Matthew White, a 30-year-old Australian rider with the Cofidis team from France, lost everything.

Australian rider, Damian McDonald emerged as the first winner of the race.

This grand prix has been won only by Spanish, Italian and Australian riders.

The team included Dutch riders and some English and Australian riders.

Neil Stephens, an Australian rider with Festina, was more forthcoming.

He was one of the first British riders to challenge the dominance of Australian riders.

Graeme Brown, an Australian rider with the Dutch Rabobank team, won the stage.

Goss was the first Australian rider ever to win the race.

The Australian rider went on to win the 1990 Milk Race with the Banana-Falcon squad.

Australian riders won each of the lesser jersey awards.