Sophie Smith

Ben Swift takes first step in battle for Giro d'Italia selection

The former British national road champion cut a relaxed figure at the Tour Down Under on Wednesday

By Sophie Smith Published 18 January 23

Phil Bauhaus outsprints Caleb Ewan to win stage one of Tour Down Under

The German recovered from an earlier crash to beat Caleb Ewan and Michael Matthews in a bunch sprint

By Sophie Smith Published 18 January 23

Alberto Bettiol wins Tour Down Under prologue, Brown claims women's race title

The Italian made the best of dry conditions before the weather turned and says the real race starts tomorrow

By Sophie Smith Published 17 January 23

Tour Down Under director 'hopes environmental protesters don’t impede the race'

Stuart O'Grady says he respects environmental groups rights to protest but voices safety concerns

By Sophie Smith Published 15 January 23

Daria Pikulik stages upset on first day of Tour Down Under

Human Power Health rider had arrived in Australia on a long haul flight just days before

By Sophie Smith Published 15 January 23

Caleb Ewan fires Tour Down Under warning in Schwalbe Classic

Australian gets 2023 season off to a winning start while Kiwi Ally Wollaston wins women's race

By Sophie Smith Published 14 January 23

Renshaw won't discount riding with Cavendish again

Australian hopeful of more team support and a strong start to the 2013 season

By Sophie Smith Published 24 August 12

Peter Sagan beats Mark Cavendish, Andre Greipel in Tirreno

Slovak champion wins stage three of Tirreno-Adriatico in bunch sprint

By Sophie Smith Published 8 March 13

Mark Renshaw could re-join Mark Cavendish at Omega Pharma next season

Mark Renshaw's contract expires with Blanco at the end of 2013, and the Australian may join Mark Cavendish at Omega Pharma-QuickStep

By Sophie Smith Published 23 April 13

Tony Martin abandons Tour de France

Tour de France 2012: Injured time trial world champion focused on recovery ahead of Olympic Games

By Sophie Smith Published 10 July 12

Rohan Dennis wins the Tour Down Under

Wouter Wippert sprints to victory in stage six after Marcel Kittel is involved in crash

By Sophie Smith Published 25 January 15

Cadel Evans new Tour Down Under leader after solo win

Tour Down Under 2014, stage three: Australian Cadel Evans claims stage in Campbelltown and takes race lead

By Sophie Smith Published 23 January 14

Evans sympathises with Siutsou loss

Sky still strong says defending Tour champion

By Sophie Smith Published 4 July 12

Marcel Kittel pips Andre Greipel in Tour Down Under prelude

People's Choice Classic 2014 report: Marcel Kittel sprints to win as Giovanni Visconti fractures leg in 50km criterium

By Sophie Smith Published 19 January 14

Scheldeprijs champ Marcel Kittel coy on Giro schedule

By Sophie Smith Published 10 April 14

Michael Rogers free to return to competition after UCI lifts provisional suspension

UCI warns teams and athletes to avoid eating meat in countries where clenbuterol is well documented

By Sophie Smith Published 23 April 14

Turbo Durbo nears finish of maiden Grand Tour

Emerging talent Luke Durbridge consistent throughout first Giro d'Italia

By Sophie Smith Published 24 May 13

Peter Kennaugh leads Herald Sun Tour after Sky dominate stage one

Peter Kennaugh and Chris Froome place first and second on opening road stage of Jayco Herald Sun Tour in Australia

By Sophie Smith Published 4 February 16

Thought you wanted to be pro rider? Think again

Having left BMC after one year, Campbell Flakemore tells his side of life as a professional rider in the WorldTour, and explains why the 'dream' in Europe was not for him

By Sophie Smith Published 20 November 15

Richie Porte wins stage five of the Tour Down Under

Rohan Dennis retains race lead after Tour Down Under stage five showdown on Willunga Hill

By Sophie Smith Published 24 January 15

Nathan Earle signs with Team Sky ahead of 2014 season

Emerging climber graduates from Australian domestic circuit

By Sophie Smith Published 4 June 13