For those who watch the TDF each year, let's hope an Aussie is on the podium again this year.
However, in 4-6 years time, if an Australian has not yet won the TDF, watch out for these three names; Cameron Meyer, Ben King and Adam Semple. Both are now riding Pro, Ben in the US and Adam in Europe.
http://www.cycling.org.au/?Page=8820
http://www.benking.com.au/?page_id=11
http://www.adamsemple.com.au/?page_id=12
I have raced with all three, but trained huge amounts with Ben over the last 4 years. Aside from being the nicest person you'll ever meet, Cam's the 2009 world track champion, and was the most aggressive rider at last years Tour Down Under. Ben's currently racing around the US and has secured a few good wins as well as some nice day-long break-aways with the likes of Lance Armstrong and Floyd Landis (LOL). On a good legs day, Ben can and does ride off the front for the whole day...even on fast US criteriums, he's that strong. Semp's a pure climber, but is still a strong TT rider. Cam and Ben are incredible TT and TTT riders, both road and track.
If your into the 'Classics', the one day wars and 1 week tours, watch out for Ben. Long tours watch out for Cam. And Poka Dot stuff is Semp.
Ben's capable of one day winning Roubaix!
All three are achieving great things, drug-free.