There are at least two yellow jersey hopefuls eager to match Jai Hindley’s recent grand tour win
A podium spot might be more likely than overall victory, but the history of grand tours shows that anything is possible. The first week, in particular, could cause early chaos – with a range of challenging stages likely to shake up the established order.Elsewhere in the peloton, Australian sprint sensation Caleb Ewan will be hoping to reprise his past Tour glories after a disappointing showing at the recent Giro, where crashes and other mishaps saw him exit early without a stage win.
In the three weeks ahead, Australia’s best male cyclists will have plenty of chances to shine at the biggest event on the annual cycling calendar. The race will be followed by the historicFemmes, an eight-stage tour beginning on the Champs-Élysées, on the same day the men conclude, replacing the more limited La Course. And with the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham and road world championships on home soil to come, opportunities beckon for Australian cycling.
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