Caleb Ewan Conquers the People's Classic

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Australian sprinter Caleb Ewan started his season in style by taking victory on home soil in the People's Classic.

 The 22 year old  home town hero beat off a charge from Irish sprinter Sam Bennett to win the first race of the 2017 pro cycling season.

World Champion Peter Sagan finished in third place, as the race was decided by a bunch sprint.  The Cech is known for his consistency and now has another podium to add his collection

The People's Classic acts a support event to the Tour Down Under, the first World Tour race,  which will commence on Tuesday.  All of the riders competing were obliged to race the warm up event.

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Sagan is expected to star in the Tour and this will be his first event  with the  Bora-Hangsgrolohe team. Despite the course suiting his skills Sagan is expected to be targeting stages rather than overall victory.

Australian BMC Rider  Richie Porte is the favourite for the overall rankings having finished 5th at last years Tour de France.

However, Porte  will have to battle it out with ex Sky teammates Geraint Thomas and Sergio Henao who are also tipped to feature across the 6 day race.