
Martin Kohler (BMC) is the leader of the Young Rider Classification.
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Huge crowds gather in anticipation of stage one of the Tour Down Under
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Cadel Evans (BMC) signs a few autographs before the stage start.
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André Greipel (HTC-Columbia) in his Ochre jersey.
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Aussie Tim Roe (UniSA) on the podium as the mountains classification leader.
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Tim Roe (UniSA) accepts his prize on the Tour Down Under podium.
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André Greipel (HTC-Columbia) on the podium after winning the opening stage
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Andre Greipel wins the sprint finish.
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The peleton climbs Menglers hill.
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Aussie rider Tim Roe runs off the road 20km from the finish.
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The final ascent of Menglers Hill for the break
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Cadel and the pack climb into the Barossa.
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The peloton makes its way through the Barossa.
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Lance Armstrong passes vineyards.
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The peleton passes pastural fields.
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Lance Armstrong (RadioShack) was in good spirits before the start of stage
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Greipel before the stage start in Clare
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André Greipel (HTC-Columbia) leads the Tour Down Under after stage one.
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André Greipel (HTC-Columbia) takes an easy win, starting the same way
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A Saxo Bank rider makes an attack with 10km to go.
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Attacks came thick and fast on stage one of the Tour Down Under
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This Milram rider gets into the time trial position during stage one
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Timothy Roe (Uni SA) goes solo after dropping his break companions on
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The peloton make their way on stage one of the Tour Down Under
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Timothy Roe (Uni SA) leads Martin Kohler (BMC) and Biel Kadri (Ag2r La
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Cadel Evans (BMC) surrounded by his teammates
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The Tour Down Under peloton on stage one
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The TV helicopter comes in low for a different angle
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Robbie McEwen (Katusha) stayed in the safety of the pack to preserve energy
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Bert Grabsch (HTC-Columbia) leads the peleton half way through the race.
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These lovely ladies watch the peloton pass on stage one
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Cadel Evans, back at his BMC team car.
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The peloton crest a hill beneath sunny skies in Australia.
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Greipel grabs the win on stage one of the Tour Down Under
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Yet another strong start to the season for André Greipel
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A show of considerable strength by André Greipel
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Lance Armstrong (RadioShack) corners during stage one of the Tour Down
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HTC-Columbia get their ProTour season underway with a win
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Ochre for the stage winner and race leader
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Cadel Evans (BMC) during the stage
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The sprint winds up in Tanunda
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Beautiful conditions for the peloton in Australia
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Greipel shows the sprinters how it's done in Tanunda
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Christopher Froome (Team Sky) leads the HTC-Columbia train
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A spectator reminds the peloton where they are
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André Greipel (HTC-Columbia) takes an easy win, starting the same way
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World Champion Cadel Evans (BMC Racing Team)
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Martin Kohler (BMC Racing) wins the first sprint.
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The first break of the day forms on stage one.
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Interested spectators lined the course for the opening stage.
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Cadel Evans signs on in Clare.
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Greipel wears the Ochre jersey.
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Jurgen Van Goolen (Omega Pharma-Lotto) corners during stage one
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André Greipel (HTC-Columbia) claims stage one
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Sebastian Rosseler on debut for RadioShack
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The peloton makes their way through the beautiful scenery of South Australia
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HTC-Columbia get a little help from Team Sky controlling things at the
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US Champion George Hincapie (BMC Racing Team)
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Greipel enjoys the spoils of victory
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Yaroslav Popovych takes a turn on the front of the peloton
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George Hincapie (BMC) looking splendid in his USA gear.
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