For many years the US had a handful of "real pros", and in the last 15 years it has not got that much better. Our championship was contested at the Core States(which has changed names 4 times) in PA. The 1st American rider across the line was crowned the champ. I think one of our champs finished 5th or 6th behind better euro pros. I am sure that the thimble full of pros from Australia can take a deep breath and wear the AU champs jersey even if they don't cross the line first. There are not any big climbs in the current route so if Robbie gets 20th it's because his form is poor. I have never routed for Cavendish but I hope they up the start money and he and Griepel show up and smoke the crybaby. Per capita Australia has to have the highest % of great racers right behind Lux