An Australian team could compete in the 2009 Tour de France, financed by Gold Coast internet entrepreneur Tony Smith, according to Australian press reports.
Smith has put up A$20 million over four years to finance the team and a company called Pro Cycling Australia has been set up to oversee the project
Top Australian riders including Robbie McEwen, Cadel Evans, Stuart O'Grady and Michael Rogers could join forces in team.
The Australian press said with the support of the Federal Government and a second major corporate sponsor, the team will be a reality by 2009.
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