Skyfall on Falls Creek as Froome's Herald Sun Tour defence takes a hit

The re-introduction of Falls Creek to the Herald Sun Tour, 10 years on from its last appearance, was designed for an Esteban Chaves and Chris Froome showdown. Instead, it was a day for the domestiques, leaving Team Sky on the back foot in its defence of Froome's 2016 title.

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