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'It gives me a bit of belief' – Ally Wollaston lines up as defending champion at Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race with firing form
By Simone Giuliani Published
News "Last year was a pretty pivotal moment for me in my career and showed that I'm more than just a sprinter" says rider from New Zealand fresh from two stage wins at Tour Down Under

'I had the legs to win today' – Canadian Sarah Van Dam disappointed with Tour Down Under fifth place on Visma-Lease a Bike debut
By Dani Ostanek Published
News 'That's something she can certainly build on for the future' says Visma DS Van Emden

Only half a team but a whole lot of hope as Nina Buijsman pushes Human Powered Health up the ranks at the Women's Tour Down Under
By Simone Giuliani Published
News 'We're hoping for a lot, but to get a top 10 in a World Tour race for us … it’s a real victory at this point' says DS Clark Sheehan at the start of the day

'We played the game and it was not good, we lost' – Strong UAE Team ADQ trio takes to front at Women's Tour Down Under but loses final battle with Rüegg
By Simone Giuliani Published
News 'Not nice, but we can also keep our head up – we did everything for it' said DS Michel Cornelisse after team took second, third and fourth on the final stage and GC

'It was the perfect scenario' – Noemi Rüegg overcomes three-pronged attack from UAE Team ADQ to successfully defend Women’s Tour Down Under title
By Lyne Lamoureux Published
News Defending champion covered every attack to win the stage and title with a powerful sprint against the three teammates
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