David Polkinghorne

David Polkinghorne

Cycling

Matthews misses Giro by ill chance

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Farrers Michael Matthews in his new GreenEDGE gear prior to his first major race- the Giro D'Italia.
31st december 2012. Canberra Times photo by Karleen Minney

David Polkinghorne Michael Matthews knows he would have gone into his first Grand Tour in good form.

Cycling

Matthews surprised by omission from GreenEDGE tour squad

Michael Matthews

David Polkinghorne CANBERRA cyclist Michael Matthews thought he'd done enough to earn a spot on the GreenEDGE Tour Down Under team, but was surprised by his omission from the seven-man squad this week.

Cycling

Crash brings Haas down

Nathan Haas celebrates

David Polkinghorne Nathan Haas is a week behind in preparing for his Herald Sun Tour defence after an ''embarrassing'' crash in Civic.

Cycling

Orica gives Matthews crack at Giro glory

Farrer's Michael Matthews

David Polkinghorne It's a new year, with a new team, wearing a new jersey for Canberra cyclist Michael Matthews.