Launceston cyclist Richie Porte prepares to come back to road cycling at the 2017 Tour Down Under

Andrew Mathieson
Updated January 16 2017 - 9:38pm, first published 7:04pm
FOCUSED: Launceston cyclist Richie Porte deadpans at a recent packed media conference in Adelaide ahead of the 2017 Tour Down Under. Picture: Getty Images
FOCUSED: Launceston cyclist Richie Porte deadpans at a recent packed media conference in Adelaide ahead of the 2017 Tour Down Under. Picture: Getty Images

Richie Porte’s plan of overcoming any lingering demons from that fall is all but confident entering into the Tour Down Under as warm favourite.

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Andrew Mathieson

Andrew Mathieson

Sports Journalist

The day I realised I wasn't good enough to play for St Kilda or be the No.1 spinner for Australia was when I realised journalism was the closest I could come to follow my passion for sport. And it's not just about the scores for me. It's the back story behind the game.

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