Tattersall's Cup Tour of the Murray River - NE

Australia, August 31-September 4, 2005

Photos

Stage 10 - September 4: Mildura Kermesse, 66 km

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Dominic Caravello issues instructions to his charges before the final stage in Mildura.
The trophies of the Tattersall's Cup Series.
Bernard Sulzberger of Tasmania in second place overall in the Tour of the Murray River.
Peter Mueller from South Australia awaits the start of the final stage in Mildura.
Saddles, wheels and handlebars.
David Salton from Victoria makes some adjustments before the final stage.
Looking for the peloton under the banner.
Stuart Shaw (R), the RoadSafe Mildura Sprint Points leader.
The tour leader has the road to himself.
Imposters on the tour in Mildura.
The peloton wind their way around the streets of Mildura.
Samuel Rix (C) of Victoria in the peloton.
The peloton in the home straight on the final day of the Tour of the Murray River.
A lead group opened up a gap on the peloton early into the final stage.
Adrian Salter leads Casey Munro over a railway line in the lead group.
David Hiley of New South Wales on track in the Tour of the Murray River.
Ben Kersten of New South Wales already a stage winner on the Tour .
Robert Cater (108) and Kyle Marwood (76) in the peloton during the final stage.
David McKenzie drives the leaders around the streets of Mildura.
The main field corner in search of the leaders.
A wheel change as the peloton continues.
David McKenzie looking for success on the final day.
Chris Jongewaard leads fellow South Australian Mathew Rex and the peloton around.
Andrew Graham gets thirsty in the peloton.
Adrian Salter from Victoria corners in the lead group.
Russell Van Hout working overtime in the lead group.
The main field find some time to reflect on the Tour of the Murray River!
The field give chase under the banner in Mildura.
The peloton in hot pursuit of the leaders.
With a lap to go, the peloton are closing in on the leaders.
A great crowd turned out in Mildura for the final stage.
David McKenzie takes out the final stage in Mildura.
The peloton sprint to the line for top 10 placings.
The podium - (L-R) Adrian Salter (3rd), David McKenzie (1st) and Russell Van Hout (2nd).
Katie Mactier the only female to compete in the tour receives a presentation after the final stage.
Amanda Newton from Tattersalls presents the Tour winner's yellow jersey to Simon Clarke.
The Tour's final GC podium - (L-R) Chris Jongewaard (3rd), Simon Clarke (1st) and Bernard Sulzberger (2nd).
Gordon McCauley from New Zealand zips up his Subaru Most Aggressive rider's jersey.
Stuart Shaw with his RoadSafe Mildura Sprint Points winner's jersey.
Tommy Nankervis on the podium in his Sunraysia Daily Newspaper Criterium winner's jersey.
Gordon McCauley is all smiles with his Tourism Victoria King of the Mountains jersey.
Robert McLachlan, the Tattersalls Cup Champion .
The final 2005 Tattersall's Cup podium - (L-R) Simon Clarke (3rd), Robert McLachlan (1st) and Bernard Sulzberger (2nd).
Amanda Newton from Tattersalls presents Simon Clarke with the Sid Patterson rider of the future award.
10 years of Tatt's - (L-R) Amanda Newton of Tattersalls, Leanne Freeman, John Craven and Diana Nardi all of Caribou Publications celebrate ten years of the Tattersall's Cup Series in the Sunraysia district.

Stage 9 - September 4: Cardross Kermesse, 57.6 km

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CBD Cycles from Melbourne on the Tour of the Murray River.
Richard Moffatt looking to hold on to a top-10 placing.
Peter McDonald on the start line in Cardross for stage nine.
Katie Mactier preparing for an assault on the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne.
Stephen Cunningham from South Australia in the top five going in to the penultimate stage.
Cameron Wise from Victoria finished second on stage seven in Euston.
David McKenzie from Victoria on the start line in Cardross.
Tommy Nankervis is going bananas on the Tour of the Murray River!
Riders await the start to stage nine in Cardross.
Tour leader Simon Clarke gets a head start on the start line.
Unlike the sign says, these leaders won't be coming back!
Watch out, here comes the Tour of the Murray River.
The peloton roll through Cardross.
Trent Wilson from New South Wales in the lead group on stage nine.
The peloton approach Cardross and the Tattersall's banner.
Darren Lapthorne from Victoria swings round a bend near Cardross.
The main field in pursuit of the leading group.
At the back of the field approaching Cardross.
Beneath the banner of the 2005 Tattersall's Cup.
The peloton in Cardross.
Brendan O'Connell leads Darren Lapthorne and Trent Wilson in the lead group.
Darren Lapthorne takes out stage nine in Cardross.
Stage winner Darren Lapthorne with tour commentator Lyndsay Hill.
The podium - (L-R) Trent Wilson (3rd), Darren Lapthorne (1st) and Brendan O'Connell (3rd).
Trent Wilson was judged the Subaru Most Aggressive rider on stage nine.
Tour leader Simon Clarke with Tattersall's representative Amanda Newton.
Stuart Shaw in the RoadSafe Mildura Sprint Points leader's jersey.
Simon Clarke from Victoria holding on to his lead in the Tour of the Murray River after stage nine.
Tour Director John Craven (L) with chief commissaire Bill McMahon (centre) and technical manager Frank McCaig after stage nine.
VIS cycling coach Dave Sanders (R) with chief commissaire Bill McMahon discussing Simon Clarke's puncture on stage nine.

Stage 8 - September 3: Euston Criterium, 52 km

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More rain dampened the Tour of the Murray River for stage eight in Euston
A little colour was added to a bleak day on the back roads of Euston
The peloton heads under trees during the 52km criterium in Euston
A wet day in the 2005 Tattersall’s Cup Cycling Series
Daniel Burtt from Victoria fresh from a fourth placing on stage seven
Cameron Bowden from South Australia in action on stage eight
Brad Glennan (57) from New South Wales has Trent Stevenson from Victoria for company on bend
Daniel Furmston from Tasmania in action during stage eight
The peloton rolls around on the wet roads of Euston
There was plenty of water around the 1.3km circuit in Euston
The field make its way on a 40 lap circuit of the streets of Euston
Andrew Graham from Victoria sets out after a lead group of riders
The field swings round the roads of Euston
The green jerseys of the Decked Out team from Bendigo lead the main field through
Brad Nortons from Victoria takes out stage eight
Brad Norton (centre) explains to VIS cycling coach Dave Sanders (R) how he took the stage

Stage 7 - September 3: Robinvale Kermesse, 60 km

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Chief Commissaire Bill McMahon shelters from the rain prior to stage seven
Stage seven in Robinvale would start under grey skies and wet roads
Gordon McCauley corners at Robinvale and lost minutes on GC later in the stage
The peloton on tour in the Murray River region
A small group put a gap in the field early into the stage
Riders go on the attack after the lead group
The tour passes Murray River gum trees during the 60km kermesse
The leaders head along the Murray River almost a minute ahead of the rest
Wes Sulzberger at peace in the peloton!
The field comes out of the trees down the back straight in Robinvale
Bradley Norton from Victoria leads the main field into a bend
The tour passes one of Australia’s greatest tennis players
Trent Stevenson (L) and Bradley Payne in the main field
South Australian Michael Hardy in 69th position after stage seven
The peloton on wet roads in Robinvale
Is that love between birds as the peloton pass!
Umbrellas were the order of the day in Robinvale
The peloton makes its way along the home straight in the concluding laps around 50 seconds behind
The finale - (L-R); Patrick Shaw, Daniel Burtt, Johnny Walker and Stuart Shaw sprint to the line
Stuart Shaw in the top ten after winning stage seven in Robinvale
The bunch sprint to the line for top ten placings
Judges confer on the podium after stage seven
Patrick Shaw from Victoria on the podium for the first time in the 2005 Tattersall’s Cup Series
Wow! another stage victory
The podium (L-R): Patrick Shaw (3rd) Stuart Shaw (1st) and Johnny Walker (2cnd)
What Stuart Shaw pushed around to victory on stage seven
Sunraysia Daily Criterium leader Robert McLachlan

Stage 6 - September 2: Ouyen - Patchewollock - Ouyen, 86.5 km

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Clowning around on the Tour of the Murray River
Now let's just see am I really in the lead?
Gordon McCauley takes King of the Mountain points early into stage six
The peloton makes its way towards skinny roads near Ouyen
The peloton has a decision to make up ahead...
A breakaway formed not long after the start of stage six
Now come on boys who wants to work with me?
The lead group go through an intermediate sprint point on stage six
The peloton heads towards Patchewollock under blue skies
Matt Goss from Tasmania in the lead group
Brendan Hill from Queensland in the leading group of six riders
The leaders check with a Commissaire regarding a time gap back to the main field
The gap is reducing getting closer to the finish
Mathew Rex (2nd from left) outguns Simon Clarke to his right and Tommy Nankervis (L) to take the stage
No flies on Mathew Rex or is there?
Hey didn't you just win that bike race?
The podium (L-R): Tommy Nankervis (3rd), Mathew Rex (1st) and Simon Clarke (2nd)
Simon Clarke tries on another Tattersall's tour leader's jersey after stage six

Stage 5 - September 2: Ouyen Criterium, 36 km

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Time for a quick coffee before the start of stage five
Kyle Marwood from Victoria signs on for stage five
Hey Shawy lets trick em' and go the other way...
I just have to pinch myself that I'm here on the Tour of the Murray River!
Robert Lyte in his Mildura jersey on the startline
Awaiting the start to stage five in Ouyen
They're off in Ouyen for a 36km criterium
A good crowd gathered in Ouyen to see the tour
Peter Milostic leads the peloton down the back straight in Ouyen
Tour leader Simon Clarke corners in Ouyen
At the back of the field during the 30 lap criterium
Wes Sulzberger from Tasmania on the attack on stage five
Watching the field enter the home straight
The bunch corners into the home straight
This way boys...
The leaders head under the banner in the home straight
The main field gives chase to the leading four
Peter Milostic on the attack and looking to bridge the gap
The podium (L-R): Robert McLachlan (2nd), Ben Kersten (1st), and Mathew Rex (3rd)
Former Victorian Premier Jeff Kennett presents the Subaru Most Aggressive rider's jersey to Gordon McCauley
Robert McLachlan (L) explains the sprint home to winner Ben Kersten
Even the tour leader has to wait for the stage winner to finish media commitments

Stage 4 - September 1: Merbein - Wentworth, 80.4 km

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Michael Hardy from South Australia with the Team O'Grady van
Team O'Grady on the Tour of the Murray
Matthew Delahunty from New South Wales prior to stage four
Bradley Payne from the Gold Coast relaxes before racing
Matt Gilbert from New Zealand signs on for stage four
The Bendigo connection (L-R): Scott McGory, Tim Decker and Frank McCaig
Robert McLachlan in his Sunraysia Daily Criterium leader's jersey before stage four
Tour leader Simon Clarke looking to post another victory on stage four!
At the back of the peloton early into stage four
Jason Hegert from Victoria strikes trouble early into stage four
The Chief Commissaire keeps an eye on the tour
The peloton makes its way through the fields near Wentworth
Gordon McCauley attempted a solo break 20km from the finish
All together again approaching Wentworth
Grant Irwin from Queensland takes the stage into Wentworth
Ben Kersten relieved to get on the podium on the tour
Grant Irwin comfortable on the track and now a stage winner on the road
The podium (L-R): Ben Kersten (2nd) Grant Irwin (1st) and Mathew Rex (3rd)
Gordon McCauley feels the pain of the Subaru Most Aggressive jersey
Simon Clarke in his Road Safe Mildura Sprint Points leaders jersey
VIS rider and tour leader Simon Clarke has a jersey for everyday

Stage 3 - September 1: Merbein Criterium, 33 km

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The National anthem was sung prior to the start of stage three in Merbein
The field passes by silos in Merbein during the 33km criterium
David McKenzie (5) looking to finish on the podium in the Tour of the Murray
Victorian Cameron Wise in action during the 30 lap criterium
The peloton was game on the streets of Merbein!
(L-R): Matt Gilbert came down with Sean Finning and Grant Irwin on the back straight
Queenslander Grant Irwin took his bike and headed for the pits after hitting the road on the back straight
The mangled derailleur of Grant Irwin's bike after his fall on stage three
What, no partying?
Out of juice but not so the Tour of the Murray
Riders make their way around the streets of Merbein in North West Victoria
The peloton had to ride 30 laps of a 1.1km circuit
Kids' corner at the criterium in Merbein
Andrew Cochrane (centre) revs up the crowd in favour of Cycle City riders from Ballarat
Either way you can see the Tour of the Murray
The field gets three to go in the home straight in Merbein
Tommy Nankervis from Victoria takes out stage three in Merbein
Tommy Nankervis receives congratulations from tour director John Craven
The Tour of the Murray is sizzling in Merbein!
The podium (L-R): Simon Clarke (2nd) Tommy Nankervis (1st) and David McKenzie (3rd)
Victorian Simon Clarke has his hands full with all his jerseys

Stage 2 - August 31: Swan Hill - Manangatang, 88.4 km

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Hey Dot come and check the Tour of the Murray out!
Steven Pilson from Victoria on the startline for stage two
Katie Mactier on the startline with her VIS teammates
The field makes its way from Swan Hill to Manangatang
Tommy Nankervis (L) and Mathew Rex on the front of the bunch
In windy conditions a gap soon opened up not far from the start
Andrew Roe from South Australia in action during stage two
Scott McGory (C) an Olympic Gold Medalist on the Tour
Russell Van Hout (R) drives the lead group
Colombia Selle Italia teammates Trent Wilson (L) and Russell Van Hout on stage two
The riders string out during a windy stage heading towards Manangatang
The third group on the road with Katie Mactier in amongst the men
Riders are waved past the injured Simon Van Der Aa on the narrow roads near Nyah West
The second group on the road about two minutes behind the leaders
Stephen Cunningham from South Australia happy to be on the Tour of the Murray
Joe McDonnell from New South Wales in the lead group
The leaders approaching the finish in Manangatang
Thirsty work for eventual winner Bernard Sulzberger from Tasmania
Simon Clarke from Victoria in yellow during stage two
The leaders cross a railway line around 20kms from the finish
Bernard Sulzberger (far right) takes out the stage into Manangatang
The podium (L-R): Stephen Cunningham (2nd) Bernard Sulzberger (1st) and Simon Clarke (3rd)
Chris Jongewaard zips up his Subaru Most Aggressive rider's jersey
Simon Clarke in his RoadSafe Mildura Sprint Points leader's jersey
Simon Clarke takes a 14 second lead into stage three of the tour

Stage 1 - August 31: Swan Hill Criterium, 45 km

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Katie Mactier of Victoria a star on the track and using the tour as a lead up to the Commonwealth Games in 2006
On the startline in Swan Hill for stage one of the Tour of the Murray
Russell Van Hout back from overseas for the Tour of the Murray
Ben Kersten an Aussie track star on the startline for the tour
Bradley Payne from the Gold Coast in action in Swan Hill
The field heads up the home straight in Swan Hill
The peloton makes its way around the streets of Swan Hill
Katie Mactier follows fellow Victorian Matthew Jensen in the home straight
Hey Marg can you pass me the sugar...?
The peloton swings round in front of the Swan Hill Town Hall
The peloton swings round the roundabout at the top of the home straight
The Tour up close
The bunch makes its way up the rise in the home straight
With the price of fuel the bikes are back in town!
The peloton heads under the banner of the Tattersall's Cup Cycling Series
Watching the tour go by from the Subaru VIP area in the home straight
Troy Glennan goes for it near a sprint on stage one
Trent Wilson returned from 35 degree heat in Italy to the cold of North Western Victoria
Robert McLachlan takes out stage one before a good crowd in Swan Hill
The podium (L-R): Stuart Shaw (3rd) Robert McLachlan (1st) and Simon Clarke (2nd)
Robert McLachlan the leader in the Sunraysia Daily Newspaper Criterium award
The sky is the limit for prolific stage winner Robert McLachlan
Simon Clarke from Victoria tries on his Tour leader's yellow jersey