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Time to wolf a couple of cheese rolls and start dancing on the pedals for the Tour of Southland riders

Time to wolf a couple of cheese rolls and start dancing on the pedals for the Tour of Southland riders

8 November 2024

They're embarking on stage six, a 151-kilometre trek from Invercargill to Gore through the likes of Spar Bush, Winton, Hedgehope and Mataura.

Josh Burnett remains in the leader's orange jersey with a one minute and 41 second lead.

Three legs remain.

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