Jayco Tour of Queensland - 2.5

Australia, November 3-8, 2003

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Stage 1 - November 3: Bundaberg criterium, 42 km
Stage 2 - November 4: Rosedale - 1770, 100.8 km
Stage 3 - November 5: Woodgate - Childers, 107.4 km
Stage 4 - November 6: Maryborough, 27 km
Stage 5 - November 6: Maryborough, 85.7 km
Stage 6 - November 7: Mount Perry - Gin Gin, 73.3 km
Stage 7 - November 8: Bargara, 97 km
Stage 8 - November 8: Bundaberg, 36 km

Stage 1 - November 3: Bundaberg criterium, 42 km

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Aaron Kemps (CABE) finished third on stage one.
Brett Aitken (Miriam Vale-Kolan-Perry Shires) leads the field over the line for the minor placings
Eric Wohlberg (Maryborough City-Isis Shire) salutes the crowd on stage one at Bundaberg
Mark Jamieson (Emu Spirit-TIS ) of Tasmania leader in the Yamaha Sprint Championship after stage one
Tim Johnson winner of the Herald Sun Tour riding for Maryborough City-Isis Shire in the Tour of Queensland
Stephen Pearce (Mirvac) at the front a late inclusion in the Tour
Mark Jamieson (Emu Spirit-TIS) left, was caught after a brave solo breakaway late on stage one
Alex Candalario (Bundaberg City-Burnett Shire) finished eleventh on stage one
David McKenzie (Jayco) in the Jayco Tour of Queensland
Mark Jamieson (Emu Spirit-TIS) rode strongly to breakaway from the peloton in the final laps of stage one only to be caught close to the finish
Peter Milostic and Bart Duraj both of Maryborough City-Isis Shire on a winning team with Eric Wohlberg on stage one in Bundaberg
Aaron Kemps (CABE) on the podium for his spray after finishing third at Bundaberg in the 42 km opening criterium
Miles Olman (CABE) hands free on the Tour of Queensland
Tour of Queensland Chairman Mal Forman
Mike Rowdy Gilligan of the Tour Crew gets a bird’s eye view from the top of the stage at Bundaberg
Scott Davis (CABE) 24 of Queensland riding in front of his home crowd in the Tour of Queensland
The Sea FM team bottom left outside the Club Hotel in Bundaberg prior to the start of stage one
Eric Wohlberg (Maryborough City-Isis Shire) with announcer Lidnsay Hill after winning stage one
Aaron Kemps in his leading Queensland rider's jersey
The podium after stage one from left Brett Aitken (Miriam Vale-Kolan-Perry Shires) second, Eric Wohlberg (Maryborough City-Isis Shire ) first and Aaron Kemps (CABE)
Henk Vogels, manager of Bundaberg City-Burnett Shire, chats with race chairman Mal Forman before stage one in Bundaberg
30 laps to go on the 1.4 km circuit in the streets of Bundaberg on stage one of the Jayco Tour of Queensland
Hilton Clarke of Team Barloworld trying to dodge the camera before dodging other riders in the Tour of Queensland
Trent Wilson (Jayco) left on the start finish line minus a front wheel
Anyone want a used wheel? Going cheap!
Michael Sayers (Bundaberg City-Burnett Shire) on the start line at the Tour of Queensland
Scott Davis (far right) gives the thumbs up to the Tour of Queensland with the rest of the team from CABE
A crew member on the Tour adjusts the banner on the start finish line
Mike Tomalaris from SBS on tour in Queensland
Hugs and kisses for a rider before his journey on a tour of Queensland
Jaqui Pinge, assistant coordinator, encourages schoolchildren to support the riders in the criterium at Bundaberg
Team Caravello's mascot keeps watch on spare wheels on stage one
A watchdog watching wheels
The peloton on the backstreets of Bundaberg
The Tour snakes its way past trees on the 1.4 km circuit on stage one
The Tour is hot in Queensland and the boys from the local fire brigade are on hand with grandstand seats
Riders swing through palm trees in balmy Bundaberg
They're off in the Jayco Tour of Queensland
Riders in the Tour make their way around the street circuit in Bundaberg

Stage 2 - November 4: Rosedale - 1770, 100.8 km

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Tiaan Kannemeyer (Barloworld) takes third place in the sprint for points at the Billabong surf shop on stage two
The peloton snakes its way through northern Queensland roads near Bundaberg
Sean Sullivan (Barloworld) from Tasmania in Queensland after a top ten in the Herald Sun Tour
Queensland's own Tony Mann (Caravello) looking for a top placing in his home state
The field splits on a climb shortly after the start at Rosedale
Number one jersey on the Tour, Scott Davis (CABE) from Queensland
Stage one winner Eric Wohlberg (Maryborough City_Isis Shire) leads the bunch early on stage two
Eric Wohlberg (Maryborough City_Isis Shire, left) and Jorge Libonatti (Caravello), head to head on the Tour
Troy Glennan (Caravello) from New South Wales, the tallest rider in the peloton and riding strongly
The Tour of Queensland is for those of all ages
Tour Co_Ordinator Leanne Freeman a little cheeky under the Queensland sun
Jayco Tour leader Eric Wohlberg (Maryborough City_Isis Shire) warms up in front of the local police station at Rosedale
Brothers in arms Ryan (L) and Sean Sullivan from Evandale near Launceston in Tasmania
Karl Menzies (Emu Spirit_TIS) started stage two in eigth place on the General Classification
Tiaan Kannemeyer (Barloworld) in 21st place after the stage one criterium
Brett Aitken (Miriam Vale_Kolan_Perry Shires) in second place going into stage two
Hilton Clarke (Barloworld) counting down the Tour with five days to go ?
Tasmanian Bernard Sulzberger (Emu Spirit_TIS) part of an all Tasmanian team in the Tour
Darren Young (Emu Spirit_TIS) a proven sprinter on the track now sitting in 27th place after stage one of the Jayco Tour of Queensland
Trent Wilson (Jayco) in 34th place and only 32 seconds behind the leader
Kristian House (Miriam Vale_Kolan_Perry Shires) finished stage two in ninth place leaving him in eigth place overall 1'27 behind the leader
Tasmanian Ryan Sullivan (Emu Spirit_TIS), three minutes and fifty three seconds down on the race leader after stage two
Luke Bettany of South Australia was a late inclusion to the Tour and is riding for the Mirvac team
Local riders from the CABE team on the front of the bunch early on stage two from Rosedale to The Town 1770
Jamie Drew (Jayco) finished in 16th place, one minute and fifty two seconds behind the stage winner
Riders climb their way to the finish at the Town 1770 in Northern Queensland
Best placed Queensland rider Tony Mann of the Caravello team
Mark Jamieson (Emu Spirit_TIS), head down and glad to see the top of the short climb to the finish of stage two at the Town 1770
Sean Sullivan (Barloworld) punches the air in delight after crossing the line first on stage two of the Tour of Queensland
King of the Mountains jersey goes to Sean Sullivan of team Barloworld after stage two
The peloton makes its way into Agnes Water near the finish to stage two of the Jayco Tour of Queensland
Mark Jamieson (Emu Spirit_TIS), leader of the Yamaha sprints points jersey competition
A small chase group sets out after the leaders with around 10 km to go on stage two
No monkeying around in the peloton or there will be no bananas
Wherever mangoes Cyclingnews goes
A small leading group early on day two of the Tour
Hector Morales (Caravello) of Uruguay has been in sensational form whilst in Australia
Bart Heirewegh (Bundaberg Sugar) on the podium in Orange and the new Jayco Tour of Queensland leader after stage two
The podium after stage two: from left Bart Heirewegh (Bundaberg Sugar) second , Sean Sullivan (Barloworld) first and Jindrich Vana (Mirvac) third
Sean Sullivan, in third position overall after two stages
Ryan Sullivan left and Darren Young of Emu Spirit_TIS share a joke at the finish to stage two in the Town 1770
Jacobus de Witt (Barloworld) of South Africa at the stunning finish to stage two at the Town 1770
Uruguayan riders Hector Morales, left, and teamate Jorge Libonatti of Caravello battle each other over the line at the finish to stage two of the Tour
Sean Sullivan (Barloworld) gives Bart Heirewegh (Bundaberg Sugar) a taste of success on the podium after winning stage two

Stage 3 - November 5: Woodgate - Childers, 107.4 km

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Riders in the growing sugar cane fields on stage three of the Tour of Queensland near Childers
Michael Sayers (Bundaberg City_Burnett Shire) airborne over a rail line near Woodgate on stage three
Eric Wohlberg (Maryborough City_Isis Shire) was instrumental in a six man breakaway after two laps of a ten lap curcuit at WoodgateÊon the start of stage three
"I think it's this way boys," says Scott Davis (CABE) to his team car on stage three
Trent Wilson (Jayco) gives teamate Dominique Parras a helping hand
The chasing bunch during the ten lap curcuit at Woodgate before heading for Childers
A group of six riders broke away from the pack after only two laps at the start of stage three at Woodgate
Chasing riders speed past rail cars filled with sugar cane 30 km out of the finish at Childers
James Perry (Barloworld) negotiates with the Chief Commissaire over lost time on stage three
Sean Sullivan (Barloworld), leader of the King of the Mountain series
Tiaan Kannemeyer, winner of stage three on the Tour of Queensland
The podium from left: Eric Wohlberg (Maryborough City_Isis Shire) second, Tiaan Kannemeyer (Barloworld) first and Jamie Drew (Jayco) third
Sharon Osman, results officer on the Tour, on the finish line on stage three with the chequered flag
Jamie Drew (Jayco, left) holds out the bunch for third place on stage three into Childers
Tiaan Kannemeyer (Barloworld) salutes the crowd at Childers to win stage three
David Mckenzie (Jayco) on the last lap at Childers in front of the local hotel
Tiaan Kannemeyer (Barloworld, left) and Eric Wohlberg (Maryborough City_Isis Shire) broke away from four other riders with about twenty km's to go before the finish
Mark Jamieson (Emu Spirit_TIS), leader of the Yamaha Sprint series
Ice creams under the Queensland sun whilst watching the tour
The peloton rushes past during a ten lap circuit at Woodgate to begin stage three
Under way on stage three from Woodgate to Childers over 107.4 km
Rod Morris (left), media liason officer on tour and Diana Nardi, results officer at the start on stage three
Eric shows off on his unicycle in front of tour leader Bart Heirewegh of Bundaberg Sugar
Sea FM riders at the start on stage three at WoodgateÊ
Team managers meet with the chief commissaire before the start of stage three at Woodgate
Tony Mann (Caravello), the leading Queensland based rider on Tour
Eric Wohlberg (Maryborough City_Isis Shire), current overall leader after stage three of the Jayco Tour of Queensland
At the cricket or at the cycling, the esky is an important ingredient
Ernie Hall, who drives the sag wagon on tour, shows the peloton it has five to go on the ten lap circuit at Woodgate to start stage three
Russell Van Hout (Miriam Vale_Kolan_Perry Shires), peace man in the peloton
Life's a beach behind the riders at Woodgate, the start to stage three in Northern Queensland
No time for coffee in the Tour of Queensland

Stage 4 - November 6: Maryborough, 27 km

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Riders in action at Maryborough on stage four
Ryan Sullivan (Emu Spirit_TIS) receives attention after crashing in the home straight
The peloton corners in the criterium over 27 km at Maryborough
Jessica Emery, one of the clerks on the Tour of Queensland
Eric Wohlberg (Maryborough City_Isis Shire), race leader after stage four
Brett Aitken (Miriam Vale_Kolan_Perry Shires), criterium points leader after stage four
Tony Mann (Caravello), leading Queensland based rider
Jonas Ljungblad (Bundaberg Sugar), leading the sprint points series after four stages
The podium after stage four: from left, Brett Aitken (Miriam Vale_Kolan_Perry Shires) second Hector Morales (Caravello) first and David Mckenzie (Jayco) third
Hector Morales (Caravello) with the traditional spray on the podium
The lead trio had a nice gap on the peloton late on stage four
Tour leader Eric Wohlberg of Canada corners at Maryborough in the 27km criterium
Ryan Sullivan (Emu Spirit_TIS) finished the stage after a nasty fall in the concluding laps
Schoolchildren in their lunch hour watching the Tour of Queensland
Riders speed past the Post Office at Maryborough in Northern Queensland
The field is underway in the 27 km criterium stage four at Maryborough
The field is shot out of a cannon at the start to stage four
The town crier inspects the starter's gun at the start line in Maryborough
Stephen Pearce (Mirvac) on the start line
Riders do their warm up through the streets of Maryborough
Hector Morales (Caravello) takes the points and the cash at the end of stage four
Hector Morales (Caravello) leads into the home straight on the last lap
Frank McCaig, technical manager on the Tour
Tasmanian Karl Menzies, fresh from a stint in Europe, riding for Emu Spirit_TIS

Stage 5 - November 6: Maryborough, 85.7 km

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Riders sign on prior to stage five at Maryborough
Michal Precechtel (Mirvac) took some bark off in a fall at the finish of stage five
Mateusz Mroz (Europcar) lies dazed on the road after crashing ten metres from the finish line on stage five
A small group broke away early in stage five, a 85.7 km out and back testing course around Maryborough
Michal Precechtel (Mirvac) tumbles to the ground!
Michal Precechtel (Mirvac) kisses the bitumen at the finishing sprint to the line
Hilton Clarke (Barloworld) and Russell Van Hout (Miriam Vale_Kolan_Perry Shires) broke away from the peloton
The peloton has the duo in its sights
Construction crew members Shane, Syd and Alan (Huey, Dewy and Louey), taking some time out prior to stage five start
An attack by a small group of riders caught the main bunch out early on stage five
The podium after stage five: from left, Ashley Hutchinson (CABE) second Brett Aitken (Miriam Vale_Kolan_Perry Shires) first and Ivan Fanelli (Europcar) third
David McKenzie (Jayco), the new race leader of the Jayco Tour of Queensland
Sean Sullivan (Barloworld), leader of the King of the Mountains competition
Brett Aitken (Miriam Vale _Kolan_Perry Shires), with the traditional spray on the podium
Action early on stage five at Maryborough in northern Queensland
Sean Sullivan (Barloworld, top) breaks away from the peloton
The peloton climbing near Maryborough during day six of the Tour
Bumming around in the peloton!
All together now!
Ready set go
Life's sweet for Bundaberg Sugar rider Jonas Jlungblad, Yamaha Sprint points leader
Ouch!
Mateusz Mroz (Europcar) receives attention for injuries after a horrendous crash at the finish of stage five in Maryborough

Stage 6 - November 7: Mount Perry - Gin Gin, 73.3 km

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Hector Morales (Caravello) has performed strongly since arriving in Australia from Uruguay
A chasing bunch at Drummer's creek near Mt Perry
The field split into three groups not long after the start at Mt Perry. Here the second group give chase
Danny In't Ven (Bundaberg Sugar) was among the leading trio early on stage six
The leading trio early on stage six Luke Bettany (Mirvac), Dominique Perras (Jayco) and Danny In't Ven (Bundaberg Sugar)
Riders on stage six with Mt Perry in the background where the stage began
The main field has the leading trio in their sights
The leaders out of the saddle trying to hold off the peloton during stage six of the Tour
Riders flash past startled cows in the background
The bunch corner the general store at Mt Perry on stage six.
The peloton speed past the general store at Mt Perry on a five lap curcuit before the stage takes them to Gin Gin.
The startline at Mt Perry on stage six.
The startline for stage six at Mt Perry.
Joy from Barloworld, getting into the swing of tropical weather.
Bernard Sulzberger (Emu Spirit/Tis) leads the peloton into Gin Gin..
David McKenzie (Jayco) tries on the leaders jersey of the Tour.
The podium after stage six - (L to R) Brett Aitken (Miriam Vale Kolan Perry Shires, 2nd), Ashley Hutchinson (CABE, 1st), and Marek Wesoly (Europcar, 3rd).
Ashley Hutchinson (CABE), winner of stage six on Tour.
An umbrella provides shade from the Queensland sun.
The three amigos - (L to R) Joe Ciavola, Michael Stevens and Rod Morris.
Look out for riders!
Ashley Hutchinson (CABE, R) holds off Brett Aitken (Miriam Vale Kolan Perry Shires) for the sprint at Gin Gin on stage six.
George Underwood marks out the finish line on stage six.
I can see for miles atop the King of the Mountains near Gin Gin.
Riders make their way through a short climb near Gin Gin.
Jacobus de Witt (Barloworld) celebrated his twenty-first birthday on stage six .
Riders attack on the climb between Mt Perry and Gin Gin

Stage 7 - November 8: Bargara, 97 km

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Stage 7 placegetters keen to open their champagne on the podium.
Stage 7 winner Kjell Carlstrom (Europcar).
Hey boys, follow me - the garage sale's this way.
Tim Johnson (Maryborough City Isis Shire) in action during stage seven.
Tour leader David McKenzie (Jayco) won't mind losing sleep if he can hold onto the orange leader's jersey.
Europcar's Kjell Carlstrom salutes the crowd on the line to win stage seven of the Tour.
Maryborough City Isis Shire's Eric Wohlberg and Tim Johnson have been prominent in both the Herald Sun and Queensland tours.
Luke Bettany (Mirvac) from Adelaide on stage seven near Bundaberg.
Jacobus de Witt (Barloworld) celebrated his twenty-first birthday on the Tour of Queensland; happy bithday Jacu.
The podium after stage seven - (L to R) Michael Sayers (Bundaberg City_Burnett Shire, 2nd), Kjell Carlstrom (Europcar, 1st) and Scott Davis (CABE, 3rd).
Dominique Parras (Jayco) of Canada, a hard working team-mate of the Tour leader David McKenzie.
The leading group early on stage seven found the crosswinds a menace.
The leading group climbing near Bundaberg.
Karl Menzies (Emu Spirit-TIS) in the Tour after a season in Europe.
Tiaan Kannemeyer (Barloworld) on the front of the chasing group after missing the break.
A late inclusion into the Tour, Bart Duraj of Maryborough City Isis Shire.
They're off on stage seven of the Tour from Bargara near Bundaberg on a 97km journey.
Rod Morris, media liaison officer, tucks into an ice-cream in sunny Queensland.
The girls from CABE at the start to stage seven at Bargara.
David McKenzie of Jayco, kept his race lead after stage seven.
Best Queensland-based rider in the Tour after stage seven was Tony Mann (Caravello).
Jonas Jlungblad, leader of the Yamaha Sprints points championship.
Miles Olman (CABE), at 17 years-old, was the youngest rider on Tour.
The chasing group featuring the orange jersey of the race leader David McKenzie.
Riders begin to climb their way out of trouble on stage seven.
Milton Wynants (Sea FM) receives some expert advice from his team car.
The Jayco Tour of Queensland jersey.

Stage 8 - November 8: Bundaberg, 36 km

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David McKenzie after his victory in the Herald Sun Tour
The Maryborough City Isis Shire team before stage 8 at Bundaberg
The Cabe team, a young side making up the competition
Tony Mann, winner of the best Queensland based rider on the Tour
Jonas Jlungblad, winner of the Yamaha sprints points championships
Russell Van Hout, winner of the King of the Mountains jersey
The podium after the final stage, from left: Pavel Zerzan (Mirvac) second Miles Olman (CABE) first and Sean Sullivan (Barloworld) third
David McKenzie crosses the line the winner of the Tour of Queensland, runner up Eric Wohlberg is to his left
Miles Olman (CABE), 17, the youngest rider in the Tour salutes the crowd at Bundaberg on the last day
Michael Sayers (Bundaberg City_Burnett Shire) leads orange jersey leader David McKenzie (Jayco) into the home straight
Sean Sullivan (Barloworld) leads Miles Olman (CABE) and Pavel Zerzan (Mirvac) during the later stages of this years Tour of Queensland
Riders swing down the back straight amongst the palm trees
David McKenzie (Jayco), the outright race leader in action at Bundaberg during their last day criterium
The Peloton in action on day six of the Jayco Tour of Queensland
Riders flash past a spare bike!
Fans of Miles Olman of Rockhampton at Bundaberg for the last day of action
Danny Int' Ven (Bundaberg Sugar) at the sign on before the final day of racing.
David McKenzie (Jayco) salutes the crowd after winning the Jayco TOur of Queensland
Michael Sayers (Bundaberg City_Burnett Shire) sprays announcers Lindsay Hill and John Holland with his champers
Riders open their bottles and spray after stage eight
David McKenzie (Jayco) after winning the Herald Sun Tour
The crowd starts to gather for the criterium in Bundaberg on the final day
The peloton sweeps past in the home straight
Race leader David McKenzie (Jayco) looks sensational in Orange
David Betts (CABE), 22, from Queensland in his home Tour
Riders on their first corner in the criterium on the final day
At the start line for the final stage of the 2003 Tour of Queensland
From left Michael Sayers, David McKenzie and Eric Wohlberg, the main players in the final stage of the race
David McKenzie (Jayco), contemplates the Tour of Queensland on his portfolio atÊthe of the day
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