Danny van Poppel says Tour Down Under stage one was like ‘taking sausage rolls out of the oven’

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Danny van Poppel with a snake at the 2019 Tour Down Under (Photo: Yuzuru SUNADA)

(Image credit: Yuzuru SUNADA)
Alex Ballinger
By Alex Ballinger
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After the finish of any stage, there is a tidal wave of response from riders and sports directors as teams react to their performance on the day.

Often riders voice their disappointment, share their introspection, or look ahead to the coming days, while the winner celebrates the key moments that put them on the top step.

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Alex Ballinger
Alex Ballinger

Alex Ballinger is editor of BikeBiz magazine, the leading publication for the UK cycle industry, and is the former digital news editor for CyclingWeekly.com. After gaining experience in local newsrooms, national newspapers and in digital journalism, Alex found his calling in cycling, first as a reporter, then as news editor responsible for Cycling Weekly's online news output, and now as the editor of BikeBiz. Since pro cycling first captured his heart during the 2010 Tour de France (specifically the Contador-Schleck battle) Alex covered three Tours de France, multiple editions of the Tour of Britain, and the World Championships, while both writing and video presenting for Cycling Weekly. He also specialises in fitness writing, often throwing himself into the deep end to help readers improve their own power numbers.  Away from the desk, Alex can be found racing time trials, riding BMX and mountain bikes, or exploring off-road on his gravel bike. He’s also an avid gamer, and can usually be found buried in an eclectic selection of books.

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