Stage three of the
2002 Jacob's Creek
Tour Down Under.
This year
Willunga hosted both the Start and Finish of Stage 3... this is a
first in event's history!.. No other town has had the privilege of
hosting both a Start and Finish!
All
the photos below were taken in and around Willunga...
...we hope you enjoy them.
If
you would like full results and race details have a look at the
official website...
www.tourdownunder.com.au
Another
great website for all the latest info and race updates is www.CyclingNews.com
All
Photography by Michael Offe, Lifetime Images.
Photos are
copyright, Michael Offe - Lifetime Images and must not be
copied or reproduced in any way or form without prior written
permission.
One
of the giant riders wearing the Jacob's Creek Leaders Jersey.
The
Jacob's Creek crew with their giant 'Top Drop'.
This
Saeco rider relaxes before the start of the race.
South
Australia's Stuart O'Grady (Previously two times overall winner) is
interviewed before the race's start.
Riders
signing in before the race.
The
Tour's PR Girls 'keeping up appearances' with the crowd.
Relaxing
before the Race start.
Laubman
and Pank's giant King of the Mountain rider in front of the Willunga
Hotel.
The
riders preparing for the start of the day's stage - Stage 3.
Lined
up on the starting line...
...And
they're off!
The
Race Director leads the Riders through Willunga on their way to Aldinga.
Lunch
at the Alma Hotel.
Enjoying
a cold beer at the Tour Down Under Bar.
In
a blur... flying around Willunga's main intersection,
on lap 2 towards Aldinga.
Enjoying
the day.
Ringing
on the parade vehicles, in between cooking on the barbeque to feed all
the spectators... the butchers are doing a great job!
N.S.W.
rider, Scott Sunderland (Australian Institute
of Sport) wins the King of the Mountain up Old Willunga Hill.
Germany's
Telekom riders (in pink) conquer Old Willunga Hill.
And
the Winner is...
Australian Robbie McEwen (Lotto Adecco), winning his 2nd stage.
Italian,
Luca Paolini ( Mapei Quick Step) comes second and Australian Scott
Sunderland (Australian Institute of Sport) finishes 3rd.
A
very excited and extremely large crowd awaiting the winner's jersey
presentations.
Robbie
This
is the real reason the riders want to win a Jersey!...
...See!
The Share the Road Young Riders Jersey.
Robbie
Robbie's
flowers go flying... on their way to an excited member of the
crowd.
Robbie
McEwen signing autographs for the children.
Photos are copyright, Michael Offe - Lifetime Images and must not be
copied or reproduced in any way or form without prior written permission.
