Matthew Lloyd

The Australian and former Giro d'Italia stage winner has been held back by health problems

U.S. team confirms Australian climber for 2014 roster

Former Giro mountains jersey winner is back from his blowout at Omega Pharma and aiming for a shot at polka dots in July

Matt Lloyd has landed with Lampre for next season after a rough year that saw him kicked off the Lotto team, while German rider Stefan Schumacher will join up with Michael Rasmussen at Christina Watches.

MELBOURNE (VN) — Some of the European-based stars of Australian cycling had been in the country all of a few hours before their attendance was required at the official launch of the 2011 Jayco Herald Sun Tour in the Victorian capital.

The Omega Pharma-Lotto team announced Thursday that it had fired Matthew Lloyd for "recent incidents during the first races disputed in 2011."

After an encouraging first mountain stage, Omega Pharma's Matthew Lloyd will be looking for more opportunities to 'get creative'

The Giro d’Italia will have a heavy Australian accent when the 93rd edition wraps up with Verona’s 15km TT.

Breakaway again: Australian Matthew Lloyd wins Giro d'Italia stage 6 solo after attacking his breakmate on the final climb. Nibali retains overall lead.

Omega Pharma-Lotto is bringing a mix of youth and experience to the Giro d’Italia.