Talia Appleton and Brendon Davids claim GC at ProVelo Super League's South Australian opener

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Brendon Davids (Team Brennan p/b TP 32) wins stage 3 of SA Kick It, the opening round of the ProVelo Super League, Australia's new domestic top tier racing series
Brendon Davids (Team Brennan p/b TP 32) wins stage 3 men's road race at SA Kick It, the opening round of the ProVelo Super League, Australia's new domestic top tier racing series(Image credit: Con Chronis/ProVelo Super League)

After the final stage of the opening SA Kick It round of the new ProVelo Super League Talia Appleton (Praties) and Brendon Davids (Team Brennan p/b TP 32) were on the top step overall. Davids moved up after claiming the final men's road race stage while Appleton's finish safely within the bunch on Monday was enough to hold the advantage after the day 1 time trial win.

Simone Giuliani
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