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Wire trap on Adelaide bike path

Teenager charged with endangering life after wire strung across popular bike path, causing two serious crashes in “stupid, sinister, malicious” attack ahead of Tour Down Under pro races

An 18-year-old has been arrested after police said wire was stretched across the path “at the most dangerous height you can possibly get”, injuring members of a group ride and “severely” damaging their bikes, as pro cyclists urged to be vigilant

Thu, Jan 16, 2025 16:13
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Wire strung across Adelaide bike path (Google Maps)

Wire strung across popular bike path causes two “serious” crashes ahead of Tour Down Under, days after police chief urged “extra level of vigilance” on roads due to “abundance of cyclists” around pro races

Professional teams and cycling fans in Adelaide for WorldTour races urged to be vigilant after group ride injured and bikes "severely damaged" when they hit wire at 35km/h, a second incident causing "extensive damage" to a female rider's bike this morning

Mon, Jan 13, 2025 12:24
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2023 Tour Down Under, stage four (Zac Williams/SWpix.com)

167 cyclists – and just four drivers – fined in police crackdown during Tour Down Under

During the same two-week period, one cyclist was killed and eight others seriously injured in South Australia

Thu, Jan 26, 2023 14:52
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Kangaroo sign, Tour Down Under 2015 (picture credit Regallo)

Tour Down Under will help boost Adelaide Hills bush fire recovery, says mayor

South Australia region hit by natural disaster emphasises it’s “open for business” ahead of WorldTour opener

Thu, Jan 09, 2020 17:09
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Kerry and Kieran Modra at 2000 Sydney Paralympics

Five-time Paralympic champion cyclist Kieran Modra killed while riding

"Giant of Australian Paralympic sport" lost life in road traffic collision in Adelaide this morning

Wed, Nov 13, 2019 15:13
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Lance Armstrong and Johan Bruyneel at the 2009 Tour Down Under (licensed CC BY 2.0 on Wikimedia Commons by Paul Coster)

Lance Armstrong was paid A$1.5 million by South Australia’s government for comeback Tour Down Under

Figure relating to 2009 race revealed after expiry of 10-year non-disclosure clause

Sun, Mar 31, 2019 19:24
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Flying kangaroo (Peter Roberts Facebook video still).PNG

Video: Flying kangaroo almost takes out cyclist

Only in Australia ... but you've probably guessed that already

Mon, Jan 30, 2017 22:44
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Peloton passes kangaroo sign (photo – Santos Tour Down Under:Regallo)

“Lucky to be alive” – Kangaroo attacks two cyclists in South Australia

Incident happened on Riesling Trail off-road cycle path in Clare Valley wine-growing region

Mon, May 30, 2016 11:05
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Findon Skid Kids YouTube still

Australian teens hospitalised with burns after ‘jump through fire’ bike stunt goes wrong (+ video)

Pair were taking part in 55th anniversary show of Findon Skid Kids near Adelaide

Tue, Feb 26, 2013 09:24
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