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REVEALED: Behind the bling matthews shows steely resolve | Rare Historical Photos

Michael Matthews was, is and probably always will be "Bling".

Still, one of the best-known nicknames in world cycling is also disarming. It goes nowhere near the full story.

Certainly the spirit of the kid from Canberra is still there. At the start of his career, Matthews earned the moniker for the flashy studs, necklaces and clothing.

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