Changes to SBS cycling broadcast team? Mike Tomalaris to exit the network
The long-term host of SBS’s cycling coverage, Mike Tomalaris, is expected to leave the network this week after 30 years of service to the broadcaster. ...
Tour de France
Ben O’Connor interview (part 1): “The Tour gives another level of taxation – it really hurts your mind”
After finishing fourth in his debut Tour de France, Ben O’Connor stayed in Paris for a couple of nights before catching a train back to his home in Andorra. RID...
Stephen Hodge interview: how the Tour de France can inspire people to ride bikes in Australia
Although he's raced the Tour de France six times and has a deep passion for bike racing, it didn't take long for Stephen Hodge to turn a discussion about Ben O'...
Reflecting on the 2021 Tour de France – the race is over, long live the memories!
Stage 22 is traditionally one of the more difficult days of the Tour de France. Otherwise known as ‘The Monday After’, it’s a time for reflection and adjustment...
Le Tour 2021 – exciting times for Australian Cycling (Part 1): O’Connor 4th overall with three stages to go
The mountains are behind the peloton, Paris is on the horizon, and there’s an Australian in fourth place in the Tour de France. With three days to go, many are ...
Lachlan Morton’s ‘Alt Tour’ ends in Paris: a solo ride of 5,509km in 18 days at 24km/h
The Tour de France continues through the Pyrenees for another couple of days… meanwhile, Lachlan Morton – riding his ‘Alt Tour’ in the name of charity – has rea...
Memories of Le Tour: catching the vibe of the Dutch corner on Alpe d’Huez in 2013
Spectators are back in big numbers at the Tour de France of 2021. The sight of the crowds inspired Harry Chemay to share his memories of a special day at the To...
Memories of Mont Ventoux: an embarrassing moment with Eddy Merckx
Stage 11 of the 2021 Tour de France sees a double ascent of Mont Ventoux: from the 'easy' side first, then a descent before climbing begins again from the more ...
New TDF record in 2021: more road furniture than ever before – including 696 roundabouts!
This year there is a total of 696 roundabouts on the route used for the Tour de France. When added to the tally of speed bumps, level crossings, median strips a...
Ben O’Connor wins stage 9 and puts himself in podium contention at the Tour de France
“On a long day like this anything can happen. And in the end, I got the win. I gave it my all until the finish, it was a crazy stage.” – Ben O’Conn...