Australian Tour de France riders

I had this come across my desk the other day which I thought was of interest. It is a complete list of Australians who have competed in the Tour de France since 1914.   Year Rider Team Final Place Started Finished Final Time* Remarks 1914 Duncan "Don" Kirkham Phebus-Dunlop 17th 145 54 at 11h 53′ 39"   1914 Ivor "Iddo" / "Snowy" Munro Phebus-Dunlop 20th...
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Cadel – The little red engine

Inspired by Chris from the Vikings Cycling club, “The little Engine that could” and possibly the one of the greatest stages of the 2011 Tour de France, stage 19. I present to you, Cadel, the little red engine.   A little red engine had a long train of riders to pull. He went along very well till he came to a steep Col. But then,...
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