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Tour Down Under 2024: Drama, Tears, and Victory on the Roads of Australia

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Discover the highs and lows of the Women's Tour Down Under with emotional moments and thrilling victories.

The 2024 Women's Tour Down Under has been a rollercoaster of emotions and victories. From the heartwarming support shown to teammates like Melissa Hoskins to the tears shed by champions like Amanda Spratt, the race has been filled with poignant moments. Danish star Cecilie Uttrup Ludwig stole the show, claiming victory in stage 2 and securing the overall lead with a powerful sprint to the finish line.

The road to parity in women's cycling brought the Tour Down Under to the iconic Willunga Hill climb, where riders faced a challenging summit finish. The race also showcased the latest in cycling technology, with hi-tech rigs and gear on display in sunny Adelaide.

As the Santos Tour Down Under continues, all eyes are on the fierce competition and exciting plot twists that are yet to come. Stay tuned for more thrilling moments as the cycling season kicks off in Australia.

In a heartwarming gesture, the peloton honored Melissa Hoskins with a minute's silence at the start of the race, showcasing the tight-knit cycling community's support and unity. Additionally, Danish star Cecilie Uttrup Ludwig's monumental stage 2 win and overall lead position have solidified her as a force to be reckoned with in the cycling world.

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Women's Tour Down Under 2024 start list (Cyclingnews.com)

Cyclingnews is the world's leader in English-language coverage of professional cycling. Started in 1995 by University of Newcastle professor Bill Mitchell, ...

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Women's Tour Down Under stage 1 - Live coverage (Cyclingnews.com)

Breakaway of three riders, India Grangier (Coop-Repsol), Katie Ragusa (Human Powered Health) and Matilda Raynolds (BridgeLane) have 50-second lead. Kate ...

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Cecilie Uttrup Ludwig to take support role on Tour Down Under debut (Global Cycling Network)

Dane enjoying Australian summer racing as FDJ-SUEZ target title defence with Grace Brown.

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Willunga landmark as women aim for Tour Down Under parity (The New Daily)

The long, hard road to parity will take the women's Tour Down Under to the summit of the iconic Willunga Hill climb.

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Bike porn: See the hi-tech rigs of our TDU riders (The Advertiser)

When it comes to professional cycling, it isn't just on the road where the race is won.

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TDU: Pat Jonker On The 20th Anniversary Of His Tour Down Under ... (Bicycling Australia)

The 2024 Santos Tour Down Under marks the 24th anniversary of Australia's greatest cycling race, the event that brings all the teams and some of the biggest ...

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Tour Down Under road closures: See if you're affected (The Advertiser)

There will be rolling road closures and parking restrictions in place as the race travels through the Adelaide Hills. □ HAHNDORF. Road Closures (Hard). Mount ...

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'There's going to be a lot of plot twists' - Amanda Spratt and Grace ... (Global Cycling Network)

Willunga Hill the showpiece but GC racing could kick off earlier in Adelaide.

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Women's Tour Down Under 2024: Everything you need to know ... (Cyclist)

Road racing is back! Whether you'll be staying up to watch it or not, pro cycling is on the road again starting with the Women's Tour Down Under, ...

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Danish star hoping SA love will lead to local support (The Advertiser)

She is already one of the most loved riders in women's cycling through her passionate celebrations and bubbly personality.

A Tour Down Under mega tech gallery: The hottest gear from the ... (Cyclingnews.com)

New paint, new gear, and new bikes on show in sunny Adelaide.

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Preview: ARA Australian Cycling Team for 2024 Santos Tour Down ... (All News - Australian Cycling Team)

A mix of experienced professionals and developing talents make up the ARA Australian Cycling Team for the 2024 Santos Tour.

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How to Watch the Tour Down Under (VeloNews)

2024 WorldTour cycling kicks off with the Tour Down Under. See how to live stream or watch the race on TV wherever you are in the world.

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Tour Down Under LIVE (podiumcafe.com)

Believe it or not the season starts now! The Women's World Tour kicks off in Australia and it's a proper WWT worthy startlist. Turns out you can get people ...

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Former teammate of Melissa Hoskins breaks down at Santos Tour ... (Canadian Cycling Magazine)

Amanda Spratt raced with Olympian for several years, and addressed the terrible tragedy.

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TDU champ breaks down in tears for Mel after Adelaide tragedy (The Advertiser)

Three-time Santos Tour Down Under women's champion Amanda Spratt shed tears when talking about the late Mel Hoskins before stage 1 pedals off from Hahndorf ...

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Tears flow as teammates remember Aussie cycling star (Fox Sports)

It will be an emotional morning to start the women's Tour Down Under in Adelaide with a minute's silence being held to honour the tragic death of Olympic ...

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Women's Tour Down Under reboot begins for Ruth Edwards (Cyclingnews.com)

'We don't know how I'm going to do and that's kind of fun' says 2020 winner of Australian event on return from retirement.

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Archie Ryan's Tour Down Under | “I'm really excited, I just want to race” (Sticky Bottle)

Archie Ryan is in Australia and on the cusp of starting his tenure as a World Tour rider with EF Education-EasyPost at Tour Down under.

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A super sprint to second kick starts the Santos Tour Down Under for ... (GreenEDGE Cycling's)

Georgia Baker kick started the 2024 Santos Tour Down Under for Liv AlUla Jayco with a superb second place finish on a blisteringly hot opening stage into ...

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Tour Down Under: Ally Wollaston wins stage 1 with a commanding ... (Global Cycling Network)

Georgia Baker and Sofia Bertizzolo round out the podium in Campbelltown.

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New Zealander claims emotion-filled TDU honours (The Advertiser)

New Zealand rider Ally Wollaston has won the first stage of the women's Tour Down Under on an emotion-filled day when fallen Olympic cyclist Melissa Hoskins ...

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Willunga who? Why stage two of the women's Tour Down Under ... (Rouleur)

Georgie Howe, a rider for the home favourite team, Liv AlUla Jayco, agreed with Reynolds that it will be imperative to stay alert on stage two, which finishes ...

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Ally Wollaston's Tour Down Under victory is a win for AG Insurance ... (Rouleur)

When Ally Wollaston crossed the finish line first in the opening stage of the 2024 Tour Down Under, she punched the air with joy, a smile spread widely ...

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Tour Down Under peloton honours Melissa Hoskins with minute's ... (Global Cycling Network)

First stage opens with a sombre tone as Australian riders remember former teammate and friend.

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Santos Tour Down Under 2024: 5 riders to watch in the men's race (Global Cycling Network)

Luke Plapp and Caleb Ewan headline Australian contingent, Julian Alaphilippe provides star attraction and we tip two riders to pick up their first ...

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Liv AlUla Jayco lead-out comes up short in first Tour Down Under ... (Global Cycling Network)

Home favourites give too much, too early as Georgia Baker takes second.

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Women's Tour Down Under stage 2 - Live coverage (Cyclingnews.com)

The second stage of the three-day race bring the peloton from Glenelg to Stirling.

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Tour Down Under: Women's Stage 2 kicks off from Glenelg to Stirling (The Advertiser)

Spectators have gathered at Glenelg as the women's stage 2 race of the Tour Down Under kicks off making its way to Stirling.

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Uttrup Ludwig wins Tour Down Under second stage (Education – Australian Associated Press)

Danish cycling star Cecilie Uttrup Ludwig has won stage two of the Tour Down Under with a blistering final sprint. The stage win also gives her the overall ...

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Women's Tour Down Under: Cecilie Uttrup Ludwig wins stage 2 and ... (Cyclingnews.com)

Top 25 overall separated by just 10 seconds ahead of deciding Willunga Hill stage.

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Cyclist Georgia Baker claims Tour Down Under stage podium finish (Tasmania Examiner)

New Zealand national champion Ally Wollaston crosses the opening-stage finish line in Campbelltown just ahead of Georgia Baker (right). Picture supplied.

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Cecilie Uttrup Ludwig Surges To Take Tour Down Under Overall ... (FloBikes)

Cecilie Uttrup Ludwig surged to the lead in the 2024 Tour Down Under with a powerful stage two win.

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