Les Clarke

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Hayden Roulston of Columbia HTC leads the peloton three minutes behind the leaders.

Roulston relishes a second chance

By Les Clarke published

Talented kiwi export reinvents his ProTour career

Cycling Culture
The pedals are almost completely constructed from composite material.

Pro bike: Ben Swift's Pinarello Dogma 60.1

By Les Clarke published

Swift shifts gear the electronic way

Pro Bikes
Shane Sutton and David Brailsford consider the proceedings carefully.

Business time for Brailsford's boys

By Les Clarke published

Team Sky applies track lessons for road success

Teams & Riders
Greg Henderson (Team Sky) on the podium.

Sky proves the goods with Henderson win

By Les Clarke published

British team debuts with one-two

Teams & Riders
The Men's Open Time Trial podium (l-r): Jack Anderson (2nd), Cameron Meyer (1st), and Luke Roberts (3rd).

Roberts' return a sweet homecoming

By Les Clarke published

Australian ready for ProTour life beginning on home turf

Teams & Riders
Allan and Scott Davis in family...

Full circle: Davis' deliverance arrives Down Under

By Les Clarke published

Optimistic Australian sprinter reunited with former teammate in 2010

Teams & Riders
Australia's Simon Clarke shows off his new team kit after signing with ISD for the remainder of 2009.

Captain Clarke continues Down Under run

By Les Clarke published

Talented Victorian ready for another appearance in Adelaide

Teams & Riders
Allan Davis (Quick Step) started his season on a high note by winning the Tour Down Under.

2010 Tour Down Under: A dazzling dozen

By Les Clarke published

A legend, a world champion and a battle royale in the sun

Teams & Riders
Allan Davis (Quick Step) started his season on a high note by winning the Tour Down Under.

Davis dares to dream of a double?

By Les Clarke published

Defending Tour Down Under champion takes aim at a second title

Teams & Riders
Stuart O'Grady is back in the game and smiling before stage five of the Tour de Suisse. The Australian is on the comeback from an accident that ruled him out of the Classics.

O'Grady to ride Tour Down Under

By Les Clarke published

Inaugural champion won't be at best for home event

Racing
Robbie McEwen after January's Down Under Classic, before misfortune and consequent injury hit his season.

McEwen makes his return at the Bay

By Les Clarke published

Australian sprinter comes back from injury-plagued 2009 season

Teams & Riders
France's Kevin Sireau is interviewed by a television

Cali's World Cup round of revelations

By Les Clarke published

Always expect a surprise or two in Colombia

Teams & Riders
Ben Kersten takes out the Kilo

Sprinter Kersten finally makes the road transition stick

By Les Clarke published

Australian glad track days are “done and dusted”

Teams & Riders
Chris Sutton (Garmin-Slipstream) was relaxed at the launch, held at Cronulla's Summer Sault Restaurant.

Cronulla Grand Prix catalyst for more Australian racing

By Les Clarke published

Bates considering women’s World Cup revival

Teams & Riders
Bouwmeester's Hors Categorie wheelset boasts a low-profile rim for some no-nonsense climbing capabilities

Bouwmeester Hors Categorie wheelset

By Les Clarke published

Not yet rated

Weight weenie wheels

Wheels & Tyres
Jesse Sergent (New Zealand)

Sergent satisfied with step up to the big leagues

By Les Clarke published

Trek-Livestrong's kiwi star anticipating the 2010 season

Teams & Riders
Mark Cavendish and Bradley Wiggins (Great Britain) did not live up their expectations on the track in Beijing

Track riders challenge Olympic changes in letter to UCI and IOC

By Les Clarke published

Riders continue fight against proposed Olympic changes, 'Loss of best track talent' a major concern

Racing
Chloe Hosking also won the sprinter's title at Chongming Island.

Hosking prepares for life at Columbia-HTC

By Les Clarke published

Young Australian the latest recruit from Down Under

Teams & Riders
Hosking sprinted to two stage wins at the Tour of Chongming Island.

Columbia-HTC's latest Australian signing: Chloe Hosking

By Les Clarke published

The capital kid could make a big impact in her debut season

Emerging Talents
It was a sombre moment for Bruno Risi (l), Iljo Keisse and Kenny De Ketele as their fallen fellow Six Day rider was honoured with a moment's silence.

Gent Six Day wrap: De Fauw honoured, Danes on top

By Les Clarke published

Opening night in 'het Kuipke' emotional for Belgian crowd

Racing
Michael Hepburn after his record-breaking ride.

Hepburn’s sights firmly set on London Games

By Les Clarke published

Junior world record holder stays on track till 2012

Teams & Riders
The Australian women's team sprinters took the bronze.

Australia wins team pursuit at home

By Les Clarke published

Day two ends

Teams & Riders
Alison Shanks (New Zealand)

Shanks sparks the Commonwealth Games fuse

By Les Clarke published

India the focus for pursuit world champion

Cycling Culture
Jesse Sergent (New Zealand) proved to quick for the local riders in the Men's Individual Pursuit.

Home turf terrific for Australian team on day one

By Les Clarke published

Meares brilliant whilst Jayco stitches up the team sprint

Teams & Riders
Some of the finishing margins - like this one between Australia's Anna Meares and Shuang Guo (China) - were breathtaking.

Melbourne makes the racing better

By Les Clarke published

Australian round promises more match ups to savour

Teams & Riders
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