There are at least two yellow jersey hopefuls eager to match Jai Hindley’s recent grand tour win
It is a good time to be an Australian cycling fan. Jai Hindley recently became the second Australian to win a grand tour, clinching the Giro d’Italia at the end of last month. The women’s Giro Rosa is imminent, with a strong Australian contingent in the peloton. The Commonwealth Games are not far away, offering up a plethora of cycling events, including a return to the velodrome for Australia’s track cyclists after the disappointment of Tokyo. In September the world’s best will arrive on these shores for the world championships, taking in the scenic roads around Wollongong. And, on Friday, the Tour de France begins.
Beginning in Denmark, the 109th edition of the Tour promises to be a bountiful one for Australian riders. Following Hindley’s Giro triumph, hopes are high among Australian members of the World Tour peloton. While Hindley is not competing in France – an expected decision, given the race comes so soon after the Giro – there are at least two yellow jersey hopefuls eager to match their compatriot’s recent achievement.
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