Jayco Tour of Queensland - 2.5

Australia, November 1-6, 2004

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Stage 1 - November 1: Maryborough Criterium, 27 km
Stage 2 - November 2: Hervey Bay Kermesse, 72 km
Stage 3 - November 3: Oakhurst Canefields, 70.3 km
Stage 4 - November 3: Bundaberg Criterium, 33 km
Stage 5 - November 4: Miriam Vale - Town of 1770, 90.2 km
Stage 6 - November 5: Gin Gin - Mount Perry, 63.3 km
Stage 7 - November 5: Mount Perry ITT, 4.1 km
Stage 8 - November 6: Bundaberg Criterium, 42 km

Stage 8 - November 6: Bundaberg Criterium, 42 km

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Cool man!!
Russell 'Reggie' Downing (Radio 4BU-KIX FM) flying the flag for the UK on the final stage of the Jayco Tour of Queensland.
Thomas Liese (Malaysian Airlines) hungry for a win.
Rob Sharman (Centracks) looking cool for the final stage of the Jayco Tour of Queensland.
"But we've only got two riders left!" explains Brent "Boof" McCaig prior to the final stage
Jonas Ljungblad (Bendigo Bank, far L) and Thomas Liese (Malaysian Airlines, far R) battling it out to become the overall winner.
Tony Mann (Argon 18 Bikes-Caravello) on the attack during the final stage in Bundaberg.
Eric Wohlberg (Team Jayco, L) leads the field during the final stage in Bundaberg.
Riders make their way past Jayco Caravans.
The orange jersey makes its way past Jayco Caravans
"Wow, is that the Jayco Tour of Queensland flashing by?"
The peloton prepares to corner during the final stage in Bundaberg.
The peloton makes its way under the banner.
Ashley Hutchinson (Mirvac) wins another stage for the Queenslanders.
The stage eight podium - (L to R) Russell Downing (Radio 4BU-KIX FM, 2nd), Ashley Hutchinson (Mirvac, 1st) and Dillan Boone (Uno Clothing, 3rd).
Jonas Ljungblad (Bendigo Bank) celebrates winning the Jayco Tour of Queensland.
The podium after the final stage - (L-R) Thomas Liese (Malaysian Airlines, 2nd), Jonas Ljungblad (Bendigo Bank, 1st) and Corey Sweet (Lysaght, 3rd).
The team from Bendigo Bank with winning rider Jonas Ljungblad are interviewed after the final stage.
The winning team from Jayco on the podium.

Stage 7 - November 5: Mount Perry ITT, 4.1 km

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Brian Kenneally (R) of team Centracks warms up watched by teamate Paul Healion.
Artur Kraeszowiec (Bendigo) has some local school art to inspire him on the time trial.
Former Launceston wheelrace winner and national track champion Geoff "Fletch" Fletcher, now a motor-bike scout on Tour.
Andrew Graham (UNO Clothing) has the local school children supporting him at the start of the time trial.
Bernard Sulzberger (Malaysian Airlines) has an interested spectator in Mt.Perry.
Knicks by...
Dean Downing (Radio 4BU Kix-FM) riding against the clock at Mt.Perry for the stage seven Time Trial.
Benoit Poilvet (Bundaberg Sugar) gets some support on the climb to the Normanby Range Lookout.
Benoit Poilvet (Bundaberg Sugar) out of the saddle on the steep climb.
The view from the Normanby Range Lookout, looking towards Mt.Perry.
Peter McDonald (Argon 18 Bikes-Caravello) gasps for air atop the Normanby Range lookout.
Eric Wohlberg (Jayco) grits his teeth as he reaches the finish.
Jamie Burrow (Bendigo Bank) aching to get to the top of the Lookout.
David Harrigan (Europcar) out of the saddle near the finish to the 4.1km Time Trial.
Beneath darkening skies, a rider is assisted after his ride in the uphill Time Trial.
Kristian House (Radio 4BU-KixFM) receives a drink from Tour medico Bobby Hall.
The stage seven podium - (L-R) Russell Downing (2nd, Radio 4BU-KixFM), Jonas Ljungblad (1st, Bendigo Bank) and Phil Thuaux (3rd, Mirvac).
Jonas Ljungblad (Bendigo Bank) pops the cork to begin celebrations.
Tour leader Thomas Liese (Malaysian Airlines) escapes the storm that saturated Mt.Perry just after the presentations ended.

Stage 6 - November 5: Gin Gin - Mount Perry, 63.3 km

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The team from Lysaght pose before stage six at Gin Gin.
Dominic Caravello (R) chats with David McKenzie before the start of stage six.
Media liasion officer on Tour, Rod Morris, holds breakfast before the stage start in Gin Gin.
"Mummy, can you buy me a bike for Christmas?"
The startline at Gin Gin for stage six to Mt.Perry.
Schools are out and cheering on the Jayco Tour of Queensland.
The bunch snake their way around the streets of Gin Gin.
Crab sangers anyone?
Riders make their way down the main road of Gin Gin bound for Mt.Perry.
A leading group climbing with the peloton in the far distance.
Jorge Libonatti (Europcar) was part of a four rider breakaway on stage six.
Eric Wohlberg (Jayco) contacts his team car via radio.
Four of the five members of the Argon 18 Bikes-Caravello team on the front of the peloton.
The peloton are closing in on the leading group.
David McKenzie (Jayco) tucks it in descending near Mt.Perry.
Tomas Buchacek (Subaru) was on the attack halfway through stage six.
Tomas Buchacek (Subaru) signals his need for a drink under the hot Queensland sun.
"Mama mia, I am this far from winning a stage!"
Riders make their way over a climb on their way to Mt.Perry during the 63.3km stage six.
Corey Sweet (Lysaght) was part of the four-rider breakaway on a defining stage of the Jayco Tour of Queensland.
Team Lysaght mechanic Antonio Crino offers Corey Sweet a drink towards the end of stage six.
Corey Sweet (Lysaght) salutes the crowd at Mt.Perry to take stage six.
The stage six podium - (L-R) Dominique Perras (2nd, Jayco), Corey Sweet (1st, Lysaght) and Thomas Liese (3rd, Malaysian Airlines).
Stage six winner Corey Sweet (Lysaght) pours some champagne over German Thomas Liese (Malaysian Airlines).
Thomas Liese (Malaysian Airlines) in the orange jersey and Tour leader after stage six.

Stage 5 - November 4: Miriam Vale - Town of 1770, 90.2 km

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Radio 4BU-KixFM teamates Kristian House (L) and Stephen Cummings share a joke before the stage five start in Miriam Vale
Stephen Cumming's (Radio 4BU-KixFM) gear is laid ready for action, including the mandatory pre-race coffee
Centracks crew member Jeanette Ferris prepares Dermott Nally for racing on stage five
A bike line-up!
Helena the coffees' great, Katey the suntans coming along nicely. (L-R) Russell and Dean Downing with Rob Sharman, teamates in England on the Recycling.co.uk/MGXPower team
The Argon 18 Bikes-Caravello team before stage five
I can feel a four x coming on!
On your marks, set!
Tomas Buchacek (Subaru) avoids a media car on his right and some road-kill to his left
Trent Wilson (Subaru) was the most aggressive rider during stage five from Miriam Vale to Town 1770
The leaders have baffled the rest at Baffle Creek!
Riders had to contend with roadworks just out of Miriam Vale
Ireland's Dermot Nally (Centracks) withdrew from the race during stage five
Tour leader Jaaron Poad (Argon 18 Bikes-Caravello) tucked away in the main field
Bradley Mills (Subaru) on the attack near Agnes Water
David Mckenzie (Jayco) working hard during stage five to Town 1770
A drinks station but probably not what the sign says! (XXXX Queensland beer)
The peloton makes its way into Agnes Water
Descending into Agnes Water near the finish at Town 1770
Surf's up!
The field descends towards the finish in Town 1770
Hey guys, this way's easier!
Benoit Poilvet (Bundaberg Sugar) cools down after a hot day in the saddle during stage five
The podium after stage five - (L-R): David Harrigan (2nd, Europcar), Jonas Ljungblad (1st, Bendigo) and Bart Heirewegh (3rd, Bundaberg Sugar)
Jaaron Poad (Argon 18 Bikes-Caravello) still in orange and Tour leader after stage five

Stage 4 - November 3: Bundaberg Criterium, 33 km

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Mirvac teamates Matthew Newlands (L) and Phillip Thuaux discuss race tactics prior to stage four in Bundaberg
Peter McDonald (Argon 18 Bikes-Caravello) awaits the start to stage four
Hands up those who want to wear the Tour leader’s orange jersey!
Tour Director John Craven (L) leaves the scene to let the race begin
Eric Wohlberg (Jayco) leads a three man breakaway early on stage four
The peloton passes under the banner in fading light during the twilight criterium in Bundaberg
The peloton heads up the home straight before another great crowd on the Jayco Tour of Queensland
Russell Van Hout (Subaru) in orange and Tour leader on stage four
Englishman Rob Sharman (Centracks) leans into a bend around the streets of Bundaberg
Riders corner during the 33km criterium in Bundaberg
The peloton goes under the Tour of Queensland banner
Phillip Thuaux (Mirvac) giving it his all during stage four
Trent Wilson (Subaru) bowling along in Bundaberg
Stephen Cummings (4BU-KixFM) has a break on the peloton late into stage four
The orange jersey of team Subaru’s Russell Van Hout drives the peloton into the final lap
Mathew Rex (Lysaght) finished second on stage four in Bundaberg
The podium - stage four (L-R) Mathew Rex (2nd, Lysaght) David Mckenzie (1st, Jayco) and Ashley Hutchinson (3rd, Mirvac)
Phillip Thuaux (Mirvac) with the Yamaha Most Aggressive rider’s jersey
Kieran Page (Radio 4BU-KixFM) with the Malaysian Airlines Sprint Points Championship jersey
Felix Odebrecht (Malaysian Airlines) in his Bundaberg City Council Criterium jersey
“I think I can win this Courier Mail leading Queensland based rider’s jersey”
“I’m not sure but I reckon I can hang onto the Tour leader’s orange jersey”

Stage 3 - November 3: Oakhurst Canefields, 70.3 km

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The race scouts on Tour in Queensland
“I wonder what those guys are talking about!”
“ I’m going to be wearing that orange jersey this arvo Jaaron”
“Isn’t that the Jayco Tour of Queensland girls?”
Chris George (Lysaght) leads the field up a climb on stage three
Peter McDonald (Argon 18 Bikes-Caravello) in action on stage three
Peter McDonald (Argon 18 Bikes-Caravello) leads the field through some narrow roads near Maryborough
Waving the Tour on under the shade of an umbrella
Benoit Poilvet (Bundaberg Sugar) on the attack on the roads near Maryborough
The orange jersey of Tour leader Jaaron Poad (Argon 18 Bikes-Caravello) on the rails during stage three
Riders make their way over a railway line near Maryborough on stage three
Thomas Liese (Malaysian Airlines) has a good break with the chasers in the distance
Richard Vollebregt (Argon 18 Bikes-Caravello) out of the saddle on stage three
Kristian House (4BU-KixFM) protects Bart Heirewegh (Bundaberg Sugar) from the wind during stage three
Thomas Liese (Malaysian Airlines) has groups closing in on the undulating roads
Rob Sharman (Centracks) back on the chain gang!
Bart Heirewegh (Bundaberg Sugar) checks to see where the challengers are going to come from
Jaaron Poad (Argon 18 Bikes-Caravello) thumps the air and takes stage three of the Tour
The podium after stage three (L-R) Russell Van Hout (2nd,Subaru) Jaaron Poad (1st, Argon 18 Bikes-Caravello) and Rob Sharman (3rd, Centracks)
Tony Mann (Argon 18 Bikes-Caravello) leader of the Courier Mail best placed Queensland rider award
Jaaron Poad was awarded the orange jersey but judges soon re-awarded the leaders jersey to Russell Van Hout (Subaru)

Stage 2 - November 2: Hervey Bay Kermesse, 72 km

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Yee-Hah a little bit of country music on the Tour of Queensland!
'I think I should be able to get to the pub in time to see the Melbourne Cup!'
The field makes its way around the backstreets of Hervey Bay
The peloton swings round a bend on stage two
'Boy that looks inviting'
Tod Dawson (Lysaght) has cameras from both sides on him during stage two
Jaaron Poad (Argon 18 Bikes-Caravello) in orange and Tour leader on stage two
'Hey Gringo I'm your Huckleberry!'
Part of the Hervey Bay crowd watches the riders corner at the end of the home straight
Eventual stage winner Felix Odebrecht (Malaysian Airlines) leads a group into a bend at Hervey Bay
Plenty of cheers for the peloton on the back straight at Hervey Bay
Daniel Newnham (Mirvac) lends James Hannam (Lysaght) a helping hand
Stephen Cummings (4BU-KixFM) wired for sound on the Jayco Tour of Queensland
Kieran Page (4BU-KixFM) gives his tick of approval to the Jayco Tour of Queensland!
Bernard Sulzberger (Malaysian Airlines) worked hard for his winning teamate on stage two
Defending Tour winner David Mckenzie (Jayco) in action during stage two
Canadian Eric Wohlberg (Jayco) looking for a podium finish in the Tour this year
Tour leader Jaaron Poad (Argon 18 Bikes-Caravello) corners during stage two at Hervey Bay
Mathew Rex (Lysaght) corners into the home straight at Hervey Bay
The field sprint for the finish line at Hervey Bay in stage two
The podium after stage two (L-R) Bart Heirewegh (2nd, Bundaberg Sugar), Felix Odebrecht (1st, Malaysian Airlines) and David Harrigan (3rd, Europcar)
Ashley Hutchinson (Mirvac) in his Courier Mail leading Queensland based rider's jersey
A happy Felix Odebrecht (Malaysian Airlines) from Germany after his stage two victory in Hervey Bay
Michael Tomalaris (SBS) interviews Tour leader Jaaron Poad (Argon 18 Bikes-Caravello) in Hervey Bay
'I just close my eyes and dream I'm far away in orange and Tour leader'

Stage 1 - November 1: Maryborough Criterium, 27 km

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The team from Jayco faces the media prior to stage one of the Jayco Tour of Queensland
Herald Sun Tour winner Jonas Ljungblad (Bendigo Bank) backing up in Queensland
Tasmanian Josh Wilson (Bundaberg Sugar) signs on for his first Tour
Marcel Wüst manager of the Malaysian Airlines team and former star German sprinter in Queensland for the Tour
An interested spectator listens into David Mckenzie (Jayco) before the start of stage one
Bernard Sulzberger (Malaysian Airlines) from Tasmania and looking for some warmer weather in Queensland!
Kieran Page (Radio 4BU-Kicks FM) happy to be in sunny Queensland and not in the cool UK!
Benoit Poilvet (Bundaberg Sugar) on the startline for stage one in Maryborough
Riders await the start to the 27km stage one criterium in Maryborough
Tour director John Craven lights the cannon to start stage one. Hopefully not like F-Troop, eh John!
The peloton is smokin' at the start to the Jayco Tour of Queensland
Teacher I'll be late for school today , the Tour's in town!
Riders between palms at Maryborough
The peloton swings around the streets of Maryborough
Riders pass the Post Office Hotel in Maryborough
David Harrigan (Europcar) leads the main field up the home straight
Eric Wohlberg (Jayco) checks on his opponent leading into a bend
Riders in the Jayco Tour of Queensland corner at Maryborough
The peloton swings into the home straight in the Jayco Tour of Queensland
Tomas Buchacek (36) of team Subaru out of the saddle and in the thick of it
The peloton work its way up the home straight before another great crowd in Maryborough
"School's out but this wedgy's not!"
Ashley Hutchinson (R) of team Mirvac leads David Mckenzie (Jayco) to the chequered flag in Maryborough
The podium after stage one (L-R): David Mckenzie (2nd, Jayco), Ashley Hutchinson (1st, Mirvac), and Dean Downing (3rd, Radio 4BU-Kicks FM)
Jaaron Poad (Argon 18 Bikes-Caravello) a late inclusion in the Tour and already in the leader's jersey