Tour Down Under '23, Stage 3: The Same Duo

Just as it happened yesterday on Nettle Hill, it was Jay Vine (UAE Team Emirates) attacking the peloton on the final climb.  As he opened a gap on the others only Simon Yates (Jayco-Alula) was able to get onto the wheel of the current King of the Mountains.  Should he be first over the Corkscrew, he will hold the jersey for another day.

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Tour Down Under, Stage 4: Turning the Screws

The final climb up Corkscrew Road, was looking like it would separate the contenders from the pretenders.  It was Wout Poels (Sky) who opened up the attacks out of the peloton.  His move was quickly covered by Michael Woods (EF Education First), Richie Porte (Trek-Segafredo) and George Bennett (Jumbo-Visma).  With this burst, both the remanents of the break and the Ochre Jersey of Paddy Bevin (CCC) were swept away.  It seemed as though the race was going to come down to how well this foursome descended.  It did not.  The vastly reduced peloton was able to catch these guys as everyone went over the summit with just four kilometers left to race.

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Tour Down Under: Almost There

It was a surprise to all that the trio of Rohan Dennis (BMC), Richie Porte (BMC) and Simon Gerrans (Orica-GreenEdge) had been dropped by this duo.  Sergio Henao (Team Sky) was a known climber but the Canadian Michael Woods (Cannondale) surprised them all.  The two raced to the summit just around the corner.  The maximum points in the King of the Mountains competition was claimed by Henao, but the pair now had the chance to storm down the other side of the climb all of the way to the finish line and the stage victory.

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Tour Down Under: Fighting It Out, Stage 3

Cadel Evans went into the stage with a plan and a team that helped him realize his goal.  Having used the rest of BMC to push a super high pace up Corkscrew Hill it was left to him to launch the final attack before the summit of the climb.  When he went it was only Richie Porte that could hang onto his wheel, initially helping with the pace setting.  But in the end, it was Cadel that rode the complete peloton off his wheel, not only up the hill but down as well.  This is an original watercolor and ink postcard that could be yours by visiting my artist website, www.greigleach.com or you could just follow the direct link at the end of this post to get this small piece of the Tour Down Under.

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Tour Down Under: Shepparding Cadel, Stage 3

Those who don't understand the ins and outs of bike racing do realize how much of a team sport it actually is.  BMC showed that they had a plan and the team to make it work today.  They were able to put rider after rider on the front to push the pace and rid rider after rider from the contention.  Here it is the Swiss rider, Moribito, bending himself inside out for his team leader, Cadel Evans as they storm up Corkscrew Hill.  This is an original watercolor and ink postcard that could be yours by visiting my artist website, www.greigleach.com   Or you could just follow the direct link at the end of this post.  While you are there, why not look around at all of the cycling art on offer.

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