‘It’s embarrassing’: riders say time is up for fossil fuel sponsorship of heat-affected Tour Down Under

Jan 12, 2026 - 14:45
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‘It’s embarrassing’: riders say time is up for fossil fuel sponsorship of heat-affected Tour Down Under

Cyclists prepare for Australia’s big race by training in extreme temperatures – and they’ve noticed a contradiction in the relationship with Santos

The first time Maeve Plouffe trained in the heat, she was in Paris in the lead-up to the Olympics. It was supposed to be an easy ride to help get used to the conditions. When she returned, she fainted from heat sickness.

“That’s how badly I was affected,” she says. “Racing in extreme heat is like playing chicken with your environment.” Continue reading...

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