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Roger Vaughan

'50-50': Willunga stage nearly called off at Tour

Saturday's Tour Down Under stage had to be shortened to ensure the stage went ahead. (Matt Turner/AAP PHOTOS)

The Tour Down Under nearly had its first stage cancellation with race director Stuart O'Grady confirming he wasn't sure if Saturday's racing would go ahead.

O'Grady said it was "50-50" before Friday's meeting with SA Police and emergency services whether the bushfire threat would force the fourth stage at Willunga to be abandoned.

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