‘Shocking’ win for Hannon on SBS Bank Tour of Southland Bluff hill stage

6/11/2026 - Wilson Hannon even shocked himself with victory on Bluff Hill on the penultimate day of the 2026 SBS Bank Tour of Southland today.

The Palmerston North rider was outstanding on the 150km stage six from Invercargill to Bluff, instigating the decisive break of the day and then riding his way clear on iconic Motupōhue to secure one of the biggest victories of his young career.

“That's just ridiculous. I'm shocked,” the iBuilt rider said.

“That's just not something that I ever kind of thought of doing, not something I ever thought I was capable of.”

Hannon was aggressive after the race had covered 47km in the first hour of racing, helping create a break which quickly jumped out to 3min. He was the last man standing from the break, with Jack Clark (Macaulay Ford-GoodTech) second on the stage ahead of third-placed tour leader Matthew Wilson (Advanced Personnel).