‘Every cyclist dreams of it’:Why a rainbow jersey is the most coveted prize in cycling

‘Every cyclist dreams of it’:Why a rainbow jersey is the most coveted prize in cycling

Cadel Evans explains why becoming world champion,and earning the right to wear rainbow stripes for life,is more desired than yellow jerseys or gold medals.

  • byIain Payten

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What you need to know about one of the world’s biggest cycling events – in Wollongong

What you need to know about one of the world’s biggest cycling events – in Wollongong

Everything you need to know about the championship,including who to watch and how to get there.

  • byMillie Muroi
Evenepoel wins the Vuelta to break Belgium’s grand tour drought

Evenepoel wins the Vuelta to break Belgium’s grand tour drought

Belgian Remco Evenepoel claimed the Vuelta a Espana on Sunday for his first grand tour triumph,capping a dominant three weeks.

Thousands of schoolchildren to learn from home during cycling event

Thousands of schoolchildren to learn from home during cycling event

Nine schools and two support units will close for the final week of term as they will be inaccessible once roads are closed for a key world cycling race.

  • byCatherine Naylor
History beckons for Aussie cycling star Brown in Wollongong

History beckons for Aussie cycling star Brown in Wollongong

The UCI World Road Championships kick off next week with time trial events in Wollongong,and Grace Brown could bring home gold in the first event.

  • byIain Payten
McKeon swaps pool for pedals after controversial Commonwealth Games

McKeon swaps pool for pedals after controversial Commonwealth Games

Champion swimmer Emma McKeon reflects on the recent Commonwealth Games before lending her support to the UCI Road World Championships in her home town of Wollongong.

  • byTom Decent
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Australian Jay Vine tightens grip on Vuelta mountains jersey

Australian Jay Vine tightens grip on Vuelta mountains jersey

The Queenslander more than doubled his lead in mountains classification during Sunday’s brutal queen stage in the Sierra Nevada mountains.

  • byIan Chadband
Cycle up Mount (un)Pleasant
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Cycle up Mount (un)Pleasant

The climb up Mt Pleasant during the UCI World Road Championships events in Wollongong in September will make or break the competitors.

Tour de Wollongong
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Tour de Wollongong

Take a trip on the course to be used for the UCI World Road Cycling Championships in Wollongong in September.

Why cycling’s world titles will be the biggest sporting event in Australia
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Why cycling’s world titles will be the biggest sporting event in Australia

The youngsters coming through with stars in their eyes will be a result of what’s going to happen in Wollongong in September.

  • byMike Tomalaris
English rider slams Australian tactics as Baker secures third gold

English rider slams Australian tactics as Baker secures third gold

Georgia Baker has capped off a brilliant games with victory in the 112km road race but a rival was none too impressed with the Australian team.

  • byRob Harris