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Ben O'Connor

Link to 'Giro d'Italia climbs play into my ballpark' says resurgent Ben O'Connor
Ben O'Connor's Giro d'Italia has turned around since he struggled to the top of Santuario di Oropa on stage 2

'Giro d'Italia climbs play into my ballpark' says resurgent Ben O'Connor

After previously describing himself as the ‘dumbest guy in the race,’ Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale’s Australian is on the up and gunning for podium

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The Big GCN Giro d’Italia 2024 Preview Show!

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Link to Eyes on the Giro d’Italia podium for Ben O’Connor: ‘It is a race that really suits me’
Ben O'Connor is perhaps the third-favourite to win the Giro d'Italia behind Tadej Pogačar and Geraint Thomas

Eyes on the Giro d’Italia podium for Ben O’Connor: ‘It is a race that really suits me’

Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale target a Grand Tour podium through the Australian, who has plenty of memories, good and bad, from Italy

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Link to Voices of the peloton: How the UAE Tour was won and lost
Lennert Van Eetvelt was beyond ecstatic after a surprising victory on the grandest stage

Voices of the peloton: How the UAE Tour was won and lost

We spoke to Jay Vine, Mauro Gianetti, Mikkel Bjerg, Ben O'Connor and the stage and overall winner, Lennert Van Eetvelt, moments after the Jebel Hafeet finale

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Link to Jay Vine: 'If I keep Brandon McNulty's wheel, I should win the UAE Tour'
Hands raised, Jay Vine celebrates another day spent in the red jersey

Jay Vine: 'If I keep Brandon McNulty's wheel, I should win the UAE Tour'

Race leader reveals final stage preparations, as UAE Team Emirates prepare for Jebel Hafeet onslaught from Ben O'Connor and Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale

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Link to When plans come to fruition: Ben O'Connor hits the jackpot at UAE Tour
Ben O'Connor sported a big grin after a job well done on Jebel Jais

When plans come to fruition: Ben O'Connor hits the jackpot at UAE Tour

GCN speaks to Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale rider before and after his stage 3 victory, as the Australian climber praises proud teammate Valentin Paret-Peintre

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Link to UAE Tour stage 2: Brandon McNulty wins time trial as UAE Team Emirates go 1-2-3
Brandon McNulty on his way to victory in the UAE Tour time trial

UAE Tour stage 2: Brandon McNulty wins time trial as UAE Team Emirates go 1-2-3

American takes race lead ahead of Jay Vine and Mikkel Bjerg as Emirati team dominate on 12.1km course

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Link to Ben O’Connor considers contract options: 'I think you have to be open-minded'
Ben O'Connor won the Vuelta a Murcia with an impressive solo attack

Ben O’Connor considers contract options: 'I think you have to be open-minded'

Australian speaks exclusively to GCN at the UAE Tour, as contract year with Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale kicks into gear with first stage race

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Link to Ben O'Connor claims first victory for Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale in tough Vuelta a Murcia
Ben O'Connor enjoyed a superb first day of racing for 2024

Ben O'Connor claims first victory for Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale in tough Vuelta a Murcia

Decathlon has their first win as title sponsor, as Australian makes a 15km solo attack to drop Tim Wellens and take first one-day win in almost two years

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Link to Ben O’Connor: I couldn’t care less about the GC at the Tour de France
Ben O'Connor (AG2R Citroën) in the breakaway at the Tour de France

Ben O’Connor: I couldn’t care less about the GC at the Tour de France

Australian rues missing out on stage 10 win as stage-hunting becomes priority

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