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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.

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

UniSA Women's Criterium Series, Stage 3 - Saturday, January 20: Snapper Point (Aldinga Beach), 11:30am, 30 min + 1 lap

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• Standing out - green is in!
• Spectators rode all sorts of bikes to get to Race 3.
• The starting point of Race 3 of the UniSA Women's Criterium Series at Snapper Point.
• Race commentator Stuart Doyle gets some thoughts from Belinda Goss before Race 3 of the UniSA Women's Criterium Series.
• Wearing the leader's jersey, Belinda Goss listens to the pre-race instructions.
• Belinda Goss chooses to warm up on rollers.
• Bridgette Evans warms up with a member of her support crew.
• Fans handed their support to Katie Brown before the race.
• The police showed their softer side stopping to high (or low) five the crowds of spectators.
• Spectators dressed in their finery for today's third race of the UniSA Women's Criterium Series.
• Starting Race 3 of the UniSA Women's Criterium Series at Snapper Point, Aldinga.
• The bunch turns the first corner in the race.
• Vicki Whitelaw and Katie Brown in an early breakaway.
• Carla Ryan leads the way.
• Working together, the riders stay close in a bunch.
• Amber Jenkins amongst the bunch.
• Vicki Whitelaw took charge from the start, as Nikki Egyed and Nicole Magner kept pace.
• Belinda Goss rode strongly but was never far from her rivals.
• Nikki Egyed followed by Vicki Whitelaw and Nicole Magner.
• Determined from the start, Jenny MacPherson showed great pace throughout the race.
• Peta Mullens swings into the corner with Tiffany Cromwell by her side.
• Under the stormy sky, Sara Carrigan leads the bunch.
• Nikki Egyed, Vicki Whitelaw, Nicole Magner followed by Belinda Goss and Jenny MacPherson.
• Candice Sullivan (AIS) stands out amongst the bunch.
• Vicki Whitelaw attempts a breakaway, keeping an eye on the chasing bunch.
• Belinda Goss followed closely by Bridgette Evans.
• Vicki Whitelaw and Sara Carrigan attempt a breakaway.
• A sprint to the finish, Jenny MacPherson takes victory in Race 3 of the UniSA Women's Criterium Series.
• An elated and exhausted Jenny MacPherson crosses the line.
• Jenny MacPherson pumps the air after taking out victory in Race 3 and the outright win of the series.
• Celebrating together, a victory salute over the start line.
• Belinda Goss congratulates Jenny MacPherson, while Peta Mullens collects her thoughts.
• An elated Jenny MacPherson - winner of Race 3 and the Series.
• Jenny MacPherson (1st), Peta Mullens (3rd) and Belinda Goss (2nd) share a smile after Race 3.
• Belinda Goss being interviewed by Stuart Doyle after taking second place in today's Race 3.
• Thirsty work even on a wintry day, Jenny MacPherson.
• Third place in Race 3 of the UniSA Women's Criterium Series, Peta Mullens.
• Taking second outright in the UniSA Women's Criterium Series, Belinda Goss.
• Jenny MacPherson at home on the winner's podium.
• Jenny MacPherson salutes the crowd during the presentation of her win of Race 3, and for the third year in a row the outright win of the series.

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 - 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.
• Lars Bak (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.

Stage 1 - 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.

UniSA Women's Criterium Series, Stage 2 - January 17: Tanunda Street Circuit , 30 min + 1 lap

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• Philipa Read holds off local competitor Bianca Rogers.
• Kimberley Wells from the Townsville Cycling Club rode strongly at the start.
• Belinda Goss takes victory in race two of the UniSA Women's Criterium Series at Tanunda.
• The bunch sprints to the finish.
• Local hope, Tiffany Cromwell takes charge nearing the finish of the race.
• Sara Carrigan out the front and looking strong.
• Vicki Whitelaw from Canberra keeps an eye on her opposition.
• The AIS riders were strong from start to finish.
• Local rider Bianca Rogers leads the field to the first corner.
• The field gets ready to start race two of the 2007 UniSA Women's Criterium Series at Tanunda.
• Jenny MacPherson looked relaxed as she made her way to the start line.
• Riders relax after the race at Hitachi HQ.
• A post race interview.
• Belinda Goss receives the media's post-race attention after her victory.
• An elated Belinda Goss during an interview.
• Katie Brown returns to cycling and holds her own against rivals.
• Peta Mullens charges out of the corner.
• Some junior spectators enjoying the shade and an iceblock while catching all the action of the Women's Criteriums.

Down Under Classic - 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.

UniSA Women's Criterium Series, Stage 1 - January 16: East End Adelaide Street Race, 30 min + 1 lap

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• Katie Brown - ready to restart her racing career.
• The HIT Racing women lead the bunch up East Terrace.
• Belinda Goss sprints for third ahead of Nikki Egyed.
• Jenny Macpherson with the spoils of victory.
• Belinda Goss corners alongside Bianca Rogers.
• Peta Mullens concentrates as she accelerates.
• Macpherson and Mackie with one to go.
• An impromptu press conference by Jenny Macpherson.

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• Jenny MacPherson (Vic) and Emma Mackie (Qld) built up a sizeable lead.
• Jenny MacPherson (Vic) and Emma Mackie (Qld) during there break.
• Jenny MacPherson (Vic) takes the win.

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• Emma Mackie and Jenny MacPherson congratulate each other.
• Belinda Goss acknowledges the crowd during the presentations, after taking out a hard fought 3rd place in Race 1.
• Emma Mackie is presented with her flowers and wine, taking 2nd place in Race 1.
• Jenny MacPherson salutes the crowd at the presentation of her victory in Race 1.
• Aimee Alsbury warms up before Race 1 of the 2007 UniSA Women's Criterium Series.
• The start of the 2007 UniSA Women's Criterium Series.
• Sara Carrigan, a real contender for the UniSA Women's Criteriums.
• Jenny MacPherson powers out of the hairpin in the breakaway.
• The chasing bunch talk tactics to catch up with the breakaway.
• In the chasing bunch, Joanna Somerville.
• Jenny Fay receives some assistance after a crash at the hairpin.
• Crossing the finish line, Jenny MacPherson celebrates her well deserved victory.
• The bunch sprints to the line in a very tight finish for third place.
• Belinda Goss was cool and calm in her attempts to catch the breakaway.
• Tiffany Cromwell (SA) rode a strong race.
• Jenny MacPherson rounds the corner in a breakaway.
• Local rider Bianca Rogers, holds off some interstate rivals.
• The peloton rides up East Terrace, watched by huge crowds enjoying the action.
• A sign of things to come, Jenny MacPherson and Emma Mackie dictated the pace with a strong breakaway.
• Amber Jenkins and Carlee Taylor riding with determination.
• Emma Mackie during a post-race interview.
• Emma Mackie recounts the race in which she claimed 2nd place.
• Jenny MacPherson cools off after taking victory in extremely hot conditions.