9th Tour Down Under - 2.HC

Australia, January 16-21, 2007

Photography

Stage 5 - Sunday, January 21: Adelaide City Council Circuit, 90km

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• Karl Menzies (Australia-UniSA) and tour leader Martin Elminger (AG2r Prevoyance) at the start line.
• See you next year girls.
• The pace was on right from the beginning.
• Riding in the city of churches.
• Australia-UniSA kept the pace strong.
• Martin Elminger (AG2r Prevoyance) riding in the pack.
• The pace picked up as the intermediate sprint got close.
• Martin Elminger (AG2r Prevoyance) takes the sprint and ensures victory.
• AG2r then took control of the race.
• A short lasting eight man break.
• Martin Elminger (AG2r Prevoyance) had plenty of support from his team mates.
• Nicki Terpstra (Milram) makes a quick exit and heads back to the Hilton.
• Cedric Coutouly (Agritubel) attacking the bunch with two laps to go.
• Mark Renshaw (Credit Agricole) tries to push Robbie McEwen (Predictor-Lotto) around in the final sprint.
• Robbie McEwen (Predictor-Lotto) is too strong though, and Renshaw's appeal leads to nothing.

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• Karl Menzies (Australia-UNISA) corners in Adelaide chasing a one second deficit on the final day.
• Simon Clarke (SouthAustralia.com-AIS) is wrapt to have won the Share the Road Best Under 23 rider of the Tour.
• The team from South Australia.com won the Bartercard best team overall of the Tour.
• The final podium spray begins in Adelaide after the last day of the 2007 Tour Down Under.
• The category jersey winners (l-r): Laurent Brochard (Sprints), Martin Elmiger (Tour winner), Serge Pauwels (KOM), Matti Breschel (Most Aggressive), and Simon Clarke (Best Under 23 rider).
• When a former World Champion is in the area you have to make sure the hair is right.
• Simon Clarke (SouthAustralia.com-AIS) you are a very, very lucky man.
• Tour winner Martin Elmiger (Ag2r Prevoyance) with some Swiss fans after the presentations.
• Tour winner Martin Elmiger (Ag2r Prevoyance) signs a Swiss flag after the presentations.
• A sporting gesture before the final stage... Tour leader Martin Elmiger (l) shakes hands with rival Karl Menzies.
• Yee hah! It's the Tour Down Under.
• A Barloworld rider rests up in the team-car before the final stage.
• Robbie McEwen (Predictor Lotto) is a specialist at the final stage sprint in Adelaide.
• Laurent Brochard (Bouygues Telecom) awaits the final stage in his SA Lotteries Sprint leader's jersey.
• The Tour leader Martin Elmiger (right) of the Ag2r Prevoyance team awaits the start with one second behind man Karl Menzies (Australia-UNISA).
• Tour Director Mike Turtur (right, in blue) oversees the start to the final stage in Adelaide.
• Two of Australia's finest, Stuart O'Grady (right) of Team CSC shares a joke with Robbie McEwen (Predictor Lotto).
• The team of Australia-UNISA were working overtime to get Karl Menzies the Tour lead back on the final stage.
• The peloton make their way up the home straight in Adelaide during the final stage of the 2007 Tour Down Under.
• Karl Menzies (far right) follows his Australia-UNISA teammates around a bend in King William street.
• They were together on the startline and again during the race, Robbie McEwen (right) of Predictor Lotto and Stuart O'Grady (left) of Team CSC.
• The peloton head down King William street before another great crowd that witnessed the Tour.
• Riders on the attack in-front of VIP guests in King William street.
• They are next-door neighbours in Tasmania and now together at the Tour Down Under - Wes Sulzberger (left) of the South Australia.com team and Matt Goss (Team CSC).
• The peloton single-out down King William street on the final stage of the Tour.
• Come with me and I'll take you to the front...Mario Aerts (Predictor Lotto) lends a hand to Barloworld's Paolo Longo Borghini.
• Sergey Lagutin drives members of his Navigator Insurance team down King William street.
• Stuart O'Grady (Team CSC) goes for a bidon during the final stage.
• Mmm...l like your chips better.
• The Tour leader in the ochre jersey of Martin Elmiger (Ag2r Prevoyance) is tucked away neatly in the peloton.
• Robbie McEwen (Predictor Lotto) takes out the final stage ahead of the protesting Mark Renshaw (Credit Agricole).
• Now you know how I felt last year...2006 TDU winner Simon Gerrans (L) congratulates 2007 winner and teammate Martin Elmiger.
• Martin Elmiger (Ag2r Prevoyance) chats with media after his 2007 Tour Down Under victory.
• Luke Roberts (Team CSC) was the best placed South Australian rider overall.
• 2007 Tour Down Under final stage winner Robbie McEwen (Predictor Lotto) loves winning here in Adelaide.
• Matti Breschel (Team CSC) was awarded the Century 21 Most Aggressive rider of the final stage.
• Laurent Brochard (Bouygues Telecom) won the SA Lotteries Sprint Points competition for the 2007 TDU.
• Serge Pauwels (Chocolade Jacques) gets a hand with his King of the Mountain winner's jersey.
• Overall third on the Tour, Lars Bak (Tean CSC) gets the podium kisses after the final stage.
• Karl Menzies (Australia-UNISA) can still smile after leading the Tour for the first three days before finishing a close second to Elmiger.
• 2007 Tour Down Under winner Martin Elmiger (Ag2r Prevoyance) with his trophy on the podium.
• Oh yeah! This is the part I like about winning the Tour Down Under.

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• Kurt Hovelynck and team mate Serge Pauwels (Chocolade Jacques) working hard.
• A sprint to the line during the race.
• The peloton was evenly paced.
• The New Zealand riders kept up their attacks.
• Mark Renshaw keeps his eye on his rivals during the warm up.
• Martin Elmiger (AG2r Prévoyance) swamped by Swiss fans.
• Now that's what I call support! Martin Elmiger (AG2r Prévoyance) gets a lift from several fans.
• The overall victors of the 2007 Tour Down Under.
• Enjoying a drop of champagne.
• Tears of joy? Nope, they're tears of champagne Serge Pauwels (Chocolade Jacques) wipes from his eyes.
• Let the good times flow, the overall winners of the 2007 celebrate they're victories with the traditional champagne spray.
• Outright winner of the 2007 Tour Down Under, Martin Elmiger (AG2r Prévoyance) proudly displays his trophy.
• Winners of the Teams classification, SouthAustralia.com-AIS.
• Credit Agricole debrief after today's race.
• Gene Bates (SouthAustralia.com-AIS) catches his breath after the race.
• Frederik Veuchelen (Chocolade Jacques) makes a move.
• AG2r Prévoyance out the front controlling the pace.
• Martin Elmiger (AG2r Prévoyance) with his head down working for his team who rode close behind.
• Chocolade Jacques riders continued their determined approach.
• The peloton rides past the VIP stands.
• Aussie Ben Day (Navigators Insurance) rounds the hairpin.
• Wim Vansevenant and team mate Mario Aerts (Predictor - Lotto).
• Australian rider Brett Lancaster riding for Team Milram.
• Wearing the SA Lotteries sprint jersey, Laurent Brochard (Bouygues Telecom) rounds the corner.
• Tim Gudsell (New Zealand National Team) rode a very strong race.
• Aussie favourite, Robbie McEwen (Predictor - Lotto).
• The peloton squeezes around the hairpin.
• Under 23 classification winning rider, Simon Clarke (SouthAustralia.com-AIS) and Gordon McCauley (New Zealand National Team).
• Laurent Brochard (Bouygues Telecom) sets up his race computer in readiness.
• Samuel Dumoulin (AG2r Prévoyance) contemplates the race ahead.
• Getting ready for a race start.
• Standing out from the crowd, team mates Martin Elmiger and Samuel Dumoulin (AG2r Prévoyance).
• Standing tall, Martin Elmiger (AG2r Prévoyance).
• Robbie McEwen (Preditor-Lotto) relaxes and has a drink before the race.
• Hometown favourite, Stuart O’Grady (Team CSC) takes a drink during his chat with commentator Stuart Doyle.
• Feeling the squeeze, Mark Renshaw (Credit Agricole) leans on Robbie McEwen (Preditor-Lotto).
• An aggressive sprint to the finish.
• Cedric Coutouly (Agritubel) rounds the hairpin with the bunch in close pursuit.
• Robbie McEwen (Preditor-Lotto) celebrates as Mark Renshaw (Credit Agricole) turns to protest.

Stage 4 - Saturday, January 20: Willunga - Willunga, 147km

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• Most riders are always keen to sign on.
• Baden Cooke's (Unibet.com) and his driven socks.
• Stuart O'Grady (Team CSC) looking cool and collected before today’s stage.
• Stuart O'Grady (Team CSC) and team mate Kurt Arvesen catching before the race.
• Samuel Dumoulin (AG2r Prévoyance) at the start line.
• Simon Clarke (SouthAustralia.com-AIS) acknowledges the crowd this morning.
• Stuart O'Grady (Team CSC) leading the bunch early on in the race.
• Laurent Brochard (Bouygues Telecom) attacks the bunch.
• Robbie McEwen (Predictor-Lotto) surprising a young fan.
• Robert McLachlan and team mate Chris Jongewaard (Australia - UniSA) find a different way to overtake.
• Is he gonna make it?
• No worries
• The peloton stretch out with the fast pace.
• Matt Goss (Team CSC) drives the bunch up a short climb.
• The peloton splits into two.
• The lead group under threatening skies.
• The lead group on the long straight heading towards Willunga.
• Laurent Brochard (Bouygues Telecom) and Hilton Clarke (Navigators) in action.
• Andy Flickinger (Bouygues Telecom) zooms through town.
• The leaders approach the top of Willunga Hill.
• Nicolas Crosbie (Bouygues Telecom) rides through the crowd.
• The main bunch wasn’t far behind the leaders.
• Pieter Ghyllebert (Chocolade Jacques) takes a great win and makes it two in a row for his team.
• The photographers take cover from the rain.
• Despite the rain there were plenty of spectators.
• A grey and a bright smile.
• Even the podium girls couldn’t escape the rain.
• Simon Clarke (SouthAustralia.com-AIS) is certain to get the U23 classification.
• Laurent Brochard (Bouygues Telecom) in the sprinters jersey.
• Samuel Dumoulin (AG2r Prévoyance) has the KOM all to his own.
• Martin Elmiger (AG2r Prévoyance) takes the overall lead by just one second

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• King of the Mountains leader Samuel Dumoulin (AG2r Prévoyance) on the start line in Willunga
• Tour leader Karl Menzies (Australia - UniSA) is flying the flag for Australia with one stage remaining
• Lens men doing what they do best
• And the sixty-four million dollar question is…where is he?
• Here he is…number 64 Jeremy Hunt (Unibet.com) from England
• The American and Aussie flags were flying by the beach at Aldinga on stage four
• Lars Bak (Team CSC) can finish on the podium after the final stage; Bak currently lies third overall, 8 seconds behind the leader
• The TDU heads along-side Aldinga beach on stage four
• The TDU rolls through the vineyard region of Mclaren Vale in South Australia
• Milram musettes…feed-bags at the feed-zone
• Now mate, this lap please don't give the feed-bags to any Barloworld riders
• Oh no! Which ones for Hilton, which ones for Glen, which ones for Ben which ones for Darren…
• The TDU won't be long young fella and they're going like the clappers
• The lead group on the lower slopes at Willunga Hill
• The leaders head for the top of Old Willunga Hill before the descent into the finish
• Robert McLachlan (Australia-UNISA) out of the saddle on the climb up Old Willunga Hill
• Matt Lloyd (Predictor-Lotto) suffered badly this time last year here and crashed out of the stage but got over the top this year and lies fourth overall
• Martin Elmiger (AG2r Prévoyance) has the Tour leader on his tail on the climb up Old Willunga Hill
• Mark Renshaw (Crédit Agricole) looks ahead to the top of the climb
• Riders at the back of the race head towards the top of the climb on Old Willunga Hill
• Fans at the finish in Willunga await the riders
• The field sprint to the line in Willunga with Chocolade Jacques’ Pieter Ghyllebert pouncing to take the chocolates
• More success on the Tour for Chocolade Jacques with Pieter Ghyllebert winning stage four at Willunga
• Karl Menzies (Australia-UNISA) is led back to his team-van by Neil Stephens (right) as the rain starts to fall in Willunga
• It pelted down at the presentations in Willunga and staying dry was difficult
• Glenn D'Hollander (Chocolade Jacques) was awarded the Century 21 Most Aggressive rider's jersey for stage four
• Most Aggressive rider is sure worth it eh Glen?
• No don't go yet Samuel, we still have to give you the podium kiss

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• Oppy the Tour Down Under mascot arrives at Snapper Point, Aldinga.
• Pieter Ghyllebert (Chocolade Jacques) crosses the sprint line with a Unibet.com rider, while the peloton sit back and watch
• Pieter Ghyllebert (Chocolade Jacques) takes out the first of the sprints at Snapper Point without much of a contest
• The tight knit bunch goes through Snapper Point, Aldinga.
• Anything would do when it came to finding shelter from the rain and wind at the KOM summit.
• Fashions on parade.
• A future champion makes it across the KOM finish line, with a little bit of help.
• Hundreds of spectators packed the side of the road at the KOM braving the pouring rain.
• There was plenty of encouragement for Heath Blackgrove (New Zealand National Team) as he made it to the KOM finish line.
• Glenn D'hollander (Chocolade Jacques) ahead of Laurent Brochard (Bouygues Telecom).
• Heath Blackgrove (New Zealand National Team) takes out the Willunga King of the Mountain and leads the riders towards the final section of Stage 4.
• The New Zealand riders were strong at today's KOM.
• Yuriy Krivtsov (AG2r Prévoyance) receives some encouragement from the crowd.
• Gene Bates (SouthAustralia.com - AIS) conquers the KOM and keeps an eye on his opposition.
• Aussie Simon Gerrans (AG2r Prévoyance) out the front and looking strong as he climbs to the summit of the KOM at Willunga.
• Serge Pauwels (Chocolade Jacques) powers up the hill.
• Robert McLachlan (Australia - UniSA) looked strong as he climbed the KOM.
• Chris Jongewaard (Australia - UniSA) ahead of Simon Clarke (SouthAustralia.com-AIS) and the bunch.
• Sven Renders (Chocolade Jacques) keeping up good pace, with Stuart O'Grady (Team CSC) in fifth wheel.
• Christophe Edaleine (Credit Agricole) ahead of Samuel Dumoulin (AG2r Prévoyance) at the KOM.
• Doing it tough, a CSC rider out on his own.
• Andy Flickinger (Bouygues Telecom) working hard.
• Aussie Ben Brooks (Navigators Insurance) determined as he makes it to the KOM.
• Oliver Bonnaire (Bouygues Telecom) out of his seat as he rides up Old Willunga Hill.
• Viktor Rapinski (Navigators Insurance) wearing the sprinters jersey on his own at the Willunga KOM.
• The drought breaks with a river of water during today's presentations at Willunga.
• The first of many faces of Pieter Ghyllebert (Chocolade Jacques) as he crosses the line to take out first place in Stage 4
• Pieter Ghyllebert (Chocolade Jacques)
• Pieter Ghyllebert (Chocolade Jacques)
• Pieter Ghyllebert (Chocolade Jacques)
• Gene Bates (SouthAustralia.com - AIS) finished in 21st place in the fourth Stage at Willunga and sits in a respectable 7th overall.
• An exhausted Chris Jongewaard (Australia - UniSA) crosses the finish.
• Contemplating what could have been, Simon Gerrans (AG2r Prévoyance) after the finish of Stage 4.

Stage 3 - Friday, January 19: Stirling - Victor Harbor, 128km

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• Simon Clarke (SouthAustralia.com-AIS) makes his way to sign on.
• Karl Menzies (Australia - UniSA) in the media spotlight.
• Barloworld make there way to the sign on area.
• Luke Roberts (Team CSC) awaits the start.
• Karl Menzies (Australia - UniSA) ready to race.
• The peloton started the day in the cool Adelaide hills.
• Robert Hunter (Barloworld) had a fall early on in the day on the slick roads.
• Robert McLachlan (Australia UniSA) attacking the main bunch.
• The lead group lead by miles Olman (SouthAustralia.com-AIS).
• Chocolade Jacques working out front to keep in touch with the break.
• Then the rain came.
• The lead group pass through Port Elliot.
• Jeremy Hunt (Unibet.com) out front as they start the KOM.
• Giampaolo Cheula (Barloworld) attacked hard and took out the KOM.
• Jeremy Hunt (Unibet.com) gives his all to keep in touch with the lead group.
• Baden Cooke (Unibet.com) takes the win.
• Matti Breschel (Team CSC) standing in the rain at the end of the days racing.
• Baden Cooke (Unibet.com) whilst chatting with the media.
• The media pack around the days winner.
• The rest of the riders arrive in Victor Harbor.
• The tour leader Karl Menzies (Australia - UniSA)
• Baden Cooke (Unibet.com) happy to be winning again.
• The always happy podium girl.
• Wim Vansevenant (Predictor Lotto) was the most aggressive today.
• Simon Clarke (SouthAustralia.com-AIS) is still in the U23 jersey.
• Viktor Rapinski (Navigators) looks pretty pleased to be the sprint leader.
• Samuel Dumoulin (Ag2r) is still the King of the Mountain.
• The glamour of the TDU.
• Karl Menzies (Australia - UniSA) retained the Ochre jersey.
• Karl Menzies (Australia - UniSA) smiling for a reason

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• Stage two winner Steven Caethoven (Chocolade Jaques) signs on in Sterling for the third stage
• The boys from Barloworld line up at the sign on led by team leader Robbie Hunter of South Africa
• Yohann Gene (Bouygues Telecom) signs on in Sterling for the start of stage three
• High Performance Manager at Cycling Australia, Kevin Tabotta (right), has seen the progress of Matt Goss (left) of Team Team CSC since the early days in Tasmania
• Some of the supplies that the riders take with them during the stages on the road
• Stuart O'Grady (Team CSC) is the home-state favourite among the fans of the Tour Down Under
• Stuart O'Grady (Team CSC) back in familiar territory on the roads of South Australia and supporting the Tour Down Under
• Allan Davis (Australia-UNISA) chats with commentator Phil Liggett prior to the start of stage three in Sterling
• There's even a little bit of France on the 2007 Tour Down Under riders speed by the turn-off to Paris Creek road
• The voice of cycling, Phil Liggett, admires the work the South Australian police do on the Tour Down Under
• Great crowds and plenty of bikes at the start in Sterling for stage three of the Tour Down Under
• Baden Cooke (Unibet.com) takes out stage three into a wet Victor Harbor after 128kms from Sterling
• Sometimes it's a lonely ride to the finish..An exhausted Chris Jongewaard (Australia-UNISA) finishes second on stage three into Victor Harbor
• The peloton ride into a soggy Victor Harbor to complete stage three of the Tour Down Under
• Sometimes it's too wet for shades and they need another place to rest Matt White (Australia-UNISA) at the finish in Victor Harbor
• Simon Clarke (South Australia.com) still retains the jersey for the best placed under 23 rider on the tour
• Now Clarkey, surely you are making your South Australia.com teammates jealous?
• Okay, who has the better legs?
• There was plenty of cover for the podium girls in a wet Victor Harbor after the finish to stage three
• Umbrellas shelter the Tour leader Karl Menzies (Australia-UNISA) from the rain before he steps onto the podium in Victor Harbor
• Karl Menzies (Australia-UNISA) still holds a one second lead with two stages remaining in the Tour
• Looks like it's going to be close - it could go right down to the wire. Tour leader Karl Menzies (Australia-UNISA) on the podium

Stage 2 - Thursday, January 18: Mannum - Hahndorf, 150km

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• Gene Bates (South Australia.com/AIS) stands out amongst other riders.
• Luke Roberts (CSC) prepares himself for the start.
• Allan Johansen (Den) CSC at the start this morning.
• Stuart O'Grady (CSC) was looking comfortable this morning.
• The spectators had a devil of a time today.
• The riders head towards the hills.
• The bunch stayed together for the early part of the race.
• Stuart O'Grady (CSC) got things rolling on the days first climb.
• The peloton in scenic surroundings.
• Matt Goss (CSC) had some action today.
• Allan Davis (Australia-Uni SA) on a flash new Trek.
• Robert McLachlan (Australia-Uni SA) leads the chase for the leaders.
• Serge Pauwels (Chocolade Jacques) leads the break.
• Samuel Dumoulin (Ag2r) attacked the field near the KOM.
• New Zealand Champion Julian Dean (Credit Agricole) on the KOM.
• Luke Roberts (CSC) leads the main bunch up the climb.
• The peloton nearing Hahndorf.
• Steven Caethoven (Chocolade Jacques) crossing the line.
• Steven Caethoven (Chocolade Jacques) celebrates his way to the podium.
• Stuart O'Grady (CSC) signs autographs backstage of the podium.
• Steven Caethoven (Chocolade Jacques) waits to go on stage.
• Behind the scenes of the Tour Down Under.
• Gene Bates (South Australia.com/AIS) on stage to receive the Sprinters jersey.
• KOM jersey winner Serge Pauwels (Chocolade Jacques) waits to go on stage.
• Karl Menzies (Australia-Uni SA) holds onto the Ocre jersey by only one second.

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• Matt Goss (Team CSC) from Tasmania gives the thumbs-up to a European Pro-Team contract.
• CSC Team Manager Bjarne Riis and son at the 2007 Tour Down Under in South Australia.
• Stuart O'Grady (Team CSC) on the podium after the 150km stage 2 from Mannum to Hahndorf.
• Tour leader Karl Menzies chats with Melbourne's Herald Sun newspaper journalist Michael Stevens after stage two.
• It was a rocky road for the peloton in the opening kilometres of stage two near Mannum.
• Robbie Hunter (right) of Barloworld leads Mitchell Docker (UNI-SA Australia) on the roads near Hahndorf.
• Sergey Lagutin (Navigators Insurance) claims second place at the King of the Mountains sprint section at Lenswood.
• A helping hand for Julian Dean (right) of the New Zealand team on the climb at Lenswood.
• Matt White (UNI-SA Australia) gets some support at the top of the climb at Lenswood.
• Gordon McCauley (New Zealand) was a late replacement for Jeremy Vennell to ride in the Tour.
• Matt Goss (Team CSC) calls for a fresh bidon on stage two.
• A relaxed race leader Karl Menzies (UNI-SA Australia) in the peloton on stage two.
• Eventual stage winner, Steven Caethoven (Chocolade Jacques), takes on-board fresh bidons for teammates on stage two.
• Nicholas Roche (Credit Agricole) tows Stuart O'Grady (Team CSC) around a bend near Hahndorf.
• Team-cars with bikes atop on the 2007 Tour Down Under.
• Nick Gates (Predictor Lotto) makes some helmet adjustments as Baden Cooke (Uni-Bet.com) has a snack.
• Matt White (UNI-SA Australia), out of the saddle during stage two of the Tour Down Under.
• SA Lotteries Sprint Points leader Gene Bates (SouthAustralia.com-AIS) is in seventh position just 46 seconds behind the leader after stage two.
• Matt Wilson (Unibet.com), is 26 minutes behind the tour leader, Karl Menzies after two stages.
• Baden Cooke (Unibet.com) has a chat in the relaxed peloton late into stage two.
• Stuart O'Grady (Team CSC) was looking to make up on some lost time from stage one on day two into Hahndorf.
• Gaps are appearing in the leading group on the concluding laps of a circuit near Hahndorf.
• Stuart O'Grady (Team CSC) in the distance (right) makes a run for it from the lead-group heading into Hahndorf.
• O'Grady is joined by Navigators' Hilton Clarke (81) and Eduardo Ramirez Gonzalo (Agritubel, partly obscured) on the final lap of the circuit.
• Chocolade Jacques Steven Caethoven from Belgium wins stage two with happy teammates behind him.
• Steven Caethoven (Chocolade Jacques) makes his way to the presentations in Hahndorf after his great win.
• Steven Caethoven (Chocolade Jacques) salutes the supportive crowd in Hahndorf after his first win on Australian soil.
• Gene Bates (SouthAustralia.com-AIS) is the equal leader in the SA Lotteries Sprint Points competition.
• Serge Pauwels (Chocolade Jacques) is the Brilliant Blend King of the Mountains Points competition leader after stage two.
• Karl 'Big-Dog' Menzies (UniSA-Australia) from Tasmania remains in the tour lead after two stages.

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• Many enthusiasts cycled their way up to Hahndorf to catch all the action.
• Markus Eichler (Unibet.com), Nicolas Roche (Credit Agricole) and Hilton Clarke (Navigators Insurance) make their way through the main street of Hahndorf.
• Agritubel riders set the pace.
• A breakaway cheered on by fans.
• Race fans check out the schedule for Stage 2.
• The streets of Hahndorf were packed with spectators eager to witness Stage 2 of the 2007 Tour Down Under.
• The peloton enters the picturesque hills town of Hahndorf.
• Brett Aitken (Australia - UniSA) found himself alone for the last part of the stage.
• The entourage leads the way for the breakaway.
• The leading breakaway with Stuart O'Grady (CSC) out front.
• Stuart O'Grady (CSC) again showing the determination which has been etched on his face since the start of the Tour Down Under.
• A small breakaway tries to catch up to the leading bunch of riders.
• Head down to get the job done.
• The peloton makes its way along the main street of Hahndorf.
• Robert McLachlan (Australia - UniSA) leads his team mates through Hahndorf.
• Sticking together, CSC.
• Hahndorf showcased excellent hospitality to the thousands of spectators that converged to watch today's second stage.
• Steven Caethoven (Chocolade Jacques) takes victory in Stage 2 of the 2007 Tour Down Under at Hahndorf, closely followed by team mates.
• An elated Steven Caethoven (Chocolade Jacques).
• Looking very relaxed after his victory, Steven Caethoven (Chocolade Jacques).
• The sprint to the finish.
• Aussie Glenn Chadwick (Navigators Insurance) finished within the chasing peleton in today's race.
• Robbie McEwen (Predictor-Lotto) looked a little disappointed after the race.
• The riders cool down after the race.
• Johnnie Walker (Southaustralia.com / AIS) all cramped up after today's race finish.
• Local Adelaide Hills resident and cycling hero, Gene Bates catches up with some fans after the race.
• Steven Caethoven (Bel) Chocolade Jacques rides back across the finish to salute the crowds of spectators.
• Gene Bates makes his way to the podium.
• Winner of Stage 2 of the 2007 Tour Down Under Steven Caethoven (Bel) Chocolade Jacques receives his trophy (a painting by Hans Heysen) from the Mayor of Hahndorf.
• Champion cyclist Stuart O'Grady (CSC) receives the Century 21 Most Aggressive Rider's Jersey.
• Simon Clarke (SouthAustralia.com-AIS) receives the Share the Road Young Rider's Jersey.
• Adelaide hills resident Gene Bates receives a huge hometown cheer after being presented with the SA Lotteries Sprint Jersey for the second consecutive stage.
• Serge Pauwels (Ned) Chocolade Jacques takes out the King of the Mountain classification.
• Karl Menzies (Aus) Australia - UniSA retained the leader's jersey after Stage 2

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• A happy winner
• Jimmy Jacques keeping it real
• Lil Devil sizing things up
• Karl Menzies

Stage 1 - Wednesday, January 17: Mawson Lakes - Tanunda, 152km

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• A rider from the Navigators Insurance team checks his race computer prior to stage one.
• Robbie Hunter (Barloworld) on the start line in Mawson Lakes for stage one of the 2007 Tour Down Under.
• A relaxed peloton in a vineyard scene on stage one of the Tour Down Under in South Australia.
• Karl Menzies (UniSA Australia) from Tasmania takes a well earned break after claiming stage one of the Tour Down Under.
• Simon Clarke (South Australia.com-AIS) on the podium in Tanunda in his Best Placed Under 23 rider's jersey.
• SA Lotteries sprint points leader, Gene Bates (South Australia.com) throws a sponsor's cap into the crowd in Tanunda.
• Man how am I going to get this thing up-right before the Tour gets here?
• Serge Pauwels (Chocolade Jacques) takes King of the Mountains points on Kersbrook Road on stage one.
• Team vehicles wind through crowd lined roads on stage one of the Tour Down Under.
• Karl Menzies (Australia-UniSA) raises his finger and salutes the crowd to win stage one of the 2007 Tour Down Under.
• Karl Menzies (Australia-UniSA) from Launceston in Tasmania eyes off reporters as they fire questions at the stage winner.
• Feel the rush at the 2007 Tour Down Under on the roads of South Australia.

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• Mark Renshaw (Credit Agricole) at the start line.
• Riders mingling at the start.
• The Peloton make their way up an early climb.
• Brett Aitken (Australia - UniSA) initiated the first and major attack of the day.
• Matt Goss (Team CSC) was also in the action early on.
• Robbie McEwen (Predictor Lotto) on a failed attempt to catch the break.
• Gene Bates (South Australia.com - AIS) leads the break.
• Serge Pauwels (Chocolade Jacques) working out front.
• Matt Lloyd (Predictor Lotto) was pushing the pace.
• Gene Bates and Simon Clarke (South Australia.com - AIS) talk tactics out front.
• Nicolas Crosbie (Bouygues Telecom) heading upwards on the days KOM.
• It was a pretty relaxing day in the main peloton.
• Clinton Avery (New Zealand National Team) was stuck in no man's land most of the day.
• Karl Menzies (Australia - UniSA) riding with the break.
• The leaders ride in the unique South Australian countryside.
• Luke Roberts (Team CSC) doing his fair share.
• Karl Menzies (Australia - UniSA) salutes the crowd with his greatest win to date.
• Karl Menzies (Australia - UniSA) speaks to the media.
• Most aggressive rider today was Juan Miguel Mercado (Agritubel).
• Simon Clarke (South Australia.com - AIS) is now in the young rider's jersey.
• Matt Lloyd (Predictor Lotto) shows the pain as he crosses the finish line in 4th place.
• Gene Bates (South Australia.com - AIS) has a laugh while accepting the sprinter's jersey.
• Serge Pauwels (Chocolade Jacques) in the KOM jersey.
• Karl Menzies (Australia - UniSA) gets the kiss only the winners get.
• Karl Menzies (Australia - UniSA) leaves the podium area.
• Karl Menzies (Australia - UniSA) Back stage after the presentation.

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• The breakaway group looked fresh upon their arrival to the picturesque main street of Tanunda.
• Unibet.com riders lead the chasing peleton into Tanunda, some 13+ minutes behind the leading riders.

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• Gordon McCauley riding in stage 1
• Clinton Avery after his race.

Down Under Classic - Tuesday, January 16: Adelaide City Council Circuit, 50km

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• Mark Renshaw (Credit Agricole) sensationally wins the Tour Down Under Classic Criterium in Adelaide

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• Simon Gerrans (Ag2r-Prevoyance) signs on.
• The riders wait the start on a warm Adelaide evening.
• The field in the evening sun.
• One of the breaks led by Jeremy Hunt (Unibet.com).
• Robert McLachlan (Australia-UniSA) is in good form these days.
• Laurent Brochard (Bouygues Telecom) in action on Adelaide's streets.
• Predictor Lotto were on the front a lot today.
• Stuart O'Grady (Team CSC) a local favourite.
• It was a great night for watching a bike race.
• The riders pass the Stag Hotel.
• Dimitri Champion (Bouygues Telecom) leads the break.
• With a couple of laps to go the field was pretty much together.
• With one lap to go Barloworld went to the front.
• As expected a large sprint was on to decide the placings.
• Mark Renshaw (Credit Agricole) takes a brilliant win.
• Mark Renshaw (Credit Agricole) in the 'Classic' jersey.
• Mark Renshaw (Credit Agricole) gets a kiss for winning.

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• One of the Bouygues Telecom (FRA) team members preparing to race in the hot conditions.
• Robert McLachlan (ACT) riding for the UniSA team
• Michael Ford (VIC) with the Southaustralia.com/AIS team powers out of the corner amongst some of the riders from the Agritubel team.
• Australian Baden Cooke (Unibet) keeps a watchful eye on Belgian rider Sven Renders (Chocolade Jacques).
• Hometown hero Stuart O’Grady (CSC) signs on for the Tour Down Under Classic.
• Looking serious, the team from Bouygues Telecom (FRA).
• The peleton heads up East Terrace much to the delight of the cheering crowds.
• The team from Barloworld are expected to do well at this year’s Tour Down Under.
• Another of the national favourites, Robbie McEwen riding for Predictor Lotto leads the field out from the start of the Tour Down Under Classic.
• Simon Gerrans (Ag2R ­ Prevoyance) sizes up his chances in the final few laps.
• Robbie Hunter (Barloworld) steams ahead with Cedric Coutouly (Agritubel) not far behind.
• Stuart O’Grady (CSC) looks fierce riding alongside a team mate.
• Gene Bates (Southaustralia.com / AIS) rushes past eager spectators.
• Karl Menzies (UniSA) amongst the action.
• A victorious Mark Renshaw (Credit Agricole).
• Mark Renshaw (Credit Agricole) celebrates as he crosses the line to take victory in the Tour Down Under Classic.
• Kurt Hovelynck (Chocolade Jacques) giving it everything, closely followed by Barloworld competitors.
• Robbie McEwen winds up after the hairpin on the last lap.
• Crunch time - the last lap.

Pre-race media conference - Monday, January 15

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• Stuart O'Grady (Team CSC) looking forward to the 2007 TDU.
• Simon Gerrans (AG2r Prévoyance) was happy to chat to the media.
• Stuart O'Grady (Team CSC) fools around while a false fire alarm went off.
• Stuart O'Grady (Team CSC) says he is in reasonable form.
• Laurent Brochard (Bouygues Telecom) will play the race by ear.
• Robert Hunter (Barloworld)
• Simon Gerrans (AG2r Prévoyance) can possibly make history this year.

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• Champion female track cyclist, Anna Meares with Martin Barras at the Adelaide Superdome
• Wheels on wheels
• The team from CSC at the Adelaide Superdome for the 2007 Tour Down Under team presentations
• Karl Menzies from Tasmania will ride for the UNI SA team in this year's tour
• The promising Wes Sulzberger of Tasmania will be looking to continue his great for with the South Australia.com outfit
• One of the 2007 Tour Down Under podium girls at the team's presentation
• Former World Champion Laurent Brochard (Bouygues Telecom) chats with Paul Sherwen at the presentations
• Feel the rush…Tour Down Under
• Robbie McEwen (Predictor-Lotto) will be looking to kick start the tour off with a win in the Classic Criterium in Adelaide
• Nick Gates (Predictor-Lotto) strikes a pose at the 2007 Tour Down Under team's presentations
• Rising Tasmanian star, Matt Goss (CSC) , could be one to watch during this year's tour
• Things are looking up for Ag2r Prevoyance's Samuel Dumoulin even before the tour has begun
• Tour Down Under Race Director Mike Turtur holds Robbie McEwen up-right before McEwen's match-race against Ryan Bayley
• Ryan Bayley pulls a mono as he edges out Robbie McEwen on the line to win a match-race between two of the fastest men on the track and road respectively
• A mars a day…
• Coke adds life for riders as they leave the Adelaide Superdome

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• Leon Bignell (Member for Mawson) addressing the crowd.
• The glamour of the TDU.
• New Zealand National Team
• Australia-UniSA
• SouthAustralia.com/AIS
• Agritubel
• Barloworld
• Navigators Insurance
• Chocolade Jacques
• Unibet.com
• Bouygues Telecom
• Milram
• Credit Agricole
• Predictor-Lotto
• CSC
• Ag2r-Prevoyance
• Robbie McEwen vs. Ryan Bayley