The Tour Down Under

January 11, 2025

I wrote to various government officials regarding the above tour, but did not receive a response. However I received a response from Santos, which I am not allowed to copy to you, but will paraphrase as follows:

Thanks for the letter. Santos realise that this is a sensitive topic and sympathise with those who are affected by events in the Middle East.

Because this race is under the umbrella of Union Cycliste Internationale, the Israeli team is required to receive an invitation to participate.

Thanks for my letter.

What a cop-out!