Two-time winner Simon Gerrans of Australia will take a one-second lead over compatriot and former Tour de France-winner Cadel Evans into the final stage of the Tour Down Under after snatching the lead on Saturday’s penultimate fifth stage.
Lampre-Merida’s Diego Ulissi realized again a top performance in Tour Down Under, obtaining the 2th place in the key stage of Willunga Hill.
German sprinter Andre Greipel increased his record tally to 15 stage wins on Austalia’s Tour Down Under by taking out Friday’s fourth stage, while former Tour de France champion Cadel Evans clung to a diminished lead on general classification.
Cadel Evans of the BMC Racing Team held onto the overall lead Friday at the Santos Tour Down Under, but saw his advantage over second-placed Simon Gerrans (Orica-GreenEDGE) reduced from 12 seconds to seven.
Former Tour de France champion Cadel Evans seized the overall lead in the Tour Down Under by winning Thursday’s third stage with a daring break on a corkscrew climb and descent.
Lampre-Merida rider Diego Ulissi staved off the challenge from local favorite Simon Gerrans to claim the second stage of the Tour Down Under on Wednesday.
Approaching the opening week of the 2014 season, the BMC Racing Team announced the prospective early season programs of several riders Friday.
Orica-GreenEDGE fields a diverse team with options for the Australian race, Santos Tour Down Under.
Sunday, the road race World Championships were held in pouring rain, won by Rui Costa.
Omega Pharma – Quick-Step Cycling Team and rider Jan Bakelants reached an agreement on a contract for the next season.