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Herald Sun Tour - 2.1
Australia, October 9-15, 2005
Photography
Stage 7 - October 15: Lygon St, Melbourne criterium, One hour
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- Simon Gerrans (AG2r Prévoyance) at the start line for the Lygon Street criterium.
- The peloton rounds the hairpin.
- Simon Gerrans (AG2r Prévoyance) rode safe today.
- Française des Jeux were at the front a lot today, trying in vain to close down the break.
- As were AG2r Prévoyance.
- The winning break.
- Simon Gerrans (AG2r Prévoyance) stayed near the front all race.
- Hilton Clarke (VIS Jayco) lunges for the line to take the win from Matthew Goss (Australia).
- Simon Gerrans (AG2r Prévoyance) celebrates his overall win.
- Simon Gerrans (AG2r Prévoyance) before the presentation.
- AG2r Prévoyance were the winning team this year.
- Hilton Clarke (VIS Jayco) took today's win as well as the overall sprint king classification.
- The final podium - (L to R) David McCann (Ireland, 3rd), Simon Gerrans (AG2r Prévoyance, 1st) and Dominique Perras (HLP/Superstore, 2nd).
- The champagne was flowing freely on the podium.
- Simon Gerrans (AG2r Prévoyance) with his winner's trophy.
Images by Shane Goss/www.licoricegallery.com
- Simon Gerrans (AG2R Prevoyance) tour leader on the startline for the final stage in Lygon Street
- The peloton in the Jayco Herald Sun Tour on the startline in Lygon Street, Carlton awaiting the gun for the last stage
- The peloton makes its way along Lygon Street before a huge crowd
- Hilton Clarke (Jayco/VIS) leads Chris Jongewaard (Savings & Loans) and Matt Goss (Team Australia) in the break that won the stage
- Russell Downing (Recycling.co.uk/litespeed) out of the saddle in Lygon Street
- Anthony Challinor (Savings & Loans) is cool back in the peloton!
- Simon Gerrans (AG2R Prevoyance) leads friend on and off the bike Baden Cooke (Francaise Des Jeux) along the streets of Carlton
- Chris Jongewaard (Savings & Loans) corners in the leading group of three riders
- Tour leader Simon Gerrans (AG2R Prevoyance) corners in the final stage criterium in Carlton
- Simon Gerrans (AG2R Prevoyance) salutes the crowd on the line to win the 2005 Jayco Herald Sun Tour
- Simon Gerrans (AG2R Prevoyance) is interviewed by Channel Ten’s Ian Cohen after his great win in the tour
- The media gather around tour winner Simon Gerrans in Lygon Street
- Part of the huge crowd that watched the finish to the Jayco Herald Sun Tour in Lygon Street, Carlton
- Hilton Clarke (Jayco/VIS) tells the crowd all about his narrow victory over Matt Goss, left, (Team Australia)
- Wes Sulzberger from Tasmania, far left tries to avoid the podium spray from one of his teammates after the AG2R Prevoyance team took out the teams GC
Stage 6 - October 14: Monbulk - Mt Dandenong ITT, 11km
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- Glen Chadwick (Cyclingnews.com) on his way to third place
- David McCann (Ireland) pulled out the fastest time today
- Nicolas Portal (AG2r) during the Mount Dandenong time trial
- Baden Cooke (Francaise des Jeux) gave it everything
- Simon Gerrans (AG2r) brought himself into yellow today
- David McKenzie (HLP/Superstore) working hard up Mt Dandenong
- Josh Collingwood (Savings and Loans) didn't have the legs to get in yellow
- Dominique Perras (HLP/Superstore) would be disappointed after today
- Glen Chadwick (Cyclingnews.com) on the podium after getting 3rd place
- David McCann (Ireland) celebrates a great win
- Simon Gerrans (AG2r) seemed happy with yellow
- Simon Gerrans (AG2r) waves to his fans
- AG2r should have reason to celebrate tomorrow
Images by Shane Goss/www.licoricegallery.com
- Bob Decoite the first ever winner of the Herald Sun Tour
- Adrian Laidler (Savings & Loans) prepares for the time trial to the top of Mt.Dandenong
- A time trial tatt for Jason Mcintyre (Recycling.co.uk/litespeed)
- It's hot on the starting gate for this Japanese rider!
- Mathew Rex (Team Australia) leaves the starting gate bound for the top of Mt.Dandenong
- Baden Cooke (Francaise Des Jeux) gets a massage before the start to his ride against the clock
- Jarron Poad (MG XPower presented BigPond) powers up the straight in Monbulk
- Matt Goss (Team Australia) on the start line in Monbulk
- The time trial was held beneath the trees on Mt.Dandenong
- Riders make their way up the climb for 11kms to the top of Mt.Dandenong
- Shaun Higgerson (MG XPower presented by BigPond) has another rider on his tail
- Bernard Sulzberger (Cyclingnews.com) in action during the stage six time trial
- Joshua Collingwood (Savings & Loans) gets to the line before a desperate Dominique Perras (HLP Superstore)
- Aussie cycling legend Phil Anderson congratulates Simon Gerrans after he took over the race lead after stage six
- Simon Gerrans (AG2R Prevoyance) can't believe he can win the tour with one stage remaining
- The stage six podium (L-R): Simon Gerrans (AG2R Prevoyance) 2nd, David McCann (Ireland) 1st, and Glen Chadwick (Cyclingnews.com) 3rd
- Glen Chadwick (Cyclingnews.com) a previous winner of the Tour of Tasmania and now on the podium in the Jayco Herald Sun Tour
- Baden Cooke (Francaise Des Jeux) leader in the Go For Your Life Sprint Points competition
- Simon Gerrans (AG2R Prevoyance) about to let fly with the traditional podium champagne spray
Stage 5 - October 13: Healesville - Healesville, 140.9km
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- Matt Rice (Jelly Belly-Pool Gel) tucks into some of the sponsor's product before the stage
- Dean Downing (Recycling.co.uk/litespeed) tries his hand at whistling on a gum leaf presented at the sign on
- Brett Lancaster (Jayco/VIS) making a splash on the Herald Sun Tour!
- Ain't muffin better than the Herald Sun Tour eh Karl?
- Part of the Dutch contingent in Australia for the Jayco Herald Sun Tour
- The peloton climbs around the Yarra Valley
- A group of riders split from the peloton and opened up a gap of almost ten minutes
- The peloton makes its way into Yarra Glen on stage five
- The boys from MGXpower Presented by BigPond on the front of the chasing peloton
- The peloton climbs in the Yarra Valley with the yellow jersey of Sean Sullivan amongst them
- The peloton heads out of sight, about nine and a half minutes behind the leaders
- Jonas Ljungblad (Amore & Vita) a previous winner and in the leading group
- Matt Lloyd (Jayco/VIS) on a climb in the Yarra Valley
- Brett Lancaster (Jayco/VIS) looking to climb the GC with a time trial to follow
- Baden Cooke (Francaise Des Jeux, L) and Dominique Perras (HLP/Superstore) broke clear from the leading pack near a feed station and maintained their gap
- Baden Cooke (Francaise Des Jeux) keeps watch on HLP/Superstore's Dominique Perras on the final climb
- Baden Cooke (Francaise Des Jeux) is congratulated by Dominique Perras (HLP/Superstore) on his stage victory
- Canadian Dominique Perras (HLP/Superstore), the new leader in the 2005 Jayco Herald Sun Tour
Images by Mark Gunter/www.pbase.com/gunterphotograph
- Sean Sullivan (Savings and Loans) in his last day in yellow
- Shinichi Fukushima (Bridgestone Anchor) realises something's wrong
- Shinichi Fukushima (Bridgestone Anchor) hits the ground hard
- Shinichi Fukushima (Bridgestone Anchor) feels the pain
- The remains of his bike
- The peloton on a flatter section of todays stage
- The breakaway group put on big lead
- Dominique Perras (HLP/Superstore) and Baden Cooke (Francaise des Jeux) broke free
- Baden Cooke (Francaise des Jeux) was too strong though
- Baden Cooke (Francaise des Jeux) lets the champaigne fly
- Dominique Perras (HLP/Superstore) the new yellow jersey wearer
Stage 4 - October 12: Mitchelton Winery - Marysville, 172.6km
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- Cyclingnews.com was relaxed before today's stage
- Russell Van Hout (Savings and Loans) signs on
- Trent Wilson (Colnago-Caravello) checks his bike before the start
- Simon Gerrans (AG2r) ready to go on the start line
- Russell Downing (Recycling.co.uk) was involved in the break
- The break away heads through Alexander
- ...followed by the peloton 3 minutes behind
- Baden Cooke (Francaise des Jeux) puts the hammer down with 50 to go
- Baden Cooke (Francaise des Jeux) gets a nice birthday present
- Makoto Lilima (Japan) a deserved KOM leader
- Sean Sullivan (Savings and Loans) still happy to wear the yellow jersey
Images by Shane Goss/www.licoricegallery.com
- Birthday boy Baden Cooke (Francaise Des Jeux) signs on for stage four
- Tour leader Sean Sullivan (Savings & Loans) left, chats with 2004 Herald Sun Tour winner Jonas Ljungblad (Amore Vita)
- '"I'm sure I can go faster if I do this!"
- A smiling pom down under in the Herald Sun Tour
- The peloton makes its way towards Marysville during stage four
- Russell Downing (Recycling.co.uk/litespeed) was an aggressive member of the breakaway
- A Tasmanian trifecta (L-R): Josh Wilson (AG2r Prevoyance), Matt Rice (Jelly Belly-Pool Gel) and Ryan Sullivan (Davitamon Lotto)
- The breakaway group that almost succeeded in taking the stage
- The peloton rolls through a cutting near Yea
- Glen Chadwick (Cyclingnews.com) leads a trio of HLP Superstore riders towards the climb
- Richard England (HLP Superstore) descends during stage four
- Bradley Norton (Jayco/VIS) out of the saddle on a climb nearing Marysville
- Danny Pate (Jelly Belly-Pool Gel) one of the pre-race favourites on the climb
- Patrick Shaw (Jayco/VIS) is comforted by team manager Dave Sanders (R) after crashing heavily on a descent
- Patrick Shaw (Jayco/VIS) bruised and bloodied after crashing out of the tour on stage four
- Members of the Netherlands team clown around on the stage
- The peloton climbing in the scenic surrounds of Victoria
- Erki Putsep (AG2R Prevoyance) in action during stage four
- They went that way...
- Richard Moffatt (Francais Des Jeux) was a willing worker for team leader Baden Cooke during stage four
- The podium (L-R): Artur Krsezowiec (Amore & Vita) 2nd, Baden Cooke (Francaise Des Jeux) 1st, and Karl Menzies (HLP Superstore) 3rd
- Tour leader Sean Sullivan (Savings & Loans, L) shakes hands with stage winner Baden Cooke (Francaise Des Jeux)
Stage 3 - October 11: Bendigo - Shepparton, 153km
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- The peloton during the fast and furious stage three
- Phil Thuaux (HLP/Superstore) had a turn in front
- Jonas Ljungblad (Amore & Vita) isn’t faring so well this year
- Davitamon-Lotto chased down the many breakaway attempts
- David McCann (Ireland) and Miyataka Shimizu (Bridgestone Anchor) attempted to break free 20 km from home
- The moto’s won today’s stage. Oh no it was Simon Gerrans(AG2r)
- Simon Gerrans (AG2r) had a memorable win into Shepparton
- Simon Gerrans (AG2r) being congratulated by his teammates
- Simon Gerrans (AG2r) enjoying the success of a win
- Sean Sullivan (Savings and Loans) still in yellow for tommorow
- Steven Cunningham (Savings and Loans) got a bit battered and bruised today
Images by Shane Goss/www.licoricegallery.com
- Riders line up for the sign on in Bendigo
- Henk Vogels (Davitamon Lotto) contemplating stage three
- Simon Gerrans (AG2r Prevoyance) being interviewed prior to the stage start
- Signing on for the Jayco Herald Sun Tour in Bendigo
- The peloton leaves Bendigo bound for Shepparton
- Russell Van Hout (Savings & Loans) in the field early but crashed heavily at the finish in Shepparton
- The peloton rolls through during another 150km plus stage of the tour
- Jonas Ljungblad, last year’s winner but finding life difficult down under this time
- The peloton turns onto the narrow roads during stage three
- Riders make their way along the straight roads near Tatura
- Thumbs up for the Herald Sun Tour!
- An Irishman and a Japanese rider are being watched overhead
- Tasmanian Sean Sullivan - the tour leader after three stages
- An irate rider throws his hand in the air as confusion reigned with two , or was that one lap to go?
- A crash marred the finish to stage three in Shepparton with two riders falling heavily in the distance
- Simon Gerrans (AG2r Prevoyance) - winner of stage three, on the podium
- “Boy those mosquitos are bad this time of year!”
- Simon Gerrans celebrates his stage victory in Shepparton
- Baden Cooke chats with media after arriving by helicopter to explain the penalty handed down to him by judges
- Baden Cooke couldn’t believe the decision to relegate him to last place on the stage after supposedly causing a fall in the home straight
Stage 2 - October 10: Bendigo - Bendigo, 150.9
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- Kane Oakley (Cyclingnews.com) in the peloton
- The riders rode in picturesque surroundings
- Dave McCook (Jelly Belly-Pool Gel) took a fall early on but recovered
- Andy Naylor (HLP/Superstore) on a small descent
- Matt Wilson (FDJ) leading the peloton
- A small breakaway led at the foot of the ascent
- Francaise des Jeux did a lot of the chasing
- Peter Mueller (Savings and Loans) in yellow for the day
- Josh Collingwood (Savings and Loans) was first to the top of the KOM
- David McKenzie (HLP/Superstore) led the chase
- Danius Kairelis (Amore & Vita) took the win on a tough day
Images by Shane Goss/www.licoricegallery.com
- The field in the Jayco Herald Sun Tour on the back-roads of Bendigo
- Troy Glennan (MG Xpower presented by BigPond) keeps an eye on the chasing peloton
- Fabrice Jeandesboz (Francaise Des Jeux) calls for refreshments from his team car
- A leading group broke away from the peloton before the first King of the Mountains climb during stage two
- A Bridgestone-Anchor team rider in the leading break
- The peloton pass a watering hole during perfect conditions on stage two
- Dominique Perras (L) and Karl Menzies both of the HLP/Superstore team in the lead break of four riders approaching the finish
- Dainius Kairelis (Amore & Vita) leads the four man group towards the finish in Bendigo
- The peloton give chase in the final kilometres of the stage
- Gordon McCauley (Colnago-Caravello) in his Vic Health Go For Your Life Sprint Points Championship jersey
Stage 1 - October 9: Team time trial Williamstown, 9.6km
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- Baden Cooke (Francaise des Jeux) leads his team during the team time trial
- Peter Dawson(Australia) giving it all
- Last years winners Amore & Vita on course
- David McKenzie (Colnago-Caravello) leads his team into a corner
- Russel VanHout (Savings and Loans) leads the team to a win
- AG2r Prevoyance in action during today's TT
- Davitamon-Lotto on course
- Brigestone Anchor in action
- Jelly Belly-Pool Gel
- Ireland
- Team Cyclingnews.com put on a good show for fifth
- MG-X Power lead by Robert McLachlan
- Brett Lancaster leading VIS Jayco
- Peter Mueller (Savings and Loans) happy in yellow
Images by Shane Goss/www.licoricegallery.com
- An international flavour is abundant in this year’s Herald Sun Tour
- Simon Gerrans (AG2R Prevoyance) is one of the major players in the tour
- Part of the large crowd that gathered in Williamstown for stage one of the tour
- Richard Moffatt (Francaise Des Jeux) gives it his all in the team’s time trial
- Savings and Loans power towards the win in the team’s time trial
- AG2R Prevoyance are flying in the team’s time trial!
- Nick Gates (Davitamon Lotto) awaits the start in Williamstown
- Matt Rice (Jelly Belly-Pool Gel) gets serious for the Herald Sun Tour
- Cyclingnews.com team on the startline in Williamstown
- Glen Chadwick (Cyclingnews.com) will be one of the riders to watch in the overall classification
- Cyclingnews.com in the home straight in Williamstown
- The Dutch team (R) and Irish teams make their way around the course in Williamstown
- Thijs Poelstra (Netherlands) gets the taste for the 2005 Jayco Herald Sun Tour
- Troy Glennan (MG X-Power presented by Big Pond) in action during the team’s time trial
- Recycling.co.uk/litespeed from the UK leave the startline as the final outfit in the time trial on day one
- The Savings and Loans team on the podium after their victory
- Peter Mueller (Savings and Loans) tries on his tour leader’s yellow jersey
- Peter Mueller (Savings and Loans) faces the media after being announced as the tour leader after stage one in Williamstown
Photos from the launch - October 6, Williamstown
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- Baden Cooke (Francaise des Jeux), happy to be on board for the 2005 Herald Sun Tour.
- Some of the favourites for the Herald Sun Tour with the trophy at the media launch in Williamstown.
- Now, my name should be on this somewhere...
- Sun Tour stars - Baden Cooke, Matt Wilson, Jonas Ljungblad (kneeling), Danny Pate and Ben Brooks at the Herald Sun Tour media launch.
- Walking towards another Herald Sun Tour in Victoria.
- Baden Cooke (Francaise Des Jeux) was the last Australian to win the Herald Sun Tour in 2002.
