US EditionCyclist Knocked Off Bike by Kangaroo, Recovers to Win Tour Down Under: "The Most Australian Crash I've Ever Seen"
- Saturday's fourth stage was shortened and removed Willunga Hill circuits, cutting the distance from 176 kilometres to 131km and starting at 10:10am ACDT.
- With forecast temperatures topping over 40 degrees Celsius, last week a bushfire burned 700 hectares on the Fleurieu Peninsula, and CFS chief Brett Loughlin warned, 'If you're in an area with catastrophic fire danger conditions forecast, this is as serious as it gets.'
- After consultation with local emergency services and competitors, organisers prioritized safety over the original route as Stuart O'Grady, race director, confirmed safety is the No.1 priority.
- Jhonatan Narvaez crashed and was ruled out on medical advice, while Jay Vine retains a commanding one-minute lead and the final fifth stage on Sunday at Stirling remains scheduled.
- Crosswinds on the coastal beach sections still pose a tactical threat to the peloton, with Jay Vine warning, `We have the crosswinds as we hit the beach section,' after Friday's stage.
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Cyclist Jay Vine Wins Tour Down Under Despite Being Wiped Out By Kangaroos During Race
For their safety, cyclists have to be constantly aware of road hazards like motorists, potholes, uneven pavement and loose gravel. But in Australia, you can add "full-grown kangaroos launching themselves at you at full speed" to that list.That's exactly what happened to Jay Vine during the final stage of the Tour Down Under, when two kangaroos suddenly bounded onto the road and wiped out multiple riders — including the race leader himself.The in…
Tour Down Under 'Shock:' Kangaroos 'Threw Themselves' Onto Cyclists—Riders Escaped Injury
Several cyclists were injured when two big kangaroos suddenly leaped onto the Tour Down Under race track in Adelaide on Sunday, with one of the injured animals being euthanised at the end. In spite of the mess, Australian cyclist Jay Vine overcame the crash with the marsupials and bagged his second victory. 'Everyone asks me what's the most dangerous thing in Australia and I always tell them it's kangaroos,' Vine told media outlets. Vine said th…
The Tour Down Under, the first multi-day race of the road cycling season, was won by Australian Jay Vine (UAE Team Emirates - XRG), who was considered the favorite, beating his competitors by more than a minute.
Danish cyclist Mikkel Bjerg was the victim of a crash caused by a kangaroo.
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