Lapthorne ready to challenge from the top

Darren Lapthorne won last year's title race

Darren Lapthorne won last year's title race (Image credit: Mark Gunter)

Australian national road champion Darren Lapthorne is ready to defend his crown in this Sunday's elite men's road race, but the Victorian knows it won't be an easy feat. The top of Australia's professional cyclists will take part in the national title race, with some 113 riders out to impress Olympic selectors and vie for the green and gold jersey.