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Jayco Bay Cycling Classic, Geelong, Australia, January 3-7, 2007

Pitcher Partners Olivia Gollan
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(Click for larger image) Pitcher Partners Olivia Gollan  warm up in-front of a Melbourne tram at the Docklands.
Robert Lyte (Bankstown Sports CC)
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(Click for larger image) Robert Lyte (Bankstown Sports CC) easily won the final stage in the Elite Men's B' Grade race.
Kate Bates (Pitcher Partners)
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(Click for larger image) Kate Bates (Pitcher Partners)  on the startline at the Docklands for the final stage
A thirsty Belinda Goss (Volvo)
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(Click for larger image) A thirsty Belinda Goss (Volvo) before the start to the women's final stage in Melbourne
The smile of Sara Carrigan (Rapido Cycles)
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(Click for larger image) The smile of Sara Carrigan (Rapido Cycles) on the startline at the Docklands for the final stage
Catherine Cell (Portfolio Partners)
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(Click for larger image) Catherine Cell (Portfolio Partners)  awaits the start to the women's final stage.
Commentators and journalists on the podium
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(Click for larger image) Commentators and journalists on the podium  at the Docklands in Melbourne for the final stage of the 2007 Jayco Bay Cycling Classic Series
Bianca Rogers (left) of Team Volvo and
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(Click for larger image) Bianca Rogers (left) of Team Volvo and  Jessica Berry (right) of the Jayco VIS team on the front of the peloton
The charge is on in wet conditions at the Docklands
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(Click for larger image) The charge is on in wet conditions at the Docklands during the final stage of the women's series.
Series leader Kate Bates (Pitcher Partners, yellow)
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(Click for larger image) Series leader Kate Bates (Pitcher Partners, yellow) heading towards overall victory at the Docklands
Rosara Joseph (L) of Team New Zealand wins a sprint
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(Click for larger image) Rosara Joseph (L) of Team New Zealand wins a sprint from HIT Racing’s Nicole Whitburn .
Belinda Goss (Volvo) tries to attack the peloton
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(Click for larger image) Belinda Goss (Volvo) tries to attack the peloton and maybe pinch a break.
An Englishman in Melbourne…Drapac Porsche's
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(Click for larger image) An Englishman in Melbourne…Drapac Porsche's  Tom Southam on the docks
A determined Deborah Fagg (centre) of the Landlink team
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(Click for larger image) A determined Deborah Fagg (centre) of the Landlink team charges out of a corner on the hot-dog circuit.
Women's series winner, Kate Bates (Pitcher Partners)
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(Click for larger image) Women's series winner, Kate Bates (Pitcher Partners) in action on the final day in Melbourne
Kate Bates (Pitcher Partners) takes out the final stage .
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(Click for larger image) Kate Bates (Pitcher Partners) takes out the final stage . at the Docklands and seals overall victory in the women's series
Women's series winner Kate Bates (Pitcher Partners)
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(Click for larger image) Women's series winner Kate Bates (Pitcher Partners) is interviewed while Robbie McEwen turns his hand at special comments in the background.
It took plenty of skill for Pitcher Partner's Kate Bates
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(Click for larger image) It took plenty of skill for Pitcher Partner's Kate Bates  to grab overall honours in the women's series of the Jayco Bay Cycling Classic of 2007.
FRF Couriers - NSWIS rider John Eblining
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(Click for larger image) FRF Couriers - NSWIS rider John Eblining  on the startline at the Docklands for the final stage
Rory Sutherland riding for the Landlink team in the series
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(Click for larger image) Rory Sutherland riding for the Landlink team in the series will finish in the top-ten overall
Men's series leader Mark Renshaw (Skilled) focuses
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(Click for larger image) Men's series leader Mark Renshaw (Skilled) focuses on the road ahead for the final stage.
The men's field on the startline at Melbourne Docklands
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(Click for larger image) The men's field on the startline at Melbourne Docklands awaits the start to the final stage.
The yellow jersey of the series leader, Mark Renshaw (Skilled)
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(Click for larger image) The yellow jersey of the series leader, Mark Renshaw (Skilled) tucked away in the peloton in the home straight
Riders head up the home straight at the Docklands
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(Click for larger image) Riders head up the home straight at the Docklands with the road drying out after rain threatened proceedings.
Michael Ford (HLP Mortgage Co)
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(Click for larger image) Michael Ford (HLP Mortgage Co)  goes on the attack.
David Kemp (left) of Team Volvo was happy to help out
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(Click for larger image) David Kemp (left) of Team Volvo was happy to help out  fellow Queenslander Robbie McEwen as a teammate in the series.
Portfolio Partner's Brett Perez from the United Kingdom
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(Click for larger image) Portfolio Partner's Brett Perez from the United Kingdom in action on the final stage
Jason Phillips (Team Volvo)
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(Click for larger image) Jason Phillips (Team Volvo)  drives the peloton at the Docklands.
It's not all black and white for riders in the 2007 Jayco Bay
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(Click for larger image) It's not all black and white for riders in the 2007 Jayco Bay  Cycling Classic Series.
Rory Sutherland in his American Health Net's team kit
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(Click for larger image) Rory Sutherland in his American Health Net's team kit was happy to ride for the Landlink outfit during the series.
Sam Bewley (New Zealand National Team-Sally's Paddock)
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(Click for larger image) Sam Bewley (New Zealand National Team-Sally's Paddock) found himself in the breakaway group of four riders on the final day.
Brett Lancaster rode for the Jayco VIS team in the series
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(Click for larger image) Brett Lancaster rode for the Jayco VIS team in the series but will ride in Europe for Team Milram.
Mark Renshaw (Skilled) corners on his way to overall
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(Click for larger image) Mark Renshaw (Skilled) corners on his way to overall victory in the 2007 Jayco Bay Cycling Classic Series.
Marcus Wettenhall (Geelong Cycling Club-Mercure Geelong)
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(Click for larger image) Marcus Wettenhall (Geelong Cycling Club-Mercure Geelong) was part of a chasing group of riders that almost bridged the gap to the leading quartet.
The chase group of five riders head down the back straight
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(Click for larger image) The chase group of five riders head down the back straight  in Melbourne looking to catch the leading four.
With three laps remaining the chase group were hot on the
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(Click for larger image) With three laps remaining the chase group were hot on the  leaders heels thanks to a great turn from Brett Lancaster.
Simon Gerrans (Portfolio Partners) snatches another win on home soil;
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(Click for larger image) Simon Gerrans (Portfolio Partners) snatches another win on home soil; Gerrans will be the man to beat for the up-coming National Road Titles in Buninyong.
Winner of the Men’s Elite Support Series, Rohan Dennis (Adelaide Cycling Club)
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(Click for larger image) Winner of the Men’s Elite Support Series, Rohan Dennis (Adelaide Cycling Club)
Portfolio Partners won the overall honours in the teams category
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(Click for larger image) Portfolio Partners won the overall honours in the teams category and get ready to pop the corks.
And pop they did…a champagne shower to finish the presentations
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(Click for larger image) And pop they did…a champagne shower to finish the presentations  of the 2007 Jayco Bay Cycling Classic Series.
Mark Renshaw (Skilled) phones home to let mum know he'll be late for dinner…
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(Click for larger image) Mark Renshaw (Skilled) phones home to let mum know he'll be late for dinner… It's time to celebrate!
A concerned glance
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(Click for larger image) A concerned glance  from Naomi Williams (NSWIS)
Robert Lyte (NSWIS) takes two
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(Click for larger image) Robert Lyte (NSWIS) takes two  in a row.
Rory Sutherland corners.
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(Click for larger image) Rory Sutherland corners.
Dylan Newell claps
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(Click for larger image) Dylan Newell claps  as he crosses the line in the rain.
Olivia Gollan (Pitcher Partners)
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(Click for larger image) Olivia Gollan (Pitcher Partners)  played a strong support role to Team Leader, Kate Bates this week.
Richard England (Jayco VIS)
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(Click for larger image) Richard England (Jayco VIS)  corners in the elite race.
The sprint for third in the support race
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(Click for larger image) The sprint for third in the support race  was taken by Richard Lang.
Simon Gerrans (Portfolio Partners)
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(Click for larger image) Simon Gerrans (Portfolio Partners)  was in the break which formed early.
Emma Rickards (Jayco VIS)
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(Click for larger image) Emma Rickards (Jayco VIS)  worked hard in this final race.
Belinda Goss (Volvo) looks pressured
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(Click for larger image) Belinda Goss (Volvo) looks pressured  during the final race, the stakes were still high with the Series still open.
Sara Carrigan (Rapido) won the sprinter's jersey
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(Click for larger image) Sara Carrigan (Rapido) won the sprinter's jersey  in the series.
Series Leader, Kate Bates
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(Click for larger image) Series Leader, Kate Bates  looks for Belinda Goss (second) whilst Goss was glued to Bates' rear wheel.
The race and series winner, Kate Bates (Pitcher Partners).
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(Click for larger image) The race and series winner, Kate Bates (Pitcher Partners). Bates heads out to Europe on Monday for the T-Mobile team training camp in Majorca.
Amy Halliahan hangs on to the bunch
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(Click for larger image) Amy Halliahan hangs on to the bunch  in the early rain.
Simon Gerrans wins the final Bay Series race
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(Click for larger image) Simon Gerrans wins the final Bay Series race  in Melbourne's Docklands.
The bunch is strung out
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(Click for larger image) The bunch is strung out  by the early fast pace in front of large crowds.