
Standing at the finish line in Port Elliot on Friday afternoon, listening to Happy Birthday To You sung by Sam Welsford’s family, it was difficult to imagine a better start to 2024 for the Australian.
Bora-Hansgrohe had done it again. Three bunch sprints at WorldTour level this year, three victories for their new signing, who might have paid back the faith shown in him already. If it seems easy for the 28-year-old at his new team, it is because it is at the moment. A lot of training and work has gone into this moment, but Bora’s sprint machine has been able to beat all competition at the Tour Down Under.