Jayco Bay Cycling Classic - NE

Geelong, Australia, January 2-6, 2008

Photography

Stage 5 - January 6: Geelong Botanic Gardens

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• Evan Oliphant (Treverrow's Bike Store) was one of many to slide on the first corner.
• Stuart O'Grady (Skilled) accelerates out of the first corner.
• Allan Davis (FRF Couriers) concentrates on the second corner.
• Allan Davis (FRF Couriers) leans in.
• Baden Cooke (DeTourMovie.com) sprays the crowd.
• Henk Vogels (Treverrow's Bike Store) feathers his brake levers in the bunch.
• Leigh Howard (Jayco VIS).
• Johnnie Walker (Jayco Flyers) on his way to third place.
• Allan Davis (FRF Couriers) keeps an eye out for trouble.
• Hilton Clark (Portfolio Partners) at high speed.
• Simon Gerrans (Portfolio Partners) has been relatively quiet this week so far.
• Matt Wilson (DeTourMovie) glances over the top of his glasses in the dimming light.
• A nice lean through the corner by Brett Aitken (Savings and Loans).
• Trent Wilson (Skilled) leans through the corner.
• Johnnie Clarke (Portfolio Partners) rode strongly tonight.
• The elite men head towards the start / finish line.
• Graeme Brown (FRF Couriers) takes a deep breath and accelerates up the finishing straight.
• Mark Renshaw (Geelong Mazda) looking calm and in control.
• Even a small spill didn't take the edge of the speed of Aaron Kemps (A&I Helicopters).
• Johnnie Walker (Jayco Flyers) in the breakaway.
• Baden Cooke (DeTourMovie.com) gasps for air in the closing laps of the race.
• Mark Renshaw (Geelong Mazda) salutes his victory well before the finishing line as the others sprint for second.
• Renshaw (Geelong Mazda) is introduced to the large crowds on Ritchie Boulevard.
• Baden Cooke (DeTourMovie.com) shakes hands with Johnnie Walker(Jayco Fliers).
• The leaders feel the heat in the closing laps.
• Bradley Edmunds (Savings & Loans) sprints for the line.
• Edmunds takes the third race.
• Edmunds and team-mate, series leader, Joel Pearson prior to the start.
• The support men race along Ritchie Boulevard, next to the Bay.
• The leaders in a long, fast line.
• A taste of things to come as Bradley Edmunds puts the hammer down.
• Joel Pearson sits in the bunch whilst Edmunds is in the break.
• Painfully close - Douglas Repacholi came a close second to Edmunds in the sprint.

Stage 4 - January 5: Geelong Botanic Gardens

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• The women roll away from the start in Portarlington.
• Jessica Berry (Jayco VIS) corners in the bunch.
• Tiffany Cromwell (Richmond Cyclery).
• Alexis Rhodes (Pitcher Partners) rides to protect her leader's.jersey.
• Grace Sulzberger (Skilled) climbs away from the Bay.
• Sara Carrigan (Rapido Cycles) leads Olivia Gollan (Degani).
• Gina Grain (Volvo) shows attacking style.
• Kirsty Broun (Volvo) on the climb.
• A smile from Irish rider, Louise Moriarty (Skilled).
• The bunch in the heat with port Phillip Bay in the background.
• Oenone Wood (Geelong Mazda) leads Josie Tomic (Pitcher.Partners) and Emma Rickards.
• Lauren Kitchen (Degani) was delighted with her win.
• Alexis Rhodes (Pitcher Partners) retained the leader's jersey.
• Grace Sulzberger (Skilled) leads the race away from the start.
• Amanda Spratt (Pitcher Partners) leads in the early stage of.the race.
• Dellys Starr (MTBA) worked hard in the break.
• Kirsty Broun (Volvo) leads the chase of the breakaway.
• A picturesque backdrop on a warm day in Portarlington.
• Josie Tomic (Pitcher Partners) leads the breakaway.
• Splits form in the chasing group.
• Belinda Goss (Volvo) chases hard in the bunch.
• Oenone Wood (Geelong Mazda) reaches for a drink in the heat.
• Gina Grain (Volvo) leads the chasers up the hill to the start /.finish line.
• A rider over-shoots the bottom corner on the circuit. Several.riders did this today.
• Alexis Rhodes (Pitcher Partners) in the bunch, just before she.launched her attempt to close the gap to the leaders.
• The leaders take the bell with a lap to go.
• A delighted Lauren Kitchen (Degani) wins ahead of Oenone Wood.and Josie Tomic (Pitcher Partners).
• Kitchen (Degani) relives her winning moment for TV.

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• The women all lined up and waiting for the start.

Stage 3 - January 4: Geelong - Ritchie Boulevard

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• Joel Pearson won the second race and retained his leader's.jersey.
• Pearson in the breakaway.
• The breakaway crests the start / finish hill.
• It was hard work in the front of the race in Portarlington.
• The riders receive the last lap bell.
• Pearson acknowledges a large crowd which enjoyed his win.
• Series Leader after Race 1, Baden Cooke (DeTour Movie.com).
• Will Walker (FRF Couriers) gets a push back into the race.after his crash whilst in the lead.
• Walker (FRF Couriers) splits some clothing seams and and spilt some blood.
• Hilton Clarke (Portfolio Partners) in the bunch.
• Will Walker (FRF Couriers) back in the bunch after his lap out for a crash.
• Graham Brown (FRF Couriers) on the climb.
• Rory Sutherland (Geelong Mazda) working hard on the hill.
• Baden Cooke (DeTourMovie.com) checks on the opposition.
• Richard England (Jayco VIS) digs deep to stay in contact.
• Stuart O'Grady (Skilled) looks untroubled by the climb.
• England (Jayco VIS) makes it hurt.
• Graham Brown (FRF Couriers) doesn't seem troubled on the climb.
• Stuart Shaw (Drapac Porsche) takes a deep breathe in the bunch.
• Mathew Wilson (DeTourMovie.com) makes it count.
• Baden Cooke (DeTourMovie.com) working hard in the bunch.
• Organiser, John Treverrow put his money where his mouth is by also sponsoring the John Treverrow Cycles / Chifely Hotel team.
• Smooth cornering – Mathew Wilson (DeTourMovie.com) during his attack.
• Chris Luxton (Savings and Loans) grits his teeth in the.closing laps.
• Hilton Clarke (Portfolio Partners) concentrates on his line.
• Mat Wilson (DeTourMovie.com) shows the pain of being out on his own.
• Wilson (DeTourMovie.com) takes the win with the bunch just behind.
• Wilson struggles with sweat in his eyes moments after his win.
• Allan Davies (FRF Couriers) considers a response to a question.on the podium.
• Hilton Clarke (Portfolio Partners) after the event.
• Baden Cooke (DeTourMovie.com) provides some much-needed hydration for the crowd in hot and windy Portarlington.
• Sun, sea and Mathew Wilson (DeTourMovie.com) prior to the start.
• Anticipation for the race to come? Baden Cooke.(DeTourMovie.com).
• Allan Davies (FRF Couriers) waits patiently for the start.
• Hilton Clarke (Portfolio Partners) was ready for an active day.
• Baden Cooke (DeTourMovie.com) starts in the bunch.
• Miles Watson (Total Rush) rides along the Bay.
• Trent Wilson (Skilled) puts in a hard effort.
• Will Walker (FRF Couriers) during his early break.
• Baden Cooke (DeTourMovie.com) sits in the bunch.
• Will Walker (FRF Couriers) digs deep.
• Aaron Kemps (A&I Helicopters) checks for the progress of the leaders.
• Will Walker (FRF Couriers) sits for a moment after his crash.as solo leader.
• Not long afterwards, Walker found his way into another break.
• Stuart O'Grady (Skilled) sits patiently in the bunch.
• Hilton Clark (Portfolio Partners) shows the pain.
• The breakaway in the closing laps.
• Mathew Wilson (DeTourMovie.com) gives it everything with a lap to go.
• Wilson celebrates (DeTourMovie.com) his win whilst the bunch fights out second place.
• Baden Cooke (DeTourMovie.com) makes sure to zip up hisleader's jersey.

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• This corner didn't quite work out as planned.
• Stuart O'Grady in the middle of the men's start.
• Matt Wilson and Cadel Evans share a laugh on the winner's podium.
• A gesture of support for the winner from Pearson.
• A Team Skilled rider

Stage 2 - January 3: Portarlington

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• Recently crowned Australian criterium Champion, Kirsty Broun (Volvo) waits with her team for the start.
• Twice champion in the past, Oenone Wood (Geelong Mazda) on the start line.
• Jenny Macpherson (Rapido Cycles) is in form at the moment.
• Amanda Spratt (Pitcher Partners) returns to a strong team in support of defending Champion, Kate Bates.
• The women approach the first corner.
• Gina Grain (Volvo) is Canadian Road Race Champion.
• Peta Mullens (Jayco VIS) took the sprint jersey.
• Amanda Spratt (Pitcher Partners) accelerates away from a corner.
• Sara Carrigan (Rapido Cycles).
• A determined look for Oenone Wood (Geelong Mazda).
• Belinda Goss (Volvo) is looking to improve on her 2007 second-place overall.
• Belinda Goss (Volvo) coasts over the line for second place.
• The elite women's podium with presentations made by Cadel Evans.
• Helen Kelly (Jayco VIS).
• The women wait to go in Williamstown.
• Rosie McCall (Geelong Mazda) hits the deck.
• Clare Valhopeoulos (NSWIS/Degani Café) looked strong early on.
• Defending Champion, Kate Bates (Pitcher Partners).
• Emma Rickards (Jayco VIS) concentrates in the bunch.
• Sara Carrigan follows a wheel out of a corner.
• The Tour Down Under is using bike trailers to publicise its inaugural Pro Tour status in 2008.
• The women pass under the start finish banner in pursuit of Alexis Rhodes (Pitcher Partners).
• Rhodes (Pitcher Partners) churns a high gear during her breakaway.
• During the closing laps, Rhodes (Pitcher Partners) had only the TV motorbike for company.
• The bunch chase down the leader.
• Rhodes (Pitcher Partners) at full speed with a lap to go.
• Time for a long salute from the breakaway winner.

Stage 1 - January 2: Williamstown

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• James Maebus (MTBA) corners.
• Leaning-in to the first corner at Williamstown.
• Joel Pearson salutes a large crowd as he wins the support race.
• Pearson is interviewed after his win in the support race
• Australian criterium Champion, Baden Cooke (detour-themovie.com) prepares for the race.
• Graham Brown (FRF couriers) on the first corner.
• Mark Renshaw (Portfolio Partners) is a regular at the Bay Series.
• Matt Goss (Skilled) is team-mate to team leader, Stuart O'Grady throughout the year in the CSC team.
• Stuart O'Grady (Skilled) follows Graham Brown through a corner.
• Tom Southern (A&I Helicopters) puts his foot down.
• Matt Wilson (detour-themovie.com) is riding alongside Baden Cooke in the Bay Series.
• Leigh Howard (Jayco VIS) is a trackie who is also a competent roadie.
• Stuey.
• Will Walker (FRF Couriers) accelerates.
• Baden Cooke (detour-themovie.com) has time for a victory salute in front of large crowds in Williamstown.
• Baden Cooke (detour-themovie.com) tells the tale of his win.
• Bay Series "host", Cadel Evans signs autographs whilst TV interviews with Cooke take place.
• The winner provides a champagne spray.
• Baden Cooke (detour-themovie.com) waits for the start.
• Leigh Howard (Jayco VIS) on the start line.
• The Skilled team lead Stuart O'Grady during the latter part of the race.
• O'Grady on his team-mate's wheel.
• Darren Lapthorne (A&I Helicopters) leads Baden Cooke (detour-themovie.com) as they approach the closing laps.
• The effort tells for Baden Cooke (detour-themovie.com).
• Heads down, speed up for a line of elite men.
• Mark Renshaw looks calm in the heat.
• Richard England (Jayco VIS) was ninth overall.
• Darren Lapthorne (A&I Helicopters) leads Baden Cooke (detour-themovie.com).
• Johnnie Clarke (Pitcher Partners).
• Baden Cooke (deTour Movie.com) takes the first race in the 2008 Bay Series.
• Baden Cooke (deTour Movie.com) took the sprint competition lead too.
• The winner with Renshaw (left) and Hilton Clarke (right)