As the Santos Tour Down Under progresses, focus shifts from sprinters to overall contenders. 19-year-old Matthew Brennan captured attention with a strong pre-race performance and has continued to impress, especially in stages 1 and 2 where he claimed the best young rider's white jersey. Despite being a debutant, Brennan's climbing skills appear promising, and he expressed determination to challenge for the overall classification (GC) while supporting his team’s goals. The race's demanding stages could further test his abilities in the coming days.
"Well, I'd like to really give it a try," Brennan said after stage 2, highlighting his confidence in tackling the upcoming challenging climbs.
"Especially with the team, I think the team are really wanting to push for it and yeah, try and keep the white jersey, but also go for GC," indicating his team's collective ambition.
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