Fire threatens Tour Down Under start

Simon Gerrans wins Australian national championships 2014

The first stage of the Tour Down Under could be cancelled as race officials continue to closely monitor bushfires raging across South Australia.

Tuesday's 2014 WorldTour season opener is set to take place in the affected Barossa Valley but race director Mike Turtur has reassured safety won't be compromised.

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