Discovery Channel recruits local heroes

In a bold initiative to cross the boundaries between local and international cyclesport, the Discovery Channel team is setting out to recruit regional racing superstars - starting with Sydney, Australia's 'King of Heffron Park' Anthony Spurgeon.

Spurgeon - universally known as 'Spurge' - has for the last few years demolished all comers at the Tuesday night crit series held in the Sydney inner-suburban criterium course. But his talent has never had the chance to translate to a bigger stage - till now.

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