As the Santos Tour Down Under strikes to the subsequent part, lots of the riders we’ve seen vying for the highest spots within the sprints are getting their white flags out as the eye turns to the general contenders, for stage 3 and 5 at the least and doubtless stage 4 as properly. Not so for 19- year-old Matthew Brennan.
The British rider had already drawn the gaze earlier than the Tour Down Under even started, stepping onto the third step of the rostrum within the pre-race criterium, the Villawood Men’s Classic. Then he stepped it up a notch, threatening to unseat a celebrating Sam Welsford (Red Bull-Bora Hansgroge) as he charged up on the left with an enormous flip of velocity to assert second place and likewise step into the white jersey of the most effective younger rider, which he maintained along with his end within the bunch on stage 2.
While Britain’s Thomas Gloag is clearly Visma-Lease a Bike’s supported GC rider, comes again into the fray after having to grapple with yet one more harm hit season, his compatriot Brennan has undoubtedly raised some eyebrows at his very first WorldTour race. He additionally has the potential to boost much more, if he seems to not solely be quick sufficient to have challenged Welsford on stage 1 a but additionally a adequate climber that he can maintain his personal via the approaching days.
“I believe even on the climb at the moment, it was fairly okay,” stated Brennan. “There was no half the place I used to be underneath stress so I believe I’m feeling fairly good for the hills tomorrow, and perhaps yeah, simply attempt to give it my all. Especially with the crew, I believe the crew are actually desirous to push for it and yeah, attempt to maintain the white jersey,but additionally go for GC.”
The Tour Down Under is without doubt one of the races