Prologue podium (l-r): Chris Sutton (2nd,Garmin Slipstream), Jonathan
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Richie Porte (Jayco National Team) fresh from signing with the Saxo Bank
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Chris Sutton (Garmin Slipstream) leads Ben Jacques-Maynes (Bissell) in
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Trent Lowe (Garmin Slipstream) back in the peloton around fifty seconds
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Bernard Van Ulden (Jelly Belly) corners at the top of the home straight
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The peloton head up the home straight in Ballarat.
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Ben Jacques-Maynes (Bissell) from the USA at the front of the lead group.
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The lead group in Sturt Street with the Town Hall clock tower in the background.
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Brad Wiggins (Garmin Slipstream) was content to roll through with the
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Applause for Darren Lapthorne (Rapha Condor) in the lead group.
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Jonathan Cantwell (right) of Fly V Australia narrowly defeats Chris Sutton
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At the back of the field as they head up Sturt Street in Ballarat.
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Ben Day (second wheel) of the in-form Fly V Australia outfit is considered
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Brad Wiggins (Garmin Slipstream) from England signs on for the 2009 Jayco
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Trent Lowe (Garmin Slipstream) from Australia gives the thumbs-up for
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Brad Wiggins (Garmin Slipstream) shows his approval of some warmer weather
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The field of 105 riders assemble on the startline in Ballarat.
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A great view for punters watching the Preface to the Jayco Herald Sun
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The peloton in Sturt Street Ballarat pass one of the main drinking establishments
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The Jayco mascot throws some tour caps to fans in the crowd prior to racing.
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Michael Matthews (Jayco/AIS) was on the attack early into the opening
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Current British road champion, Kristian House (Rapha Condor), in action
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The peloton on a small rise on the back of the curcuit in Ballarat.
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Jonathan Cantwell (Fly V Australia) continued his love affair with tour
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