Evans leads Tour contingent of eight Australians Jul 2, 2008
The other Australians in the field are Baden Cooke (Barloworld), Simon Gerrans (Credit Agricole), Stuart O'Grady (CSC-Saxon Bank), Brett Lancaster (Milram) and Robbie McEwen (Silence-Lotto). German Heinrich Haussler will also compete, a cyclist who was born in New South Wales and still speaks with an Australian accent. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
McEwen doing it tough at Tour de France Jul 2, 2008
A victory for Cadel Evans at this year's Tour de France could prove bitter sweet for fellow Australian and team-mate Robbie McEwen. The Belgian-based Silence-Lotto team are riding for the big prize - helping race favourite Evans win the Tour - which could leave McEwen wanting for support in his bid to claim a fourth green jersey as best sprinter. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Evans a happily marked man in Tour de France Jul 2, 2008
" The focus of the Silence-Lotto team has also swung away from helping compatriot Robbie McEwen in his campaign for the sprinters' green jersey, and towards Evans' bid for overall honours. Former mountain bike champion Evans shrugged off a bout of tendonitis in his left knee which kept him off the bike for 10 days to finish second in the recent Dauphine Libere. "That's all seemed to have passed by without too much of a setback," Evans said of his knee while travelling between mountain training... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Penpix of leading contenders at the Tour de France Jul 2, 2008
Robbie McEwen Age: 36 Nationality: Australian Team: Silence-Lotto A fierce competitor with a startling ability to appear from nowhere and win bunch sprints. His tough and uncompromising nature will have to come to the fore more than ever with his team focused on the general classification. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Australia pushing for pro-cycling team Jul 1, 2008
It would aim high for star recruits, targetting Australian cycling stars such as Cadel Evans, Stuart O'Grady, Michael Rogers and Robbie McEwen. ARC will apply for a ProTour licence in July next year, around the time of the Tour de France, and will receive an answer around September. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Tour de force Jun 29, 2008
Sprinters like Robbie McEwen, unfortunately, won't be able to claim the yellow. "There's a very hard climb up a mountain called Super-Besse before we go into the Alps and Pyrenees. The favourites will have to ensure they don't lose time on the climbs. "There's a new climb in Italy, which is about 12 kilometres, before the second rest day and it has a mountain-top finish. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Results World Wide Jun 18, 2008
Robbie McEwen (Aus) SIL 3'50:05, 2. Oscar Freire (Spa) RAB s.t., 3. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Cycling: Robbie McEwen wins his second Swiss Tour stage Jun 18, 2008
Robbie McEwen wins his second Swiss Tour stage - International Herald Tribune ... Robbie McEwen wins his second Swiss Tour stage ... Robbie McEwen came first in a mass sprint to win his second straight Tour de Suisse stage on Tuesday. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Raiders' Walker found unconscious in Vegas Jun 17, 2008
Robbie McEwen won a sprint finish to take the rain-soaked third stage of the Tour de Suisse. The Australian rider edged Spain's Oscar Freire and Germany's Gerald Ciolek in the 96-mile ride from Flums to Gossau, Switzerland. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Results worldwide May 24, 2008
Robbie McEwen (Aus), 4. Koldo Fernandez (Spa), 5. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Bennati wins ninth stage; Visconti retains overall lead May 18, 2008
Robbie McEwen was third in the same time ... Robbie McEwen, Australia, Silence-Lotto, same time. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Cavendish wins fourth stage; Pellizotti retains overall lead May 14, 2008
Robbie McEwen, Australia, Silence-Lotto, same time. 8. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Italian dominance to be tested in Giro d'Italia beginning Saturday May 9, 2008
Among the sprinters, the top prospects for stage victories are Italian Daniele Bennati and Australian Robbie McEwen. Time trial specialist David Millar said his main goal for him and the American Slipstream Chipotle team is winning the Palermo team time trial. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Tour de Romandie Results May 2, 2008
Robbie McEwen, Australia, Silence-Lotto, 4 hours, 16 minutes, 16 seconds. 2. (International Herald Tribune)
The inside track Mar 30, 2008
" BMX originated in California in the late 1970s, when youngsters on bicycles decided to emulate their motocross idols. Synonymous with California cool, the sport became an integral part of popular culture and has steadily gained impetus worldwide. Many of the world's top cyclists, including Australians Robbie McEwen and Ryan Bayley, started as BMX riders. The International BMX Federation was founded in 1981, the first world championships were held the following year and, since 1993, BMX has... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Fabian Cancellara wins Tirreno-Adriatico Mar 19, 2008
Robbie McEwen, Australia, Silence Lotto, same time. 5. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Andre takes giant step with Tour victory Jan 28, 2008
He won four Tour stages - equalling the race record set by Australian Robbie McEwen in 2002 - and took out the Down Under Classic exhibition race a week ago. The 25-year-old Team High Road sprinter led Australian Allan Davis (UniSA) by four seconds going into the final stage, an 88-kilometre street race. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Davis stops brother to help team-mate win Jan 28, 2008
Australian riders Stuart O Grady, Simon Gerrans and Robbie McEwen had been expected to dominate the Tour but were placed in the shade by Greipel. The final stage was an 88km street race in Adelaide in which the former Team T-Mobile rider showed his class by putting aside his feelings at being baulked in the intermediate sprint to grab the final sprint, the stage and the race. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
* Sports Briefs Jan 28, 2008
The German rider's four stage wins equals the Tour Down Under record set by Australian Robbie McEwen in the 2002 race. The race marked its 10th anniversary by having ProTour international status for the first time. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
UCI ProTour Tour-Down Under Results Jan 27, 2008
Robbie McEwen, Australia, Rabobank, same time. Today in Sports. (International Herald Tribune)
Big Mig likes the look of Evans Jan 26, 2008
"I don't know about him being a hero, but I just thought, 'God, that guy is strong'," Robbie McEwen said. " it was hard to fathom what he was doing because I'd never been in mountains that big, I'd never ridden a 60km time trial. I'd never ridden a three-week race, so it was hard to imagine or know exactly what I was watching. But it was still inspiring to see him just smash them.". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Absences, but heart grows stronger Jan 22, 2008
" Only 29 of the 133 riders who started last year's Tour de France are competing in Adelaide this week, including Robbie McEwen, Australia's three-time green jersey winner at France's big Tour. "I've heard people say, 'It's a ProTour race, but a lot of the best blokes aren't here'," McEwen said. " There's a few big names that aren't here, but they wouldn't race in January, anyway. " Cadel Evans, whose second placing in last year's Tour de France has boosted the profile of cycling in Australia... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
German wins Down Under cycling race Jan 20, 2008
Top Australian sprinter Robbie McEwen was third and compatriot Allan Davis took fourth. This is 25-year-old Greipel's first visit to the Classic and the six-day Tour Down Under, which starts on Tuesday. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Sponsors vie for Aussie cycling team Jan 18, 2008
The first group, Pro Cycling Australia, went public this time last year and star cyclist Robbie McEwen is an enthusiastic supporter. It already has the backing of Gold Coast businessman Tony Smith and his company Roamfree. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
All White on night as legend retires Dec 17, 2007
Welcome to The Sydney Morning Herald. AUSTRALIAN cycling yesterday honoured the outstanding career of Matt White, who bowed out of the sport by winning the Cronulla International Grand Prix. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Fairytale finish for cyclist Phillips Dec 9, 2007
National criterium champion Baden Cooke won the overall series ahead of Tour de France sprint king Robbie McEwen. The pair finished fifth and sixth respectively in Sunday's race, contested in hot and humid conditions over a challenging 950 metre course. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Style change pays dividends for Cooke Dec 2, 2007
Three-time Tour de France green jersey winner Robbie McEwen finished fourth in what he described as one of the toughest national championships he had contested. Until two weeks ago, Cooke had suffered from a pinched nerve that numbed his leg while riding but, after studying video footage at the Victoria Academy of Sport, the problem was solved and he's now cycling pain-free. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Brown has pursuit plan forfreewheeling Brits Nov 30, 2007
Meanwhile, Robbie McEwen is battling a leg injury but is confident of being fit to compete in the grand prix series starting in Brisbane on Sunday. The Tour de France green jersey winner will seek treatment from his physiotherapist, who returns home today from a business trip to Taiwan. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
McEwen confident he'll race in Brisbane Nov 29, 2007
Australian cycling star Robbie McEwen is battling a leg injury but says he's confident of being fit to compete in the 2007 grand prix series starting in Brisbane on Sunday. The Tour de France green jersey winner will seek treatment from his physiotherapist, who returns home on Thursday from a business trip to Taiwan. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
* Sports Quick Take Aug 27, 2007
Cycling McEwen takes Tour stage Australian Robbie McEwen, riding for the Predictor team, won Saturday's third stage of the Tour of Benelux in a sprint finish ahead of Italian Francesco Chicchi and Thor Hushovd of Norway. Belgian Nick Nuyens, of the Cofidis team, finished in the main peloton to keep the leader's red jersey. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Aussie McEwen wins Benelux third stage Aug 26, 2007
Australian cycling ace Robbie McEwen admitted it wasn't his choice of race but it didn't stop him racking up his eighth stage victory of the season on the Tour of Benelux on Saturday. McEwen won the 170. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
McEwen wins 3rd stage Aug 26, 2007
Australian Robbie McEwen, riding for the Predictor team, won Saturday's third stage of the Tour of Benelux in a sprint finish ahead of Italian Francesco Chicchi and Thor Hushovd of Norway. Britain's Mark Cavendish, winner of the second stage on Friday, took fourth with Belgian Nick Nuyens, of the Cofidis team, finishing in the main peloton to keep the leader's red jersey. (iAfrica.com)
Evans welcomes Australian team idea Aug 16, 2007
Welcome to The Sydney Morning Herald. Cadel Evans o celebrates on the podium following Stage 20 of the Tour de France. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Ready to dazzle the world Aug 6, 2007
Stuart O'Grady, Cadel Evans, Robbie McEwen: road. Michael Rogers: individual time trial. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
The BMX kid who rode to the top of the world Jul 30, 2007
But not Evans's Belgian Predictor-Lotto team, who rolled out from the start with their priorities split between helping the interests of Evans and those of the Queenslander Robbie McEwen in the sprint stages. The impact of McEwen's elimination after finishing outside the time limit on stage eight was minimal. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Why Cadel can acquire legendary status … and help Australiaratify Kyoto Jul 28, 2007
By avoiding the various crashes that eliminated compatriots Michael Rogers, Stuart O'Grady and Robbie McEwen from this year's Tour, Evans and his Predictor-Lotto team have shown cohesion and guile. And while other riders have been shown up as calculating, opportunistic cheats, Evans' only performance enhancer would seem to be superior legs and will. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Have drugs killed the Tour? Jul 27, 2007
The growth can be attributed to the increasing number of Australians who ride in the Tour and the success of Robbie McEwen, Brad McGee and Stuart O'Grady in recent years. Plus for the first time since Phil Anderson in the 1980s, there are now Australians such as Cadel Evans and Michael Rogers who have a genuine chance of wearing the yellow jersey in Paris. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
System is working: Aussie cycling boss Jul 25, 2007
" Fredericks is hoping that the efforts of Australian riders Cadel Evans and Robbie McEwen will give the sport a further boost at home and over shadow the drug scandal. McEwen overcame a heavy fall to score a memorable victory in the first stage of the Tour, while Evans sits in third place overall and with just five stages remaining still has a chance of winning the race. While international cycling has its fair share of problems, Fredericks is expecting the sport to continue booming in... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Time's right for Cadel Jul 22, 2007
Evans gained an unexpected and, perhaps, unwanted boost when the injured Robbie McEwen was forced from the race after finishing outside the allotted time during the stage ride last Sunday. McEwen's withdrawal meant that all the Predictor-Lotto team became focused only on helping Evans's effort, rather than also having to assist McEwen's bid for his fourth green sprinter's jersey. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
American rider no longer on attack in Tour de France Jul 21, 2007
"Cadel is riding fantastic, so we have something to look forward to, Robbie already brought us a stage win so we don't have any pressure there," Horner continued, referring to the team's sprinter, Robbie McEwen, who won the first of 20 daily stages but then quit the race with injuries. "Yeah," Horner concluded, "everything's positive.". (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Another Aussie pops up at Tour de France Jul 20, 2007
Haussler's participation leaves Australia with two-and-a-half riders still in the 2007 tour, following the exits of Michael Rogers and Stuart O'Grady, who crashed out in stage eighth, and the disqualification of Robbie McEwen on the same day. Cadel Evans remains fourth overall after the 11th stage, two minutes, 41 seconds behind Rasmussen, while Simon Gerrans is 98th, one hour and 12 minutes off the pace. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Evans aiming to dodge trouble on Tour Jul 19, 2007
After last Sunday's horrors, where Stuart O'Grady and Michael Rogers crashed out of the Tour and stage-one winner Robbie McEwen finished outside the time limit, Evans and Simon Gerrans are the only Australians left in the race. Australian-born Heinrich Haussler, who went to Germany when he was 14 to pursue his cycling career, also remains in the Tour. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Evans eyes podium Jul 17, 2007
And it's partly down to the absence from his Predictor-Lotto team of compatriot Robbie McEwen, who was disqualified after finishing outside the time limits on Sunday's eighth stage. "From now on, there will be seven riders totally dedicated to helping Cadel get on the podium," declared team manager Marc Sergeant. (iAfrica.com)
Evans shines on dark day Jul 16, 2007
Sprinter Robbie McEwen also exited the race, having finished well outside the permitted time limit set by the race organisers. Despite Evans being highly fancied to become the first Australian to win the race, thanks mainly to his fifth place finish last year, on Sunday's eighth stage Rogers threatened to steal his limelight. (iAfrica.com)
Armstrong keeping up with Discovery team Jul 13, 2007
Of current riders, Australian sprint ace Robbie McEwen chooses not to wear one, while George Hincapie argues that they're indispensable for safety. "That's my main concern," Hincapie said. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
So close for Robbie Hunter...| Jul 12, 2007
" With the mountains up ahead Saturday will be the first of three days in the Alps there are few opportunities for Hunter to try and beat the likes of Hushovd, Australian Robbie McEwen and Belgium's Tom Boonen. He seems to have them counted already, and despite already eyeing the final stage to the Champs Elysees in Paris, Hunter suggested he could try and get into a breakaway. "There's four days to come. At worst, there's Paris. (iAfrica.com)
* McEwen crashes, wins Tour's first stage Jul 10, 2007
Robbie McEwen, right, of Australia celebrates next to Germany's Robert Foerster after winning in a sprint during the first stage of the 94th Tour de France cycling race between London and Canterbury on the Tower Bridge of London on Sunday ... Even Robbie McEwen couldn't believe he could crash and recover to win the first stage of the Tour de France. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Notebook: Former rider defends Vinokourov Jul 10, 2007
" Poulidor, who took part in 14 Tours from 1962-76, knows what it's like to get close. He finished in second place three times and was third five times -- never getting the better of five-time winner and rival Jacques Anquetil. Vinokourov could never best Lance Armstrong. Marked man: Mark Cavendish is just three days into his first Tour and has already crashed twice. The British rider fell for the second consecutive stage Monday when he was one of around 30 riders to fall in mass pileup some... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
Poulidor defends Vinokourov Jul 10, 2007
Tuesday, July 10, 2007. Published: Jul 10, 2007 12:30 AM Modified: Jul 10, 2007 02:42 AM. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Steegmans takes Stage Two Jul 10, 2007
"I don't know if Tom let me win. Maybe, but the most important thing is that we finished one and two today," said Steegmans, who until last year was one of the lead-out men for Robbie McEwen. "We missed out on yesterday's stage because of a tactical error, and today we wanted to wait as long as possible before really hitting the accelerator. "It went to perfection. (iAfrica.com)
McEwen survives the day Jul 10, 2007
Robbie McEwen lives only 50km from Ghent but a Quick Step team conspiracy, and a mass pile-up, ended his bid to extend his impressive run of stage wins in the Tour de France on Monday. In the end, McEwen ended the day a relatively happy man, despite seeing former team-mate Gert Steegmans step out of the shadows of Quick Step team-mate Tom Boonen to claim his first victory on the race. (iAfrica.com)
Gerrans's lucky break Jul 9, 2007
Robbie McEwen wins first stage of the Tour de France. . (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Robbie McEwen crashes but wins Tour's first stage Jul 9, 2007
On Sunday, Robbie McEwen bruised and aching after tumbling over his handlebars showed he does, too ... Predictor Lotto rider Robbie McEwen of Australia celebrates winning the first stage, running between London and Canterbury, of the 94th Tour de France cycling race. (USA Today -- Sports)
Notebook: Fans stress Millar Jul 9, 2007
So did Robbie McEwen. The Australian rider tumbled close to the end, but remounted and rode to his 12th career Tour stage win. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
Despite crash, Australian wins Tour's first stage Jul 9, 2007
Robbie McEwen tied Germany's Erik Zabel as record-holder for stage victories among current riders with 12 ... CANTERBURY, England (AP) -- Australia's Robbie McEwen crashed over his handlebars with 12 miles left, got back on his bike and mustered the grit to win the first stage of the Tour de France on Sunday in a mad-dash sprint. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
In the spirit of Armstrong, McEwen wins first stage of Tour Jul 9, 2007
On Sunday, Robbie McEwen bruised and aching after tumbling over his handlebars showed he does, too. The Australian sprinter won the first stage of cycling s premier event with a display of grit that can only serve the sport well as it tries to rehabilitate its image after assorted doping scandals. (Helena Independent Record)
McEwen's tour in doubt Jul 9, 2007
Australia's Robbie McEwen admitted he fears for the rest of his Tour de France campaign after the crash which preceded his victory in stage one on Sunday. McEwen produced a trademark burst of power to finish a bike length ahead of Norwegian Thor Hushovd at the end of a dramatic 203-kilometres of racing from London. (iAfrica.com)
McEwen steals the show Jul 9, 2007
Australian Robbie McEwen shrugged off a crash to produce a trademark burst of power to win a bunch sprint and the first stage of the Tour de France held over 203 kilometres from London to Canterbury on Sunday. Swiss racer Fabian Cancellara of CSC, winner of Saturday's prologue, retained the race leader's yellow jersey with a 13 second advantage over Astana's Andreas Kloden. (iAfrica.com)
Tour de France: Australian McEwen tumbles off bike, recovers and sprints to victory in first stage Jul 9, 2007
Yesterday, Robbie McEwen -- bruised and aching after tumbling over his handlebars -- showed he does, too ... Winner: Australian sprinter Robbie McEwen of Predictor-Lotto in 4 hours, 39 minutes, 1 second; top American, George Hincapie, 24th, same time. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Millar delighted with podium finish Jul 9, 2007
The puckish Australian and 11-times stage winner Robbie McEwen fell heavily on his hands and knees not long before Cavendish tasted the tarmac. He was initially worried he had broken a wrist and then had a desperate chase to regain the field with his team. (Guardian Unlimited)
Top cyclists want clean start Jul 7, 2007
Robbie McEwen, the Australian sprinter who rides for the Predictor-Lotto team, said he believed that most if not all of the riders agreed in principle with the anti-doping pledge. He added, "But it needs to be further reaching, past just the riders themselves -- to the team managers, the team doctors, the soigneurs," or team assistants, who provide massage therapy and other general services to the riders. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Cycling: Rumor mill churns on eve of Tour de France start in London Jul 7, 2007
"I can't judge the case," said Robbie McEwen, the Australian sprinter with Predictor. "I'm not a doctor, I know all the numbers, but it's a shame for cycling.". (International Herald Tribune)
Race starting in drug hazeDoping scandals have changed focus of three-week event Jul 6, 2007
Race starting in drug haze / Doping scandals have changed focus of three-week event. " While there have been promises of reform before, some riders expressed hope that the overwhelmingly negative atmosphere around their sport would begin to dissipate. "Last year, the atmosphere was so difficult for us, and still things did not change," said Christophe Moreau, the top French rider and the recent winner of the Dauphine Libere, a major Tour tuneup. "This year, things are changing. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Tour de France Jul 6, 2007
The Sydney Morning Herald: national, world, business, entertainment, sport and technology news from Australia's leading newspaper. Welcome to The Sydney Morning Herald. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Event Preview Jul 4, 2007
Some of the top sprinters to look out for will be Australian Robbie McEwen, Germans Stefan Schummacher and Erik Zabel. McEwen won three stages last year. (Fresno Bee)
