Vic Roads Herald Sun Tour 2003 - 2.3

Australia, October 16-26, 2003

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Stage 1 - October 16: Melbourne Criterium, 33 kms
Stage 2 - October 17: Portarlington, 117 kms
Stage 3 - October 18: Geelong, 77 kms
Stage 4 - October 19: Lorne To Torquay, 110.4 kms
Stage 5 - October 20: Camperdown To Warrnambool, 152.3 kms
Stage 6 - October 21: Port Fairy, 30 kms
Stage 7 - October 21: Port Fairy To Hamilton, 98.7 kms
Stage 8 - October 22: Dunkeld To Horsham, 162.7 kms
Stage 9 - October 23: Horsham To Mt. William, 99.4 kms
Stage 10 - October 23: Hall's Gap To Ararat, 52.5 kms
Stage 11 - October 24: St. Arnaud To Castlemaine, 146.4 kms
Stage 12 - October 25: Echuca, 34 kms
Stage 13 - October 26: Buningyong circuit, 81.6 kms

Stage 13 - October 26: Buningyong circuit, 81.6 kms

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Aussie Luke Roberts (Emu Spirit_Apsco) in yellow before the start of the final stage
Unchain my heart on the Herald Sun Tour
The hill climb on the Buninyong course split the field up early on the final stage
Bart Heirewegh (Carlton Midstrength) and Tim Decker (Subaru) had tough tours for one reason or another
The three leading riders in the home straight with two to go
Italian Ivan Fanelli (Europcar_Pelaco) winner of the King of the Mountains competition
Scott Guyton (Jayco) was part of a three man breakaway that enabled not only Guyton to take the stage win but for Tim Johnson (Active for Life) to take overall honours
Matt Wilson (Malaysian Airlines) attempted a brave breakaway early in the race but was caught by the peloton
Andrew Graham (FRF Couriers) and Phillip Thuaux (Ballarat_eureka) have a gap on the main field on the climb ouot of Buninyong near Ballarat
Front wheels of the leaders in the Herald Sun Tour of 2003
Phillip Thuaux (Ballarat_eureka) attempted to split the main field early on the 81.6 km final stage
Andrew Graham (FRF Couriers) from Victoria helped Phillip Thuaux (Ballarat_eureka) in their breakaway attempt on stage thirteen
The main field on the climb out of Buninyong in the final stage of the Herald Sun Tour
Luke Roberts (Emu Spirit_Apsco) defending his yellow jersey on the final stage
Riders had to climb their way over Mt Buninyong on the final stage of the 2003 Herald Sun Tour
Tim Johnson (Active for Life) at the front joined Scott Guyton (Jayco) and Scott Moninger (Ballarat_eureka) to hold the peloton out of the placings at Buninyong
The winning machine close up of Tim Johnson (Active for Life)
Tim Johnson (Active for Life) on his way to victory in the 2003 Vic Roads Herald Sun Tour
Scott Guyton (Jayco) salutes the crowd on the line at Buninyong to win the final stage of the tour
Tim Johnson (Active for Life) waiting for the judges decision on whether he has claimed the yellow jersey and The Herald Sun Tour
Hey Eric I think I just won the Vic Roads Herald Sun Tour
Tim Johnson (Active for Life) from the USA all smiles and holding aloft the Herald Sun Tour trophy
Tour Director John Craven chats with a happy winner Tim Johnson (Active for Life) after the 2003 Herald Sun Tour went down to the wire on the last lap
A well earned drink for Tim Johnson (Active for Life) winner of the 2003 Vic Roads Herald Sun Tour
The podium of the final stage of the Tour Tim Johnson (Active for Life, 2nd), Scott Guyton (Jayco, 1st) and Scott Moninger (Ballarat_eureka, 3rd)
The podium with Luke Roberts (Emu Spirit_Apsco, 2nd), Tim Johnson (Active for Life, 1st) and Simon Gerrans (Malaysia Airlines) who was announced third after the race, but later judges announced Scott Guyton as third on the Sun Tour
Aussie star and last year's winner Baden Cooke presents the Gatorade King of the Mountains jersey to Ivan Fanelli of Italy (Europcar_Pelaco)
Kjell Carlstrom (Europcar_Pelaco) winner of the Castlemaine Bacon Sprint Championship

Stage 12 - October 25: Echuca, 34 kms

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The Barloworld team before stage 12 at Echuca
Hey isn't that the yellow jersey?
Tim Johnson and Hector Morales both riding for Active for Life broke clear near the finish to stage twelve at Echuca
Luke Roberts (Emu Spirit_Apsco) looking good in yellow
Stage twelve was a 40 lap criterium of an 850 metre curcuit inEchuca over 34km
Riders in the home straight in stage twelve at Echuca on theHerald Sun Tour
Tiaan Kannemeyer (Barloworld) in action at Echuca on thepenultimate day of the Herald Sun Tour
Race leader Luke Roberts (Emu Spirit_Apsco) leans into acorner during the criterium on day ten of the Herald Sun Tour
Hilton Clarke (Barloworld) looking for another stage win inthis year's Tour
The peloton make its way into the home straight at Echucabefore another large crowd on the Tour
Roses are red, violets are blue i love the Herald Sun Tour and sodo you
I beg your pardon I never promised you a yellow jersey
Robert Mclachlan (Caravello) has been a strong performerduring this year's tour
Riders swerve over the road in action from stage twelve of theHerald Sun Tour
Chasing riders after the main bunch at Echuca on day ten ofthe Tour
Riders warm up prior to the start of stage twelve at Echuca
The field snakes its way down the street in Echuca during the 40 lap criterium
Former race leader Jamie Drew (Jayco) leads Jeremy Hunt (Malaysia Airlines) around a bend at Echuca
Tony Mann (Caravello) in front of Eric Wohlberg (Active for Life) in the 34km criterium on stage twelve
Sean Sullivan (Barloworld) in second wheel the only Tasmanian in the event and top ten for most of the Tour
Look mum no hands and on the Herald Sun Tour
The yellow jersey in the 2003 Vic Roads Herald Sun Tour
Riders flash past on their way to completing 1195 kilometres in the 2003 Vic Roads Herald Sun Tour
Tim Johnson and Jorge Libonatti both riding for the Active forLife team on the Herald Sun Tour
Hector Morales claps teamate Tim Johnson both of Active forLife over the line at Echuca on stage twelve
The podium after stage twelve from left Hector Morales (Active for Life) second Tim Johnson (Active for Life) first and Brett Aitken (Rio Coffee) third
Winner Tim Johnson (Active for Life) gives Brett Aitken (Rio Coffee) a spray of champers
Tim Johnson (Active for Life) cools down teamate Hector Morales

Stage 11 - October 24: St. Arnaud To Castlemaine, 146.4 kms

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Tim Decker (Subaru) a favourite with the kids on the Herald Sun Tour
Two Carlton Midstrength riders await the start of stage eleven at St Arnaud
Bart Heirewegh of Belguim riding for the Carlton Midstrength team
The team from Ballarat_eureka relax before the start of stage eleven
The race leader prepares his mike ready for radio contact with the team car
Rio Coffee's mechanic makes some adjustments prior to the stage eleven
Riders gather for the start of stage eleven in front of a pub in St Arnaud
Nice top Luke Any time you wanna swap?
A large group of riders rode clear early on stage eleven looking for a stage win
Riders descend Mt Alexander on stage eleven
The peloton makes its way through a cutting near Castlemaine
Chris Bradford (Subaru) in the lead after breaking clear on stage eleven
Chris Bradford (Subaru) takes kom points near Castlemaine
The main field works its way over a small climb on stage eleven
The chasing peloton near Maldon
Russell Van Hout (Emu Spirit_Apdco) takes the sprint at Maldon
Bart Heirewegh of Carlton Midstrength orders one of the sponsors products
Bart Heirewegh (Carlton Midstrength) in action on stage eleven of the Herald Sun Tour
Brett Aitken (Rio Coffee) enjoys the sponsors product before racing
The leading group opened up a break of two minutes on the main field halfway through stage eleven
Russell Van Hout (Emu Spirit_Apsco) was a member of the large breakaway group on stage eleven
Colin Thornton (Emu Spirit_Apsco) of Victoria in action on stage eleven of the Tour
Bart Heirewegh (Carlton Midstrength) was an attacking member of the large group that brokeaway
Riders in the lead group concerned by a chase from behind
Scott Moninger (Ballarat_eureka) takes out stage eleven at Castlemaine
Jamie Drew (Jayco) leads the bunch over the line for the minor placings
The traditional podium spray after stage eleven
Luke Roberts (Emu Spirit_Apsco) ready to pop the cork
Stage eleven agressive jersey winner Chris Bradford (Subaru)
Kjell Carlstrom (Europcar_Pelaco) still in the Sprint leaders jersey

Stage 10 - October 23: Hall's Gap To Ararat, 52.5 kms

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The start line at Halls Gap for stage ten
Race leader Luke Roberts (Emu Spirit_Apsco) looks ahead to the next stage
The peloton give chase to an early breakaway on stage ten
Riders collect themselves after a fall at the halfway mark in stage ten
Ashley Baines (Subaru) awaits the team car during stage ten from Halls gap
The leading four riders after getting away with around 15 km to go
You never know who you will see on the Tour
A group of four riders broke away half way through the 52.5km stage ten from Halls gap to One Tree Hill at Ararat
The first two riders to reach the top at Ararat after a brutal climb to the finish
Stage winner Dominique Perras (Active for Life) salutes the crowd on top of One Tree Hill
Sean Sullivan (Barloworld) sixth overall after stage ten 1.24 behind the leader
Robert McLachlan (Caravello) gasps for air on the top of One Tree Hill
In the yellow jersey Luke Roberts (Emu Spirit_Apsco) glad to reach the summit
Team Warrnambool's Lubor Tesar finishes second after being a part of the four man break
One Tree Hill in Ararat the finish to stage ten of the Herald Sun Tour
Chris Bradford (Subaru) slumps over his handlebars after finishing the climb up One Tree hill
Dominique Perras (Active for Life) after his win at the top of one tree hill on stage ten
The spray on the podium: Lubor Tesar (Team Warrnambool, 2nd) Dominique Perras (Active for Life, 1st) and Chris Newton (Bendigo Building Industry, 3rd)
From left Lubor Tesar (Team Warrnambool) Dominique Perras (Active for Life) and Chris Newton (Bendigo Building Industry) after the finish to stage ten
Are you ready for some champers with the traditional spray?
Race Coordinator Jacqui Pinge on the Herald Sun Tour of 2003

Stage 9 - October 23: Horsham To Mt. William, 99.4 kms

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Race leader Jamie Drew (Jayco) prior to the start of stage nine
The Jayco team minus Alan Iacuone before the start of stage nine in Horsham
The start line at Horsham for stage nine
The riders leave the Grampians behind them
The bunch near Halls Gap on stage nine of the Herald Sun Tour
The lead group on its way to Mt William near Halls Gap in Western Victoria
Robert McLachlan (Caravello) looking back for other cyclists
Robert McLachlan (Caravello) and Scott Guyton (Jayco) open up a break on the field
The lead group climbing through the Grampians
Hilton Clarke (Barloworld) hops to it on a climb in the Grampians
Climbing in the Grampians on stage nine
Bart Heirewegh (Carlton Midstrength) toughing it out with an illness during the tour
James Hannam (Rio Coffee) gets a hand during racing on stage nine
Bottoms up with Tim Johnson (Active for Life )
Where did you come from? Asks Tim Johnson (Active for Life )
Tim Johnson (Active for life) and Paul Manning (Bendigo Building Industry) descend on stage 9
Riders climb their way up Mt William to the finish of stage nine
Jonas Ljungblad finished second on stage nine on the climb up Mt William
Yellow jersey wearer Jamie Drew (Jayco) lost his lead of the Tour on the climb to Mt William
King of the Mountains leader Ivan Fanelli (Europcar_Pelaco) on Mt William
Jeremy Hunt (Malaysia Airlines) seventh on stage nine at the finish on Mt William
Vic Roads rider Rhys Pollock finished in tenth position after the climb up Mt William
Barloworld's Jamie Perry at the finish on Mt William
The finish area on Mt William on stage nine of the Herald Sun Tour
Tim Johnson (Active for Life) takes out stage nine on top of Mt William
Tim Johson (Active for Life) after his strong climb to the finish of stage nine on Mt William
Caravello's Robert McLachlan receives attention after the climb up Mt William
Tim Decker (Subaru) is helped away after almost collapsing on the line at the Mt William stage finish
Kjell Carlstrom (Europcar_Pelaco) keeps warm whilst chatting with teamate Ivan Fanelli
Robert McLachlan (Caravello) a deserved winner of the most agressive rider jersey after stage nine
Brett Aitken (Rio Coffee) takes the best Aussie based rider jersey after stage nine
Ivan Fanelli (Europcar_Pelaco) still the leader of the King of the Mountain after stage nine
Luke Roberts (Emu Spirit_Apsco) the new race leader after stage nine up Mt William
The podium after stage nine from left Jonas Ljungblad (City of Melbourne) Tim Johnson (Active for Life) and Kjell Carlstrom (Europcar_Pelaco)

Stage 8 - October 22: Dunkeld To Horsham, 162.7 kms

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Izzys cafe at Dunkeld was kept busy prior to the start of the Herald Sun Tour in Dunkeld
Team bikes line up before the start of stage eight at Dunkeld
The cafe scene at Dunkeld with all its colour before stage eight of the Herald Sun Tour
School children out to watch the start of stage eight at Dunkeld
Police presence is a vital ingredient of any cycling tour
Malaysian Airlines sprinter Jeremy Hunt of England left looking to make amends for his disappointment in yesterday's stage at Port Fairy
Troy Glennan (FRF Couriers) only 21 and performing strongly in the Tour of 2003
Steve Cunningham (Rio Coffee) was part of a three man breakaway early on stage eight
Anthony Challinor (FRF Couriers) rode strongly in a breakaway of over 100 km from Dunkeld to Horsham
Team Barloworld's Jacobus de Witt in an early breakaway from Dunkeld on stage eight
Three riders got away from the peloton on a climb just after the start in Dunkeld
Domenic Gatto (Subaru) was part of a breakaway group before falling on a descent in the early part of stage eight
Anthony Challinor (FRF Couriers) time for a feed in the mountains
Anthony Challinor (FRF Couriers) shows what gave him the strength for a breakaway with two other riders
Anthony Challinor (FRF Couriers) in the leading trio for the majority of stage eight
the leading trio on a climb through the Grampians
Jacobus de Witt (Barloworld) getting better as the Tour rolls on
The Herald Sun Tour getting all the coverage it deserves here with David Culbert of Channel Ten talking with Rio Coffee rider Steve Cunningham
Plenty of trees and shade for the riders on their journey from Dunkeld to Horsham in the Western region of Victoria
The finish of stage eight with Paul Manning (Bendigo Building Industry) of England (R) first
Paul Manning (Bendigo Building Industry) after his victory on stage eight
The traditional spray of champers on the podium Dominique Perras (Active for Life 2nd), Paul Manning (Bendigo Building Industry 1st) and Tim Johnson (Active for Life 3rd)
Jamie Drew (Jayco) retained his leader's jersey after some nervous moments on stage eight

Stage 7 - October 21: Port Fairy To Hamilton, 98.7 kms

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Announcer Lindsay Hill does a fantastic job keeping the crowds informed during the Tour
Race leader Jamie Drew (Jayco) up close and personal on Cyclingnews
Kjell Carlstrom (Europcar_Pelaco) was part of a nine man breakaway on stage 7 of the Herald Sun Tour
Matt Wilson (Malaysia Airlines) seventh overall after stage seven
White boots on the stage to Hamilton
Large chain ring into the wind on stage seven
Sean Sullivan (Barloworld) finished in 27th place on stage seven after working hard in a nine rider breakaway
South African Tiaan Kannemeyer of Team Barloworld joined in the breakaway which split the peloton just after the start of stage seven
American Tim Johnson (Active for life) in 19th place after stage seven
Active for Life riders Jorge Libonatti (L) and Hector Morales (R) both from Uruaguay
Canadian Eric Wohlberg (Active for Life) winner of stage five into Warrnambool
Mateusz Mroz (Europcar_Pelaco) finished 10 seconds behind the winner on stage seven into Hamilton
Aussie Tony Mann (Caravello) in eleventh place one minute and thirty six seconds down on the leader Jamie Drew
Robert Mclachlan (Caravello) winner of the Tattersalls Cup series looking for more strong performances in the Herald Sun Tour
David Kupka (Team Warrnambool) finished in fifty second place on stage seven a minute and thirty six seconds behind the winner
The rear wheel hub of one of the riders on stage seven of the Tour
Chris Newton (Bendigo Building Industry) found the going tough into the wind on stage seven
Finger on the lever as the pace hots up on the Herald Sun Tour
A close up of number eight - the bike of race leader Jamie Drew (Jayco)
The only Tasmanian rider in the Tour Sean Sullivan (Barloworld) hails from the historic township of Evandale near Launceston famous for their Penny Farthing Championships
Jamie Drew (Jayco) still in yellow after stage seven
Kristian House (Emu Spirit_Apsco) crosses the line to win stage seven at Hamilton
Stage seven winner Kristian House (Emu Spirit_Apsco) all smiles on the podium at Hamilton
The podium after stage seven Robert McLachlan (Caravello, 2nd), Kristian House (Emu Spirit_Apsco, 1st) and Stephen Cummings (Bendigo Building Industry, 3rd)
Ivan Fanelli (Europcar_Pelaco) and King of the Mountain jersey leader after stage seven knows little english on the podium
The white jersey of the sprint points leader goes to Kjell Carlstrom (Europcar_Pelaco) after stage seven

Stage 6 - October 21: Port Fairy, 30 kms

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Race leader Jamie Drew (Jayco) before the start of stage six in Port Fairy
Jamie is certainly a drewcard in his yellow jersey
Tour Director John Craven calls all riders up for the start of stage six a 12 lap kermesse around Port Fairy over 30km
The voice of SBS cycling in Australia Michael Tomalaris is following the 2003 Herald Sun Tour
All around Victoria school children are flocking to the Herald Sun Tour
The home straight at Port Fairy complete with ballons adding colour to this year's Tour
A shop window in Port Fairy welcomes the Herald Sun Tour
The first lap of the 30km kermesse held at Port Fairy on stage six of the Tour
The home straight at Port Fairy where riders had a head wind to contend with
The peloton on the back straight at Port Fairy in chase of a leading pack
An ant's view on a small rise on the back straight on stage 6
The peloton single file along Ocean Drive at Port Fairy
Usually it's ride the waves at Port Fairy but today it's ride the bikes
It was a rocky road for some of the 83 riders left in the Tour
The main group was forced to chase two smaller groups on the concluding laps of the kermesse on stage 6
Four riders lead the field on the final lap including Brett Aitken (Rio Coffee) in orange
Out of the woods comes the peloton in search of the leading group
The podium after stage six Jeremy Hunt (Malaysia Airlines) second, Keiran Page (Bendigo Building Industry) first and Paul Manning (Bendigo Building Industry) third
Keiran Page (Bendigo Building Industry) winner of the stage 6 crit at Port Fairy after commissaires ruled Jeremy Hunt (Maylasia Airlines) had sprinted off his line
Jeremy Hunt (Malaysia Airlines) speaks out after the judge's decision to award the stage to Keiran Page of the Isle of Wight

Stage 5 - October 20: Camperdown To Warrnambool, 152.3 kms

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What are all these bikes doing in town, Ethel?
The Herald Sun Tour has huge support from the Victorian Police who do a fantastic job
Team Barloworld prepare for stage five in the bakery at Camperdown due to the rain (and also the coffee and scrolls)
Two Team Warrnambool riders help each other out on stage five after puncturing a wheel
Team Europcar_Pelaco pose for cyclingnews at the 2003 Herald Sun Tour
Team cars supplied by Subaru snake their way up a climb near Camperdown on stage five
Matt Wilson (Malaysia Airlines) has some repairs done to his seat just after the start to stage five in Camperdown
FRF Couriers Troy Glennan of New South Wales rode strongly on his own into head winds to catch the leading riders
The Herald Sun Tour takes the race to the people with crowds able to watch from the comfort of their own home
Two riders got away early in the stage before two more chased them down ahead of the chasing pack
No nodding off or you will miss the Tour go by
Italian Ivan Fanelli (Europcar_Pelaco) punctured in the final kilometres of the stage after being in the lead group for over 100 kms
South Australian Luke Roberts (Emu Spirit_Apsco) was in the lead with Ivan Fanelli for over 100km and awarded the most aggressive riders jersey
Luke Roberts (Emu Spirit_Apsco, L) and Ivan Fanelli (Europcar_Pelaco) in the driving rain and wind on their way to Warrnambool on stage five
Danny In't Ven (Carlton Midstrength) broke clear of the peloton to chase down the leading duo
Ashley Baines (Subaru) struck trouble with a tyre well into stage five and finished in 71st place over thirteen minutes behind the stage winner
The youngest rider in the Tour Shaun Higgerson (FRF Couriers) juggles bidons for his teamates on stage five
Team Barloworld's Jacobus de Witt finished in 41st place only 39 seconds behind the winner on stage five
Ashley Baines (Subaru) centre takes up the chase with a helping hand from others
The peloton from behind on its way to Warrnambool from Camperdown on stage five over 150 kms
Paul Manning (Bendigo Building Industry) finished stage five in 53rd place overall 12.39 minutes behind the leader
Garry Parsons had plenty of support in Cobden
Riders on a downhill section of the stage to Warrnambool, which made a welcome change to the headwinds they battled allday
Tim Decker (Subaru) a little cheeky on the fifth stage into Warrnambool
Pavel Zerzan (Team Warrnambool) with the convoy behind him
Jamie Perry (Barloworld) hasn't had much luck on tour and had to work hard again on stage five
Stephen Wooldridge (Carlton Midstrength) grimacing on stage five of the Vic Roads Herald Sun Tour
Trent Wilson (Jayco) with his race face on
Eric Wolhberg (Active for Life) makes it across to the lead group after a great ride in windy conditions
At the finish to the stage in Warrnambool school children came out in droves to support the riders
Stage five winner Eric Wolhberg (Active for life) from Canada
Best placed Aussie rider Tony Mann (Caravello) on the podium
Ivan Fanelli (Europcar_Pelaco) on the podium with his King of the mountain jersey
Most aggressive rider jersey went to Luke Roberts of Emu Spirit_Apsco
The podium after stage five Tony Mann (Caravello, 2nd), Eric Wolhberg (Active for life, 1st) and Luke Roberts (Emu Spirit_Apsco, 3rd)
Race leader Jamie Drew (Jayco) with his son on the podium in his home town of Warrnambool

Stage 4 - October 19: Lorne To Torquay, 110.4 kms

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A Carlton Midstrength rub down for Bart Heirewegh
Bart Heirewegh (Carlton Midstrength) before the start of stage four in Lorne
A team Warrnambool rider gets a rubdown before the 110km ride from Lorne to Torquay
David Kupka's bike of Team Warrnambool in line at Lorne before stage four
The race car park at Lorne
The Brits are here in force for the rugby world cup and Herald Sun Tour
Tiaan Kannemeyer (Barloworld) ponders the ride ahead on stage four from Lorne
The start line at Lorne on day four of the Tour
The first crash of the Tour early on stage four
James Perry (Barloworld) had no luck on stage three and again on stage four when he fell early in the race
Cameron Jennings (Caravello) was a member of a six man breakaway after 20km
Sean Sullivan (Barloworld) rode strongly in the breakaway group finishing in eleventh place
Kristian House (Emu Spirit_Apsco) a member of the six rider breakaway that was out in front for about 40km
Ashley Baines (Subaru) in his debut Sun Tour
Danny In't Ven (Carlton Midstrength) of Belguim riding in his second Sun Tour
Stephen Wooldridge (Carlton Midstrength) currently 69th after stage four
David Mckenzie (Jayco) winner of a record eleven stages of the Herald Sun Tour
The leading riders make their way towards the coast on stage four near Torquay
New Zealander Greg Henderson (Carlton Midstrength) finished second in stage four seven seconds behind winner Jamie Drew
The leading group during the fourth stage of the Herald Sun tour between Lorne and Torquay
Number one Matt Wilson (Malaysia Airlines) fresh from the Tour De France
Kjell Carlstrom (Europcar_Pelaco) fourth on stage four and second overall
The breakaway group on stage four on the road to Torquay
Gerado Castro (Echuca_Moama) in 74th placing after stage four 15.29 behind the leader
The lead group corner on its way to Torquay with a narrow gap from a chasing pack
Allan Iacuone (Jayco) lost more than twenty two minutes on stage four after being in the leading group of six riders
The chasing group of about twenty riders caught the leading six in the last twenty kilometres
David Mckenzie (Jayco) fourth after stage four and 45 seconds behind his teamate Jamie Drew
Jamie Drew (Jayco) crosses the line in 2 hours 26.01 seconds after 110km
Jamie Drew (Jayco) celebrates his stage four victory
The podium after stage four Greg Henderson (2nd), Jamie Drew (1st) and Matt Wilson (3rd)
Simon Gerrans (Malaysia Airlines) won the most aggressive rider jersey on stage four
Michael Sayers (Ballarat_eureka) can't believe he is fifth on the general classification after stage four on the Herald Sun Tour
Where would riders be without the work of their crews on the Herald Sun Tour of 2003?

Stage 3 - October 18: Geelong, 77 kms

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The beautiful backdrop to the start of stage three at Geelong
The foreshore at Geelong during stage three
Race chief commissaire Graham Sycamore of New Zealand at the start of stage three
The man who makes it all possible race director John Craven
Yellow jersey wearer Jamie Drew (Jayco) on the start line
The start line at Geelong for stage three, a 77km criterium
Race leader Jamie Drew (Jayco) on day three
Sailing on the bay as the peloton race by
An interested spectator at the Herald Sun Tour in Geelong watches the peloton speed past
Mateusz Mroz (Europcar_Pelaco) part of the leading team on the Sun Tour
Perhaps a bike for those at the back of the peloton to make the Tour easier
Active for life's Dominique Perras from Canada during stage three in Geelong
Canadian Eric Wohlberg (Active for life) was part of an early breakaway on stage three
The leader's jersey isn't the only yellow getting around in the tour
The peloton winds its way towards the bay on the Geelong foreshore
Leading Aussie based rider Steven Cunningham in action at Geelong
Russell Van Hout (Emu Spirit_Apsco) up close on stage three
Hilton Clarke and Sean Sullivan (Team Barloworld) have been attacking the peloton since day one of the tour
Jamie Drew (Jayco) wearing yellow on day three of the tour
Jeremy Hunt (Malaysia Airlines) from England in action on stage three
Jacobus De Witt (Barloworld) of South Africa finding his legs after a long flight to Australia
Riders are often off like they have been shot out of a gun in the Sun Tour
New Zealand's Greg Henderson (Carlton Midstrength) in action on day three
Plenty of spare wheels for the riders in the Herald Sun Tour
The lead group had opened up a gap of about one minute with 10 laps to go
Matthew Goold (Malaysia Airlines) was a driving force behind the breakaway group
With just two laps to go Kjell Carlstrom (Europcar_Pelaco) punctured and ruined any hope of a stage win
David Mckenzie (Jayco) was a member of a four man breakaway in the closing stages of the crit at Geelong
David Mckenzie (Jayco) crosses the line to win stage three of the Herald Sun Tour for a record eleven times
Ivan Fanelli (Europcar_Pelaco) raises his arms in joy perhaps already knowing of his overall lead
The podium after stage three Tony Mann (Caravello, 2nd), David McKenzie (Jayco, 1st) and Matthew Goold (Malaysia Airlines, 3rd)
Italian Ivan Fanelli (Europcar_Pelaco) celebrates on the podium after receiving the yellow jersey
Kjell Carlstrom (Europcar_Pelaco) of Finland on the podium in his jersey for most aggressive rider
Jamie Drew (Jayco) lost his yellow jersey on stage three but remains in second place ten seconds behind Ivan Fanelli

Stage 2 - October 17: Portarlington, 117 kms

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Luke Weir (City of Melbourne) had plenty of support all over the road at Portarlington
Eric Wohlberg (Active for life) before the second stage of the Herald Sun Tour
Road writing just like le Tour
The Bendigo Building Industry team add an international flavour to the tour
Hilton Clarke (Team Barloworld) prepares for another day in the saddle
The beautiful backdrop to the start of stage two at Portarlington
School's out in the Herald Sun Tour at Portarlington
The start of the second stage at Portarlington near Geelong in sensational conditions
Graham Rootes (Rio Coffee) receives attention whilst two interested onlookers sneak up from behind
Two Caravello riders get a helping hand from Rio Coffee
James Perry (Team Barloworld) struck trouble on the first lap and rode solo for most of the race
Anthony Challinor (FRF Couriers) finds relief on the second stage of the Herald Sun Tour
Anyone for drinks?
Simon Gerrans in the yellow jersey on stage two
A group of around six riders opened up a break on the rest in the final laps
The lead group of six riders had just over one minute lead with a lap and a half to go
Plenty of colour on the Herald Sun Tour of 2003
Yellow power in the peloton on stage two
Hilton Clarke (Team Barloworld) salutes the crowd on the line at Portarlington on stage two
Brett Aitken (Rio Coffee) brings home ...got away with about three laps to go
The podium after stage two Bart Heirewegh, Hilton Clarke and Eric Wohlberg
Jamie Drew (Jayco) celebrates his claim to the yellow jersey after stage two on the tour
Steve Cunningham (Rio Coffee) on the podium with his Herald Sun leading Aussie based rider's jersey
Ivan Fanelli (Europcar-Pelaco) with the King of the Mountains leader jersey after stage two
Steve Cunningham (Rio Coffee) tries on his most aggressive rider's jersey
Simon Gerrans (Malaysia Airlines) leader of the Castlemaine sprint series

Stage 1 - October 16: Melbourne Criterium, 33 kms

Images by Shane Goss/Cyclingnews.com/www.licoricegallery.com

Hilton Clarke (Team Barloworld) before the start of the Herald Sun Tour
Brett Aitken (Rio Coffee) has lunch before the start of the Herald Sun Tour
The Vic Health Herald Sun Tour and all its colour
The start line of the 2003 Vic Health Herald Sun Tour
Action from stage one of the Herald Sun Tour
The peloton on Lygon st during the first stage criterium
School's out at the Herald Sun Tour
An old jersey of former tour rider Angelo Catelano hangs along Lygon street
Scott Moninger (Ballarat eureka) leads a breakaway group around a bend early in the stage
Riders power past a mini in Carlton during the first stage of the Herald Sun Tour
The Sun Tour snake winds its way down Cardigan street in Carlton
The chase group around a bend in the opening stage of the Herald Sun Tour
Scott Moninger (Ballarat eureka) and Sean Sullivan (Team Barloworld) around a bend
Hilton Clarke (Team Barloworld, L) and Simon Gerrans (Malaysia Airlines) attempt a breakaway
Looking through a Lygon street window at the peloton rushing past
An international flavour on the first day of an Aussie Tour
Riders on Lygon street on their last lap in front of a huge crowd
The cafe scene on Lygon street as riders speed by
Michael Sayers (Ballarat eureka) leads Hector Morales (Active for Life) with a lap to go
Michael Sayers (Ballarat eureka) edges out Hilton Clarke the first stage in Carlton
Michael Sayers (Ballarat eureka) the Arizona flyer after his first stage win
Podium (L to R): Hector Morales, Michael Sayers and Jamie Drew after stage one
Simon Gerrans overall leader of the tour after stage one