Sam Welsford of Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe showcased remarkable resilience at the 2005 Tour Down Under, clinching his second win despite a rough start marked by a crash. His BORA-hansgrohe teammates played a crucial role throughout the race, especially during challenging moments, like on Menglers Hill. With ripped shorts from the fall, Welsford stayed in contention and relied on teammate Danny van Poppel for the final leadout sprint. As he made his move within 100 metres of the finish line, his teammates' support was vital in overcoming the pressure from other riders.
A battered and bruised Sam Welsford (Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe) received a perfect leadout from his BORA-hansgrohe teammates to take his second win at the 2005 Tour Down Under.
After crashing in the first five kilometres, Welsford continued on with ripped shorts as his team controlled the early break and supported him when he was under pressure.
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