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6th Jacob's Creek Tour Down Under - 2.3

Australia, January 20-25, 2004

Rider Diaries

Photo: © Mark Gunter

The Last Hurrah: The Patrick Jonker diary

Nationality: Australian/Dutch
Team: UniSA

After 10 successful years as a pro rider, Patrick Jonker has decided to make the transition back to normality. The Jacob's Creek Tour Down Under will be the final race of his career, and the lanky Aussie has all intentions of going out on a high, with the aim of winning the race held in his own backyard.

Entries

Stage 6 - All over!
Stage 5 - A love-hate relationship
Stage 4 - Horses for courses; tomorrow critical
Stage 3 - Here's hoping I pull up alright...
Stage 2 - The plan today was to attack
Cyclingnews interview with Patrick Jonker - 2004

Major results

2003

Grand Prix de Wallonie

1998

The Dutch Championship - Individual Time Trial

1997

Route Du Sud

1996

Stage 4 Volta a Catalunya

1995

Stage 5 Abom Mt. Buller Tour

Other major placings

1996 - 12th, Tour de France