2017 Tour Down Under race preview

Arguably the most anticipated edition of the Tour Down Under in years, the 19th running of Australia's WorldTour stage race looks like it's living up the hype. With a start list headlined by world champion Peter Sagan, four-time winner and defending champion Simon Gerrans (Orica-Scott), and Richie Porte (BMC), there is plenty of depth in the battle for the ochre jersey and stage wins.

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