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'Even more motivation': Matthews returns to Tour

'Even more motivation': Matthews returns to Tour

Australian star Michael Matthews has overcome plenty in the past year to make the Jayco AlUla team for his ninth start at the Tour de France.

'We can be great': Aussie on track after 'grim' injury

'We can be great': Aussie on track after 'grim' injury

'We can be great': Aussie on track after 'grim' injury

'We can be great': Aussie on track after 'grim' injury

Kristina Clonan was struggling to tie her shoelaces a year ago, but now she has sights on Olympic glory as part of a new-look women's team sprint unit.

'Smash him': defection spices up Ashes velodrome battle

'Smash him': defection spices up Ashes velodrome battle

'Smash him': defection spices up Ashes velodrome battle

'Smash him': defection spices up Ashes velodrome battle

Leigh Hoffman will defend the Commonwealth Games team sprint title in Glasgow that he won alongside defector Matthew Richardson, who will be riding for England.

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Hindley's podium hat-trick as great Dane rules Giro

Hindley's podium hat-trick as great Dane rules Giro

Australian rider Jai Hindley has finished on the podium at the end of the 109th Giro d'Italia, as great Dane Jonas Vingegaard triumphed in the maglia rosa.

Aussie ace pedals onto Giro podium with two days to go

Aussie ace pedals onto Giro podium with two days to go

With perfect timing Jai Hindley has moved into a podium position before the weekend denouement of the Giro d'Italia after an impressive ride in the Dolomites.

Hindley third after leader ruins Harper's shot at glory

Hindley third after leader ruins Harper's shot at glory

Australia is still seeking a stage victory in this year's Giro d'Italia after Chris Harper's valiant attempt on stage 16 was hunted down by Jonas Vingegaard.

Vingegaard takes contol of Giro as Aussie makes move

Vingegaard takes contol of Giro as Aussie makes move

Jonas Vingegaard has taken command of the Giro d'Italia while Australia's former winner Jai Hindley has made a significant move towards the podium.

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Another Aussie in Giro top 10 as Narvaez earns treble

Another Aussie in Giro top 10 as Narvaez earns treble

Another Aussie in Giro top 10 as Narvaez earns treble

Another Aussie in Giro top 10 as Narvaez earns treble

Jhonatan Narvaez has won his third stage of the Giro d'Italia, while Chris Harper finished fourth to join three other Aussies in the top-10.

Aussie trio hang tough as Ganna gets going in Giro

Aussie trio hang tough as Ganna gets going in Giro

Aussie trio hang tough as Ganna gets going in Giro

Aussie trio hang tough as Ganna gets going in Giro

Australia have three men in the top seven in the Giro d'Italia's general classification after stage ten's Tuscan time trial.

Vingegaard shines, Hindley looks like Giro team leader

Vingegaard shines, Hindley looks like Giro team leader

Vingegaard shines, Hindley looks like Giro team leader

Vingegaard shines, Hindley looks like Giro team leader

Jonas Vingegaard has won his second stage at the Giro d'Italia as Australian Jai Hindley showed he looks ready to take the sole leadership of his team.

Vingegaard makes move as Aussies thrive at Giro

Vingegaard makes move as Aussies thrive at Giro

Vingegaard makes move as Aussies thrive at Giro

Vingegaard makes move as Aussies thrive at Giro

On the Blockhaus climb where he triumphed during his 2022 Giro d'Italia victory, Jai Hindley has become the first Aussie to get on the podium in the 2026 race.

Aussie grabs best finish on another crash-hit Giro day

Aussie grabs best finish on another crash-hit Giro day

Aussie grabs best finish on another crash-hit Giro day

Aussie grabs best finish on another crash-hit Giro day

Jensen Plowright has enjoyed the best finish yet by an Australian in the 2026 Giro d'Italia but his fourth place only came after another crash in Naples.

Legendary: Rider falls, goes wrong way but wins in Giro

Legendary: Rider falls, goes wrong way but wins in Giro

Legendary: Rider falls, goes wrong way but wins in Giro

Legendary: Rider falls, goes wrong way but wins in Giro

The Giro d'Italia has enjoyed one of its most remarkable stages with Spaniard ‌Igor Arrieta crashing, going the wrong way -- but still winning.

Aussie sprint ace quits Giro due to crash injuries

Aussie sprint ace quits Giro due to crash injuries

Aussie sprint ace quits Giro due to crash injuries

Aussie sprint ace quits Giro due to crash injuries

Australian sprinter Kaden Groves has followed Jay Vine out of the Giro d'Italia, forced to quit on the fourth stage as a result of injuries incurred last week.

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Broken elbow, concussion for Vine in Giro-ending crash

UAE Team Emirates have reported that Australian star Jay Vine suffered a broken elbow and concussion in the crash that decimated their Giro d'Italia hopes.

Luckless Aussie star Vine hospitalised after Giro crash

Australian cycling star Jay Vine has had to abandon Giro d'Italia and was taken to hospital after suffering a crash in the wet on the second stage in Bulgaria.

Aussie hope crashes out in bid to win Giro pink jersey

Australian sprint star Kaden Groves has fallen heavily in a mass crash at the end of the Giro d'Italia's first stage in Bulgaria as Paul Magnier took victory.

Ryan upbeat about future as Jayco AlUla head to Giro

Perth's Ben O'Connor will lead the Australian-based Jayco AlUla team at the Giro d'Italia, amid some uncertainty about their future beyond 2027.

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Groves hopes to sit pretty in pink at Giro d'Italia

Kaden Groves is back in business after a knee injury and has a shot at winning the race leader's pink jersey on the opening day of the Giro d'Italia.

'A true success': Paris medals were Glaetzer's swansong

One of Australian cycling's most respected competitors has retired, joining an impressive list of riders who either have retired or are about to call time.

Australian cycling team owner signals end of backing

The owner of Australia's top-level cycling team has flagged the end of his financial support is coming, saying his children are worried about their inheritance.

Aussie cyclist earns breakthrough win for soccer legend

Australian WorldTour newcomer Brady Gilmore has won his first major race, sprinting to victory on the final stage of the Tour of Catalunya in Barcelona.

Cycling sprint queen McCaig lifts 10th national title

Australia's top woman cycling sprinter Alessia McCaig has won her 10th national track title in Brisbane.

Hoffman and McCaig are cycling sprint royalty again

Leigh Hoffman and Alessia McCaig have proved themselves the fastest track cyclists in Australia again as they retained their national titles in Brisbane.

Aussie cyclist who got away returns to Perth in style

Australia's former Olympic cycling star Matt Richardson has returned to Perth to win in his first World Cup meet back at home since he defected to Team GB.

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