Australian cycling entered a new era when Cadel Evans conquered the Tour de France | Kieran Pender

In 2011 the cyclist’s yellow jersey triumph demarcated the sport for the country for ever, kicking off a golden age with a remarkable time trialIn Australian cycling, there are two eras: BC and AC.For almost 100 years, since the first Australians competed in a Tour de France in 1914, none won the grandest of Grand Tours. But as more of them entered the race from the 1980s onwards, other records began to fall. Continue readingread full article

Source: TheGuardian

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