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Good as Goold

Is Aussie Max Goold the next Tom Dumoulin? He’s moving to Europe to find out.

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Sophie Smith
Jan 06, 2026
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I first come across Max Goold’s name not via the string of promising performances that defined his final junior racing year but rather a social media post from Koonung Secondary College. We’re both Alumni.

It’s December when the 18-year-old takes a call from Spokes after finishing fifth at the Tour of Bright - a three-stage race in Victoria’s High Countr…

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