Jayco Tour of Tasmania - NE

Australia, October 24-29, 2006

Photos

Stage 11 - October 29: Launceston, 34 km

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Tour leader Kristian House (Recycling.Co.UK) signs on prior to the final stage in Launceston.
Kjell Carlstrom (Liquigas) with experienced bike-mechanic Tony Crino in Launceston.
Some of the Caribou Publications crew that put together the Tour (L-R) Mick Weller, Diana Nardi, Leanne Freeman, Michael Gilligan and Tony Crino.
A beautiful day for the final stage of the Tour in Launceston a 34km criterium around the Brickfields.
Riders speed past spectators seated in-front of some period housing in Launceston.
The yellow jersey of Tour leader Kristian House corners into the home straight.
The peloton make their way down the home straight in the Brickfields, Launceston.
Riders corner into the home straight on the final day of the Tour.
Powerhouse Robert McLachlan (Drapac Porsche) leads the field into a bend.
Local rider Will Robinson (centre) will be a rider to watch at this year's Tasmanian Christmas Carnival track series.
A section of the great crowd that turned out for the final day in Launceston line the streets.
Riders corner out of the home straight on the 850m circuit.
The field leave the home straight on a short and fast circuit where a break was difficult to achieve.
Nathan Clarke (Derrico Cycles) corners in the peloton in Launceston.
Hayden Josefski of Queensland leads Sprint Points winner, Patrick Shaw of Victoria into a bend.
The peloton go under the banner with two laps remaining.
Wes Sulzberger (South Australia.com) takes out the final stage of the Tour in Launceston.
Sulzberger can count on more racing overseas after his best season on the bike.
Wes Sulzberger (South Australia.com) get's a taste of the local beer after his win.
This guy is one of Australia's brightest talents; Robert McLachlan (L) and Wes Sulzberger on the podium.
The final stage podium spray - (L-R) Robert McLachlan (2nd), Wes Sulzberger (1st), and Johnnie Walker (3rd).
Patrick Shaw (Jayco/VIS), the Events Tasmania Sprint Points Champion of the Tour.
Wes Sulzberger (South Australia.com) leaves the podium in his Country Club Criterium Champion's jersey.
The final Tour GC podium - (L-R) Kjell Carlstom (Liquigas, 2nd), Kristian House (Recycling.Co.UK, 1st), and Scott Peoples (Leigh Egan Cycles,3rd).
Finland's Kjell Carlstrom (Liquigas) took out the Tamar Valley King of the Mountains title.
Peter Herzig (FRF Couriers/Carroll & O'Dea) was awarded the Tattersall's Most Aggressive rider's jersey for the Tour.
Wes Sulzberger (South Australia.com) in his Cycling Tasmania best placed local rider's jersey.
By George boy you've done it! Wes Sulzberger (South Australia.com) is the winner of the 2006 Tattersall's Cup Cycling Series.
Now it's time to celebrate... and McLachlan (L) will kick the spray off as Sulzberger and Kemp wrestle with the champers.
The final Tattersall's Cup Cycling Series podium - (L-R) Robert McLachlan (Drapac Porsche,2nd), Wes Sulzberger (South Australia.com,1st), and David Kemp (Jayco/VIS, 3rd).
Wes Sulzberger (South Australia.com) with the Sid Patterson award for the rider of the future.
The sky's the limit for Tasmanian Wes Sulzberger (South Australia.com) after being crowned the 2006 Tattersall's Cup Cycling Series Champion.

Stage 10 - October 28: George Town - Scottsdale, 91.9 km

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Reuben Young of South Australia was part of a three man breakaway that formed at the start of stage ten.
The peloton head for the hills on the 91.9km longest stage of the Tour.
Wes Sulzberger (South Australia.com) has the 2006 Tattersall's Cup Cycling Series all but wrapped up.
A lighter moment in the peloton between Tim Buchanan (L) and Craig McCartney.
Eugen Schilter from South Australia gets a cheeky break on the peloton.
Some local spectators as the leaders open up a gap of almost three minutes on the peloton.
The chasing peloton on a climb approaching Lilydale.
Riders hop over a rail-crossing just past Lilydale.
William Ford (Jayco/VIS) leads the peloton onto a steep climb outside of Lilydale.
The peloton would soon drop riders on this climb out of Lilydale.
Josh Wilson (TIS/Cyclingnews.com) leads the field up the climb and himself into the top ten on GC.
Chris Jory leads Daniel Furmston and Reuben Young over the climb near Lebrina.
The peloton struggle up another short but steep climb out of Lebrina.
The chasing pack descend making up time on the leading trio.
The Tour's top three on GC - (L-R) Kristian House (1st), Scott Peoples (3nd), and Kjell Carlstrom (2nd) back in the chasing group.
The peloton are closing in on the leaders who have been away for 77kms.
Furmston, Young and Jory are still giving their all some twenty kms from the finish.
Daniel Furmston (Praties) has been an improving local rider on the Tour.
Chris Jory from New South Wales on the drop-bars and driving the leaders towards the finish.
The gap was down to less than thirty seconds approaching Scottsdale.
Wes Sulzberger (South Australia.com) was too strong for rival Robert McLachlan to win the stage into Scottsdale.
The stage ten podium - (L-R) Robert McLachlan (2nd), Wes Sulzberger (1st), and David Kemp (3rd).
Dorset Mayor, Peter Partridge, presents Patrick Shaw with his Events Tasmania Sprint Points Championship leader's jersey with one stage remaining.
Kjell Carlstrom from Finland will take out the Tamar Valley Resort King of the Mountains title with no points on offer at the final stage.
Hey, How easy is this? Tour leader Kristian House has just one stage to complete before celebrating a well deserved Tour victory.
Another day in the saddle... Now time for some R&R perhaps before the final day in Launceston.

Stage 9 - October 28: George Town, 39 km

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Josh Wilson (TIS/Cyclingnews.com) corners in the stage nine criterium in Georgetown
Robert McLachlan (Drapac Porsche) won this stage here last year and was on the hunt to repeat the win
Kristian House (Recycling.Co.UK) leans into a bend in his Jayco Tour of Tasmania leader's yellow jersey
Tattersall's Cup Series leader Wes Sulzberger (South Australia.com) , corners in Georgetown on stage nine
Robert McLachlan (Drapac Porsche,red) sneaks a peek between rivals Wes Sulzberger (L) and Tour leader Kristian House
Kjell Carlstrom (Liquigas) drives the peloton during the 39km criterium in Georgetown
Stephen Wooldridge (South Australia.com) in the thick of it during stage nine
Robert McLachlan (Drapac Porsche) edges out Wes Sulzberger (South Australia.com, L) to win another stage of the Jayco Tour of Tasmania
Runner-up Wes Sulzberger (L) congratulates Ricky Peoples on his third placing on the stage
The Mayor of Georgetown, a Tour de France enthusiast congratulates stage winner Robert McLachlan
The stage nine podium (L-R); Wes Sulzberger (2nd), Robert McLachlan (1st), and Ricky Peoples (3rd)
Events Tasmania Sprint Points Championship leader, Patrick Shaw, steps onto the podium in Georgetown
Wes Sulzberger zips up his Country Club Criterium Championship leader's jersey after nine stages
Tour leader Kristian House of England remains in yellow after nine stages

Stage 8 - October 27: Sheffield, 32 km

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The field leave the startline in Sheffield for the stage eight Kermesse over 32kms
The peloton climbs up the rise before the finish-line in the main street of Sheffield
Riders sprint to towards the line for Events Tasmania Championship points
The peloton climb into Sheffield and had to cover ten laps of a 3.3km circuit
A break begins to form not long after the start to stage eight in Sheffield
They have unusual pets in the picturesque township of Sheffield
Tour leader Kristian House (yellow) in the peloton and right on Robert McLachlan's (red) wheel
The Tour heads down the back straight in Sheffield with Mt.Roland in the background
The race is on for the finish-line and Robert McLachlan (all red at the front) is about to pounce
Riders string-out in the sprint to the line as Robert McLachlan (red) raises his arm to win in the distance
David Kemp (3rd) is the first to pop the cork as Wes Sulzberger (far left, 2nd), and stage winner Robert McLachlan prepare to celebrate
Patrick Shaw (Jayco VIS) stills holds a fifteen point lead in the Events Tasmania Sprint Points Championship
Kristian House (Recycling.Co.UK) holds onto a fourteen second lead with three stages left
Conditions were difficult for stage eight with strong winds and rain…but snow?

Stage 7 - October 27: Deloraine - Sheffield, 54.7 km

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Attacks on the peloton began not far from the start to stage seven in Sheffield
Riders at a rail-crossing near Red Hills
Mark O'Brien (Jayco VIS) in fifth place overall going into the stage
Scott Peoples of Victoria, third overall after six stages, just one minute and twenty seconds behind Tour leader Kristian House
Chris Jory from News South Wales found the podium on stage five and is in twenty-second place overall
Tim Buchanan from the A.C.T punctured on the first stage and lost over five minutes and now lies thirty-second overall
Christos Winter of Tasmania is forty-fourth on the GC heading into stage seven
Stage seven of the Tour saw riders leave Deloraine on a 54.7km journey to Sheffield with three hill climbs
The peloton on a rise near Chudleigh with a small group already up the road
And here they are working hard to widen the gap
Darcy Rosenlund from New South Wales in the leading group and riding well at twenty-fifth overall
Paradise may be that way, but not before Heartbreak Hill will have some riders gasping
Back to the peloton, just waiting for the inevitable when the lead group comes back to them on the climb up Heartbreak
Jason Johnson has his Praties teammate Jarrad Harman right behind him in the lead group
Jack Anderson of Queensland instigated the move which led to the leaders getting away not long after the stage start
Matthew Sydes (centre) from Tasmania was a late inclusion into the Tour and found himself in the lead group on stage seven
Here comes the peloton sneaking up behind the leaders approaching Heartbreak Hill
Jack Anderson was the highest placed rider on GC in the group ,six minutes and thirty-six seconds behind the Tour leader
Jarrad Harman (Praties) prepares for the climb up Heartbreak Hill and was the first rider to it
Jarrad Harman (Praties) starts his 'pedal-dancing' routine on the lower, but steep slopes of 'Heartbreak'
The lead riders on the climb, leaving the rest of their group for the peloton to gobble up
Harman and Anderson giving their all but the bunch is closing in
Then just before the top they were caught, and (L-R) Josh Wilson, Matthew McDonagh, Kjell Carlstrom and Scott Peoples took over
Jack Anderson leads Robert McLachlan (partly obscured) over another short but very steep climb after they descended from Heartbreak Hill
Daniel Braunsteins from Victoria descends with Tasmanian Nathan Earle on his wheel
The Tour leader Kristian House (yellow) was right up there heading towards the finish in Sheffield; Mt.Roland is in the background
But it's Finland's Kjell Carlstrom (Liquigas) on the line, just ahead of Wes Sulzberger and William Ford
Kjell Carlstrom (Liquigas) is interviewed by local media in Sheffield after his win on a tough stage
Carlstrom is happy, and now lies just twelve seconds behin Tour leader Kristian House with four stages remaining
The podium spray (L-R): Wes Sulzberger (2nd), Kjell Carlstrom (1st), and William Ford (3rd)
Patrick Shaw (Jayco VIS) is the Events Tasmania Sprint Points Championship leader after stage seven
Kjell Carlstrom (Liquigas) is the Tamar Valley King of the Mountains Championship leader after the seventh stage
Kristian House (Recycling.Co.UK) holds onto a slender lead in the 2006 Jayco Tour of Tasmania

Stage 6 - October 26: Latrobe - Beaconsfield, 80.7 km

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The Tour leaves Latrobe on stage six under race control of the red flag
Stage six was an 80.7km journey from Latrobe to Beaconsfield
David Kemp (L) and Cameron Hughes, both of Queensland, on the attack shortly after the red flag went down
The Tour in one of Tasmania's finest farming regions on the Northern coast-line
Three riders soon got clear of the peloton (L-R): Patrick Shaw, Peter Herzig and Cameron Hughes
The leading trio descend near Harford, the half-way mark of the Tour
The peloton on a scenic descent on the Frankford Highway
Hughes, Herzig and Shaw attacked the peloton before reaching the hills of Holwell
Tasmanian pair, Matthew McDonagh (L) and Will Robinson, tried to bridge the gap to the leaders before the climbing began
Cameron Hughes had been aggressive and the pain was beginning to set in
Peter Herzig lost plenty of time on stage in Westbury and was looking to get some back heading towards Beaconsfield
The trio were caught and a large leading group formed on the climbs near Holwell
He knows the roads around here like the back of his hands and local knowledge prevailed as Wes Sulzberger (South Australia.com) took out stage six into Beaconsfield
The scene of one of the world's greatest escapes - the Beaconsfield mine - is a backdrop to a local star, Wes Sulzberger
Time to celebrate again in Beaconsfield… (L-R): Robert McLachlan (2nd), Wes Sulzberger (1st), and Johnnie Walker (3rd)
Kristian House (Recycling.Co.UK), doesn't mind being in yellow as the Tour leader after six stages

Stage 5 - October 26: Latrobe, 45 km

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Tour leader Kristian House gives the thumbs up to Simon Brown's jersey
Johnnie Walker (Jayco VIS), has his eye on the Tattersall's Cup Cycling Series in Tasmania
Tasmanian Wes 'Burger' Sulzberger has plenty of support in Latrobe for stage five
Not just another face in the crowd… support for local hope Nathan Clarke in Latrobe
The Tour has it's fans on the streets of Latrobe during the 45km criterium
Daniel Furmston (Praties), drives the leading quartet round a bend after they broke clear from the rest early into stage five
Chris Stack of South Australia corners back in the peloton during 30 laps of a 1.5km circuit
2004 Latrobe Wheelrace winner, Nathan Clarke, in his hometown during stage five of the Tour
Simon Pearson (centre) of South Australia from the Savings & Loans team in action in Latrobe
Launceston rider David Oliver (L), was 44th overall heading into stage five
2006 Commonwealth Games gold medalist, Sean Finning (South Australia.com) is handy in the criteriums and had his sights set on victory
Patrick Shaw (Jayco VIS) leads the foursome into a bend clear of two chasing riders
Tim Guy from New South Wales works with Finland's Kjell Carlstrom and persisted in their chase to the leaders
The peloton string-out in Latrobe but had lost any hope of catching the leaders
After being caught in no-man's land for most of the stage Kjell Carlstrom caught the leaders and was actually in front with a lap to go
Sean Finning (South Australia.com) can sprint, and he was too good for his partners in the lead group on stage five in Latrobe
Stephen Wooldridge (L) of the South Australia.com outfit brings home the peloton
The stage five podium (L-R): Kjell Carlstrom (2nd), Sean Finning (1st), and Chris Jory (3rd)
Let's celebrate… the traditional podium spray
And rather than waste it all drowning photographers, I'll sample the drop
Patrick Shaw (Jayco VIS) is the leader of the Events Tasmania Sprint Points Competition after five stages
It's thumbs-up for the Tattersall's Cup Cycling Series from Tour leader Kristian House of England - well so far anyway

Stage 4 - October 25: Westbury - Westbury, 78.7 km

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The Jayco Tour of Tasmania on undulating roads near Westbury during stage four
The peloton on the country roads of Northern Tasmania near Bracknell
The field head towards Cressy during the 78.7km out-and-back stage from Westbury
Robert McLachlan (Drapac Porsche) is having a sensational year and will be difficult to stop for overall honours in the Tattersall's Cup Series
David Kemp (centre), goes on the attack watched by his South Australia.com rivals to his left
Kemp was reeled in and it's all together again for the leading bunch
Riders swing round a bend during a very windy stage four of the Tour
The leaders cross a bridge careful in the line that they take due to large gaps on the road
David Kemp from Queensland goes on the attack again
David Kemp was working hard to go it alone and pinch a stage win during the second day of the Tour
The cream rose to the top during stage four and all the Tour hopefuls were in the leading group
Tour leader Kristian House (Recycling.Co.UK) is keen to hold onto his yellow jersey
Kjell Carlstrom (Liquigas) is within striking distance and with two tough hill climbs to follow may well be the one to watch
Stephen Wooldridge (South Australia.com) found himself in the leading group and working hard for teammate Wes Sulzberger
Robert McLachlan (Drapac Porsche) in red, was always near the front of the group and likely to pounce at the finish
And pounce he did…Robert McLachlan (Drapac Porsche) takes out the fourth stage into Westbury
Drapac Porsche are providing Australian cyclists with a foundation to race around the world and enhance their careers in the sport
The stage four podium (L-R): David Kemp (2nd), Robert McLachlan (1st), and Wes Sulzberger (3rd)
Race leader Kristian House from England is warming to the Jayco Tour of Tasmania!
Tour leader Kristian House with 'Swanny' Rick Martin holding House's Tamar Valley Resort King of the Mountains jersey after stage four

Stage 3 - October 25: Westbury, 39 km

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Tour leader Tim Walker gets ready for work with his Praties teammates by his side on the startline
Nathan Clarke of Tasmania looks intimidating on the startline in Westbury
Robert McLachlan (Drapac Porsche) is challenging Wes Sulzberger for overall honours in the Tattersall's Cup Series
The field head under the banner before a great crowd on the village green in Westbury
Riders on the narrow roads of Westbury during the stage three 39km criterium
Darcy Rosenlund leads Sean Finning into a corner in search of leader Peter Herzig
The chasing bunch on the main street of Westbury trying to bridge a gap to leader Peter Herzig
Riders make their way beneath trees lining the main street of Westbury in Northern Tasmania
Riders speed past Gingerbread Cottage accommodation in Westbury
Tour leader Tim Walker (Praties), out of the saddle and trying to retain his race lead
Peter Herzig (FRF Couriers/Carroll & O'Dea) giving his all for a stage win in the Jayco Tour of Tasmania
Ryan Sullivan (L), of the Tasmanian Institute of Sport and Tour leader Tim Walker (Praties) in yellow flank Sprint Points leader David Kemp of Queensland
A determined Peter Herzig (FRF Couriers/Carroll & O'Dea) on his way to a gutsy stage victory in Westbury
Wes Sulzberger (South Australia.Com) leads riders around a bend in the Jayco Tour of Tasmania
Kjell Carlstrom (Liquigas) is used to large crowds from the Tour de France and had them by his side in Westbury
Peter Herzig (FRF Couriers/Carroll & O'Dea) takes out stage three in Westbury and deservedly so
High fives and plenty of cheers for stage winner Peter Herzig on the village green in Westbury
Queenslander Peter Herzig (FRF Couriers/Carroll & O'Dea) elevated himself into second place overall after his stage three win
Scott Peoples from Victoria, a young rider with heaps of ability and on the podium in third place on stage three
The podium spray for stage three place-getters (L-R): Wes Sulzberger (2nd), Peter Herzig (1st), and Scott Peoples (3rd)
Cheers boys! Wes Sulzberger (L) congratulates stage winner Peter Herzig
Peter Herzig (FRF Couriers/Carroll & O'Dea) zips up his Events Tasmania Sprint Points Competition leader's jersey
Expecting a big night are we Peter? Peter Herzig the Country Club Criterium leader after three stages
Of course who better else to be wearing yellow than an Englishman on the village green in Westbury - Tour leader Kristian House

Stage 2 - October 24: Grindelwald - Beauty Point, 48.9 km

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Kristian House of England found a window of opportunity when he grabbed the tour leader's yellow jersey after the first stage
The Tour heads along the Tamar River in the early part of stage two near Rosevears in Northern Tasmania
Daniel Furmston (Praties) leads the pelton on the narrow road beside the Tamar River in the scenic Tamar Valley region of Northern Tasmania
The field make their way through an Events Tasmania intermediate sprint point at Rosevears
Johnnie Walker (Jayco/VIS) escapes the peloton's clutches with an accomplice during stage two
The field begins to fragment near Gravelly Beach during the 48.9km stage two
Peter Herzig (FRF Couriers/Carroll & O'Dea) is an attacking rider and is on the front again
A break has formed and others are trying to cross the gap
The lead group climb their way towards Beaconsfield leaving the Tamar River behind
The peloton still have the leaders in sight half-way through stage two
Tim Guy from New South Wales was among the leading group until the final twenty kilometres
Kjell Carlstrom (Liquigas), out of the saddle in the leading group and has Robert McLachlan (Drapac Porsche) on his tail
The lead group on small climb near Sidmouth with chasing riders behind
Kjell Carlstrom (Liquigas) in a relaxed riding mode in the lead group near Beaconsfield
Robert McLachlan (Drapac Porsche), fresh from his win in the Melbourne to Warrnambool Classic and looking for another stage win in the Tattersall's Cup
Kjell Carlstrom takes an intermediate sprint into Beaconsfield with Robert McLachlan (far left) and Peter Herzig providing the argy bargy
The lead group head through the main street of Beaconsfield where the mine disaster rocked the world on Anzac Day earlier this year
Robert McLachlan (Drapac Porsche, red), controls the leading group around a gravel-laden corner approaching the finish in Beauty Point
The yellow jersey of Tour leader Kristian House, back in the chasing peloton and wary of a nasty corner
David Kemp is the leader of the Events Tasmania Sprint Points Competition after two stages
Tim Walker (Praties) is the new Tour leader after the second stage, Walker is from Launceston and knows these roads like the back of his hand

Stage 1 - October 24: Launceston - Grindelwald, 49.9 km

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Kristian House of England relaxes before the start of the Tour of Tasmania at the Country Club Resort in Launceston
Kjell Carlstrom of Finland is a long way from the Tour de France and is the number one ranked rider on the tour
The field in the Jayco Tour of Tasmania leave the Country Club Resort Casino in Launceston on stage one
The peloton make their way over the Meander River on the outskirts of Launceston
A breakaway formed not long after the start in Launceston
The peloton snake their way towards Grindelwald on the 49.9km stage one
Kjell Carlstrom (Liquigas) missed the break that attacked the field after the flag went in
Jarrad Harman (Praties) leads the peloton in search of the leading group
Eventual winner Kristian House (Recycling.Co.UK) sneaks a peek for the whereabouts of the peloton
The leaders corner heading towards the Swiss village of Grindelwald and the finish to stage one
The lead group had opened up a gap of two and a half minutes with twenty kilometres remaining
The leading quartet of (L-R) Sean Finning, David Kemp (partly obscured), Kristian House and Tim Walker with a winning break
Tim Walker (Praties) puts his head down and drives the leaders
Kristian House (Recycling.Co.UK) enjoys racing in Australia and was looking for a spot on the podium on stage one
The leading group worked hard on the short opening stage of the 2006 Jayco Tour of Tasmania
Kristian House (Recycling.Co.UK) salutes the judges and takes out stage one of the Jayco Tour of Tasmania
Robert McLachlan (Drapac Porsche,red) brings home the bunch into Grindelwald near Launceston
The stage one podium (L-R): David Kemp (2nd), Kristian House (1st), and Tim Walker (3rd)
David Kemp of Queensland sprays the champers and is the Events Tasmania Sprint Points leader after stage one
Kristian House in his Tour leader's yellow jersey after the opening stage
Kjell Carlstrom (Liquigas) makes his way back to the village in Grindelwald after stage one of the Jayco Tour of Tasmania