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8th Jacob's Creek Tour Down Under - 2.HC
Australia, January 17-22, 2006
Photography
Stage 5 - Sunday, January 22: Adelaide City Council Circuit, 90kmFor a thumbnail gallery of these images, click here
Images by
Mark Gunter/www.pbase.com/gunterphotograph
Images by
Shane Goss/www.licoricegallery.com
Images by
Rachel Burke/www.maximumattack.biz
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This fan had a great vantage point
and was all set for the start of Stage 5 of the 2006 Jacob's Creek Tour Down Under.
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Carlos Barredo and Luis Leon Sanchez (Liberty Seguros)
discuss tactics prior to the race start.
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Russell Van Hout
looked decidedly relaxed before the race.
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A Liquigas rider
deep in thought, or praying for cooler weather?
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Preparing to face
the harsh conditions.
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Aussies lead the field out
- Will Walker (United Water), Russell Van Hout (UniSA), Robbie McEwen (Davitamon-Lotto), Mark Renshaw (Credit Agricole) and Simon Gerrans (AG2R - Prevoyance).
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A couple of Davitamon-Lotto riders
mix it up with the AG2R - Prevoyance team.
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St Peter's Cathedral
in North Adelaide made a lovely backdrop.
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The AG2R - Prevoyance team
stuck together for the entire race, protecting Simon Gerrans.
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Braving the heat
and flying the flag, supporters of Thor Hushovd (Credit Agricole).
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Carlos Barredo (Liberty Seguros)
was in fantastic form during every stage this year.
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Riders still had enough
in the tank for a sprint to the finish on the last stage of the 2006 Jacob's Creek Tour Down Under.
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Down to the wire
- it really was a photo finish!
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Allan Davis
receives a well deserved pat on the back from a Liberty Seguros team mate.
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Final relief
from scorching temperatures for Dimitri De Fauw (Chocolade Jacques) after the finish.
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Rubbing the sweat
from his eyes, Russell Van Hout (UniSA).
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Overall 2006 Jacob's Creek Tour Down Under champion
Simon Gerrans (Aus) AG2R Prevoyance.
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Stage 5 winner, Allan Davis
takes time out from post-race interviews to re-hydrate.
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Thor Hushovd (Credit Agricole)
had many local fans, and kindly thanked them by donating his autographed race number to a young spectator.
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Inaugural recipient
of the Amy Gillett Trophy, Jenny MacPherson.
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Local UniSA rider
Gene Bates.
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Young gun Will Walker
again took out the Share the Road U23 rider jersey in Stage 5.
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Stage 5 winner, Allan Davis (Liberty Seguros-Würth)
displays his trophy.
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King of the Mountain, Cadel Evans.
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Victors of the 2006 Tour Down Under, the UniSA team.
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Donning the leader's
ochre jersey once again.
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Let the champagne flow!
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Luca Paolini (Liquigas-Bianchi)
mastered the champagne spray to reach the crowds of spectators at the presentation podium.
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Sharing a drink with the crowd.
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Chaotic celebrations on the podium!
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Simon Gerrans
with an impressive magnum of Jacob's Creek champagne.
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KOM champion, Cadel Evans (Davitamon-Lotto)
enjoys some of the major sponsors product.
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Simon Gerrans
cools off with some celebratory champers!
Stage 4 - Saturday, January 21: Willunga - Willunga, 147kmFor a thumbnail gallery of these images, click here
Images by
Mark Gunter/www.pbase.com/gunterphotograph
Images by
Shane Goss/www.licoricegallery.com
Images by
Rachel Burke/www.maximumattack.biz
Images by
Some Bloke/www.webaddress.com
Stage 3 - Friday, January 20: Strathalbyn - Yankalilla, 154kmFor a thumbnail gallery of these images, click here
Images by
Mark Gunter/www.pbase.com/gunterphotograph
Images by
Shane Goss/www.licoricegallery.com
Stage 2 - Thursday, January 19: Stirling - Hahndorf, 146kmFor a thumbnail gallery of these images, click here
Images by
Mark Gunter/www.pbase.com/gunterphotograph
Images by
Shane Goss/www.licoricegallery.com
Stage 1 - Wednesday, January 18: Mawson Lakes - Angaston, 148kmFor a thumbnail gallery of these images, click here
Images by
Mark Gunter/www.pbase.com/gunterphotograph
Images by
Shane Goss/www.licoricegallery.com
Prologue - Tuesday, January 17: Jacob's Creek Down Under Classic, 50kmFor a thumbnail gallery of these images, click here
Images by
Mark Gunter/www.pbase.com/gunterphotograph
Images by
Rachel Burke/www.maximumattack.biz
Team presentation - January 16, 2006
For a thumbnail gallery of these images, click here
Images by
Mark Gunter/www.pbase.com/gunterphotograph
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