Richie Porte leads strong Tasmanian field in South Australia's festival of cycling

Rob Shaw
Updated January 19 2021 - 2:23pm, first published 2:00pm
UNDER PRESSURE: Launceston's Richie Porte on his way to victory at last year's Tour Down Under.
UNDER PRESSURE: Launceston's Richie Porte on his way to victory at last year's Tour Down Under.

Richie Porte may have been denied the chance to defend his Tour Down Under title but he still headlines a host of Tasmanians taking part in the race's replacement.

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Rob Shaw

Rob Shaw

Sports editor

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