the guys get ready in our tent at the pre race in Ballarat.
clears skies and a good crowd in Ballarat.
view from the pit area.
the race kicks off.
David Tanner sits in the wheels of a top class break.
Ivan talks to some media.
getting ready for stage 1.
gutter action was a common thing on day 1.
we was the bikes at the car wash.
beats working in the rain and this is how most teams do it in Europe, pressure wash and usually air pressure to dry.
Its the first time in Australia for Laurenzo and Teri so I buy them a meat pie to try.
Sanderson sits behind the car on a wet day to Warrnambool.
the school and lighthouse at Flagstaff Hill in Warrnambool for the start of stage 3.
on the parade lap up the main street in my hometown.
my sister and her family on the side of the road watch the race leave Warrnambool.
the guys are in for a wet day as the race leaves Warrnambool.
things stay together in the crosswinds.
another wet day in Angelsea for stage 4.
this is typical weather for the Great Ocean Road, but not normally this time of year.
the field was alot smaller after the climb up Lavers Hill.
the finish area in Barwon Heads.
time trial day in Geelong.
on the forshore of Geelong.
David out on course in the TT.
He crosses the line in hope to keep his top 10 position.
