Tour Down Under 2009 (71 images)

The 2009 Tour Down Under was like no other in its short history. The announcement that seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong would be making his comeback in Adelaide ensured the young Tour would genuinely hit the world stage.

Though Armstrong was never really considered a chance for overall honours his inclusion in the race brought with it a fantastic line up of racers from Pro Tour teams across the world.

Australian rider Allan Davis would ultimately...
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The 2009 Tour Down Under was like no other in its short history. The announcement that seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong would be making his comeback in Adelaide ensured the young Tour would genuinely hit the world stage.

Though Armstrong was never really considered a chance for overall honours his inclusion in the race brought with it a fantastic line up of racers from Pro Tour teams across the world.

Australian rider Allan Davis would ultimately take the GC honours after six stages in the Australian summer.
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