Tour Down Under

After top ride at WorldTour opener, Sheffield steels for major run from Strade Bianche to Liège-Bastogne-Liège.

Tour de Hoody: The WorldTour opener at the Santos Tour Down Under revealed some storylines we'll be seeing all season long.

Australia's biggest race returned following a two-year COVID absence – new race boss O'Grady faced the challenge of not messing up a good thing.

Three years after Vine was overlooked for a chance to race, the rising UAE star roars back with a brilliant debut.

Vine brings home the overall after proving he was the strongest all week in victory in TDU debut.

The WorldTour sophomore is holding steady at the Santos Tour Down Under through crashes, heat, echelons, and a high-profile face-off.

Here's what's making headlines on Saturday, January 21.

Bryan Coquard wins first WorldTour race as crosswinds fracture peloton into pieces.

Here's what's making headlines on Friday, January 20.

Both riders speak at the finish line Friday to try to patch up rift at Tour Down Under.

A pre-race favorite loses time for the second day in a row as Jay Vine surges into lead.

The GC remains undecided with two stages left to go.

The Soudal Quick-Step rider says more needs to be done to assist riders who have stopped for post-crash medical checks.

Australian bitterly disappointed after GC hopes disappear at Santos Tour Down Under.

Michael Matthews drops chain, Dennis takes over the lead, Sheffield retains podium spot in action-packed day.

2018 Tour de France winner wants to stay with Ineos Grenadiers if he races beyond this season.

Magnus Sheffield goes down in crash-marred stage that ends in a bunch kick.

The spring classics, the worlds, and a grand tour debut are the top goals for his sophomore season.

Magnus Sheffield powers to second after showers impacted the later starters.

Brown reels in the attacking Spratt to win the inaugural WorldTour edition.

After a rough and tumble 2022, Australia's fastest sprinter determined to hit top of sprinting hierarchy.

Amanda Spratt attacks late but cannot fend off chasing group.

Four-time Tour de France winner says another bout of COVID won't slow him down ahead of stage-race targets for new season.

Women's race is upgraded to WorldTour status and new summit finale replaces Old Willunga Hill.

Daria Pikulik delivers victory for US-backed team in just her second day racing on the team.

Ally Wollaston surprises the big names, while Patrick Bevin crashes in Team DSM team debut.

Everything you need to know about the riders and the stages at the first Women's WorldTour race of the year.

Here's the news making headlines on Saturday, December 17.

Here's the news making headlines on Thursday, December 15.

Here's what's making headlines on Thursday, December 8.

'We think that he can also go for GC in the future,' says UAE Team Emirates boss.

Australia's oldest stage race scrapped for new year due to 'planning, timing and workforce challenges.'

Willunga Hill replaced by new climb, prologue time trial also makes debut.

Aussie event slated for January 13-22 after two years of COVID cancelations.

The Argentine stage race set for late January is the latest event forced to cancel due to the ongoing pandemic.

Here's the news making headlines for Friday, November 5.

But the TDU is still very unlikely to happen...

With COVID-19 sidelining racing in Australia, the UAE Tour will open the WorldTour for the second year in a row.

The Australian Summer of Cycling is getting thinner by the day.

Strict border controls in Australia due to the coronavirus pandemic meant international teams would not be able to attend either event.

Gigante takes GC lead after solo break, Durbridge retains overall in men's GC

Domestic four-stage race gets underway with wins for Durbridge and former Aussie road, MTB and 'cross champ Peta Mullens.

After two-week quarantine, Tasmanian star will race in Australia this week.

Tour Down Under director Stuart O'Grady discusses the difficult decision to cancel the 2021 race.

Simon Gerrans and other Australian pros explain why the Tour Down Under is such an important race for the home riders.

Mat Hayman trained through the off-season to be able to retire at the Tour Down Under, and a home crowd, a beer and a team victory made it worth it.

In recognition of the Tour Down Under's cancelation, we have features, interviews, photo galleries, and other stories to celebrate Australian cycling this week.

Four-stage men's and women's races set to act as centerpoint of January festival organized in absence of Tour Down Under.

Worsening health conditions could mean Chris Froome and Peter Sagan won't be starting the 2021 season in Argentina.

Check out Iain Treloar's author page.

Early season Argentinian event optimistic for future and planning for three to four WorldTour teams to race.

Check out CyclingTips's author page.

Season-opening Australian races cancel due to quarantine requirements when entering the country.

Coronavirus reaching into 2021 season as organizers of WorldTour opener face tough choices.

Check out CyclingTips's author page.

Australian race is among first to cancel an event for next season.

Check out CyclingTips's author page.

Organizers plan to maintain full program for both men's and women's races while monitoring developments of COVID-19.

World champion used sunny Australia as a low-key runway into his season that includes a likely Tour de France debut.

Powless enjoying greater opportunity and unique culture at EF Pro Cycling having lead the team at Tour Down Under.

On this week's episode of The VeloNews Podcast, the guys debate whether or not the Tour Down Under should shake up its traditional format. Plus, interviews with Larry Warbasse and James Piccoli.

Greipel failed to hit the mark in Tour Down Under but remains optimistic for his first year back in the WorldTour.

Reijnen and Pedersen worked in support of race-winner Porte at Tour Down Under as Trek-Segafredo continue momentum gathered at the end of last season.

The Tour Down Under has stuck to a tried-and-tested format for many years, but with a new race director in 2021, that template could change.

Porte gets off to strong start after difficult 2019 season as he hopes to stay clear of last year's health issues.

Matt Holmes won atop Willunga Hill having doubted his ability to match up in the WorldTour just 24 hours earlier.

WorldTour rookie Matt Holmes survives from breakaway to out-kick Porte on Willunga, Impey cracks and falls off GC podium.

With just two seconds separating Richie Porte and Daryl Impey, Tour Down Under will go to the strongest on Willunga Hill in Sunday's final stage.

Nizzolo takes first win for team under leadership of Riis, Impey sets up final-stage showdown with Porte.

Ewan unstoppable in sprint finish, Impey pulls back 3 seconds on Porte's GC lead

UAE-Team Emirates is running tubeless tires; Romain Bardet is running rim brakes; and Adam Hansen is tinkering, as always. Here's cool tech from Tour Down Under.

Rob Power eyes podium slot at Tour Down Under as Sunweb enters first season without figurehead Tom Dumoulin.

Porte rode clear from a strong chase group at the bottom of final climb, takes first strike in battle for overall.

Dirty Kanza winner Colin Strickland sits down to discuss his 2019 campaign and the reasons why he said 'No, thank you' to the WorldTour. Plus, Andrew Hood checks in from the Tour Down Under.

Warm hospitality, blue skies and easy logistics make Tour Down Under a success for riders - even if it is on the other side of the world.

Ewan takes uphill sprint over Impey after avoiding crash in final kilometers .

Precision, fit, and cooling. The service courses at the Santos Tour Down Under offer us our first glimpse at new gear and tech for the 2020 race season.

Irishman claims victory in first race for Deceuninck-Quick-Step, outsprinting Jasper Philipsen and Erik Baska.

Bennett eased pressure to bag opening win for new team after profiting from perfect leadout, now ready to hunt more victories.