Jayco Bay Cycling Classic - NE

Geelong, Australia, January 4-8, 2006

Photography

Stage 5 - January 8: Docklands

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Members of the Richmond Cyclery team at the Docklands for the final race of the series
Chaos down the back straight in the men's support race
Yeah hello, I'm just calling about my lost bike…
Men's support series winner Evan Oliphant (Team UNO) goes on the attack
Gary Mueller (Fitzroy Cycles) takes out the men's support race at the Docklands in Melbourne
New Zealander, Jo Kiesonowski (Pitcher Partners) hungry for the Sprint Points leader's green jersey on the final day of the series
Women's series leader Katie Mactier (Jayco/VIS) takes a deep breath on the startline at the Docklands
Katie Mactier (Jayco/VIS) corners at the Docklands on the final day of racing
Nicole Whitburn (R), (Siemens), corners with Kate Bates (Pitcher Partners) at the Docklands
The field in the women's criterium makes its way along the hot-dog circuit at the Docklands
Jessica Maclean (Canberra Capitals) leans into Volvo corner at the Docklands
Kate Bates (Pitcher Partners) wins the final criterium in the women's series at the Docklands
John Trevorrow saddles up for a match-race against Phil Anderson
Commentators Matt Keenan (L) and Phil Liggett call the action at the Docklands in Melbourne
Phil Anderson (R), puts the brakes on John Trevorrow on the startline for their match-race
Oh no, it's another dead-heat in the Jayco Bay Cycling Classic Series!
Thanks for the loan mate…
John Trevorrow, satisfied with his return to the saddle and now adjourns to the bar…
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
William Walker (Jayco/VIS) worked hard in race four at Geelong to power Robbie McEwen to victory after they escaped the peloton's clutches
Baden Cooke (Portfolio Partners) awaits the starter's orders at the Docklands
Sprint points leader Trent Wilson (Grand Mercure On Swanston) powers out of a bend on the hot-dog circuit at the Docklands
Trent Wilson (Grand Mercure On Swanston) collides with a barricade in the home straight
Paul Healion (UNO Clothing) and Ben Isaksen (Grand Mercure On Swanston) hit the deck at the Docklands
Cameron Wise (R), (Pitcher Partners) duels with Volvo Team T5's Robbie McEwen
Not happy Jan
Matt Wilson (Portfolio Partners) powers out of a bend at the Docklands
The men's field heads down the home straight before another huge crowd
Cody Stevenson (FRF Couriers-Caravello) leans into a corner in the leading break
Jonathon Clarke (Jayco/VIS) always attacking during the Jayco Bay Cycling Classic Series
Baden Cooke (Portfolio Partners) has the trigger finger on the brakes rounding a bend on the hot-dog circuit
Domenic Gatto (Richmond Cyclery/Promains) was among the leading group that stole the show at the Docklands on the final day
Look! it's Mark Renshaw (Skilled).
David Kupka (Volvo Team T5) leans into a bend at the Docklands
Robbie McEwen (Volvo Team T5) corners at the Docklands
Mark Renshaw (Skilled) holds out Mitchell Docker (Drapac-Porsche Cycling Team) to win the final race in the series
The 2006 Jayco Bay Cycling Classic Series winner, Hilton Clarke (Portfolio Partners)
What the winner will take home…
J is for Jayco and J is for John: John Trevorrow, race director
The men's support series winner Evan Oliphant (Team UNO) from Scotland
Kate Bates (Pitcher Partners), winner of the final race at the Docklands in Melbourne
Kate Nichols (Clarence St. Cyclery) finished third at the Docklands behind Bates and Wood
Katie Mactier (Jayco/VIS) gets ready for the traditional podium spray
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)
Gerry Ryan of Jayco, both massive supporters of Australian cycling
Mark Renshaw (Skilled) a happy winner on the final day
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)
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
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
Of course a podium wouldn't be a podium without the spray…

Stage 4 - January 7: Geelong Botanic Gardens

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In memory of Amy Gillett
Sara Carrigan signs a jersey that commemorates the 'Amy's Ride' that the public were able to participate in on day four
Tess Downing (Drapac-Porsche Cycling Team) prior to the women's criterium in Geelong
All aboard!
Julian Dutton (Carnegie-Caulfield) takes out the men's support event in Geelong
Shaun Higgerson (L) (Werribee Mansion Hotel-NSWIS) shares a lighter moment with Simon Clarke (Jayco/VIS)
The men's support series leader Evan Oliphant (Team UNO)
The women's series leader Katie Mactier (Jayco/VIS) on the startline
The infectious smile of Sara Carrigan (Pitcher Partners)
Jenny MacPherson (Jayco/VIS) in action during day four of the Jayco Bay Classic Cycling Series
Kate Nichols (St.George CC) isn't worried about speed limits, just happy to be back on the bike and competing again
Deborah Fagg (L) of the Tri2Cycle team in action at the Geelong Botanical gardens
Katie Mactier (Jayco/VIS) looking to hold on to the women's series leader's jersey
The women's sprint points leader Jo Kiesonowski of the Pitcher Partners team
Bike Now teammates Kristy Bortolini (L) and Gemma Goyne stick close together on day four
Sally Cowman (Werribee Mansion Hotel/NSWIS) leads Sara Carrigan (Pitcher Partners) around the Botanical Gardens of Geelong during their winning break
Briana James (Bike Now) in action during the women's criterium
Belinda Goss (Volvo Team T5) looking for a podium finish overall when the series concludes at the Docklands
Sara Carrigan (Pitcher Partners) leads Sally Cowman (Werribee Mansion Hotel/NSWIS) down the home straight in the concluding laps
The field in the women's criterium make their way under the banner in the Geelong Botanical Gardens
Sara Carrigan (Pitcher Partners) takes out the fourth race in the series in the Botanical Gardens at Geelong
A job well done after riding for Amy...
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)
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)
About time a commentator copped the spray instead of a photographer!
The peloton in the men's race makes its way around the Botanical Gardens in Geelong
The winning break when William Walker took off with Robbie McEwen in pursuit
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
Robbie McEwen (Volvo Team T5) leads partner in crime William Walker (Jayco/VIS) in their winning break
The peloton on the back straight before another big crowd in the series
Ben Brooks (Skilled) sneaks a look at the rest down the back straight
Trent Wilson (Grand Mercure On Swanston) in his series sprint points leader's green jersey
The chasing bunch put on their race faces down the back straight
Chris Jongewaard (centre) of the McKnight's Retravision/Fisher Paykel team rode strongly to finish third on day four of the series
Mathew Rex (centre) of the SBR/Sally's Estate team with bloodied knees after a scrap on the back straight
Rhys Pollock (UNO Clothing) in the peloton during the fourth race of the Jayco Bay Cycling Classic Series
The leading duo swing round the top bend out of the home straight in the Geelong Botanical Gardens
Robbie McEwen (Volvo Team T5) takes out the fourth race in the 2006 Jayco Bay Cycling Classic Series
Hey Will, thanks for all your help in this one mate

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The men's field surges off the start line

Images by Evan Jeffrey

Robbie McEwen (Volvo Team T5) attacks
Chris Jongewaard leading the chase
Chris Jongewaard crosses for third, looking a little lost
Chris Jongewaard interviewed by a champagne soaked commentator post-race
The podium (L to R): William Walker (Jayco/VIS, 2nd), Robbie McEwen (Vovlo Team T5, 1st) and Chris Jongewaard (McKnight's Retravision/Fisher Paykel, 3rd)

Stage 3 - January 6: Geelong - Ritchie Boulevard

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You couldn't get a better picture or a better day for bike racing
THe supporting men get ready to do their thing
The supporting men's race takes off - guess who the sponsor is...
Everyone was smiling at the third leg of the Bay Series
Why wouldn't you ride to the start with that kind of view to enjoy?
Angus Morton wins and sure looks happy to do so
John Trevorrow (l) and Phil Liggett fool around with a pretty Baum bike
John 'Iffy' Trevorrow has his ride sorted - ain't it pretty?
Evan Oliphant (Team UNO) enjoys the sun in Victoria with his leader's jersey
Katie Brown was out and about supporting boyfriend Mark Renshaw
The women's peloton put on a good show
Unbelievable! Alexis Rhodes was super strong on her way to winning
The women do it tough
Rachel Rademaker (Siemens) landed heavily and was taken to hospital
Ambulance officers carry Rademaker before taking her to Geelong Hospital
Some of the AIS women's crew enjoy a roadside seat to the racing
The Amy Gillett Foundation car which will be supporting the foundation ride
Mark Renshaw warms up
The portfolio boys with Baden Cooke (c) heading the team
Alexis Rhodes showed her class with an incredible win
You can't forget that feeling! Alexis Rhodes wins in Geelong
Alexis Rhodes looks satisfied with her first win since last July's accident
Dave McPartland corners smoothly
Eventual winner Richard England gets close to the camera through this corner
The elite men are strung out in Geelong
Hilton Clarke (Portfolio Partners) finished the day in fifth
Could it get much better? Perfect conditions for riders and fans alike in Geelong
Robbie McEwen sits comfortably on the back of a leading group
The elite men go through the start finish again
Baden Cooke (Portfolio Partners) gives it some gas
Mark Renshaw looks comfortable, and has performed well so far this week
Robbie McEwen gets out of the saddle and decides he needs to twist the throttle
The men's leaders (l-r): Richard England, Greg Henderson and Baden Cooke
Baden Cooke checks the gap as the break tries to stay away
Richard England looks very happy to take the win in Geelong
The women's podium (l-r): Jo Kiesanowski, Katie Mactier, Alexis Rhodes and Oenone Wood
The men's podium (l-r): Greg Henderson, Richard England and Baden Cooke

Stage 2 - January 5: Portarlington

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The field in the men's support race makes its way along the home straight in Portarlington
A field of 132 riders started in the men's support race
Evan Oliphant from Scotland takes out the men's support race on day two of the Jayco Bay Classic Cycling Series
Katherine Bates (Pitcher Partners) on the start line in Portarlington
Katie Mactier (Jayco/VIS) is all smiles in the series leader's jersey at Portarlington
Jessica Maclean (42, Canberra Capitals) finds a new way to get going from the startline!
The field in the women's race makes its way underneath the Jayco banner in Portarlington
Oenone Wood (Mercure Hotel) won this stage last year and was on the lookout for an early break
The Jayco lead car supplied by Volvo guides the peloton around the circuit in Portarlington
Riders climb the rise to the finish-line in Portarlington
On the road with Jayco in the 2006 Bay Classic Cycling Series
Riders in single file along the home straight in the women's race at Portarlington
Riders head towards the Jayco banner in the home straight during the women's criterium
Hayley Brown (Pitcher Partners) leads Amanda Spratt (Werribee Mansion Hotel/NSWIS) round a corner during their breakaway on day two
Katie Mactier (Jayco/VIS) watches the wheel of Oenone Wood (Mercure Hotel) during their battle on day two at Portarlington
Katherine Bates (Pitcher Partners) swings round a corner with Port Phillip Bay in the background
Katherine Bates (Pitcher Partners) attempts a brave break-away from the peloton in the concluding laps
Oenone Wood (L) of the Mercure Hotel team dead-heats with Jayco/VIS's Katie Mactier (R) in a thriller at Portarlington
Wood explains how she threw her arms up at the finish in thinking that she had snatched the win from Mactier
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
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
Riders in the men's race await the start before a great crowd in Portarlington
Trent Wilson (Grand Mercure on Swanston) carries his bike to the startline
Robbie McEwen (Volvo Team T5) leans into a corner at Portarlington
Chris Jongewaard (McKnight's Retravision/Fisher Paykel) leads a group around the circuit in Portarlington where many holidaymakers took advantage to see the race
A tumble on a corner had riders checking for any problems their bikes may have endured
Cheers to the Jayco Bay Classic Cycling Series!
Victorian police patrol the streets of Portarlington on horse-back as the leaders speed by
David Kupka (Volvo Team T5) looks around the see where the challengers will come from in the final laps of the race
Christian Lademann (L) of the Drapac-Porsche Cycling Team edges out Portfolio Partner's Hilton Clarke on day two in Portarlington
Christian Lademann (Drapac-Porsche Cycling Team) has recovered from the Tasmanian Christmas Carnivals to grab a victory in the Jayco Bay Classic Cycling Series
The women's podium: (L-R) Oenone Wood (Mercure Hotel, equal 1st) Katie Mactier (Jayco/VIS, equal 1st) and Hayley Brown (Pitcher Partners, 3rd)
Oenone Wood (Mercure Hotel) a World Champion at the Jayco Bay Classic Cycling Series
Katie Mactier (Jayco/VIS), series leader and ready to celebrate!
Mmm, not a bad drop this...
Christian Lademann from Germany did well to hold out the inform Hilton Clarke for victory after jumping the group on the last corner
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)
Now who wants it first...
Yeah cheers, don't mind if I do
Hilton Clarke (Portfolio Partners) is the new Jayco Bay Classic Cycling Series leader after day two of racing

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Stage 1 top ten earned the all important front row starts for Stage 2
Trent Wilson fights his way to the front row
David Kupka leads the winning Men’s break
Hilton Clarke sets a hard tempo
Christian Lademann cruises at the back of the break
Robbie McEwen leads the chase group at the bell
Clarke finally found something to smile about -the leader’s jersey
Simon Clarke wears a prototype radio tracking tag
Lap by lap time checks courtesy of the tracking system
All together early in the women's race
Kate Bates came close to pulling off a solo win
Olivia Gollan launches her counter attack
Wood heads for the line
Support race winner Evan Oliphant leads the final break of three

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The first dead heat in the history of the Bay Classic

Stage 1 - January 4: Williamstown

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Katie Mactier leads Sally Cowman and Oenone Wood
Greg Henderson drives the break ahead of Clarke and Gerrans
Greg Henderson gives it full gas
The golden couple show off their leaders' jerseys

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Great to see a mate back on the bike: Alexis Rhodes (R) with Katherine Bates at the Jayco Bay Classic Series
Stephen Rossendell (Praties) leads Shaun Lewis (SAIS) and Daniel Braunsteins (Richmond Cyclery) in the winning break in the support event
The field in the support event make their way along the home straight in Williamstown
Stephen Rossendell (Praties) takes out the men's support race in Williamstown
Alexis Rhodes (Pitcher Partners) chats with Phil 'Skippy' Anderson before the women's race in Williamstown
Simon Gillett in Williamstown for the start of the 2006 Jayco Bay Classic Cycling Series
Alexis Rhodes signals her return to racing in Williamstown after suffering horrific injuries in Germany last year
Oenone Wood (Mercure Hotel) defending her crown in the Jayco Bay Classic Cycling series
Katie Mactier (Jayco/VIS) awaits the start to race one in Wiliamstown
Great to see Alexis Rhodes (L) and Kate Nichols (St.George CC) back on the bike and competing again. An inspiration to us all
Belinda Goss (Volvo Team T5) corners in the criterium at Williamstown
Olivia Gollan (Werribee Mansion Hotel/NSWIS) was a member of the break that escaped the peloton's clutches early into the criterium
Riders swing round Volvo corner at Williamstown
Sky-Lee Armstrong (Werribee Mansion Hotel/NSWIS) leans into a bend on the short Williamstown circuit
The women's peloton makes its way along the home straight in Williamstown before a great crowd
No walking here, just full on speed on two wheels
Briana James (Bike Now) leads the bunch into the roundabout at the end of the home straight
Oenone Wood (Mercure Hotel) looking to defend her title in this year's series
Katie Mactier (Jayco/VIS) takes out the women's criterium in Williamstown
A happy Katie Mactier after taking out the first race in Jayco Bay Classic Cycling series in Williamstown
Simon Gerrans (Pitcher Partners) happy to be riding in the Jayco Bay Classic Cycling series
Baden Cooke (Portfolio Partners) will be trying to end Robbie McEwen's reign on the world's fastest criterium series
Robbie McEwen (Volvo Team T5) can emulate Lance Armstrong's seven-in-a-row reign on an event with another win in 2006
The field await the start to race one in Williamstown and will follow a yellow Lamborghini around the circuit
Robbie McEwen (Volvo Team T5) nestled in the peloton after missing the early break
Robbie McEwen (Volvo Team T5) corners in pursuit of the leading group of riders
Riders check their bikes after a fall at the roundabout in Williamstown
Riders corner into the roundabout at the end of the home straight in Williamstown
Mitchell Docker (Drapac-Porsche Cycling Team) leads Robbie McEwen (Volvo Team T5) around the streets of Williamstown
The peloton has plenty of presents beneath the Christmas tree in Williamstown!
Baden Cooke (Portfolio Partners) tucked away in the peloton chasing the winning break
Hilton Clarke (Portfolio Partners) leads Greg Henderson (Drapac-Porsche Cycling Team) and Simon Gerrans (Pitcher Partners) in the winning break
Trent Wilson (Grand Mercure on Swanston) leads the main field under the banner in Williamstown
Peter McDonald (FRF Couriers-Colnago/Caravello) chases the leaders with Robert Tighello (Richmond Cyclery/Promains)
The field makes its way towards the end of the home straight before a huge crowd on the roundabout
The winning break of Henderson, Gerrans and Clarke
Jonathon Clarke (Jayco/VIS) was an attacking rider from the bunch in the concluding laps
Robbie McEwen (Volvo Team T5) leads Baden Cooke (Portfolio Partners) along the home straight with a lap to go
New Zealander Greg Henderson (Drapac-Porsche Cycling Team) takes out the first race in the Jayco Bay Classic Cycling series in Williamstown
Greg Henderson faces the media after his win in Williamstown
Katie Mactier (Jayco/VIS) is about to pop the cork whilst runner-up Jo Kiesonowski of Pitcher Partners, third place-getter Oenone Wood (Mercure Hotel), Alexis Rhodes (Pitcher Partners) and commentator Rob Gaylard look on.
Runner-up Hilton Clarke (Portfolio Partners) gives winner Greg Henderson (Drapac-Porsche Cycling Team) a hand with the champers whilst third place-getter Simon Gerrans (Pitcher Partners) looks on
Horse power in yellow and man power in yellow, winning partners Katie Mactier and Greg Henderson,victors on day one