The Advertiser Women's Criterium Series - NE

Australia, January 17-21, 2006

Photography

Stage 3 - January 21: Snapper Point (Aldinga Beach), 11:30am, 30 min + 3 laps

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Images by Rachel Burke/www.maximumattack.biz

The local police escaped the searing heat being well looked after with Jacobs Creek promo umbrellas.
This fan was in a league of his own.
Ashley, Tiffany and Travis warming up in readiness to support competitors with their whistles.
A seriously scary little race fan, Brayden.
Trackside VIPs, Century 21 stood out.
Adjacent to the finish line, local residents had a great view and decorated for the occasion.
Bridie O'Donnell looked focussed pre-race.
Series leader, Jenny MacPherson warms up before the race.
Enjoying a family day out with BYO shade!
Showing a softer side, the local constabulary enjoyed the crowd support.
A lot of spectators braved the 42 plus degree weather and rode to support the Women's Criterium riders.
And they're off in race 3 of The Advertiser Women's Criterium Series at beautiful Snapper Point, Aldinga.
Getting things under way on lap one.
Kate Bates, sister Natalie Bates and Jessie Maclean round the corner.
Kate Nichols sets her sight on chasing the breakaway.
Jenny MacPherson leads the way with the crowd urging her on.
The chasing bunch watches on as Alex Rhodes makes a break for it.
Alexis Rhodes powers up.
Olivia Gollan up front and working hard with Sallyanne Cowman right behind.
Amanda Spratt keeping an eye on the opposition.
Natalie Bates feeling the heat.
Sallyanne Cowman and Olivia Gollan, with Alexis Rhodes in hot pursuit.
Local favourite, Alexis Rhodes.
Leaning into the corner, Kate Mercer.
Looking strong, Olivia Gollan.
Sallyanne Cowman swings through the corner watched by a big crowd of spectators.
Sallyanne Cowman worked hard at the front of the breakaway bunch.
Kate Nichols takes a turn.
Alena Radomsky dropped by the bunch had to work alone.
Olivia Gollan struggled to keep her sunglasses due to the high temperatures during the race.
As the temperature soared, the chasing bunch worked together.
The chasing bunch lead by Jessie Maclean.
The finish line in sight.
Victory in race 3 goes to Olivia Gollan.
Ecstatic after her win in today's third race.
Kate Bates and Jenny MacPherson take the lead in the sprint to the line.
Pain evident on the race of Olivia Gollan, dismounting her bike after the race.
Catching her breath, Olivia Gollan recounts her race under extremely demanding conditions.
Enjoying a well deserved cold drink!
Wiping the sweat from her brow, Jenny MacPherson.
Jenny MacPherson punches the air after being told she has taken out overall victory in the 2006 Advertiser Women's Criterium Series.
Olivia Gollan talks about the tactics which saw her take out 1st place in today's race.
Jenny MacPherson congratulates Olivia Gollan on her victory in today's third race.
A birds-eye view of the race - the best seat!

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Something fishy going on at the Bay
Series leader, Jenny Macpherson (VIS) looked relaxed before the start
The race rolls out for 30 hot minutes of racing
Bridget Evans (Fast-Practice Bicycle.com) strings out the bunch, chased by Natalie Bates (AA Drink)
Jenny Macpherson (VIS) turns onto the long finishing straight
Commentator, Katie Brown, interviews race winner, Olivia Gollan (Nobili Rubinetterie)
Gollan (Nobili Rubinetterie) contemplates her answer to the question 'Was it hot out there?'
Jenny Macpherson (VIS) shows off the special trophy presented by the Willunga community
Jenny Macpherson (VIS) puts her foot down
Jessie Maclean (ACT), active all series, is chased by Macpherson (VIS) at the front of the bunch
Olivia Gollan (Nobili Rubinetterie) and Sally Cowman (NSWIS) on the beautiful ride up to the finish line
The bunch in pursuit of the leaders
Phillipa Read (St Kilda) working hard to stay in touch with the bunch
Olivia Gollan (Nobili Rubinetterie) celebrates her win
Kate Bates (Équipe Nürnberger) beat Jenny Macpherson (VIS) in the bunch sprint for fourth

Stage 2 - January 19: Echunga, 12:30pm, 30 min + 3 laps

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Riders and spectators alike were well looked after by the hills hospitality of Echunga.
Race 1 winner Jenny MacPherson looking relaxed during a pre-race warm up with Kate Nichols.
Rolling up to the start line in Race 2 of the Advertiser Women's Criterium Championships.
Natalie Bates contemplating what's ahead.
Kate Bates addresses the rest of the field about claiming places.
A focussed Alexis Rhodes during Kate's discussion.
Natalie Bates listens to sister Kate on the start line.
A strong field of riders took to the start line of Race 2 of the Advertiser Women's Criterium Series in picturesque Echunga.
Taking the lead off the line, Alexis Rhodes.
Alexis Rhodes leads the bunch into the first turn.
The bunch stays locked together.
Jenny Trew and Alexis Rhodes lead the bunch up the hill.
Alexis Rhodes showing fierce determination that has contributed to her successful comeback.
Terri Rhodes, sister of Alexis, mixing it with the bunch.
Wearing the leader's yellow jersey, Jenny MacPherson showed good form during Race 2.
Natalie Bates swings through the corner.
Local Alexis Rhodes was a crowd favourite during today's race.
Kate Nichols rode consistently throughout the race.
Alexis Rhodes powers through the corner.
Kate Bates takes a turn at the front of the bunch.
Breaking away mid-race, Natalie Bates soon enjoyed a good gap over the rest of the field.
A must during today's hot conditions, Bridget Evans re-hydrates.
Working together to try to close the gap to race leader Natalie Bates.
Under extreme conditions, victory goes to Natalie Bates
The crowd watches on as the chasing bunch round the last corner towards the finish.
Checking out the opposition, Jenny MacPherson sprints towards the line with Alexis Rhodes, Kate Nichols, Olivia Gollan and Bridget Evans.
Jenny MacPherson holds off the rest of the chasing bunch to snatch second place in today's race.
Catching her breath after taking out today's race win, Natalie Bates is interviewed.
Hugs all round, Olivia Gollan congratulates winner Natalie Bates.
Natalie Bates recounts race tactics that led to her win today.
Natalie Bates is congratulated by series leader Jenny MacPherson, who now has an unassailable lead.
Jenny MacPherson during a post-race interview, after taking out second place in today's second race.

Stage 1 - January 17: East End Adelaide Street Race, 5:30pm, 30 min + 3 laps

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Alexis Rhodes (SA) in the bunch
Natalie Bates (NSW) has a go
The peloton came together before the end, led by Jessie Maclean (ACT)
Jenny MacPherson (Vic) takes a memorable win
Jenny MacPherson (Vic) laps it up on her victory lap

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Opening the 2006 Jacobs' Creek Tour Down Under, Race 1 of the Advertiser Women's Criterium Series gets underway.
Riders in Race 1 of the Advertiser Women's Criterium Series receive their orders before the race start.
Kate Bates leads the peloton into the first turn of lap 1 in the 2006 Advertiser Women's Criterium Series - Race 1.
Amanda Spratt was a strong contender during the race.
As always, the East End of Adelaide was a perfect location in the heart of the city to host Race 1 of the Advertiser Women's Criterium Series.
Kira Mason (SA) showed plenty of determination during the race.
Briana James scrambles to get back on her bike after a crash at the hairpin.
Standing out in the crowd, Alana Radomski powers up.
Bridie O'Donnell, Phillippa Read and Leanne Manderson chase down the leaders.
Motorbike service quick to the aid of fallen rider, Briana James.
Kate Bates rounds the hairpin with ease.
Race 1 of the women's series was watched by a strong crowd within the heart of CBD of Adelaide.
Kate Nichols swings around the corner.
Picking up the tempo, riders set out to catch the breakaway.
Local competitor, Alexis Rhodes looks strong going into the three race event.
Monique Hanley leads Genna Crean and Jessie McLean out of the hairpin
Sprinting to the finish line, Jenny MacPherson and Kate Bates battle it out.
Jenny MacPherson punches the air after crossing the finish line.
Kate and Natalie Bates cool down after a fast-paced Race 1.
Jenny MacPherson with a beaming smile after her closely fought win.
Race 1 victor, Jenny MacPherson salutes the crowd after accepting the yellow jersey tonight.
The three place winners from tonight's Race 1 of the Advertiser Women's Criterium Series (from left to right): Kate Bates (2nd), Jenny MacPherson (1st) and Bridget Evans (3rd).

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Australian Road Race Champion Kate Bates
Bridget Evans worked hard and watched the moves all day
Jenny Macpherson (l) and Kate Bates (r) throw their bikes for the line
Olivia Gollan involved in several attacks
Jenny Macpherson waves to the appreciative crowd after her win
South Australia Tourism Minister Jane Lomax-Smith congratulates Jenny Macpherson
A 'podium boy' for the women's race - a pleasant change from sharing the men's race 'podium girls'
Australian Criterium Champion from South Australia, Alexis Rhodes, shows off her new jersey in Adelaide
Jenny Macpherson corners ahead of the bunch during her breakaway with N Bates and Gollan
Australian Criterium Champion, Alexis Rhodes, is chased by Australian Road Race Champion, Kate Bates