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Martin Kohler of the BMC Racing Team regained the overall lead Friday at the Santos Tour Down Under by finishing with the front group of fewer than 50 riders. The leaders separated themselves from the field on the climb of Menglers Hill Road, about 25 kilometers from the finish of the 130 km race. Four In The Lead Group "It's an unbelievable feeling. I didn't expect it," Kohler said after … [Read more...]
Dutch team Vacansoleil-DCM is ready to perform at next year's Santos Tour Down Under, with confirmation of the team's rider roster for the event announced today. Santos Tour Down Under Race Director Mike Turtur said he was happy to welcome the team back for its second appearance at the race. "Vacansoleil-DCM made its Santos Tour Down Under debut in 2011 and we are looking forward to … [Read more...]
Sporting fans have the chance to ride alongside cycling royalty, with the announcement five-time Tour de France winner Eddy Merckx will take part in the 2012 Santos Tour Down Under recreational ride, the Bupa Challenge Tour. Santos Tour Down Under organisers announced today that the cycling legend will ride the 33km option in the 2012 Bupa Challenge Tour, when he visits Adelaide next … [Read more...]
Cycling enthusiasts inspired by Cadel’s Evans’ triumphant win at the Tour de France have the chance to ride like the Australian champion, in next year’s Santos Tour Down Under. Sporting fans have until 5pm, Monday, August 1, 2011, to take advantage of early-bird prices for the Bupa Challenge Tour, the recreational ride held during the Santos Tour Down Under. The Bupa Challenge Tour … [Read more...]
Cycling SA will bring a new set of races to Adelaide’s roads in January during the 2011 Santos Tour Down Under. Cycling SA will host four events during the Santos Tour Down Under, including a new elite women’s race - the Rendition Homes Santos Women’s Cup. “We are hoping to get the biggest names in women’s cycling to South Australia for the women’s cup and at this time we can … [Read more...]