Australian cycling mourns death of much-loved commentator Paul Sherwen

  • Former cyclist and legendary commentator dies, aged 62
  • Cycling world pays tribute to 40-Tour rider and commentator

Australian cycling fans, riders and journalists have paid tribute to the commentator Paul Sherwen, whose broadcasts for SBS made him a much-loved figure far beyond the sport’s traditional audience. Sherwen’s death, at the age of 62, was confirmed on Monday.

One half of an iconic commentary duo, alongside Phil Liggett, Sherwen covered the Tour de France on 33 occasions, earning high praise for his knowledge, passion and dedication to the sport.

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