Australian Simon Gerrans stayed out of trouble in final stage to finish ahead of compatriot Cadel Evans and become the first rider to win the Tour Down Under for a third time.
German sprinter Andre Greipel won the 18-lap race around the 4.75km street circuit in Adelaide for his 16th tour stage win. Going into the last stage, 2006 and 2011 winner Gerrans held a one-second lead over 2011 Tour de France-winner Evans and was five seconds ahead of Italian Diego Ulissi.
The overall standings for the top three remained unchanged after the sixth and final stage of the race in and around Adelaide. Winning the title with his Australian team Orica-GreenEDGE on the country’s national day made it a special occasion for the 33 year old rider.
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