Category Archives: CYCLE

The bright future of Richie Porte

From humble beginnings on an island that is geographically as far away from the epicentre of professional cycling as possible, to the top of the podium at Paris – Nice in 2013 is the journey that Richie Porte has taken. And whilst many … Continue reading

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2012 Stan Seijka Launceston Cycling Classic

Former mountain biker Neil Van Der Ploeg has taken a suprise victory by .007 seconds, the narrowest of margins, in front of thousands of Tasmanian cycling fans in the annual criterium race on the streets of central Launceston. Christmas Carnival … Continue reading

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2012 Opperman Gran Fondo Launceston

Any event to bear the name of Hubert Opperman has high expectations. The man known as ‘Oppy’ is a legend of cycling, being one of the first Australians to travel to Europe to take on French and Belgium riders in … Continue reading

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