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Kemps takes a present with him to the US

Kemps takes a present with him to the US

AARON Kemps was a surprise winner of the criterium champions jersey at the Scody Australian Open Road Championships last week.
Kemps, who represents Fly V Australia, will wear the jersey while competing in the US this year.
“I am very happy with this win and very thankful for Fly V, a new team for me this year, [...]

Kiwi bolts to take out Tassie comp

Kiwi bolts to take out Tassie comp

New Zealand rider Simon Van Velthooven was the surprise bolter to take out this years men’s wheel race at the Launceston Cycling Carnival.
Tasmanian Ben Grenda was second and New South Wales rider Mitchell Bulleen finished third in Monday night’s race.
Van Velthooven, 21, told the ABC he was surprised of the win by the slimmest of [...]

Wiggins Wins as Tour is Rated a Success

Wiggins Wins as Tour is Rated a Success

The Jayco Herald Sun Tour’s decision to bring out one of the best riders in the world has paid off, with the event drawing more public attention, and receiving larger publicity in this year’s tour.

Wiggins Steps up a Gear on Herald Sun Tour

Wiggins Steps up a Gear on Herald Sun Tour

Major Draw card of this year’s Jayco Herlad Sun Tour, and Olympic Champion Bradley Wiggins, showed Australia why he is one of the most respected riders in world cycling, winning the fifth stage, and snatching the overall lead in this years event.

Kirsipuu Wins First Stage of Herald Sun Tour

Kirsipuu Wins First Stage of Herald Sun Tour

Estonian Jaan Kirsipuu has proved that age holds no barriers as he powered to victory in the first stage of the 2009 Jayco Herald Sun Tour today.
The forty year-old out-powered his younger competitors throughout the 149km, to claim the win ahead of Jonathan Cantwell and Chris Sutton, who rounded out the podium on day one.

Italian Cycling Duo Banned For EPO Use

Italian Cycling Duo Banned For EPO Use

Italian riders Gabriele Bosisio and Francesco De Bonis have both been banned indefinitely by the UCI after testing positive to the banned performance-enhancing drug EPO this week.

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