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    Tour of Southland cycling leader Josh Burnett is enjoying increased support surrounding this year's edition

    Tour of Southland cycling leader Josh Burnett is enjoying increased support surrounding this year's edition


    The event is the only multi-stage road race left in the country after the cancellation of the New Zealand Cycle Classic.

    Burnett took the orange jersey and established a 48-second lead after the category one climb up The Remarkables.

    He's welcomed the attention.



    The 154-kilometre stage five from Invercargill to Bluff starts at 10.

    © 2024 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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