Luke Tuckwell’s Breakthrough Moment as the the Young Australian is turning heads in France
In our latest cycling podcast episode, rising Australian cyclist Luke Tuckwell reflects on a career-defining performance after finishing second at the Tour Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes (ex-Critérium du Dauphiné). His remarkable result marks a major milestone, placing him among a select group of riders to shine in one of the sport’s toughest races.
I mean, I'm still on cloud nine. I think I'll be on cloud nine for a while
Luke shares the emotional weight of the achievement, admitting it took time for the result to truly sink in. He also opens up about the intensity of racing at WorldTour level, describing the Dauphiné as one of the most demanding events on the calendar, sometimes even tougher than a Grand Tour. Despite the challenge, Luke and his team embraced the race with a low-pressure mindset, allowing them to focus on performance and exceed expectations.
The only motivation I needed that day was the thought of my sister in my head
A key theme of the conversation is teamwork, with Luke crediting his teammates for their crucial support throughout the race. Looking ahead, Luke discusses his ambitions for the season, including a possible start at the Vuelta a España, as he continues building toward an exciting future in professional
