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The imperfects podcast announce their debut live tour.

The Imperfects Podcast announce debut stage show tour around Australia in 2023.

We’re all imperfect. No one knows this better than  The Imperfects Podcast . And now, performing their first-ever live show, co-hosts Hugh Van Cuylenburg, Ryan Shelton and Josh Van Cuylenburg are about to find out how truly imperfect they really are.

Touring Australia in 2023, The Imperfects will be heading to venues in Geelong, Brisbane, Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney, Canberra and Perth.

The Imperfects Podcast Australian Tour

• Costa Hall, Geelong -Saturday, April 15
• Powerhouse, Brisbane – Saturday, April 22
• Dunstan Playhouse, Adelaide – Saturday, April 29
• Hamer Hall, Melbourne – Sunday, April 30
• Everest Theatre, Sydney – Friday, May 5
• Llewellyn Hall, Canberra – Saturday, May 13
• Astor Theatre, Perth – Saturday, June 3

Stay up to date with all the events happening in and around the region  here . 

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Founder of The Resilience Project, Hugh van Cuylenburg, his brother Josh van Cuylenburg and comedian Ryan Shelton (neither of their brothers), are touring on an original stage show that will make you laugh, feel and think.

With over 8 million downloads, The Imperfects is an Australian podcast about how perfectly imperfect we all are. Comparing ourselves to others is not only exhausting, it’s extremely harmful. However, when we share our struggles, we start to realise that everyone has something they are battling with. The Imperfects aims to teach, inspire and share stories of vulnerability so we can all be happier, build authentic connections and become more resilient.

This isn’t just another podcast episode on stage, this is a celebration of vulnerability and connection. Come and join the fun, or at the very least, embrace the imperfection.

More info on the podcast and tour dates here.

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theimperfects23 The Imperfects Live Nation Comedy, Talks & Conversation The Imperfects

We’re all imperfect. No one knows this better than The Imperfects podcast . And now, performing their first ever live show, co-hosts Hugh Van Cuylenburg , Ryan Shelton and Josh Van Cuylenburg are about to find out how truly imperfect they really are. 

Founder of The Resilience Project , Hugh van Cuylenburg , his brother Josh van Cuylenburg and comedian Ryan Shelton (neither of their brothers), are touring on an original stage show that will make you laugh, feel and think.

With over 8 million downloads, The Imperfects is an Australian podcast about how perfectly imperfect we all are. Comparing ourselves to others is not only exhausting, it’s extremely harmful. However, when we share our struggles, we start to realise that everyone has something they are battling with. The Imperfects aims to teach, inspire and share stories of vulnerability so we can all be happier, build authentic connections and become more resilient.

This isn’t just another podcast episode on stage, this is a celebration of vulnerability and connection. Come and join the fun, or at the very least, embrace the imperfection. Don’t miss The Imperfects on their stage show tour of Australia in 2023!

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For wheelchair users, Companion Card holders or those requiring assistance, dedicated seating options are available, and bookings can be made through our Call Centre by calling 136 246 . You can also find information on access and accessibility   at QPAC here .

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We’re all imperfect. No one knows this better than The Imperfects podcast. And now, performing their first ever live show, co-hosts Hugh, Ryan and Josh are about to find out how truly imperfect they really are.

Founder of The Resilience Project, Hugh van Cuylenburg, his brother Josh van Cuylenburg and comedian Ryan Shelton (neither of their brothers), are touring on an original stage show that will make you laugh, feel and think.

This isn’t just another podcast episode on stage, this is a celebration of vulnerability and connection. Come and join the fun, or at the very least, embrace the imperfection.

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theimperfects24 The Imperfects Live Nation, Jubilee Street Comedy, Talks & Conversation The Imperfects

After their hugely successful debut live show tour of Australia in 2023, The Imperfects are back on the road again in 2024!

Founder of The Resilience Project , Hugh van Cuylenburg , his brother Josh van Cuylenburg and comedian Ryan Shelton (neither of their brothers), are touring on an original stage show that will make you laugh, feel and think.

Receiving more than a million downloads each month, The Imperfects is an Australian podcast about how perfectly imperfect we all are. Comparing ourselves to others is not only exhausting, it’s extremely harmful. However, when we share our struggles, we start to realise that everyone has something they are battling with. The Imperfects aims to teach, inspire and share stories of vulnerability so we can all be happier, build authentic connections and become more resilient.

This isn’t just another podcast episode on stage, this is a celebration of vulnerability and connection. Come and join the fun, or at the very least, embrace the imperfection. 

Don’t miss The Imperfects on their stage show tour of Australia in 2024!

Important Information

Accessibility at qpac.

For wheelchair users, Companion Card holders or those requiring assistance, dedicated seating options are available, and bookings can be made through our Call Centre by calling 136 246 . You can also find information on access and accessibility   at QPAC here .

The Safest Way To Buy!

QTIX is the official ticketing service with selected packages are sold through authorised resellers only. Read more about purchasing tickets online .

Bring your group to the theatre and receive assistance with available seating allocation.

Book your school group and receive assistance with available seating allocation.

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We’re all imperfect. No one knows this better than The Imperfects podcast. And now, performing their first ever live show, co-hosts Hugh Van Cuylenburg, Ryan Shelton and Josh Van Cuylenburg are about to find out how truly imperfect they really are. Touring Australia in 2023, The Imperfects will be heading to venues in Geelong, Brisbane, Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney, Canberra and Perth.

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The Imperfects Announce 2024 ‘Encore’ Live Show Tour Of Australia & New Zealand

After their hugely successful debut live show tour of Australia in 2023, The Imperfects are back on the road again in 2024 – including first time visits to Auckland, Newcastle & Gold Coast, and a return to Brisbane, Perth & Melbourne for their biggest show yet. Join co-hosts Hugh Van Cuylenburg, Ryan Shelton and Josh Van Cuylenburg as they discover how perfectly imperfect we all are.

Tickets for all shows go on sale at 10am on Wednesday, October 18.

My Live Nation members can secure tickets first during the exclusive pre-sale beginning at 10am Tuesday October 17 and concluding at 9am Wednesday October 18.

For complete tour and ticket information, visit: livenation.com.au & livenation.co.nz

THE IMPERFECTS 

ENCORE TOUR

AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND 2024  

BRUCE MASON CENTRE, AUCKLAND –  SATURDAY APRIL 6

  QPAC CONCERT HALL, BRISBANE –  THURSDAY APRIL 11

  HOTA THEATRE, GOLD COAST –  SATURDAY APRIL 13

CIVIC THEATRE, NEWCASTLE –  SUNDAY APRIL 21

PERTH CONCERT HALL, PERTH –  SUNDAY APRIL 28

PALAIS THEATRE, MELBOURNE –  SATURDAY MAY 11

  TICKETS ON SALE 10AM WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 18 Live Nation pre-sale: 10am Tuesday October 17 until 9am Wednesday October 18

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‘The Imperfects’ Podcast Announces 2024 Australian Theatre Tour

By Jules LeFevre

The creators behind popular podcast The Imperfects have announced a series of live shows in 2024. Hugh van Cuylenburg, Josh van Cuylenburg, and Ryan Shelton will hit the road at the beginning of April, starting the tour at the QPac Theatre in Brisbane on Thursday, 11th April.

The trio will move through theatres on the Gold Coast, Newcastle, and Perth, before rounding it out at the Palais in Melbourne on Saturday, 11th May. It’s the second tour in as many years for the podcast, and so the upcoming run has been aptly dubbed the ‘Encore Tour’. See all the dates and ticket details below.

The Imperfects Podcast to Head out on Tour

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The long-running podcast was started by Hugh van Cuylenburg as a byproduct of his successful Resilience Project, which aims to give schoolkids a better emotional toolkit. The podcast has taken off in recent years, and now chalks up around one million downloads a month.

Guests have included musicians like Dan Sultan and Tim Minchin , and other public figures like Brooke Blurton, Grant Denyer, Myf Warhurst, Osher Günsberg, former triple j host Linda Marigliano, and author Johann Hari.

The Imperfects 2024 Australian Tour Dates

• Thursday, 11th April – QPac Concert Hall, Brisbane
• Saturday, 13th April –  Hota Theatre, Gold Coast
• Sunday, 21st April – Civic Theatre, Newcastle
• Sunday, 28th April – Perth Concert Hall, Perth
• Saturday, 11th May – Palais Theatre, Melbourne

Tickets go on sale Wednesday, 18th October via Live Nation. A Live Nation members pre-sale will begin 24 hours prior.

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The Imperfects Announce Additional Melbourne Hamer Hall Show

The Imperfects have announced an additional show in Melbourne due to overwhelming demand. Currently touring around Australia, Hugh, Ryan & Josh will bring their debut stage show to Hamer Hall for a third and final show on Saturday, 28 October.

Tickets for the new show go on sale at 10am on Tuesday, April 18.

For complete tour and ticket information, visit: livenation.com.au .

We’re all imperfect. No one knows this better than The Imperfects podcast. And now, performing their first ever live show, co-hosts Hugh Van Cuylenburg, Ryan Shelton and Josh Van Cuylenburg are about to find out how truly imperfect they really are. Touring Australia in 2023, The Imperfects will be heading to venues in Geelong, Brisbane, Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney, Canberra and Perth.

Founder of The Resilience Project, Hugh van Cuylenburg, his brother Josh van Cuylenburg and comedian Ryan Shelton (neither of their brothers), are touring on an original stage show that will make you laugh, feel and think.

With over 8 million downloads, The Imperfects is an Australian podcast about how perfectly imperfect we all are.

Comparing ourselves to others is not only exhausting, it’s extremely harmful. However, when we share our struggles, we start to realise that everyone has something they are battling with. The Imperfects aims to teach, inspire and share stories of vulnerability so we can all be happier, build authentic connections and become more resilient.

This isn’t just another podcast episode on stage, this is a celebration of vulnerability and connection. Come and join the fun, or at the very least, embrace the imperfection.

Don’t miss The Imperfects on their stage show tour of Australia in 2023!

THE IMPERFECTS AUSTRALIA TOUR 2023

POWERHOUSE, BRISBANE FRIDAY APRIL 21 - SOLD OUT SATURDAY APRIL 22 - SOLD OUT  

DUNSTAN PLAYHOUSE, ADELAIDE SATURDAY APRIL 29 - SOLD OUT

HAMER HALL, MELBOURNE SUNDAY APRIL 30 - EARLY SHOW - SOLD OUT SUNDAY APRIL 30 - LATE SHOW - SOLD OUT SATURDAY OCTOBER 28 – NEW SHOW

EVEREST THEATRE, SYDNEY FRIDAY MAY 5 – SOLD OUT SATURDAY MAY 6 – SOLD OUT

STATE THEATRE, SYDNEY SUNDAY MAY 7

LLEWELLYN HALL, CANBERRA SATURDAY MAY 13

ASTOR THEATRE, PERTH SATURDAY JUNE 3 – SOLD OUT SUNDAY JUNE 4

AEC THEATRE, ADELAIDE SATURDAY OCTOBER 14 QPAC CONCERT HALL SUNDAY OCTOBER 15

TICKETS ON SALE 10AM TUESDAY APRIL 18 For complete tour and ticket information, visit: theresilienceproject.com.au & livenation.com.au

About The Imperfects

Hugh van Cuylenburg – As the founder of The Resilience Project, Hugh has dedicated his life to making people happier. For over 10 years, he’s spoken to millions of people about the importance of gratitude, empathy, mindfulness, vulnerability and of course imperfection.

Ryan Shelton – An Australian comedian and writer, Ryan has been part of some of Australia’s highest-rating and most-awarded comedy shows of the past 15 years. The podcast provides Ryan an opportunity to further explore his own imperfect journey.

Josh van Cuylenburg – As a filmmaker, visual storyteller and Hugh’s brother, Josh was originally the producer of The Imperfects. But it didn’t take long for Hugh and Ryan to realise that Josh’s wisdom, curiosity, and very good questions were being wasted behind the scenes.

For all tour-related enquiries, contact: Live Nation Australasia Michael Edney +61 430 289 409 [email protected]

Cavendish Struggles With Apparent Stomach and Heat Issues During Opening Tour De France Stage

Mark Cavendish has appeared to struggle with stomach and heat issues during the opening stage of the Tour de France

Daniel Cole

Britain's Mark Cavendish crosses the finish with a considerable delay in the first stage of the Tour de France cycling race over 206 kilometers (128 miles) with start in Florence and finish in Rimini, Italy, Saturday, June 29, 2024. (AP Photo/Daniel Cole)

RIMINI, Italy (AP) — Mark Cavendish appeared to struggle with stomach and heat issues during the opening stage of the Tour de France on Saturday.

He barely finished within the maximum time limit to keep alive his pursuit of breaking a tie with Eddy Merckx for the most career stage wins in cycling’s biggest race.

Vomiting while on his bike, Cavendish dropped behind the pack on the very first climb, the second-category Col de Valico Tre Faggi, and four Astana teammates dropped back to help the British rider.

But Cavendish hung on and finished 174th of the 175 riders who completed the stage. He crossed 39 minutes, 12 seconds behind stage winner Romain Bardet .

Cavendish equaled Merckx’s mark of 34 stage wins during the 2021 Tour and came close to winning a 35th on the seventh stage in 2023. He then crashed during the eighth stage last year, breaking his right collarbone. So the 39-year-old Cavendish put off retirement by a year to come back and try again at breaking his tie with Merckx.

The 206-kilometer (128-mile) route from Florence to the Adriatic coastal resort of Rimini marked one of the toughest Tour starts in recent memory, featuring seven categorized climbs and more than 3,600 meters (11,800 feet) of ascending.

Heat was also a factor on the opening day, with the temperature soaring to 36 degrees (97 F). Teammates dumped water over Cavendish’s head to try and cool him down. Then Cavendish vomited twice, once near the top of the opening climb and again on the descent.

Cavendish, who won his first Tour stage way back in 2008, was just hoping to get by in the opening two stages before aiming for the record in Monday’s third leg, the first flat stage that sets up well for sprinters. There's another handful of flat stages later in the race.

It was a rough day for the entire Astana team as Tour rookie Michele Gazzoli — one of the riders who dropped back to help Cavendish — abandoned the race midway through the stage.

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The Doobie Brothers Launch 2024 Summer Tour: Set List and Video

The Doobie Brothers began their summer tour on Sunday evening in Los Angeles.

Though they’ve been off the road in the United States since late January, the Doobie Brothers were well-primed for this current trek after a series of shows played overseas this month opening for Eagles .

Their 19-song set, as expected, leaned heavily on hits from the group’s initial ’70s heyday, including classics like “Black Water,” “China Grove” and the set-closing “Listen to the Music.” The Doobie Brothers also left plenty of room to chronicle later successes with vocalist and keyboardist Michael McDonald like “Takin’ It to the Streets” and “Minute by Minute” from later in the decade.

You can view fan videos from the concert, as well as the set list, below.

They’re Excited to Be Back With Michael McDonald

The Doobie Brothers initially revealed plans to reunite with the five-time Grammy Award-winning McDonald in 2019 to celebrate the group’s 50th anniversary. The combination proved to be such a success that they’ve continued to work and tour together. “I love playing with Mike. It’s great,” vocalist and guitarist Tom Johnston tells UCR. “He’s a great talent, a hell of a singer … good keyboard player too – and fun to hang out with. So there’s not really a lot of downside to that.”

Blues legend Robert Cray is opening the first half of the tour, a pairing that Johnston has really been looking forward to. “Robert is badass – a great blues player and singer,” he says. “We played with him and his band a while ago. So I’m really looking forward to reconnecting.” Steve Winwood , who Johnston calls “mind-blowing,” will share the stage with the Doobie Brothers on the second part of the outing, beginning July 30 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Fans can also look forward to a new album from the Doobie Brothers sometime soon. It will be their first full-length studio project with McDonald since 1980.

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1. “Take Me in Your Arms (Rock Me a Little While)”

2. “Here to Love You”

3. “Dependin’ On You”

4. “Rockin’ Down the Highway”

5. “You Belong to Me”

6. “Cannonball”

7. “It Keeps You Runnin'”

8. “Eyes of Silver”

9. “One Step Closer”

10. “World Gone Crazy”

11. “Minute by Minute”

12. “Without You”

13. “Jesus is Just Alright”

14. “What a Fool Believes”

15. “Long Train Runnin'”

16. “China Grove”

17. “Black Water”

18. “Takin’ It to the Streets’

19. “Listen to the Music”

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But now Michael Matthews is set to make his Olympic Games debut - on a Paris course that should suit him to a tee.

The Canberra cyclist was named in Australia's men's Olympic road race team on Saturday morning - the same day he was set to start his eighth Tour de France.

While he was licking his lips about the route through the Paris streets on August 3, Matthews played down his chances for the Tour - where he didn't feel there would be too many opportunities for him over the next three weeks.

That was especially a shame for the man known as "Bling" because he comes into this year's Tour in good form.

With his Jayco AlUla teammate Dylan Groenewegen the main man for the flat sprints, that will leave Matthews sniffing out opportunities wherever they come up.

The 33-year-old goes into the world's most famous race off the back of his Olympics boost.

It's been a long-time coming for the Canberran, who has had to bide his time after missing out on both the Tokyo and Rio Games for differing reasons.

But he was named in Australia's three-man team for Paris, along with Simon Clarke and Lucas Plapp.

Both Matthews and Grace Brown, in the women's road race and individual time trial, will be Australia's two big medal hopes.

"I've missed two opportunities to be part of such an amazing event," Matthews said.

"Tokyo was around that time the Zika virus was up in the air.

"I was meant to go to the Olympics that year, but me and my wife were looking to have a baby and they were saying with the Zika virus the baby can be born with disabilities.

"We put our potential baby's health over the Olympics, which was a given.

"We were lucky to have a beautiful daughter so I wouldn't take back any of my decisions.

"Then Rio I felt like I should've gone [but wasn't picked], but in the end the course was very demanding and not really a course for me.

"Now hopefully it's my turn this year."

Le Tour 

His immediate focus is on the Tour de France, however, and it could be a fast start for the fast man.

With the Jayco team working for Groenewegen on the pure sprint stages - the first of which is Monday's stage three - that leaves limited opportunities for Matthews.

That's a big of a blow for Bling, who goes into the Tour in good form - having finished second in stage two of the Tour de Suisse a few weeks ago, as well as another second in Milan-Sanremo in March.

"If you look at the Tour de France this year there's not too many amazing stages you say this is a stage for Michael Matthews," he said.

"It's a bit unfortunate, let's say, but I'll take my chances when they come.

"We have Dylan for the flat sprints, [Simon] Yates for the mountain stages and my stages will be more intermediate where I can."

The chances

That being said there still are a few stages Matthews has his eye on, where he could repeat his stunning breakaway victory in the 2022 Tour.

The opening two stages are tough, but if he has his climbing legs on then he could get himself to the finish as part of a reduced bunch - and with his speed, anything could happen.

Then there's stage eight next Saturday and the gravel stage the following day that could also suit.

"There's definitely a few intermediate breakaway stages along the way, but you have to make that breakaway to be in contention," Matthews said.

"Stage eight is a hillyish stage where we're not really sure if Dylan can get there and it's an uphill sprint in the final so that could be one I mix it up in.

"Also the dirt stage on stage nine also looks quite good - a real sort of Classics sort of day so it should be a fun one."

Given the Olympics are a big target, Matthews could be forgiven for dropping out of the Tour before the 21 st -and-final stage so he could freshen up for Paris.

But, when that last stage starts just up the road from your home in Monaco, then the Canberran wants to enjoy the chance to ride in front of his young family.

Even if the stage is an individual time trial - not one of Matthews' strengths.

"No, no, no, I'm going all the way. It finishes in Nice and starts in Monaco 50 metres from my house," he said.

"That's pretty special for me and my family. We've lived in Monaco now for 12 years so it feels a little bit like home now."

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'It's been a dream of mine': Canberra star to make Olympic debut

He's won and been on the podium of the biggest races in the world, now Michael Matthews will finally get his crack at the Olympic Games.

The Canberra cyclist was named in Australia's men's road race team to compete at the Paris Olympics on August 3.

That's once he gets through the Tour de France, which starts tonight, where he'll be looking for his fifth stage win at the world's most famous race.

Matthews has won stages and the green jersey at the Tour de France. Won stages at both the other grand tours - the Giro d'Italia and the Vuelta a Espana.

He's finished second and third in the men's road race at the world championships. Won the team time trial there as well.

But he's never raced at the Olympics before.

Now he's one of Australia's medal chances on a course around the streets of Paris that suits him - especially if it comes down to a reduced-bunch sprint, which is the man known as Bling's bread and butter.

The 33-year-old also has the ability to win as part of a breakaway - as he did with his emotional victory in stage 14 of the Tour de France in 2022.

Matthews was named as part of Australia's three-man team, along with Simon Clarke and Lucas Plapp.

Grace Brown was shaping as another big medal hope for the Aussies as part of the women's team - in both the road race and the individual time trial.

Brown was part of the three-woman team, along with Ruby Roseman-Gannon and Lauretta Hanson.

"It's truly an honour to represent Australia at the Olympics," Matthews said.

"It's been a dream of mine since I knew what the Olympics was.

"I have been close to making the team two times now and to have a course that suits me so well it's a dream come true."

Australian road cycling team: Grace Brown, Ruby Roseman-Gannon, Lauretta Hanson, Michael Matthews, Simon Clarke, Lucas Plapp.

Australian track cycling team: Matthew Glaetzer, Matthew Richardson, Leigh Hoffman, Kristina Clonan, Kelland O'Brien, Samuel Welsford, Conor Leahy, Oliver Bleddyn, Georgia Baker, Alexandra Manly, Maeve Plouffe, Sophie Edwards, Chloe Moran.

Former champ tips Canberra star to have fast start to Tour de France

Michael Matthews could get off to a fast start to the Tour de France, with previous winner Cadel Evans tipping the famous race would also prepare the Canberra cyclist for a tilt at Olympic glory.

Matthews is looking for his fifth stage win once the Tour kicks off on Saturday.

While stage three was the first likely sprint finish of the three-week grand tour, that's set to be the domain of his Jayco AlUla teammate Dylan Groenewegen.

Instead, the opening two stages of the Tour, which starts in Italy, were shaping as potential chances for Matthews instead.

They're both tough stages, with plenty of climbing, but if the 33-year-old's legs are good he could be the fastest man left in any reduced bunches at the end.

It's expected the Canberran will be named as one of Australia's Olympic medal hopes in the men's road race team, which will be announced Saturday morning.

Evans predicted the three weeks of the Tour would have Matthews ready to go for gold in Paris on August 3 - especially since his target wasn't winning the general classification.

Another advantage the man known as "Bling" could have at Paris was some of his Australian Jayco AlUla teammates could also be named in the Olympic team on Saturday.

That's not the case for most World Tour riders.

"Interesting to see [how he goes]. Stage three will be the first chance for the sprinters so Monday we'll have a better indication," Evans, who will commentate at the Olympics for Channel Nine, said.

"The first two days are pretty tough.

"He'll go in and aim for stages and normally the guys going into the Tour who don't have GC [hopes] they come out the best for the Olympics in the years gone by.

"Those that go in for the GC usually come out pretty exhausted."

Evans felt the prestige around finishing the Tour de France - the world's greatest race - would be enough to ensure Matthews finished the race - rather than pull out to freshen up for Paris.

Plus, while the final stage is an individual time trial - and doesn't suit Matthews' strengths - it starts in his adopted hometown of Monaco before finishing in Nice.

That offers a rare chance to race in front of his young family in the city where he now lives.

"I'm sure in the last week there'll be some interesting opportunities for the sprinters," Evans said.

"So to stay in for that and the interests of the team, and finishing the Tour has got it's own importance other than just getting ready for the next races."

Slovenian cyclist Tadej Pogacar is hoping to do the Giro d'Italia-Tour de France double, having easily won the Giro last month.

That feat hasn't been achieved since Marco Pantani did it in 1998.

Pogacar is also planning to ride at the Paris Games and the world championships in Zurich in September as well.

But Evans felt he could start to run out of legs towards the end of the Tour.

"He is Pogacar so he is different to everyone else, but in the third week of the Tour he might already start to pay for his efforts at the Giro d'Italia," he said.

"To come back again for the Olympics - and he wants to come back for the worlds as well - let's see.

"It's interesting times, but I would have been a bit more conservative with his efforts if I was him."

David Polkinghorne

Covering the Raiders, Cavalry, cycling and racing, plus everything else that involves sport in the ACT, for The Canberra Times. Basically I love sport and watching it is a full-time job. Email: [email protected]

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Receiving more than a million downloads each month, The Imperfects is an Australian podcast about how perfectly imperfect we all are. Comparing ourselves to others is not only exhausting, it’s extremely harmful. However, when we share our struggles, we start to realise that everyone has something they are battling with. The Imperfects aims to teach, inspire and share stories of vulnerability so we can all be happier, build authentic connections and become more resilient.

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