Caleb Ewan wins shortened Tour Down Under stage in baking conditions

Australian beats Danny van Poppel and Sam Bennett at line in LyndochIntense heat leads to shortening of stage from 145km to 118kmAustralian sprinter Caleb Ewan won Tuesday’s opening stage of the Tour Down Under, with baking 40-degree conditions prompting organisers to shorten the course.The in-form Orica-Scott rider posted his fourth win of the year, beating Sky rider Danny van Poppel and Bora-Hansgrohe’s Sam Bennett. Related: Caleb Ewan underlines Tour Down Under sprint credentials