Australia Ogranizing a Team for 2009 TDF

Top Australian professional cyclists including Robbie McEwen, Cadel Evans, Stuart O'Grady and Michael Rogers could land on the same team in the sport's most prestigious race.

The said team will be financed by Tony Smith, an internet entrpreneur who is said to throw in AU$20M over 4 years to set up the team. Although they will be still be needing more sponsors and the backing of the government. The said team is welcomed by the UCI, the sport's governing body.