tan.

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19 Jan 2017 - 1:47pm

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19 Jan 2017 - 1:48pm

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17 Jan 2017 - 11:29am

Strasser sets new trans-Australia record

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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

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9 Feb 2017 - 3:31pm

Podcast: a hot summer of cycling

The SBS cycling podcast regulars are back for 2017 with a discursive review of the Australian Summer of cycling, including the Mitchelton Bay Criterium Series, Mars Cycling Australia Road National Championships, Santos Tour Down Under and Jayco...

All SBS Cycling podcast episodes are available directly on SoundCloud and on iTunes.

9 Feb 2017 - 7:36am

The making of Lezyne

Lezyne is a brand that seemingly came out of nowhere and swiftly rose to accessorised stardom but that’s not quite how it happened.

Way back in the spring of 2007 a bold and brave new cycling accessory company launched into what was an already crowded marketplace. The name of that company was Lezyne; it’s a brand which most of us have now come to know and respect for t...

8 Feb 2017 - 12:00pm

The problem with Strava

There are Strava advocates and Strava haters. As a cycling enthusiast who commutes every day, I use it to track every ride I do. One of my friends is a keen amateur ultra-endurance triathlete and even though he has a flash bike and all the...

8 Feb 2017 - 9:27am

Hindley flying high after summer of cycling

Jai Hindley was the headline act, attacking away from the elite group on the queen stage to Falls Creek and holding his position for the rest of the race despite a number of dangerous attacks from Team Sky. Hindley is currently one of the ...

6 Feb 2017 - 10:49am

No wins but Froome happy with Aussie racing 'block'

While this Australian trip featured no wins for himself, Chris Froome declared it another success.

Chris Froome was happy for others this time, teammates and rivals, to claim the glory. The three-time Tour de France champion ended his Australian trip with no personal wins, finishing sixth overall on Sunday in the Herald Sun Tour. A year...

5 Feb 2017 - 5:43pm

New year, different priorities for British champ Adam Blythe

British national champion Adam Blythe has started the 2017 season with different personal and professional priorities.

The soon-to-be first time father opened his season at the Dubai Tour, winning battles for wheels and notching a consistent string of top 10 finishes across the five-day race that finished yesterday. “It’s not podium, but it’s solid,” Blyth...

5 Feb 2017 - 5:22pm

Howson wins the 2017 Herald Sun Tour, Stannard the stage

In the break all day, Stannard survived the final time up the Kinglake climb, obviously fancying his chances for stage victory. Pulling clear with a powerful kick, the gap was comfortable enough for the Essex man to relax a little in the a...

6 Feb 2017 - 11:43am

Kittel wins Dubai Tour with near clean sweep of stage victories

Marcel Kittel easily claimed the fifth and final stage of the Dubai Tour after finding his own way within the closing metres of a frenetic finish.

Kittel (Quick-Step Floors) beat Elia Viviani (Sky) and Riccardo Minali (Astana) to easily defend the tour title. Fellow German fast man John Degenkolb (Trek-Segafredo) was the only other rider to celebrate victory at the race, claiming the...

5 Feb 2017 - 9:42am

Herald Sun Tour: it ain't over until the nails are fully bitten

A nail biting contest to date, action is the only certainty heading into the fourth and final stage of the Herald Sun Tour. With all the major jerseys still up for grabs, it will come right down to the wire on the challenging Kinglake circuit.

The Course Kinglake is one of the more popular areas for local cyclists to test themselves over the weekend and the peloton will certainly see themselves put to the test over the 121 kilometres of racing today. Four circuits of the course ...

4 Feb 2017 - 8:08pm

McCabe masters Herald Sun Tour stage 3 mayhem

Travis McCabe (UnitedHealthcare) was the fastest rider left in the crash-marred finale of the Herald Sun Tour's third stage. The American sprinted to the line ahead of Aussies Mitch Docker (Orica-Scott) and Leigh Howard (Aqua Blue Sport) with...

The final two technical corners into the picturesque Mitchelton winery posed such a danger, the final three kilometres were neutralised already for the general classification in a bid to reduce the number of riders fighting for position. ...