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12 November 2025 Valtteri Bottas and Tiff Cromwell at McLaren Vale.They are announcing the return of their cycling race in Adelaide RADL GRVL but Bottas is also set to return to the F1 grid with Cadallic in 2026. Pic RoyVPhotography

Formula One star unveils latest SA venture

Formula One star Valtteri Bottas has returned to McLaren … Vale, with partner Tiffany Cromwell, after purchasing a luxury retreat where they stayed early in their relationship.

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PARIS - CHAMPS-ELYSEES, FRANCE - JULY 27: Tadej Pogacar of Slovenia and UAE Team Emirates - XRG - Yellow leader jersey competes during the 112th Tour de France 2025, Stage 21 a 132.3km stage from Mantes-la-Ville to Paris - Champs-Elysees / #UCIWT / on July 27, 2025 in Paris - Champs-Elysees, France. (Photo by Dario Belingheri/Getty Images) *** BESTPIX ***

How cycling’s biggest name could race at Tour Down Under

Tour Down Under organisers have pursued cycling’s biggest name for years in attempt to bring him to Australia. But could 2026 finally be the year Tadej Pogacar races Down Under?

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A man throws a smoke flare back at police after Pro-Palestinians protestors invaded the street forcing race organisers to abandon the 21st and final stage of the Vuelta a Espana 2025, in Madrid on September 14, 2025. (Photo by Thomas COEX / AFP)

Cycling’s biggest fears exposed by protest chaos, embarrassing finish

Cycling officials are bracing for the worst after a chaotic day of the Vuelta a Espana, in which the final stage was called off 50km shy of the capital with the winner crowned in a hotel car park.

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‘I’m not going to live’: Olympian’s miracle escape from truck crash

Olympic cyclist Maeve Plouffe was hit by a truck while training in Italy. Two days later she raced – and a couple of days after that she was winning.

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Aussie defector Matthew Richardson is now the fastest man ever on two wheels. Image: Getty

Olympic defector makes mockery of record

A year and three days since he was the golden boy of Australian sport, Matthew Richardson has now made history in Great Britain colours.

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Territorian Matt King has been selected to represent Australia at the 2025 MTB Marathon World Championships in Switzerland this September.

Top cyclist: ‘I got shafted sideways with depression and anxiety’

What should have been the happiest day of his life – being selected in an Australian cycling team – saw this brave father-of-three suffer depression and anxiety. But now he’s preparing to don the green and gold.

Australia's Kaden Groves crosses the finish line to win the twentieth stage of the Tour de France cycling race over 184.2 kilometers (114.5 miles) with start in Nantua and finish in Pontarlier, France, Saturday, July 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Mosa'ab Elshamy)

Aussie riders shine at brutal Tour de France

Australian riders weren’t just making up the numbers at the Tour de France, they were shaping it. From Kaden Groves’ emotional win to Ben O’Connor’s summit heroics, here’s how the green and gold stood tall on cycling’s biggest stage.

TOPSHOT - UAE Team Emirates - XRG team's Slovenian rider Tadej Pogacar celebrates on the podium with the overall leader's yellow jersey after the 21st and final stage of the 112th edition of the Tour de France cycling race, 132.3 km between Mantes-la-Ville and Paris Champs-Ãlysees, on July 27, 2025. (Photo by Anne-Christine POUJOULAT / AFP)

Imperious Pogacar wins Tour de France for fourth time

Tadej Pogacar closed out a supreme 21-day performance to win the Tour de France in a rainy Paris, crushing his rivals to rack up a fourth title.

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TOPSHOT - Alpecin - Deceuninck team's Australian rider Kaden Groves cycles to the finish line to win the 20th stage of the 112th edition of the Tour de France cycling race, 184.2 km between Nantua and Pontarlier, in the Jura, eastern France, on July 26, 2025. (Photo by Marco BERTORELLO / AFP)

Kaden Groves claims first Tour de France stage win

Australia’s Kaden Groves has completed his set of grand tour stage wins after thriving on the slippery roads to Pontarlier on the penultimate day of the Tour de France.

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TOPSHOT - (From L) UAE Team Emirates - XRG team's Ecuadorian rider Jhonatan Narvaez, UAE Team Emirates - XRG team's Slovenian rider Tadej Pogacar wearing the overall leader's yellow jersey, UAE Team Emirates - XRG team's British rider Adam Yates and Team Visma - Lease a bike team's Danish rider Jonas Vingegaard wearing the best climber's polka dot (dotted) jersey cycle past cows along the race route, in the descent of Col du Pre during the 19th stage of the 112th edition of the Tour de France cycling race, 93.1 km between Albertville and La Plagne, in the French Alps, on July 25, 2025. The 19th stage of the Tour de France was shorted from its initial 129.9 km route, bypassing the Col des Saisies where an outbreak of nodular dermatitis in a herd of cattle was discovered, prompting organizers to modify the race route. (Photo by Marco BERTORELLO / AFP)

Pogacar stranglehold tightens after stage shortened by cow disease

It seems now only disaster will stop Tadej Pogacar from claiming his fourth Tour de France at the age of just 26, after a third-place finish in the 19th stage, shortened by a cow disease outbreak.

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Australia's Ben O'Connor crosses the finish line to win the eighteenth stage of the Tour de France cycling race over 171.5 kilometers (106.6 miles) with start in Vif and finish in Courchevel Col de la Loze, France, Thursday, July 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Mosa'ab Elshamy)

Aussie climbs to ‘brutal’ Alpine win at Tour de France

Australia’s Ben O’Connor turned the tables on his high-profile rivals with a stunning attack on world cycling’s biggest stage.

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TOPSHOT - Team Jayco AlUla team's Australian rider Ben O'Connor cycles to the finish line to win the 18th stage of the 112th edition of the Tour de France cycling race, 171.5 km between Vif and Courchevel Col de la Loze, in the Alps, southeastern France, on July 24, 2025. (Photo by Anne-Christine POUJOULAT / AFP)

‘I thought I was going to explode’: O’Connor’s brutal truth after epic Tour win

Australia’s Ben O’Connor admits he came close to pulling the pin before producing the ride of his life on Stage 18 of the Tour de France, a gutsy solo attack over three brutal climbs that left the sport’s biggest names in his wake.

Julian Alaphilippe takes a fan's sign to use the cardboard to stay warm on the Tourmalet descent.

Watch: TDF rider rips sign from fan’s hands for brilliant reason

TV cameras have spotted the wild moment a Tour de France rider stole a fan’s sign and shoved it down his shirt, with a bizarre explanation now emerging.

Cameron Gatt during the 2025 AusCycling BMX Racing National Series; Round 2 at Shepparton, in Victoria , Sunday, April 27, 2025. (Photo: Con Chronis/AusCycling)

Meet the Geelong youngster aiming to ride into the Olympics

A Geelong BMX rider is chasing his Olympic dream as the youngest member of the Australian team for the upcoming World Championships. He opens up on his journey there.

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LE MONT-DORE PUY DE SANCY, FRANCE - JULY 14: Ben O'Connor of Australia and Team Jayco AlUla competes during the 112th Tour de France 2025, Stage 10 a 165.3km stage from Ennezat to Le Mont-Dore Puy de Sancy (Super Sancy) 1318m / #UCIWT / on July 14, 2025 in Le Mont-Dore Puy de Sancy, France. (Photo by Tim de Waele/Getty Images)

Aussie ready to pounce as Tour de France hits brutal mountains

Ben O’Connor remains firmly in contention for a podium at the halfway point of the 2025 Tour de France, holding a top-20 spot after a strong first half of the race.

*** BESTPIX *** MUR-DE-BRETAGNE - GUERLEDAN, FRANCE - JULY 11: Tadej Pogacar of Slovenia and UAE Team Emirates - XRG celebrates at finish line as stage winner ahead of Jonas Vingegaard of Denmark and Team Visma | Lease a Bike (L) during the 112th Tour de France, Stage 7 a 197km stage from Saint-Malo to Mur-de-Bretagne (Guerledan) / #UCIWT / on July 11, 2025 in Saint-Malo, France. (Photo by Tim de Waele/Getty Images)

Aussie hopes battered by crashes as Pogacar dominates Tour de France Stage 7

A brutal crash on the Mur-de-Bretagne has left Jack Haig out with head trauma and Ben O’Connor battling injury, as Tadej Pogacar tightened his grip on the Tour de France.

Luke Plapp was the fastest rider for more than half of the time trial stage. Picture: Getty

Plapp and O’Connor lead Aussie charge at the Tour de France

Australian duo Luke Plapp and Ben O’Connor turned heads with strong time trials, but it’s a third Aussie star who’s suddenly shaping as our best hope to claim a Tour de France stage win.

Team Jayco AlUla team's Australian rider Ben O'Connor cycles through Lille's city center during the official teams presentation days prior to the start of the 112th edition of the Tour de France cycling race, in Lille, northern France, on July 3, 2025. (Photo by Marco BERTORELLO / AFP)

Can Aussie cycling star make the Tour de France podium?

Ten of Australia’s best cyclists are ready to tackle the world’s biggest annual sporting event. With Ben O’Connor targeting a podium and Team Jayco AlUla stronger than ever, here’s all you need to know ahead of Saturday’s start.

CASTELRAIMONDO, ITALY - MAY 17: Luke Plapp of Australia and Team Jayco AlUla celebrates at finish line as stage winner during the 108th Giro d'Italia 2025, Stage 8 a 197km stage from Giulianova to Castelraimondo / #UCIWT / on May 17, 2025 in Castelraimondo, Italy. (Photo by Tim de Waele/Getty Images)

Aussie’s epic solo escape to claim maiden Grand Tour stage win

Aussie cyclist Luke Plapp held a bottle of bubbly as he revealed the emotional roller coaster of his season so far after taking out his maiden Grand Tour stage win.

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Caleb Ewan in Ballarat, Victoria preparing for the Tour Down Under, Friday, January 5, 2024. Picture: Con CHRONIS/The Advertiser

Aussie cycling star announces shock retirement

Australia’s five-time Tour de France stage winner Caleb Ewan has announced his retirement aged just 30, declaring the past two seasons had “taken a significant toll on my relationship with the sport”.

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Jayco Herald Sun Tour announcement at Ballarat. Race Directors and Gold medalists,Grace Brown and Scott McGrory with the Herald Sun Tour trophy. Picture: David Caird

World Tour teams ‘interested’ in competing at Jayco Herald Sun Tour

Victoria’s oldest cycling stage tour is back and race directors and Olympic Gold Medallists Scott McGrory and Grace Brown are confident world leading riders will come to battle Australia’s next generation of stars.

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Jayco Herald Sun Tour announcement at Ballarat. Picture: David Caird

Olympic gold medal heroes to lead historic return of beloved cycling event

One of Australia’s most loved annual races, the Jayco Herald Sun Tour, is set to make a triumphant return in a new home.

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Who are the most powerful women in Australian sport?

Athletes or the boardroom? Which women really wield power in sport

Women hold some of the most powerful positions in Australian sport – and boast some of the country’s most recognisable athletes. But who really holds the power?

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Saya Sakakibara poses for a portrait at Macarthur BMX Track in Camden, Australia on November 8, 2023. // Brett Hemmings / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202311230012 // Usage for editorial use only //

World Domination: The one title eluding Australia’s Olympic champ

Saya Sakakibara, the Olympic BMX champion, is indisputably No.1 in the world after a stunning 2024. But there’s one title she is yet to claim. Here’s how she plans on rectifying that.

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Ryan O'Keefe competes last month at the Tour of Bright. The former Norm Smith Medallist is now racing in cycling. Picture: Richard Scriven.

Norm Smith Medallist’s remarkable sporting switch

A dual AFL premiership star is pursuing a new sporting love and an event this weekend in Victoria might be his toughest challenge yet.

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The Team Brennan squad for the 2025 ProVelo League series. Picture: Con Chronis.

Decker chases Melbourne to Warrnambool history

Tim Decker claimed the Melbourne to Warrnambool in 2007 as a rider but this weekend will chase victory in a different role. Here’s how he could create a slice of history with rising stars to lead the way.

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GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 02: (L-R) Chris Harper of Australia and Team Jayco-Alula, Connor Swift of Great Britain and Team INEOS Grenadiers and Rudy Porter of Australia and ARA Australian Cycling Team compete in the breakaway during the 9th Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race 2025, Men's Elite a 183.8km one day race from Geelong to Geelong / #UCIWT / on February 02, 2025 in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by Dario Belingheri/Getty Images)

‘Trying to take on world’: Geelong company’s first steps on UCI WorldTour

A Geelong business has debuted its product on the UCI WorldTour this year with the help of Aussie Rudy Porter, with a major win for both company and cyclist coming in Sunday’s Cadel Evans Road Race.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 26: Sam Welsford of Australia and Team Red Bull - BORA - hansgrohe - Blue Sprint Jersey celebrates at finish line as stage winner during the 25th Santos Tour Down Under 2025, Stage 6 a 90km stage from Adelaide to Adelaide / #UCIWT / on January 26, 2025 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Dario Belingheri/Getty Images)

Welsford ‘lost for words’ after third Tour Down Under stage win

Aussie Sam Welsford has claimed his third Tour Down Under stage this race, while a rider was kicked out ahead of its final stage following a review of a race incident.

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WILLUNGA HILL, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 25: Jhonatan Narvaez of Ecuador and UAE Team Emirates Xrg celebrates at finish line as stage winner during the 25th Santos Tour Down Under 2025, Stage 5 a 145.7km stage from McLaren Vale to Willunga Hill 371m / #UCIWT / on January 25, 2025 in Willunga Hill, Australia. (Photo by Dario Belingheri/Getty Images)

Ecuadorian conquers Willunga Hill to claim TDU honours

Ecuadorian Jhonatan Narváez has conquered Willunga Hill and will win the Tour Down Under after finishing second in the race last year.

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 18: Crash on last corner with two riders going over the barricade including Tobias BAYER of team DS: Meersman Gianni during day two of the Tour Down Under on January 18, 2025 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Sarah Reed/Getty Images)

Huge TDU pile-up puts Adelaide spectator in hospital

Up to seven cyclists slammed into the crowd at last night’s sprint leg of the Tour Down Under on the corner of two major city streets.

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