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Australians eye opportunities as Tour de France offers an Olympics entrée

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This year’s race is not expected to see an Australian challenge for the yellow jersey but there should still be enough intrigue to satisfy bleary-eyed viewers

is the most iconic aspect of the most famous cycling race in the world. Even casual fans can immediately picture the scene: a route that takes in the landmarks of Paris, culminating with a pulsating sprint along the Champs-Élysées. The Tour first took place in 1910 and every one of the race’s 110 editions have concluded in the French capital. But not the 111th.is appropriate for an unusual edition of the race; it is the first time in history the Tour has begun in neighbouring Italy.

For cycling fans, then, the Tour serves up quite the entrée before the Olympic main course. The general classification battle is hotly-anticipated, as defending champion Jonas Vingegaard seeks to shake off a major injury, while Slovenian star Tadej Pogačar attempts to become the first rider in a quarter of a century to win the Tour-Giro d’Italia double.

With the Tour de France broadcast late into the evening on SBS, the race will also serve as a warm-up for bleary-eyed spectators ahead of the Olympics, which will largely take place overnight for Australian viewers. But for those who can endure the sleep deprivation, it will be an exciting month of racing ahead.

 

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