Vine took his second TDU title, but almost had some marsupials ruin his day. With just under 95.5 km remaining, kangaroos leapt from the roadside bush and straight into the peloton, sending multiple riders to the deck — including the race leader.

Two-time Tour Down Under winner Jay Vine remains non-plussed at the tactics of the Jayco AlUla team at the Australian road cycling championships.