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Jayco Bay Cycling Classic - NE
Geelong, Australia, January 4-8, 2006
Photography
Stage 5 - January 8: DocklandsFor a thumbnail gallery of these images, click here
Images by
Shane Goss/www.licoricegallery.com
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Members of the Richmond Cyclery team
at the Docklands for the final race of the series
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Chaos down the back straight
in the men's support race
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Yeah hello,
I'm just calling about my lost bike…
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Men's support series winner
Evan Oliphant (Team UNO) goes on the attack
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Gary Mueller (Fitzroy Cycles)
takes out the men's support race at the Docklands in Melbourne
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New Zealander,
Jo Kiesonowski (Pitcher Partners) hungry for the Sprint Points leader's green jersey on the final day of the series
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Women's series leader
Katie Mactier (Jayco/VIS) takes a deep breath on the startline at the Docklands
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Katie Mactier (Jayco/VIS)
corners at the Docklands on the final day of racing
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Nicole Whitburn (R), (Siemens),
corners with Kate Bates (Pitcher Partners) at the Docklands
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The field
in the women's criterium makes its way along the hot-dog circuit at the Docklands
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Jessica Maclean (Canberra Capitals)
leans into Volvo corner at the Docklands
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Kate Bates (Pitcher Partners)
wins the final criterium in the women's series at the Docklands
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John Trevorrow
saddles up for a match-race against Phil Anderson
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Commentators Matt Keenan (L)
and Phil Liggett call the action at the Docklands in Melbourne
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Phil Anderson (R),
puts the brakes on John Trevorrow on the startline for their match-race
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Oh no,
it's another dead-heat in the Jayco Bay Cycling Classic Series!
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Thanks
for the loan mate…
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John Trevorrow,
satisfied with his return to the saddle and now adjourns to the bar…
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Robbie McEwen (L), (Volvo Team T5)
and series leader Hilton Clarke (Portfolio Partners) await the start to the final race at the Docklands in Melbourne
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William Walker (Jayco/VIS)
worked hard in race four at Geelong to power Robbie McEwen to victory after they escaped the peloton's clutches
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Baden Cooke (Portfolio Partners)
awaits the starter's orders at the Docklands
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Sprint points leader
Trent Wilson (Grand Mercure On Swanston) powers out of a bend on the hot-dog circuit at the Docklands
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Trent Wilson (Grand Mercure On Swanston)
collides with a barricade in the home straight
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Paul Healion (UNO Clothing)
and Ben Isaksen (Grand Mercure On Swanston) hit the deck at the Docklands
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Cameron Wise (R), (Pitcher Partners)
duels with Volvo Team T5's Robbie McEwen
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Not happy Jan
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Matt Wilson (Portfolio Partners)
powers out of a bend at the Docklands
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The men's field
heads down the home straight before another huge crowd
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Cody Stevenson (FRF Couriers-Caravello)
leans into a corner in the leading break
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Jonathon Clarke (Jayco/VIS)
always attacking during the Jayco Bay Cycling Classic Series
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Baden Cooke (Portfolio Partners)
has the trigger finger on the brakes rounding a bend on the hot-dog circuit
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Domenic Gatto (Richmond Cyclery/Promains)
was among the leading group that stole the show at the Docklands on the final day
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Look!
it's Mark Renshaw (Skilled).
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David Kupka (Volvo Team T5)
leans into a bend at the Docklands
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Robbie McEwen (Volvo Team T5)
corners at the Docklands
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Mark Renshaw (Skilled)
holds out Mitchell Docker (Drapac-Porsche Cycling Team) to win the final race in the series
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The 2006
Jayco Bay Cycling Classic Series winner, Hilton Clarke (Portfolio Partners)
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What the winner
will take home…
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J is for Jayco
and J is for John: John Trevorrow, race director
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The men's support series winner
Evan Oliphant (Team UNO) from Scotland
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Kate Bates (Pitcher Partners),
winner of the final race at the Docklands in Melbourne
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Kate Nichols (Clarence St. Cyclery)
finished third at the Docklands behind Bates and Wood
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Katie Mactier (Jayco/VIS)
gets ready for the traditional podium spray
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The women's podium (L-R):
Jo Kiesonowski (Pitcher Partners, sprint points winner), Kate Nicholls (Clarence St Cyclery, 3rd), Oenone Wood (Mercure Hotel, 2nd), Kate Bates (Pitcher Partners, 1st), and Katie Mactier (Jayco/VIS, series winner)
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Gerry Ryan of Jayco,
both massive supporters of Australian cycling
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Mark Renshaw (Skilled)
a happy winner on the final day
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The men's podium (L-R):
Chris Jongewaard (McKnight's Retravision/Fisher Paykel, 3rd), Mark Renshaw (Skilled, 1st), and Mitchell Docker (Drapac-Porsche Cycling Team, 2nd)
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Series sprint points winner
Trent Wilson (Grand Mercure On Swanston), came into the Classic with some good form that has maybe eluded him on prior visits to the event
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Hilton Clarke (Portfolio Partners)
may not have won a stage but he takes home the major prize and is crowned 2006 Jayco Bay Cycling Classic champion
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Of course a podium
wouldn't be a podium without the spray…
Stage 4 - January 7: Geelong Botanic GardensFor a thumbnail gallery of these images, click here
Images by
Shane Goss/www.licoricegallery.com
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In memory of Amy Gillett
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Sara Carrigan
signs a jersey that commemorates the 'Amy's Ride' that the public were able to participate in on day four
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Tess Downing (Drapac-Porsche Cycling Team)
prior to the women's criterium in Geelong
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All aboard!
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Julian Dutton (Carnegie-Caulfield)
takes out the men's support event in Geelong
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Shaun Higgerson (L) (Werribee Mansion Hotel-NSWIS)
shares a lighter moment with Simon Clarke (Jayco/VIS)
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The men's support
series leader Evan Oliphant (Team UNO)
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The women's series leader
Katie Mactier (Jayco/VIS) on the startline
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The infectious smile
of Sara Carrigan (Pitcher Partners)
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Jenny MacPherson (Jayco/VIS)
in action during day four of the Jayco Bay Classic Cycling Series
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Kate Nichols (St.George CC)
isn't worried about speed limits, just happy to be back on the bike and competing again
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Deborah Fagg (L)
of the Tri2Cycle team in action at the Geelong Botanical gardens
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Katie Mactier (Jayco/VIS)
looking to hold on to the women's series leader's jersey
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The women's sprint
points leader Jo Kiesonowski of the Pitcher Partners team
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Bike Now teammates
Kristy Bortolini (L) and Gemma Goyne stick close together on day four
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Sally Cowman (Werribee Mansion Hotel/NSWIS)
leads Sara Carrigan (Pitcher Partners) around the Botanical Gardens of Geelong during their winning break
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Briana James (Bike Now)
in action during the women's criterium
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Belinda Goss (Volvo Team T5)
looking for a podium finish overall when the series concludes at the Docklands
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Sara Carrigan (Pitcher Partners)
leads Sally Cowman (Werribee Mansion Hotel/NSWIS) down the home straight in the concluding laps
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The field
in the women's criterium make their way under the banner in the Geelong Botanical Gardens
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Sara Carrigan (Pitcher Partners)
takes out the fourth race in the series in the Botanical Gardens at Geelong
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A job well done
after riding for Amy...
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The women's podium (L-R):
Jo Kiesonowski (Pitcher Partners, sprint points leader), Katie Mactier (Jayco/VIS, Series leader), Sara Carrigan (Pitcher Partners, 1st), Sally Cowman (Werribee Mansion Hotel/NSWIS, 2nd) and Kate Bates (Pitcher Partners, 3rd)
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The men's podium (L-R):
William Walker (Jayco/VIS, 2nd), Robbie McEwen (Vovlo Team T5, 1st) and Chris Jongewaard (McKnight's Retravision/Fisher Paykel, 3rd)
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About time a commentator
copped the spray instead of a photographer!
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The peloton
in the men's race makes its way around the Botanical Gardens in Geelong
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The winning break
when William Walker took off with Robbie McEwen in pursuit
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Chris Jongewaard (McKnight's Retravision/Fisher Paykel),
second from the left, has been on the attack all week in the Jayco Bay Cycling Classic Series
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Robbie McEwen (Volvo Team T5)
leads partner in crime William Walker (Jayco/VIS) in their winning break
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The peloton
on the back straight before another big crowd in the series
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Ben Brooks (Skilled)
sneaks a look at the rest down the back straight
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Trent Wilson (Grand Mercure On Swanston)
in his series sprint points leader's green jersey
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The chasing bunch
put on their race faces down the back straight
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Chris Jongewaard (centre)
of the McKnight's Retravision/Fisher Paykel team rode strongly to finish third on day four of the series
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Mathew Rex (centre)
of the SBR/Sally's Estate team with bloodied knees after a scrap on the back straight
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Rhys Pollock (UNO Clothing)
in the peloton during the fourth race of the Jayco Bay Cycling Classic Series
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The leading duo
swing round the top bend out of the home straight in the Geelong Botanical Gardens
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Robbie McEwen (Volvo Team T5)
takes out the fourth race in the 2006 Jayco Bay Cycling Classic Series
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Hey Will,
thanks for all your help in this one mate
Images by
Mal Sawford/Cyclingnews.com
Images by
Evan Jeffrey
Stage 3 - January 6: Geelong - Ritchie BoulevardFor a thumbnail gallery of these images, click here
Images by
Shane Goss/www.licoricegallery.com
Stage 2 - January 5: PortarlingtonFor a thumbnail gallery of these images, click here
Images by
Shane Goss/www.licoricegallery.com
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The field
in the men's support race makes its way along the home straight in Portarlington
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A field of 132 riders
started in the men's support race
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Evan Oliphant from Scotland
takes out the men's support race on day two of the Jayco Bay Classic Cycling Series
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Katherine Bates (Pitcher Partners)
on the start line in Portarlington
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Katie Mactier (Jayco/VIS)
is all smiles in the series leader's jersey at Portarlington
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Jessica Maclean (42, Canberra Capitals)
finds a new way to get going from the startline!
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The field
in the women's race makes its way underneath the Jayco banner in Portarlington
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Oenone Wood (Mercure Hotel)
won this stage last year and was on the lookout for an early break
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The Jayco lead car
supplied by Volvo guides the peloton around the circuit in Portarlington
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Riders climb
the rise to the finish-line in Portarlington
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On the road
with Jayco in the 2006 Bay Classic Cycling Series
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Riders in single file
along the home straight in the women's race at Portarlington
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Riders head towards
the Jayco banner in the home straight during the women's criterium
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Hayley Brown (Pitcher Partners)
leads Amanda Spratt (Werribee Mansion Hotel/NSWIS) round a corner during their breakaway on day two
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Katie Mactier (Jayco/VIS)
watches the wheel of Oenone Wood (Mercure Hotel) during their battle on day two at Portarlington
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Katherine Bates (Pitcher Partners)
swings round a corner with Port Phillip Bay in the background
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Katherine Bates (Pitcher Partners)
attempts a brave break-away from the peloton in the concluding laps
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Oenone Wood (L) of the Mercure Hotel team
dead-heats with Jayco/VIS's Katie Mactier (R) in a thriller at Portarlington
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Wood explains
how she threw her arms up at the finish in thinking that she had snatched the win from Mactier
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Robbie McEwen (Volvo Team T5)
wires himself up for sound whilst Oenone Wood reflects on her dead-heat with Katie Mactier in the women's race
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Greg Henderson
gives the thumbs up to his Drapac-Porsche Cycling team-mates behind him after taking the series leader's yellow jersey on day one
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Riders in the men's race
await the start before a great crowd in Portarlington
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Trent Wilson (Grand Mercure on Swanston)
carries his bike to the startline
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Robbie McEwen (Volvo Team T5)
leans into a corner at Portarlington
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Chris Jongewaard (McKnight's Retravision/Fisher Paykel)
leads a group around the circuit in Portarlington where many holidaymakers took advantage to see the race
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A tumble on a corner
had riders checking for any problems their bikes may have endured
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Cheers to the
Jayco Bay Classic Cycling Series!
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Victorian police
patrol the streets of Portarlington on horse-back as the leaders speed by
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David Kupka (Volvo Team T5)
looks around the see where the challengers will come from in the final laps of the race
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Christian Lademann (L)
of the Drapac-Porsche Cycling Team edges out Portfolio Partner's Hilton Clarke on day two in Portarlington
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Christian Lademann (Drapac-Porsche Cycling Team)
has recovered from the Tasmanian Christmas Carnivals to grab a victory in the Jayco Bay Classic Cycling Series
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The women's podium: (L-R)
Oenone Wood (Mercure Hotel, equal 1st) Katie Mactier (Jayco/VIS, equal 1st) and Hayley Brown (Pitcher Partners, 3rd)
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Oenone Wood (Mercure Hotel)
a World Champion at the Jayco Bay Classic Cycling Series
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Katie Mactier (Jayco/VIS),
series leader and ready to celebrate!
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Mmm,
not a bad drop this...
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Christian Lademann from Germany
did well to hold out the inform Hilton Clarke for victory after jumping the group on the last corner
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The men's podium (L-R):
Hilton Clarke (Portfolio Partners, 2nd) Christian Lademann (Drapac-Porsche Cycling Team, 1st) and David Kupka (Volvo Team T5, 3rd)
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Now who wants
it first...
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Yeah cheers,
don't mind if I do
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Hilton Clarke (Portfolio Partners)
is the new Jayco Bay Classic Cycling Series leader after day two of racing
Images by
Mal Sawford/Cyclingnews.com
Images by
Cycle Sport Victoria
Stage 1 - January 4: WilliamstownFor a thumbnail gallery of these images, click here
Images by
Mal Sawford/Cyclingnews.com
Images by
Shane Goss/www.licoricegallery.com
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