SBS Cycling Newsflash - 19/04/2024

BORGO VALSUGANA, ITALY - APRIL 18: Chris Harper of Australia and Team Jayco AlUla after being involved in a crash during the 47th Tour of the Alps 2024, Stage 4 a 141.3km stage from Leifers - Laives to Borgo Valsugana on April 18, 2024 in Borgo Valsugana, Italy. (Photo by Tim de Waele/Getty Images)

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In this week's SBS cycling newsflash, Australian Chris Harper endured a dramatic fall during the Tour of the Alps, leading before a downhill mistake caused a hard crash, forcing him to retire. Fellow Australian Ben O'Connor fought through difficulties to claim third place. At La Flèche Wallonne, Stephen Williams won the men's race with a stellar climb, while Kasia Niewiadoma seized victory in the women's event with an exciting sprint. Australian cyclist Jai Hindley aims to compete in both the Olympics and the Tour de France. Fans eagerly anticipate Tadej Pogačar's performance in the upcoming Liège-Bastogne-Liège race, airing live on SBS VICELAND and SBS On Demand.

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