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Brindabella Challenge - NE, Canberra, ACT, Australia, December 2-4, 2005

Three-time world time trial champion Michael Rogers
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(Click for larger image) Three-time world time trial champion Michael Rogers  still remembers when he first started racing, and acknowledged the importance of events like the Brindabella Challenge.
The start of the graded handicap,
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(Click for larger image) The start of the graded handicap,  beginning with F grade, who started 23 minutes in front of the scratch group.
E grade
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(Click for larger image) E grade  are called to the line.
D grade
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(Click for larger image) D grade  looking a little nervy.
C grade
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(Click for larger image) C grade  always a big bunch, with one of their riders winning the major prize at the end of the race..
B grade
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(Click for larger image) B grade  ready to rumble.
A grade,
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(Click for larger image) A grade,   a small field with just nine starters.
And A grade
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(Click for larger image) And A grade  are on their way.
Michael Rogers and Stephen Hodge
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(Click for larger image) Michael Rogers and Stephen Hodge  lead out the kids' race, with Hodgey taking on some fluffy company.
Go, my son!
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(Click for larger image) Go, my son!
Bradley Morton (Canberra CC)
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(Click for larger image) Bradley Morton (Canberra CC)  wins the handicap by a country mile. B grade for you, next time!
Chris Loynes (Canberra CC)
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(Click for larger image) Chris Loynes (Canberra CC)  takes second place.
Simon Hickey (Peloton Sports)
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(Click for larger image) Simon Hickey (Peloton Sports)  scores third.
Troy Glennan (MG XPower p/b BigPond)
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(Click for larger image) Troy Glennan (MG XPower p/b BigPond)  attacked with 7km to go to win the scratch race.
Troy Glennan (MG XPower p/b BigPond)
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(Click for larger image) Troy Glennan (MG XPower p/b BigPond)  raises his arms in triumph.
Peter McDonald (FRF Couriers-Caravello)
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(Click for larger image) Peter McDonald (FRF Couriers-Caravello)  takes second place.
And Joe McDonnell (FRF Couriers-Caravello)
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(Click for larger image) And Joe McDonnell (FRF Couriers-Caravello)  comes in for third.
The sprint was still on
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(Click for larger image) The sprint was still on  with money down to 10th place.
A happy camper
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(Click for larger image) A happy camper  - Troy Glennan (MG XPower p/b BigPond).
Cyclingnews' Jeff Jones
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(Click for larger image) Cyclingnews' Jeff Jones does his best
Mick Rogers, Stephen Hodge
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(Click for larger image) Mick Rogers, Stephen Hodge and a horse. As a Canberra local, Rogers was happy to see so many cyclists in town, while Hodgie had worked tirelessly behind the scenes for the event. The horse contributed vital comic relief.
Oenone Wood (left)
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(Click for larger image) Oenone Wood (left)  with her two younger sisters.
Ms Wood the Youngest
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(Click for larger image) Ms Wood the Youngest follows in Big Sis' wheeltracks
Oenone Wood, Mick Rogers and Stephen Hodge
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(Click for larger image) Oenone Wood, Mick Rogers and Stephen Hodge go for a spin on a triplet
Actual prizemoney!
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(Click for larger image) Actual prizemoney! Our own Jeff Jones celebrates his third place in the handicap by eating his cheque. Er, Jeff, you're supposed to spend it…