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Shane Perkins is switching allegiances.

Cycling stunner: Australian champ set to race for Russia

Gutted by being left out of Australia's track cycling team for the Rio Olympics, Shane Perkins has moved to switch sporting nations and compete for Russia at the 2020 Tokyo Games. The 30-year-old who won a world title for Australia five years ago and gold at the 2010 Commonwealth Games, has already been photographed in Russian team kit and posted the image on his Facebook page.

Ewan denied win in Melbourne

Winner Sam Bennett of Ireland, centre, second placed Scott Sunderland of Australia, right, and Danny Van Poppel of the ...

Irish cyclist Sam Bennett has denied Caleb Ewan the exclamation mark to his outstanding January, winning the inaugural Race Melbourne.

Australia's Porte clinches first Tour Down Under

Home-grown winner: Richie Porte has won his first Tour Down Under.

Australia's Richie Porte won his first Tour Down Under on Sunday when he finished behind compatriot Caleb Ewan in a bunch sprint on the final 90-kilometre sixth stage around the streets of Adelaide.