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Tasmanian Christmas Carnivals
Tasmania, December 23, 2006 - January 20, 2007
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December 23: Rosebery Carnival
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- Wonder what's so interesting over the fence.
- Bradley Ryan wins the JU15 wheelrace.
- Brodie Baker wins the JU17 1000m handicap.
- Daniel Jamieson wins the men's 1000m handicap.
- How does William know where the finish line is.
- JU17 wheelrace winner Peter Loft.
- Men's wheelrace winner John Rayner.
- Nathan Clarke wins the A grade scratch race from Cameron Meyer.
- The smiling assassin, Laura McCaughey.
- William McDonagh clean swept the three JU13 races.
- Sarah Cure, women's B grade scratch race winner.
- Women's wheelrace winner, Laura McCaughey.
December 26: Latrobe Carnival
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- Action from a heat of the 2006 Latrobe Wheelrace
- Jobie Djaka at his mark for his heat of the Latrobe Wheelrace
- Jobie Djaka was licking his lips at being granted his racing license again by Cycling Australia
- Ben Kersten was hoping to add the Latrobe Wheel to his previous wins in the Devonport and Burnie Wheelraces
- Action from the final of the Latrobe Women's Wheelrace
- Sarah Cure from Tasmania easily wins the Women's Latrobe Wheelrace
- Ben Kersten from New South Wales awaits the start to the 110th Latrobe Wheelrace final on Boxing Day
- Evan Oliphant from Scotland relaxes before his ride in the final of the 2006 Latrobe Wheelrace
- The promising Duane Johannson from Western Australia prepares for his ride in the Latrobe Wheelrace final
- The scratchmen (L-R): Ben Kersten, Leigh Howard and Nathan Clarke get ready for a tough ride in the Latrobe Wheelrace
- Jayden Veljacich from Western Australia on his way to victory in the 2006 Latrobe Wheelrace
- The backmarkers in the home straight during the Wheelrace final before another good crowd
- Jayden Veljacich takes out the 2006 Latrobe Wheelrace
- Riding off the 270m mark, Jayden Veljacich showed his rivals a clean pair of heels
- Jayden Veljacich chats with the media after his scintillating win in the Latrobe Wheelrace
- The women's Wheelrace podium (L-R): Bronwyn Watson (2nd), Sarah Cure (1st), and Harriet Kossman (3rd)
- Sarah Cure from Penguin on Tasmania's North-West Coast, the 2006 Women's Latrobe Wheelrace winner
- The men's Wheelrace podium (L-R): Josh Gundry (2nd), Jayden Veljacich (1st), and Tim Hucker (3rd)
- The bar awaits the 2006 Latrobe Wheelrace winner Jayden Veljacich…A big night ahead
- Jayden Veljacich bit the bullet (the one from the gun that started the race) and became $12,500 richer for his win
- Jayco VIS teammates (L-R) Joel Leonard, Leigh Howard and Nic Sanderson on the startline for the A' Grade Scratch race
- Action from the A'Grade Scratch race at Latrobe on Boxing Day
- Adrian Hanson from Victoria takes out the A'Grade Scratch race on day one of the Latrobe Carnival
- Action from a heat of the A.J. Clarke & Sons 2000m Wheelrace on day two
- Cameron Meyer from Western Australia in action during day two of the 2006 Latrobe Carnival
- Jack Bobridge from South Australia is one of several Junior World Champions on show at the 2006 Tasmanian Christmas Carnivals
- A junior rider awaits his call-up for racing at the Latrobe Carnival
- A rider from junior ranks is attended to after a fall on the back straight
- Tom Robinson from Launceston in Tasmania wins the A.J.Clarke & Sons 2000m Wheelrace
- Tom Robinson is interviewed by media after his Wheelrace victory at the National Grid Tasmanian Christmas Carnivals
- Liz Williams (right) of New Zealand narrowly wins the Women's Lightning 1000m Handicap Final
- The races go on as Liz Williams chats with media after her 1000m Lightning Handicap Final win
- Tom Robinson, one of the rising talents of Tasmanian cycling
- Riders settle behind the motor-bike in the final of the L.B.R.C. Men's Invitation Keirin Final
- Ben Kersten (right) takes out the Patron L.B.R.C. Men's Invitation Keirin Final
- Would one of the bike-handlers please take the microphone?
- Grace Sulzberger (TIS/Cyclingnews) is looking to forge a career on the road in Europe in the coming years
- The girls battle it out in the A' Grade Scratch race during day two of the Latrobe Carnival
- Liz Williams from New Zealand holds out Belinda Goss (TIS/Cyclingnews) to win the Women's A' Grade Scratch race
- Jack Bobridge from South Australia on his way to victory in the Devon Industries Elimination Race
- Jobs done…
- Jamie Crass from Victoria (right) wins the B' Grade Scratch Race over 5000 metres
- Ben Kersten from New South Wales, a Commonwealth Games Gold Medallist at the 2006 Tasmanian Christmas Carnivals
- Cameron Meyer from Western Australia goes it alone in the Men's A' Grade Scratch Race
- Nathan Clarke on his home track puts his head down and goes in search of Cameron Meyer
- There's no stopping Cameron Meyer on his way to victory in the last event on the programme
- Cameron Meyer (far right) is about to tack onto the back of the bunch during his winning ride in the Men's A' Grade Scratch Race
- The talented Cameron Meyer from Western Australia acknowledges the crowd after his fine ride where he lapped the rest of the field
December 28: Launceston Carnival
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- American Jame Carney discusses the art of track cycling with Cyclingnews reporter John Flynn
- Erica Allar (right) from the USA gets some advice from Carnivals veteran Jame Carney
- Ben Kersten (right) takes out the Lightning Handicap 1000m Final from Scott Sunderland
- Belinda Goss (TIS/Cyclingnews) shows off her pink handle-bars in support of breast cancer
- Riders charge to the line in the D' Grade Scratch Race
- Laura McCaughey from Tasmania wins the Country Club Salon 1000m Handicap Final for women
- Action from a heat of the 2006 Mercure Hotel Earlington Launceston Wheelrace
- James Langedyk from Victoria awaits the start to his heat of the Launceston Wheelrace
- Joel Leonard leads fellow scratchman Ben Kersten around in their heat of the Launceston Wheelrace
- Riders in a heat of the Mercure Hotel Earlington Launceston Wheelrace in the home straight before another great crowd at the carnivals
- Ben Kersten puts the bike in the rack after failing to qualify for the Wheelrace final watched by Leigh Howard
- Scott Law from New South Wales after winning the Junior One Wheelrace Final
- Ben Kersten prepares to celebrate after beating Scott Sunderland in a heat of the Keirin
- Australian cycling legend Danny Clark performs another hit before the crowd in Launceston
- One of the World's greatest ever cyclists, Danny Clark, back in Tasmania and belting out a tune for the locals
- Riders in the home straight during the final of the 2006 Mercure Hotel Earlington Launceston Wheelrace
- Local rider Ben Grenda takes out the 2006 Mercure Hotel Earlington Launceston Wheelrace Final
- The podium is full after the running of the 2006 Mercure Hotel Earlington Launceston Wheelrace
- That's my boy…Ben Grenda with dad Michael (right) who was a runner-up to Robbie McEwen in the 1991 Launceston Wheelrace
- Kirsty Broun from Queensland in action during the Ladies Invitation Wheelrace Final
- Amy Cure from Tasmania wins the Ladies Invitation Wheelrace Final at the Silverdome in Launceston
- Amy Cure after emulating her younger sister Sara's win in the Women's Latrobe Wheelrace on Boxing Day with a win in the Launceston Wheel
- Mark Jamieson (TIS/Cyclingnews) was feeling off-colour but it didn't stop him having a crack in the A'Grade Scratch Race
- Jack Bobridge from South Australia feels the pain in the Men's A'Grade Scratch Race at the Silverdome
- Travis Meyer from Western Australia sucks in the air after blitzing the field in the Men's A'Grade Scratch Race
- Travis Meyer won the Wheelrace in Launceston last year and wasn't leaving the 'Dome' empty handed this year
- Time to collect the licenses and move onto the next carnival in Devonport…stay tuned
December 29: Devonport Carnival - Day 1
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- Carlo Barendilla from Western Australia (L) edges out Ben Kersten to win the Lightning Handicap 1000m Final
- Liz Williams (centre) holds off Laura McCaughey (L) and Kirsty Broun to win the Women's Lightning Handicap 1000m Final
- Oh I do like to be beside the seaside… and the Devonport Oval in Northern Tasmania
- Scott Sunderland from Western Australia charges towards the best time of the night in the Flying Lap record attempt
- Punters in the wet area at the Devonport Oval
- Josh Gundry from Victoria is stretchered into an ambulance after breaking his collarbone in a fall during the C' Grade Scratch Race
- Riders in the women's B' Grade Scratch Race swing by a food-van at Devonport
- Ben Kersten wins the Kym Smoker Memorial Wheelrace from Nathan Clarke (right) and Daniel Jamieson
- A delighted Ben Kersten after getting a result for the scratchies at the Devonport Carnival
- Waffles, Fairy Floss, Hot-dogs, Chips and the A' Grade Scratch Race on night one of the Devonport Carnival
- The field in the men's A' Grade Scratch Race beneath the lights at Devonport on a chilly night
- Cameron Meyer (centre), on the attack again in the men's A' Grade Scratch Race
- Leigh Howard from Victoria takes out the men's A' Grade Scratch Race from Cameron Meyer of Western Australia
- Yeah sure a few words for Cyclingnews…but can I get to the toilet first, I'm busting!
- Leigh Howard from Victoria after victory on the final event of night one of the 2006 Devonport Carnival
December 30: Devonport Carnival - Day 2
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- Western Australian Duane Johannson in action on day two of the Devonport Carnival
- Lap Scorer Arthur Smith keeps watch on the racing at Devonport Oval
- Out of the way the girls are coming through
- Ding dong the bell lap for riders during night two of the Devonport Carnival
- Let me be the judge of that, (L-R) Rick Martin, Simon Stone (top) and Chief Judge Noel Pearce at Devonport
- American Jame Carney warms up on the rollers indoors at Devonport
- Ok bike, your coming with me…Shane Kline of the USA gets ready for another race at Devonport
- Hanging from the roof of the change-rooms beneath the stands at Devonport Oval
- 2006 Launceston Wheelrace winner Ben Grenda warms up beneath the stands at Devonport
- Riders await another race, (L-R) Joel Stewart, Ben Grenda and Jake King
- Thomay Michaltsis from Victoria keeps warm on an Advanced Training System away from the cool winds of Devonport
- Scott Sunderland cruises to the line to win the Invitation Sprint Derby
- Grace Sulzberger (L) and Sky-Lee Armstrong await their pushers on the startline at Devonport
- Ben Kersten on the charge towards another place in a Devonport Wheelrace Final
- Laura McCaughey (Praties) leads the field around during the Women's Devonport Wheelrace Final
- A happy Keira Hernandez after victory in the C.J.Broun Women's Wheelrace Final at Devonport
- A focused Jame Carney from the USA on the startline for the final of the Men's Devonport Wheelrace
- The front-markers could almost hear Ben Kersten swooping upon them with a lap to go in the Wheelrace Final
- Ben Kersten takes out another Devonport Wheelrace Final ahead of Joel Stewart (far right) and Daniel Jamieson (centre)
- Benny K sucks in the air after a thrilling victory in the 2006 Matthews Construction Devonport Wheelrace
- Ben Kersten high-fives the crowd after giving them their monies worth at the Devonport Carnival
- Ok guys this won't take long will it? I've got some tea on the boil behind me to celebrate my win!
- The Devonport Wheelrace podium (L-R): Joel Stewart (2nd), Ben Kersten (1st), and Daniel Jamieson (3rd)
- They're at it again…Leigh Howard leads Cameron Meyer on another attack in the Men's A' Grade Scratch Race
- Tim Decker (L) leads a dis-organised bunch across the line in the Men's A' Grade Scratch Race
- De-javu from night one as Leigh Howard scores in the Men's A' Grade Scratch Race ahead of Cameron Meyer
December 31: Burnie Criteriums
January 1: Burnie Carnival
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- A proud Danny Clark holds a photo of his famous 1977 Burnie Wheelrace victory.
- Stewie Doyle (L) chats with Danny Clark whilst 1977 Burnie Wheelrace third-placegetter Eric Bischop (centre) looks on.
- Danny Clark crosses the finish-line in Burnie to re-enact his sensational 1977 Wheelrace win on the same track.
- Scratchmen get a hand from pushers for their heat of the Burnie Wheelrace.
- 2005 Devonport Wheelrace winner, Jarrod Harman in action during his heat of the wheelrace
- 2006 A.J.Clarke & Sons Wheelrace winner, Tom Robinson during his heat of the 2007 Burnie Wheelrace
- The coloured balls that signal to punters the place-getters in the athletics events in Burnie
- The Burnie Athletic Club, home to the running of the time-honoured Burnie Wheelrace on New Years day
- Carnival's star Ben Kersten and his machine await their next race at Burnie.
- All the fun of the fair at Burnie as riders roll round in a B' Grade Scratch race.
- Sky-Lee Armstrong takes out the 2007 Women's Burnie Wheelrace final.
- Sky-Lee Armstrong from New South Wales after her win in the Women's Wheelrace
- Tim Walker in third wheel is waiting to pounce during the final of the 2007 Burnie Wheelrace
- Tasmanian Tim Walker charges to the line as punters in the background begin to celebrate his victory.
- Tim Walker (Praties) after his fine ride to win the 2007 Burnie Wheelrace, must have been that feed of potatoes eh Tim!
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- Australian junior world champions swap turns.
January 7: Hobart Carnival
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- John Rayner wins the Bellerive Lightning Handicap from Kaiden Homan, second, and Aaron Jones, fourth
- Stephen Rossendell wins the A grade elimination race.
- Andrew Hinkley wins the Betta Milk under 13 wheelrace.
- Betta Milk junior wheelrace winners (l-r): Andrew Hinkley (under 13), Jake Fielding (under 15) and Callan Walker (under 17).
- Darren Pugh wins the Penny Farthing Scratch Race by a centimetre from Greg Nunn.
- Jason Johnson - winner of the Parmic Hobart 2000m wheelrace.
- Stephen Rossendell wins the TasCut Keiren ahead of Jame Carney.
January 20: St Helens Carnival
