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Mike Turtur, Race Director of the Tour Down Under, has been elected UCI (Union Cycliste Internationale) President for the Oceania region.
Mike was elected on 16 November at the UCI Oceania Congress in Adelaide. He takes over from outgoing President Ray Godkin, who had held the role since 1986.
Ray Godkin, who has known Mike Turtur for over 25 years and was his team manager when he won the team pursuit gold medal at the 1984 Olympic Games, today praised the appointment.
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Team from Oz in!
Tourism Minister Jane Lomax-Smith today announced that UniSA – Australia’s national cycling team – will compete in the 2009 Tour Down Under.
“We are delighted that the UniSA team, which will include some of the best Australian road cyclists, will again be competing at the Tour Down Under in January,” Dr Lomax-Smith says.
“The UniSA team attracts a huge local following and has raced in every Tour Down Under since 2001.”
UniSA was included in the 2008 Tour Down Under following a special permission being granted by the Union Cycliste Internationale’s (UCI) ProTour Council.
“We are delighted that the UniSA team, which will include some of the best Australian road cyclists, will again be competing at the Tour Down Under in January,” Dr Lomax-Smith says.
“The UniSA team attracts a huge local following and has raced in every Tour Down Under since 2001.”
UniSA was included in the 2008 Tour Down Under following a special permission being granted by the Union Cycliste Internationale’s (UCI) ProTour Council.
Monday, November 17, 2008
It is time to book!
Well it is getting very close!
Don't miss the opportunity to see the 7-time Tour de France winner doing what he does best.
Have you booked? Will you miss out?
8 Days 7 Night Package
Join the official AvantiPlus tour operator, The Adventure Collective, for the ultimate Tour Down Under experience. This partnership will guarantee participants within our package not only an exciting eight days at the Tour Down Under, but also the opportunity to win $2500 to spend at any Avantiplus retail outlet, and an exclusive 20% off bike and accessories package. With this tour you can upgrade to include Club Tour (only available until the 25th of November).
3 Days 3 Nights Package
Short on time? Check out The Adventure Collective's Weekend Warrior package for three days and three nights of action and excitement including the Mutual Community Challenge Tour
Daily Package
Our daily Lead Out Tour, aimed at the avid spectator. Each day we will follow the stage and view the race from a number of great vantage points. Includes a gourmet lunch, wine and beer, great sights of Adelaide and its surrounds. All for just $89 per person per day!
The Adventure Collective is a nationally accredited tour operator that can also organise some great pre- and post-event touring opportunities. Why not check out our Kangaroo Island active adventure?
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