Tattersall's Cup Series Tour of Gippsland - NE

Australia, August 2-6, 2006

Photography

Stage 9 - August 6: Warragul - Warragul, 134.8kms

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• Dean Windsor (Drapac Porsche) contemplates a 54 second lead over South Australia.com's Wes Sulzberger going into the final stage
• The final stage started at the Warragul Country Club golf course where the yellow jersey was among three-woods and nine-irons
• A police-solo and the chief-judge were called upon to herd some stray sheep early into the 134.8km final stage
• The field climb their way out of Warragul on an 134.8km out-and-back course on the final day of the tour
• Riders at the back of the peloton about to descend into the country-side around Warragul
• A lead group opened up a gap on the peloton early into the final stage
• Peter Ladd from Victoria was one of eight riders in the leading group after twenty kilometres
• Peter Milostic from New South Wales was fourteenth overall heading into the final stage and found himself in the leading pack
• Nick Both from New South Wales 29th overall going into the final stage and got himself into the leading group
• Jason Hegert of Victoria, 27th overall and 7.22 minutes behind tour leader Dean Windsor and in the lead group early into the final stage
• The main field descend in search of the leading group of eight riders
• Even going downhill can split the peloton up as some riders descend better than others
• Mark O'Bien (Jayco/VIS, R) tows the leaders up a category two climb on the final stage
• Peter Milostic (L) and Chris Jory working hard to keep the group out in front on the climb
• Mark O'Brien leads Jack Alexander and Peter Milostic over the category two climb at Toorongo River
• Christopher Fry leads fellow Victorian Patrick Shaw over the category two climb at Toorongo River
• The yellow jersey of the tour leader,Dean Windsor, found the going tough up the climb at Toorongo River where his lead was quickly dwindling
• Riders string out after the tough grind up the climb at Toorongo River
• Riders at the back of the race weave around towering 'gums' on narrow roads heading towards Trafalgar
• Cody Stevenson (FRF Couriers/Caravello, R) was third overall just 1.07 minutes behind Windsor going into the final stage but missed the break and struggled on this climb
• Miles Olman (SA.com) had been attacking for most of the week and found himself in a new lead group which established a break after the category two climb at Toorongo River
• Wes Sulzberger (SA.com) was just 54 seconds from the tour lead going into the final stage; Sulzberger got into the leading group and rode like a man possesed to snatch the yellow jersey
• The yellow jersey group, over four minutes behind the leaders with around twenty-five kilometres to go
• Tour leader Dean Windsor in yellow has Robert McLachlan in his ear urging him on in the concluding stages of the race
• A South Australia.com trio in front: Daniel McConnell leads Miles Olman and Wes Sulzberger towards the finish in Warragul
• Daniel McConnell (SA.com) takes out the final stage in Warragul and makes it four out of nine stage victories for their outfit
• The race for the minor-placings and it's SA.com again… Wes Sulzberger (2nd, C) and Michael Ford (3rd, L)
• Partners in crime…stage winner Daniel McConnell (L) and Wes Sulzberger the Tour of Gippsland winner
• The boys from South Australia.com make it a trifecta on the podium after the final stage of the tour
• The jerseys and trophies of the Tattersall's Cup Cycling Series… four races make up the series and the Tour of Gippsland has got the ball…I mean wheel rolling
• Tasmanian Wes Sulzberger on the green in green and the winner of the Mid Valley Shopping Centre Morwell Sprint Points Competition
• Wes Sulzberger , on the attack again and winner of the Subaru Most Aggressive rider of the tour competition
• Wes Sulzberger from Flowery Gully near Beaconsfield in Northern Tasmania winner of the 2006 Tour of Gippsland

Stage 8 - August 5: Traralgon - Hazelwood, 63.2kms

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• Tim Buchanan from the Australian Capital Territory on the startline for stage eight
• Scott Peoples put in a great ride on stage seven to win the Subaru Most Aggressive rider's jersey
• The peloton leaves a Traralgon bottle-shop for the start of stage eight…take-aways anyone?
• The peloton heads for the hills and Hazelwood for the finish of stage eight
• Four riders broke clear of the peloton; Here they approach an intermediate hill climb section on the stage
• How much can a koala bear?
• The leading quartet: (L-R), Casey Munro, Tim Buchanan, Will Dickeson and Scott Peoples
• Casey Munro from Victoria finally in a break on the Tour of Gippsland
• Scott Peoples is one of the youngest riders in the peloton but in-experience doesn’t impede his aggression
• Tim Buchanan performed well on the stage six criterium and made the break on stage eight
• Former tour leader Will Dickeson grabs a snack during stage eight
• Victorian Casey Munro was keen for a win on the 63.2km stage to Hazelwood
• The peloton strung-out on the back-roads of Traralgon
• Drapac Porsche have the yellow jersey of Dean Windsor covered during stage eight
• Riders at the back of the peloton had the odds stacked against them to catch the leaders
• The leaders powering their way towards the finish
• "Is this the way to the finish-line?" You bet it is Casey
• Casey Munro from Victoria gets the win he's been looking for - and in-front of his mum and dad too
• Scott Peoples put in another great ride on stage eight as part of the leading break
• The peloton crosses the finish-line in Hazelwood after 63.2kms
• The stage eight podium (L-R): Will Dickeson (2nd), Casey Munro (1st), and Tim Buchanan (3rd)
• A happy Casey Munro after claiming a stage of the Tour of Gippsland
• Wes Sulzberger, the Mid Valley Shopping Centre Morwell Sprint Points Championship leader gets ready to spray a photographer
• A nice way to take home the drinks…
• The Victorian Tourism King of the Mountains leader, Tony Mann of Queensland
• Tony Mann is no gentle-MANN when it comes to racing!
• "Thanks guys… the drinks are on me"
• CycleSport Victoria President and former fiery Italian rider Joe Ciavola (L) offers some advice to seventeen year-old rider Will Zammit who is riding in his first open road race

Stage 7 - August 5: Traralgon, 45kms

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• (L-R): Wes Sulzberger, sprint points leader Mark O'Brien stage 6 most aggressive rider, Tony Mann King of the Mountains leader and Dean Windsor the current tour leader
• The field gets under-way for stage seven a 45km criterium in Traralgon
• The peloton downhill with Traralgon in the background
• The Tour of Gippsland has been smokin' all the way!
• The tour leader Dean Windsor (Drapac Porsche) in action during stage seven in Traralgon
• Three riders got clear of the peloton: Robert McLachlan, Scott Peoples and Wes Sulzberger
• Miles Olman soon bridged the gap… much to McLachlan's surprise
• Darren Lapthorne leads his Drapac Porsche teammates round the streets of Traralgon
• The peloton heads under the banner of the Tattersall's Cup Cycling Series
• The main field in pursuit of the leaders
• Scott Peoples leads Wes Sulzberger through after Robert McLachlan and Miles Olman lost contact
• Riders at the back of the field; The field had to cover 30 laps of a 1.5km circuit
• Wes Sulzberger (R) edges out Scott Peoples in a thriller
• Cody Stevenson (R) brings the bunch home in stage seven at Traralgon
• Stage winner Wes Sulzberger is congratulated by South Australia.com team-mates Michael Ford (20) and Daniel McConnell (18)
• The stage seven podium (L-R): Scott Peoples (2nd), Wes Sulzberger (1st), and Darren Lapthorne (3rd)
• Darren Lapthorne (Drapac Porsche) has a 'Champers Shower' on the podium
• Wes Sulzberger (SA.com) takes a well deserved drink after his victory in stage seven
• Scott Peoples (20) from Shepparton was the winner of the Subaru Most Aggressive rider's jersey
• Wes Sulzberger wrapped up the East Gippsland Criterium Championship with his win in Traralgon
• Tour leader Dean Windsor drinks to the Latrobe Valley region for their support of the Tour of Gippsland

Stage 6 - August 4: Bairnsdale, 33kms

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• It's sign on time... but Dot Hall hasn't finished lunch yet!
• Rick Martin... looking after riders on tour.
• The pink outfits of the Specialized team in action during the stage six criterium in Bairnsdale.
• Riders on the streets of Bairnsdale during the 33 kilometre criterium.
• The field had to complete 30 laps of a 1.1km circuit.
• The locals were doing handstands for the Tour of Gippsland in Bairnsdale!
• The colourful streets of Bairnsdale during racing in the Tour of Gippsland.
• Riders give chase to a lead group during a fast paced criterium in Bairnsdale.
• The leaders opened a nice gap on the peloton during a hotly contested criterium.
• Eventual winner Cody Stevenson (FRF Couriers / Caravello) follows Wes Sulzberger into a bend in Bairnsdale.
• Patrick Shaw (Jayco VIS) takes the leaders into a bend halfway through the 33 kilometre criterium.
• David Pell (Team UNO) has the peloton in tow in search of the leaders.
• Casey Munro from Victoria in the peloton during stage six in Bairnsdale.
• Mitchell Docker (Drapac Porsche) (L), in the top ten on GC after six stages of the Tour of Gippsland.
• The leaders corner in Bairnsdale keeping the peloton at bay in the concluding laps.
• Jack Alexander (L) of Victoria and Tasmanian Jarrod Harman (Praties) corner in Bairnsdale.
• Hey Shirley, did you know that the Tour of Gippsland is part of the Tattersall's Cup Cycling Series?
• Tour leader Dean Windsor (Drapac Porsche) on the front of the lead group in the final laps.
• The peloton goes on the attack looking to reel the leaders in before the finish.
• Victorian David Pell (Team UNO) on the attack again!
• Stephen Wooldridge (SA.com) grimaces while trying to bridge the gap in the concluding laps.
• Cody Stevenson (FRF Couriers/Caravello) makes it two victories in one day after outsprinting the tour leader Dean Windsor to the line.
• The stage six podium - (L-R) Dean Windsor (Drapac Porsche, 2nd), Cody Stevenson (FRF Couriers / Caravello, 1st), and Wes Sulzberger (SA.com, 3rd), chatting with commentator Lindsay Hill.
• He may have been the Subaru Most Aggressive Rider - but Mark O'Brien (Jayco VIS) was a little shy on the podium.
• Ah, that's better - Mark O'Brien (Jayco VIS), winner of the Subaru Most Aggressive rider award on stage six.
• Dean Windsor (Drapac Porsche) is the East Gippsland Criterium Championship leader after six stages.
• But wait there's more: Dean Windsor is also the Tour of Gippsland leader and wearer of the yellow jersey.

Stage 5 - August 4: Lakes Entrance - Metung, 65.5kms

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• Stuart Shaw (Drapac Porsche) prepares himself prior to stage five of the Tour of Gippsland.
• Riders await the gun for the start of the 65.5km stage from Lakes Entrance to Metung.
• There's nothing fishy about the 2006 Tour of Gippsland.
• The peloton climbing in the hills on the outskirts of Lakes Entrance.
• Riders faced blue skies in comparison to yesterday's wet and cold conditions.
• Shadows of the peloton kept riders company approaching Swan Reach.
• The field is all together adjacent to the Tambo River near Swan Reach.
• Michael Tolhurst from Canberra takes out an intermediate sprint ahead of the peloton.
• Former yellow jersey wearer Will Dickeson (Savings & Loans, L), back in the peloton during stage five.
• Riders in the peloton speed through the Gippsland countryside.
• Daniel McConnell (L) and Tim Walker out in front of the peloton on a climb heading towards Bruthen.
• Mark O'Brien (79) and Chris Jory (69) over the top of the climb with a gap on the field.
• Riders speed past the Bruthen General Store at the halfway mark of stage five.
• A leading group of riders opened up a gap on the field just past Bruthen; An old kiln where tobacco was once dried is in the background.
• This chimney wasn't smoking but the Tour of Gippsland is!
• The peloton in the shadows of the trees on the narrow roads of Gippsland.
• The bunch make their way through Swan Reach for the second time heading for Metung.
• At the back of the peloton around twenty kilometres from the finish in Metung.
• The peloton ride beside the banks of the Tambo River, a fisherman's haven in East Gippsland.
• Four riders made a brave attempt to breakaway from the peloton in the final kilometres into Metung.
• Cody Stevenson (R) has his shadow edging out Robert McLachlan at the finish of stage five in Metung.
• The stage five podium - (L-R) Robert McLachlan (Drapac Porsche, 2nd), Cody Stevenson (FRF Couriers/Caravello, 1st), and Dean Windsor (Drapac Porsche, 3rd).
• Tourism Victoria King of the Mountains leader Tony Mann of Queensland has only just returned from racing in the Tour of China.
• The spotlight's on the tour leader... Dean Windsor (Drapac Porsche) from New South Wales.
• Tour leader Dean Windsor high fives local schoolchildren after the presentations in Metung.
• It's thumbs up for the Tattersall's Cup Cycling Series from current Tour of Gippsland leader Dean Windsor.

Stage 4 - August 3: Orbost - Lakes Entrance, 113.7kms

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• This bridge proved treacherous to riders after persistent rain affected the stage from Orbost to Lakes Entrance
• Daniel McConnell (SA.com) from Victoria rode strongly into second place with some local knowledge
• The leading group of five riders on a climb out of Buchan
• The main field head out of Buchan in search of the leading group
• Brendan Brooks (40) from New South Wales is looking for more work out of the lead group in the final thirty kilometres
• The experienced David Pell from Victoria was a member of the leading group that escaped the peloton after twelve kilometres
• Simon Pearson (Savings & Loans) was looking tired towards the end of the stage after riding in the leading break
• Tasmanian Daniel Furmston (Praties) in the leading group of five riders
• Brendan Brooks, feeling the pinch after a tough day in the saddle
• Some obstacles for the leaders perhaps? Five riders was reduced to three when Daniel Furmston and Simon Pearson were dropped in the concluding stages
• Peter Milostic (New South Wales) a regular of the Tattersall's Cup Cycling Series
• Wes Sulzberger (SA.com) in the tuck position with team-mate Michael Ford in tow
• Tour leader Will Dickeson (Savings & Loans) was finding life difficult back in the peloton
• Friday night sounds good… the peloton was copping its own roasting from a leading trio into Lakes Entrance
• Luckily for the peloton the 'Gippsland Geese' had a day off when the tour went by
• Chris Jory from New South Wales struck trouble early into stage four of the tour
• The field climbs beside the Snowy River en route to Lakes Entrance
• Michael Ford (SA.com) tows some team-mates along during the 113.7km fourth stage of the Tour of Gippsland
• Beneath the trees in Gippsland on stage four
• Ritchie Porte (Praties) from Tasmania works hard to get back on during a climb
• The boys from South Australia.com were controlling the peloton in the early part of stage four
• Andrew Dorman (BikeNow) from Victoria descends on stage four
• Hands up those who need a new wheel? Kyle Marwood from Victoria calls for spares
• Darren Lapthorne (Drapac Porsche) from Victoria was a willing worker in the leading group of five riders
• Simon Pearson (Savings & Loans) from South Australia in the leading group on stage four
• Darren Lapthorne (Drapac Porsche) salutes on the line to take a well deserved stage four in Lakes Entrance
• The improving Darren Lapthorne (Drapac Porsche) held off the peloton to win the rain affected stage four into Lakes Entrance
• Edwin Crossling, standing, from New Zealand reflects on the tough stage with a team-mate in Lakes Entrance
• Tour leader in yellow, Will Dickeson climbs his way to the finish with Lakes Entrance in the background
• Tony Mann (FRF Couriers/Caravello) zips up his Tourism Victoria King of the Mountains leader's jersey
• The new tour leader, Dean Windsor (Drapac Porsche) salutes the crowd after claiming the Tattersalls yellow jersey on stage four
• Happy team-mates; Stage winner Darren Lapthorne (L) and new Tour leader Dean Windsor lap it up with Lakes Entrance behind

Stage 3 - August 3: Orbost, 42kms

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• Will Dickeson ( R ), in his tour leader's yellow jersey on the startline in Orbost
• The peloton is off on its first lap of 30 on a 1.4km circuit in Orbost
• The field makes its way through the streets of Orbost on stage three
• Time off class for the children at Orbost Primary School to watch the tour flash by
• The bunch makes its way down the back straight during the stage three criterium
• Wes Sulzberger (SA.com) forced the pace and eventually got the gap on the peloton with Mitchell Docker
• The peloton was in chase mode trying to bridge the gap to Sulzberger and Docker
• The main field in pursuit of the leading pair in Orbost
• Tasmanian Wes Sulzberger and Victorian Mitchell Docker on their own out in front among the country-side of Orbost
• The peloton on a small rise during the stage three 42km criterium in Orbost
• George Bunt from the Australian Capital Territory corners on stage three in Orbost
• Patrick Shaw (Jayco/VIS) leans into a bend in Orbost
• Chris Jongewaard (Savings & Loans) from South Australia goes in search of the leaders
• Tony Mann (L) in his Tourism Victoria's jersey as the leader of the King of the Mountains competition
• Wes Sulzberger and Mitchell Docker make their way beneath the banner with two laps to go
• Riders in the peloton failed to bridge the gap to the leaders in the concluding laps
• The leading duo of Wes Sulzberger and Mitchell Docker with one lap to go
• Robert McLachlan (Drapac Porsche) in second wheel yet to make an impact on the series
• Victorian Mitchell Docker (Drapac Porsche) takes out stage three in Orbost
• Mitchell Docker (L) and Wes Sulzberger in front of the Commonwealth Hotel in Orbost after their winning break on stage three
• Mitchell Docker (Drapac Porsche) an accomplished rider on the track and comfortable on the road as well
• Prepare to celebrate… the traditional podium spray
• Or maybe not… well at least for Miles Olman anyway
• Wes Sulzberger (SA.com) zips up his Mid Valley Shopping Centre Morwell Sprint Points Championship leader's jersey
• Hey this Tattersall's Cup Cycling Series is cool!
• Tour leader Will Dickeson (Savings & Loans) puts pen to paper for Orbost youngsters

Stage 2 - August 2: Mallacoota, 93.8kms

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• The peloton makes its way around the bay at Mallacootta on the first lap of 8 on an 11.6km circuit for stage two
• The field climbs out of Mallacootta ; The climb would take it's toll on many riders after eight laps
• Mallacootta - so much to do and so much to see…including the Tour of Gippsland
• Eventual winner Miles Olman from Queensland in the leading break early into stage two
• Tour leader after the first stage Sean Finning (SA.com) gets a taste for the race!
• Sprint points leader and wearer of the green jersey Dean Windsor of New South Wales in the peloton
• Bradley Clark (BicycleSuperstore) rode strongly on stage two of the tour
• Cody Stevenson (FRF Couriers/Caravello) finished in fourth place on the stage after working hard in the leading break
• Riders in the lead group swing round the bay in Mallacootta
• The peloton give chase on the scenic roads of Mallacootta during stage two
• Darren Lapthorne (L) of the Drapac Porsche outfit gives chase to the leaders in a second group on the road
• A thirsty Chris Jongewaard (Savings & Loans) during stage two
• The leaders on the climb with two laps to go
• Wes Sulzberger (SA.com) is at peace with the tour on stage two!
• A local imposter on the tour perhaps?
• Miles Olman (SA.com) takes out the second stage of the Tour of Gippsland
• The peloton roll in behind Olman to complete stage two in Mallacootta
• A happy Queenslander Miles Olman after claiming victory on stage two
• Stage winner Miles Olman feels the pinch as runner-up Tony Mann chats on the podium
• The stage two podium (L-R): Will Dickeson (Savings & Loans) 3rd, Miles Olman (SA.com) 1st, and Tony Mann (FRF Couriers/Caravello) 2nd

Stage 1 - August 2: Mallacoota, 25.5kms

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• Patrick Shaw (Jayco VIS) on the startline for stage one of the Tour of Gippsland
• Queenslander Ashley Hutchinson (South Australia.com) will be feeling the cold down in Victoria
• Athens Olympic Games Gold Medalist Stephen Wooldridge from New South Wales will be looking for some podium finishes in the tour
• Reigning Tattersall's Cup Cycling Series Champion Robert McLachlan from the Australian Capital Territory is focused on the startline in Mallacoota
• They're off in the Tour of Gippsland ; The first leg of the Tattersall's Cup Cycling Series
• A beautiful backdrop for the peloton in Mallacoota for stage one of the Tour of Gippsland
• It's single file for the riders at water's edge in Mallacoota
• There was no dancing on the jetty for the peloton on stage one..
• The tour is branching out all around the Gippsland region of Victoria
• Ashley Baines from Victoria is attended to by medical staff after crashing out of the Tour of Gippsland
• Riders corner on the tight circuit during stage one in Mallacoota
• Victorian Ashley Baines broke his collarbone on stage one; Baines had only just returned to racing
• Dean Windsor from New South Wales keeps an eye on any challengers during the stage one 25.5km criterium in Mallacoota
• Tasmanian Wes Sulzberger will enjoy being by the sea-side in Mallacoota
• One of the pre-race favourites Robert McLachlan from the Australian Capital Territory failed to make an impression on stage one of the tour
• 2006 Commonwealth Games Gold Medalist Sean Finning from Victoria escaped the peloton's clutches on the concluding laps
• The Tour of Gippsland peloton snakes its way around the 850m circuit in Mallacoota
• Sean Finning (South Australia.com) checks behind for a late challenge at the finish
• Sean Finning (South Australia.com) takes out stage one of the 2006 Tour of Gippsland in Mallacoota
• The team from South Australia.com will be a force in the 2006 Tour of Gippsland, part of the Tattersall's Cup Cycling Series
• The stage one podium (L-R): Wes Sulzberger (SA.com) 2nd, Sean Finning (SA.com) 1st, and Dean Windsor (Drapac Porsche) 3rd.
• Tour Director John Craven (L) chats with Drapac Porsche rider Dean Windsor from New South Wales after stage one
• Sean Finning tries on the leader's yellow jersey after claiming victory on stage one
• That's what you get for winning a Commonwealth Gold Medal plenty of autograph seekers…
• Sean Finning (South Australia.com) flew like a bird to win stage one in Mallacoota