HERALDSUN.COM.AU TUESDAY JANUARY 29 2019 VICTORIA’S PREMIER CYCLING EVENT JAYCO HERALD SUN TOUR 2019 JANUARY 30–FEBRUARY 3 PORTE POWER RICHIE’S ON THE ATTACK TO MAKE A SPLASH WORLD CLASS NEW COURSE, MORE THRILLS THE TEAMS ALL THE RIDERS VYING FOR GLORY STAGE MAPS BEST SPOTS TO SEE THE RACING GOLDEN RUN AMANDA SPRATT’S STUNNING SEASON TUESDAY JANUARY 29 2019 HERALDSUN.COM.AU 2 HERALD SUN TOUR 2019 CONTENTS 4 Riding high in the saddle 5 Spratt hits top gear 7-10 Race guide, stage maps 11 Around the course, broadcast schedule 13 Take a ride on the wild side 14-15 The teams Victoria on world stage Welcome to Victoria, the events capital of Australia and proud hosts of the Jayco Herald Sun Tour. The Tour travels across our state, showcasing the natural beauty of Phillip Island, Gippsland and the Mornington Peninsula before finishing in Melbourne’s iconic Royal Botanic Gardens. The Jayco Herald Sun Tour is a favourite on Victoria’s Summer of Cycling calendar, which includes the 2019 Bay Cycling Classic, the 2019 FedUni Road National Championships, the Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race and Six Day Melbourne. With more local and international visitors travelling to regional Victoria than ever before, these events give us a great opportunity to showcase our beautiful regions to new people and we’re proud to support them. Since 2014, the Victorian Government has supported over 180 regional events. These events draw visitors from far and wide keeping our bars, restaurants and hotels busy Aussie cycling stars to showcase our great state and boosting local economies. That is why the Victorian Government is so proud to support and stage the Jayco Herald Sun Tour. I hope you enjoy this fantastic event and I encourage everyone to explore everything that Victoria has to offer. Hon. Martin Pakula MP Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events facebook.com/ jaycoheraldsuntour @heraldsuntour #suntour @heraldsuntour #suntour Cover: Richie Porte has victory in his sights and Amanda Spratt is in top form. Picture: MICHAEL KLEIN World cycling’s big guns Richie Porte (Trek Segafredo) and Amanda Spratt (Mitchelton-SCOTT) headline the talent pool at this year’s 66th edition of the Jayco Herald Sun Tour. The Australian pair will take on a range of terrain from Gippsland to Arthurs Seat when the Tour begins this week. Four men’s World Tour teams and five UCI women’s teams and a host of local teams will compete for the honour of winning Australia’s oldest stage cycling race — an event where the aspirational meet the elite. A highlight of this year’s Tour will be the gruelling day 4 when the cyclists climb Arthurs Seat no fewer than four times. The Tour begins and ends on circuits around Phillip Island and the Royal Botanic Gardens. A new feature will be the introduction of Ride Melbourne, a concept to encourage more people to cycle and give the public a chance to ride on the same course as the professionals. At the Herald Sun, we’re privileged to have more than a third of our readership living in regional Victoria and we know the tour coming through their town means a lot to those residents. During the race, you can rely on the Herald Sun’s comprehensive coverage of the Tour in the newspaper and digital platforms at heraldsun.com.au. I would like to thank the Victorian Government for its support of this great event and Jayco owner Gerry Ryan for his continued backing of this race and cycling in general. The Tour would also not be possible without the support of other sponsors such as Lexus of Blackburn and the host of councils along the route. We’re proud to be involved in this iconic event and I wish all riders and teams the best of luck. 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Such is life when you’ve won almost every week-long tour, sit comfortably among the best cyclists in the world, but bad luck has conspired against you in the past three editions of the world’s biggest bike race. For the gritty Tasmanian, it’s not the elephant in the room, it’s the stampede of elephants in the room. Everyone knows the story — a puncture cost him a podium place in 2016, there was the life-threatening crash on Stage 9 in 2017 and a broken collarbone on the same stage this year. But while alert to the subject of conversation — and in all likelihood tired of it — Porte certainly doesn’t shy away from it. “The Tour de France has become my arch nemesis, really,” Porte says. “To get past Stage 9 will be nice. It’s just been one of those things, I’d like to go to the Tour and just have a straight run at it. “At my best I can climb with the best and I can time trial with the best. Hopefully this year I don’t have the bad luck.” Turning 34 tomorrow, he will have to follow in the footsteps of our only Tour de France winner if he is to live his dream and salute on the Champs-Elysees in July. “Cadel Evans won it when he was 34. Of course, you need a strong team, which I think SAM EDMUND Trek have,” Porte said. “They have all the bases covered.” The Herald Sun has travelled to Launceston to find him on a familiar road to restoration — mentally as well as physically — after another up and down European season. There was the overall victory at the Tour de Suisse, but disaster a month later when he was caught in the wrong place at the wrong time at the Tour de France and forced to abandon with more broken bones. We catch Porte at home on a Sunday afternoon after he’s signed off on another 1000km week in the saddle in preparation for the Aussie summer of cycling and Jayco Herald Sun Tour, which he returns to race for the first time since 2011. He will do it in the new colours of Trek-Segafredo after a three-year stint at BMC, something he says injects fresh enthusiasm. “I just need it. I need a new motivation, a new team, a new set-up and I’m excited for that,” Porte says. “In my discussions with Luca Guercilena (TrekSegafredo general manager), he said: ‘We’re not signing you (just) to go to the Tour, we want you to win the races you’ve already won.’ “Already it’s a different perspective and it takes the pressure off a little bit. “You’re always going to go to the Tour in the best condition you can, but hopefully races like the Jayco Herald Sun Tour and the Tour of California help by just getting out of Europe for a bit. “I’ve also got my good mate Will Clarke on the team and guys like Koen de Kort I’ve always got on well with, which makes it easier.” Porte will be on the Jayco Herald Sun Tour start line in Phillip Island eager to leave his mark on Australia’s oldest stage race. “I’ve always wanted to win it,” he said. “I’ve won the Tour of Tasmania and the Tour Down Under, and I think the one race missing here is the Jayco Herald Sun Tour. “I’d love to add that to the palmares. It will be nice to go there with some good form and try to challenge for the win.” Porte has his sights set on Stage 4 — the queen stage that sends the peloton up Arthurs Seat four times. It will be his first serious assault on the Mornington Peninsula’s steep 3km climb, with his only glimpse of it coming at an off-season corporate ride back in 2013. “The last time I did Arthurs Seat I had a few too many beers the night before. I had a ripping hangover and we sat at the top and had a few beers as well,” he said. “But I don’t think Victorians want to be outdone by the South Australians. Willunga Hill and the Tour Down Under is a brilliant atmosphere, so I’m looking forward to seeing the same on Arthurs Seat. “The Aussie cycling fans have to be the most dedicated. The number of people who stay up all hours to watch Tour de France stages is pretty impressive, so hopefully we can put on a good show for everyone.” Richie Porte is bidding to win a maiden Jayco Herald Sun Tour, (inset) after crashing out of Stage 9 at last year’s Tour de France. Main picture: MICHAEL KLEIN TUESDAY JANUARY 29 2019 HERALDSUN.COM.AU 4 HERALD SUN TOUR 2019 Riding high in the saddle FOR Scott McGrory, it may well be cycling’s version of Willy Wonka’s golden ticket. The new race director of the Jayco Herald Sun Tour is about to wave the flag on a 66th edition that will see the strongest field in its history racing on a thrill-a-minute course that leaps off the page. McGrory said he was inheriting something special. “It’s down to the team, who have been working really hard for a number of years now, not just because they’ve done something special this year,” he said. “It’s years of building and forming relationships with the best teams on the planet so they’re happy to come here and race. “They want to race in Australia and stay as long as they can. It’s a great time of year to be here and the racing we put on they enjoy.” McGrory, an Olympic gold medallist on the track, steps into the shoes vacated by three-time then Sun Tour winner John Trevorrow, who becomes general manager and race director of the Lexus of Blackburn Women’s Herald Sun Tour. SAM EDMUND “I’m excited. I trust the team we have around us,” he said. “Knowing John Trevorrow is still around means I’m not just jumping in the deep end and I know the team have done a great job and we’ve all been working hard behind the scenes.” McGrory said the five-stage men’s tour would flex its muscles — guaranteeing the winner would be one of the stars of the sport and the underprepared exposed. “Having now been around the course a couple of times, for me, it’s one of the most exciting Jayco Herald Sun Tour courses I’ve ever seen — whether it be riding, working or watching,” he said. “The stage mix we have really does mean the overall winner has to be a world-class contender. “It’s not just the four times up Arthurs Seat, which obviously you have to be a standout climber to win, but also the stage to Churchill, which has a climb that is going to surprise almost everyone because it’s so tough not even the locals go near it.” New race director Scott McGrory (left) with past director and three-time race winner John Trevorrow at Arthurs Seat. Pictures: MICHAEL KLEIN That Stage 2 climb starts at the little-known Jeeralang Junction and finishes 3.5km up the road at the end of a 1.8km gravel section, with an average gradient of 10 per cent. “Throw in (Stage 1) at the MotoGP circuit, which is purely for the sprinters, but if there’s crosswinds could be anything,” McGrory said. “It’s a course that has a real mix, but the riders who get through to the very end will have done all the training and preparation they need to for this time of year. “(The Tour) may finish in a park (at the Royal Botanic Gardens), but it’s certainly not a walk in the park.” It’s a course that also sets the scene for an elite battle between the likes of Australia’s best stage racer, Richie Porte (Trek-Segafredo), Michael Woods (EF Education First), 2017 winner Damien Howson (Mitchelton-SCOTT) and Kenny Elissonde (Team Sky). “This is definitely the best field we’ve ever had because we’ve got four WorldTour teams,” McGrory said. “We’ve had the likes of Brad Wiggins (2009), Chris Froome (2016, 2017) and Esteban Chaves (2017, 2018). “But in terms of depth of field in the peloton, this is certainly the best field. I can’t wait for it.” Packed Full of Fun! ADVENTURE • WILDLIFE • WATER • EVENTS Find us at the Gumbuya World Men’s Stage on Sunday 3rd Feb for your chance to WIN a share of $5000 worth of prizes!* Don’t miss out, book online now at gumbuya.com.au *Terms & Conditions Apply © 2019 Tynong North Operations Pty Ltd (Gumbuya World) HERALDSUN.COM.AU TUESDAY JANUARY 29 2019 WOMEN’S HERALD SUN TOUR 2019 Spratt hits top gear Aussie star Amanda Spratt is riding high after a successful 2018 campaign. 5 DAYS OF RACING heraldsuntour.com.au IT was the sort of season that proved it was possible to have a breakout season at 31. In her 13th season, everything Amanda Spratt touched in 2018 turned to gold. Mitchelton-SCOTT’s pintsized Australian has always punched above her weight, but this was something else. Five wins, including the Tour Down Under title, came with a second at the world championships, a second at Liege-Bastogne-Liege and a third at the Giro d’Italia. “I’m so happy with it, it just felt like everything came together. I had these goals and we just kept ticking them off and moving to the next,” Spratt said. “I did a lot of good things, but there’s a lot of areas I can improve on, and that’s what I want to take out of the year more than the results. “But I think in the women’s, we’re still peaking and getting better into our 30s now. It’s the culmination of years and years of hard work. “I also look at someone like my teammate, Annemiek Van Vleuten. She’s 36 and it’s only sort of been the last three or four years where she’s really stepped up.” But Spratt wasn’t interested in basking in her own glory for too long. She was back in the thick of training early, riding the same Blue Mountains roads she grew up TOMORROW APPSELEC WOMEN’S STAGE 1 10am-12.20pm Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit 97.9km 5 APPSELEC MEN’S STAGE 1 1.30-3.30pm Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit 97.9km THURSDAY THULE MEN’S STAGE 2 10am-1.15pm Wonthaggi to Churchill 127km THULE WOMEN’S STAGE 2 2.30-5pm Churchill to Churchill 91.5km SAM EDMUND on in preparation for a big summer of cycling. She will make her debut at the Lexus of Blackburn Women’s Herald Sun Tour — the last race in a hectic Aussie program that has also included the Bay Crits, national championships, Tour Down Under and the Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race. “It’s going to be big and we’ve got a chockers one, but I’m looking forward to it. I love racing in Australia, so it’s not a burden, it’s a good thing,” she said. Spratt liked what she saw in last year’s Herald Sun Tour. “I was quite keen to do it last time and it’s one I definitely want to support. I think it’s great they’re making the effort now (with women’s cycling) and the Victorian Government as well,” she said. “I’m also really happy they’ve now got a second decent road stage. I think when it’s only two days then it’s important to have two good days. “It has such history in the men’s race so I think it’s one that can really grow.” Spratt was coy on her chances of overall victory despite the course — a sprinterfriendly Phillip Island Stage 1 followed by a climbers’ Churchill loop on Stage 2 — appearing to suit her talents. FRIDAY GOFISH NAGAMBIE MEN’S STAGE 3 10am-2.10pm Sale to Warragul 161.6km “I’ll be in good shape, but I know teammates Lucy Kennedy, Grace Brown and Georgia Williams have all targeted this, so I’ll be happy to play a support role depending on how it plays out,” she said. “We all want to make it a hard race though. We won’t go in with one clear leader, we’ll definitely want to use our numbers and that’s the advantage we’ll have — three or four riders in great shape on a course with climbs. “It will be more about being aggressive and making the race, and supporting whoever does get up the road.” Once back in Europe, Spratt will again set her sights on the Ardennes classics, Giro d’Italia and world championships. It begs the question: How can she be so good in Australia in January and somehow maintain the rage overseas in a long and gruelling season. “I definitely don’t peak for January, but, mentally, I love the racing in Australia and I think I just really know how to suffer and kill myself. So I suffer a hell of a lot in January,” Spratt said with a laugh. “I’m ready to suffer and enjoy it. I’m building form and it works for me. I don’t necessarily try to peak, but it’s like my body wants to be in good shape so it just remembers.” Such was Spratt’s 2018 season, it might be impossible to forget. SATURDAY ARTHURS SEAT EAGLE MEN’S STAGE 4 1.30-4.22pm Cape Schanck to Arthurs Seat 112.9km SUNDAY GUMBUYA WORLD MEN’S STAGE 5 1.30-4pm Melbourne 89.1km TUESDAY JANUARY 29 2019 HERALDSUN.COM.AU BREAK AWAY LYCRA, LONG RIDES, CLEATS, CLIMBS AND TIME TRIALS. VICTORIA IS CELEBRATING ALL THINGS CYCLING, WITH A CALENDAR OF EVENTS TO INSPIRE YOUR NEXT RIDE. GET INTO GEAR AT VISIT VICTORIA.COM/SUMMEROFCYCLING HERALDSUN.COM.AU TUESDAY JANUARY 29 2019 HERALD SUN TOUR 2019 7 FEBRUARY 3 Melbourne Gumbuya World Men’s Stage 5 Melbourne Circuit 89.1km FEBRUARY 1 GoFish Nagambie Men’s Stage 3 Sale to Warragul 161.6km All stages overview Port Phillip Sale Warragul Traralgon FEBRUARY 2 FEBRUARY 2 Arthurs Seat Eagle JANUARY 31 STAGE 4 Men’s Stage 4 Cape Schanck Cape Schanck to to Arthers Arthurs Seat Seat 128.8km 112.9km Arthurs Seat Thule Women’s Stage 2 Churchill to Churchill 91.5km Churchill Phillip Island Cape Schanck JANUARY 31 Wonthaggi Thule Men’s Stage 2 Wonthaggi to Churchill 127km JANUARY 30 Appselec Stage 1 Men’s/Women’s Phillip Island Circuit 97.9km BA SS STR AI T N Cartography by Spatial Vision FOR BESTMAP SPECTATOR VANTAGE POINTS, VISIT heraldsuntour.com.au OVERVIEW MEN LEXUS OF BLACKBURN WOMEN’S HERALD SUN TOUR 8 P h ill i p Wednesday 30th January Thursday 31s t January Appselec Friday 1st February C d n a i rc uit I sl Men’s Saturday 2nd February Stage 1 Sunday 3rd February STAGE 1 Phillip Island Circuit 97.9 km STAGE 2Appselec Wonthaggi to Churchill 127 km STAGE 3 Sale to Warragul 161.3 km Women’s STAGE 4 Cape Schanck to Arthurs Seat 128.8 km Stage 1 STAGE 5 Melbourne Circuit TOMORROW89.1 km STAGE 1 STAGE 2 Men’s Phillip Island Circuit 97.9km Phillip Island Circuit Churchill to Churchill 97.9 km 92 km DON’T MISS A MINUTE OF THE TOUR Start: from 1.30pm TOMORROW Women’s Phillip Island Circuit 97.9km Start: from 10.00am   Racing kicks off for the women at the world-famous Phillip Island Circuit before the men take their turn later in the day. Home to the Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix and the Australian round of the Superbike World Championships, the circuit will play host to a different type of bike come tomorrow. A super smooth surface will see some fast racing, however the potential for strong winds off the Bass Coast blowing straight across the circuit could see the race split up. A day for the sprinters. 22 x Laps 1 S @SammyHeraldSun MICHAEL KLEIN @kleinyHeraldSun ALL THE NEWS FROM ROADSIDE BEST PICTURES EVERY DAY Ci rc u it Start / Finish / Sprints SAM EDMUND Isl an d Lexus Of Blackburn Women’s Herald Sun Tour Stage 1— Phillip Island Circuit 97.9 km (4.45km x 22 laps) elevation (m) Ph il l i p 60 40 20 BASS STRAIT 0 0 4.45 distance from start (km) m Cartography by Spatial Vision EVERY MORNING IN YOUR Herald Sun AND DURING THE DAY AT heraldsun.com.au 1 S 1 S TUESDAY JANUARY 29 2019 HERALDSUN.COM.AU 2 S 8 2 S 3 S Thule Women’s Stage 2 US C M HW AY AS ON R NO RD O BO IR M ITE MI ON R R BOO N O elevation (m) elevation (m) RD 1 S1 RD 2 2 S 2 Sprint 2 — Boolarra Sprint 2 - Willow Grove KOM 1 -1Yallourn North KOM — Mirboo 32.5 km (Cat3) KOM 2 — Jeeralang KOM 2km - Shady Creek 79.9 (Cat1) FZ Sprint 2 52.7 Creek KOM 2 - Shady 32.5 79.9 91.5 3 Cartography3by Spatial Vision S Sprint 1 - Yinnar FZ FZ 2 QOM 2 - Jeeralang Heyÿeld RD 1 FWY 2 Traralgon C AIR N B R O OK R HWY S PRINCE DENISO N RD RD MAFFRA SALEYARDS RD CANAL ST Rosedale M1 A44 Morwell HYLAND C482 3 B460 KI EC EL RZ ST 1 S Sprint 1 - Maffra LA TH 3 R Neutral Zone M1 ROSEDALE – HEYFIELD RD D C492 ND HW Y 2 L OW ER RIVER RD Yallourn North Moe Trafalgar Glengarry C A IR N B R O O K C103 N L M I E R D FZ RD D GIPPS S NCE PRI Tyers NORTH RD A BR OW N C O Lake Narracan MOE – WALHALLA RD GLENGARRY WEST RD C487 SOU WILLOW GROV E IS SKOM 1 1 A B B IE R Y HW FRI day, F ebr u ar y 1 START: Cullinan Park, Sale, 10am FINISH: Bowen St, Warragul, 2.15pm In the middle of two tough climbing stages, this lumpy course over a longer distance won’t be an easy day for the men. Another chance for the sprinters, however a number of short, hard uphill pinches in the final 8km will see riders make a move for stage glory. Narrow roads and open farmland could see the race split apart early if windy, before undulating roads present a chance for a breakaway group to gain time on the peloton and make for a hard chase closer to the finish. A technical final 3km with slightly uphill straight finish will ma e this stage definitely one to atch. S PURV 3 2 Neutral Zone 4.8 km 1 1— S Sprint FZ Sprint 1 - Maffra Maff a 14.7 km 2 S Sprint 2 — Sprint 2 - Willow Willow GroveGrove 114.6 km 1 KOM 1 - Yallourn North 2 KOM 2 - Shady Creek S FZ 1 2 Sprint 2Zone - Willow Grove Feed 79.3 km KOM 1 — KOM 1 - Yallourn North Yallourn North 92.5 km (Cat 4) KOM 2 — Shady Creek KOM 2 - Shady Creek 133.4 km (Cat 4) Men’s Stage 3 — Sale to Warragul 161.6 km 250 elevation (m) RD D OL M1 3 1 C466 E–T OONG C491 E RD RD Yarragon C463 RD C R EE K NILMA – SHADY CREEK RD DY N – SH A Shady Creek OV E O Toongabbie S AL GR C465 AG RD Nilma YAR RA D Y C R EEK LILLICO RD COPELANDS RD RD S SAL RA – SALE Blue Rock Lake MO 2 E– Tanjil WI S L L OW South RD C105 Tinamba Thursda Maffra MAFF BRAN 2 IE L D 2 Willow S Grove KOM 2 L G ON – – ROSE DALE T R AR A S RA R D M A FF Sprint 2 - Boolarra S A L E – HE YF S2 MEN Sprint 1 1 STAGE QOM 1 - Mirboo North 2 S Tarra Valley 1 1 Sprint 2 1 Sale to Warragul 161.6km In 2 1 NO 1 RD HWY B460 Race Start FZ S Warragul 3 QOM 2 (Cat 1) 2 Baw Baw GoFish National Park LEXUS OF BLACKBURN WOMEN’S HERALD SUN TOUR Nagambie Men’s STAGE 2 — Churchill to Churchill 92 km Stage 3 Thursday 31st January Finish 3 Neutral 1 Zone 1 Cartography by Spatial Vision PHAROAHS RD 2 S3 S Wonthaggi BASS Start distance from start (km) DOLLARBURN RD 2 2 Sprint 1 12.6 1 Sprint 2 - Willow Grove KOM 1 - Yallourn North 0 0 1 Sprint 2 — Boolarra 88.3 km S2 S QOM 1 (Cat 3) 100 FZ Sprint 1 — Dumbalk 60.7 km FZ S Morwell National Sprint 1Park - Maffra 1 300 Neutral Zone 2.0 km PRINC LA IM WEST 1 Lexus Of Blackburn52.7 Women’s kmHerald Sun Tour Thule Women’s Stage 2 — Churchill to Churchill 91.5 km RD RS S 3 1 500 3 E Neutral Zone 1.3 km SFZ Sprint — Yinnar Sprint 1 -1Maffra L 3 S DN Boolarra 12.6 km – 0 2 S S 03 QOM 2 ER 2 100 L IN JU K S S JEERALANG ON RD BU EX P L O R RD S TH 1 2 3 300 MONASH WAY Y IN NAR JU S MIDDLE CREEK RD 3 TR K 2 RD TH M C456 TARWIN ST 500 Churchill I CT S 2 Neutral Zone Jeeralang Junction N S 1 CANTERBURY WAY RD 2 TH ACK RD 2 S BOO OU Race Start Start / Finish 1 21 C456 MANNING DR Yinnar 1 HS S C457 AS SWITCHB 3 S ST – C456 RR 1 AW A Sprint 1 I CK E EL RZ EL Mirboo North 1 Hazelwood Cooling Pond RD HT B O O L AR R S W QOM 1 B460 Hazelwood 2 B460 Sprint 2 HW Y B RD RD HWY Start: Gaskin Park, Churchill, 2.30pm Finish: Gaskin Park, Churchill, 5pm Following the incredible racing from the inaugural stage of the Women’s Herald Sun Tour in 2018, Stage 2 in 2019 sees the hills come into play again for the women. Using the same exciting but extremely tough finish climb and descent as the men, the race is sure to be decided on this section of course. Not to be let off lightl , however, earlier in the stage the riders will tackle an 8km climb to get the legs ready for what is to come. This incredible course for the final tage of the Lexus of Blackburn Women’s Herald Sun Tour will be sure to rival the excitement of the 2018 Healesville stage. B R ODR B I thur sd ay, Janu ar y 31 S Thule Men’s Stage 2 1 3 S Hazelwood North 1 NAD ENB O Churchill to Churchill 91.5km KOM 1 (Cat 4) Sprint 2 KOM 2 (Cat 4 Lak 150 Feed Zone 50 0 0 Sprint 1 14.7 FZ 79.3 92.5 114.6 133.4 distance from start (km) Cartography by HERALDSUN.COM.AU TUESDAY JANUARY 29 2019 her ald sun t our 2019 Churchill B460 Sprint 2 HW Y Thule Men’s Stage 2 — Wonthaggi to Churchill 127 km KOM 2 (Cat 1) EC 88.3 115.4 1 127.0 HW SS S Dumbalk A440 B460 GIPP SL AN N M EE C455 D VENU S C422 Z RD Z C422 WIN TAR R RD E LOW OO Meeniyan HWY C444 JHST Jacyo Herald Sun GC leader This fir t road stage for the tour sees a flat tart as riders head away from the coast, however this will soon be forgotten as the race heads deep into the hills of South Gippsland. A short relief as the riders drop into the edge of the Latrobe Valley before heading towards the Category 1 climb of the day. Only 12km from the finish and finish g along a 1.8km gravel section, this steep climb will definitely bri g the best climbers out to play. However, the race isn’t over here: M11 a winding 7km descent followed by a relatively flat 4km run into the finish wil Devilbend see the race come right to the wire and Reservoir make for an extremely exciting finish Feed Zone MEENIYAN – PROMONTORY RD KOM 2 EXPLORERS RD START: McBride Ave, Wonthaggi, 10am FINISH: Gaskin Park, Churchill, 1.15pm D SR A440 Middle Tarwin NE P nverloch – Y BA L OC H IR B WHST Lexus of Blackburn Women’s GC leader 2 thur sd ay, janu ar y 31 – N D I YA RTH R NO GEALE ST I N VE R ER FA R M 1 M KOM 2 — Jeeralang 60.7 km (Cat 1) BA Mirboo Sprint 1 SOUTH KOM 1 — Mirboo 78.6 km (Cat 3) Y MIRBOO RD Feed Zone 62.1 km Z Race classification JEERALANG WEST RD Wonthaggi to Churchill 127km E AN HW Y 78.6 WHITELAWS TRK KOM 1 MONASH WAY Jeeralang Junction LINDNERS RD MIDDLE CREEK RD C456 LIM 60.7 62.1 distance from start (km) KI Finish RD RD Sprint 2 Feed Zone FZ Boolarra S TRZ EL Sprint 1 S c ol our s of suc cess in 2019 ON ITE KOM 1 (Cat 3) 2 MONASH WAY MANNING DR CANTERBURY WAY JUNCTION RD JU MB UK 9 B110 P or tBUFFALO P h il l–ip Ba y TARWIN Gatorade Sprint leader FW Y LOWER RD UL A AR Y RD 2 1 S UR S RS HI S L Sprint 2 -L Boolarra RD LL HI SH OR E 22 HA C787 – FZFZ S EO RD RD C777 CA Cartography by Spatial Vision Flinders Summer of Cycling Victoria Under 23 Classificatio 1 S Sprint 1 - Maffra Sprint 1 — Sprint 1 - Maffra Balnarring Sprint 2 - Willow Grove Wes t er n 36.5 P o rkm t Ba y Feed Zone 2 63.8 km S1 KOM Sprint 2 - Willow Grove (Lap1) KOM 1 - Yallourn North Arthurs Seat 80.3 km (Cat1) 1 (Lap2) 2 1 - Yallourn North KOM 1KOM 80.2 km (Lap2) 96.8 km 2 - Shady Creek KOM 2KOM 98.7 km (Lap3) (Lap3) 1 S2 S 2 Arthurs Seat Eagle Men’s Stage 4 — Cape Schanck to Arthurs Seat 129.4 km2 - Shady Creek KOM PE S C H NC A K ER RD ND 350 elevation (m) Cape Schanck Start 161.6 Spatial Vision BO N Point Leo Neutral Zone 1.6 km FL I ke Denison Merricks Beach F3 3 ON 4) – FZ Feed Zone 250 KOM 1 (Cat 1) FZ Feed Zone KOM 2 (Cat 1) FZ Feed Zone 150 50 0 0 Sprint 36.5 Crema Constructions QOM leader ON ST Shoreham GT Neutral Zone NK RA R NI N Race Start C777 M RD HW Y SHANDS RD Returning to the iconic Arthurs Seat climb, the stage will be set for a battle of the climbers and the potential to decide the tour winner. In 2019, the riders will tackle fi e ascents of the gruelling 3km Arthurs Seat climb. Starting out of the stunning Cape Schanck and historic lighthouse, the riders will make their way through the undulating terrain of the Mornington Peninsula before hitting the base of the climb for the fir t time. The stage then travels three laps of the 16km circuit, before the final ascent to the finish in what will be a climbi g showdown not to be missed. Balnarring WARRAWEE RD RS NDE FLI MO 40 RD REEVE ST Merricks START: Cape Schanck Lighthouse, 1.30pm FINISH: Arthurs Seat Eagle, 4.22pm NG 11 sa turd ay, F ebr u ar y 2 Start Sale RD Sprint RD S T ANL EY S RI 33 SS AR C787 LN Red Hill RD RED M11 Cape Schanck to Arthurs Seat 112.9km Race Start BITTER N–2 DR-OM ANA R D KOM Jeeralang C788 BA S E AT C789 C778 M E R R ICK S KOM / Finish Arthurs Seat Merricks 2North 22 D AR TH E RD FZ C788 C C787 KOM 1 - Mirboo SS EK McCrae B OUND 11 DUNNS Sprint 1 - Dumbalk Crema Constructions KOM leader 1 RE 127 km T I NG S FZ RD RN MO Dromana Rosebud M1 CES 1ON NS W HI T Arthurs Seat Eagle E 2 — Wonthaggi to Men’s Churchill Stage 4 Y W H ay 31st January I PE N S Safety Beach 63.8 distance from start (km) 80.2 80.3 96.7 96.8 112.9 Bicycle Beer Most aggressive Birrarung Marr 10 Alexandra Gardens HERALD SUN TOUR 2019 Yarra Park Henley Reserve M20 AN AV NL I E LI AL EX M20 AN A LIT E OW AV E Rive r AL E AV E BI RD WO OD AV E Royal Botanic Gardens KIL DA Melbourne Start / Finish / Sprints 50 S BI 1 RD WO OD AV E DOMAIN RD 10 0 0 ANDERSON ST RD elevation (m) DR A Kings Domain S3 S 30 RD 4.05 Cartography by Spatial Vision RT distance from start (km) AL BE 1 1 XA N 22 x Laps Men’s Stage 5 — Melbourne Circuit 4.05 km x 22 laps 3 B LV D AV HG The 2019 Jayco Herald Sun Tour concludes with an exciting new circuit in the heart of Melbourne, around the beautiful Royal Botanic Gardens and along the banks of the Yarra River. A part of the course used in the 2006 Commonwealth Games, this 4.05-kilometre circuit won’t be particularly easy for the riders, with 22 times up the Anderson St hill to test the riders’ legs after four tough days of racing. Likely another chance for the sprinters, however with the Anderson St hill in the final kilometre and a technical finish, the race could be anyone’s with the right timed move. O LY M P IC rra Ya DR L IN Sidney Myer Music Bowl Reserve ST Sprint 2 (Finish of Lap 15) 60.7 km M RD 2 S2 S Melbourne Park A SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 3 Start: Birdwood Ave & Domain St 1.30pm Finish: Birdwood Ave & Domain St 4.00pm Sprint 1 (Finish of Lap 5) 20.2 km B AT Melbourne Circuit 89.1km AV E GOW TH KIL D 1 Queen Victoria Gardens ST Gumbuya World Men’s Stage 5 S1 S TUESDAY JANUARY 29 2019 HERALDSUN.COM.AU FOR ROAD CLOSURES AND BEST SPECTATOR VANTAGE POINTS, VISIT heraldsuntour.com.au 2 2 0 N 250 500 m Cartography by Spatial Vision The Eighth by Crema MEN STAGE 5 — Melbourne Circuit Sunday 3rd February 3 3 YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO LIVE WITHOUT COMPROMISE. FZ FZ Artist impression Secure your place at The Eighth, today 8 Palmerston Crescent, South Melbourne Designed by Elenberg Fraser and Mim Design VIBRANT CAFÉ SOPHISTICATED COCKTAIL BAR EUROPEAN DAY SPA ROOFTOP POOL AND BAR 36 QUARTER, HALF AND FULL FLOOR PRIVATE RESIDENCES 8 CURATED OFFICE SPACES TheEighth.com.au 89.1 km (4.05 km x 22 Laps) HERALDSUN.COM.AU TUESDAY JANUARY 29 2019 HERALD SUN TOUR 2019 Arthurs Seat Eagle base station from where you can make your way to the best view in the house. Three 24-seater buses will run on a continuous loop. Shuttles between 11am-6pm. W Venue hub ig screens in front of the B finish line will ensure ou don’t miss a minute of the action. What’s on Be part of the race-day vibe and enjoy the range of fun family activities at each stage of the Tour SUNDAY February 3 MEN’S STAGE 5 * Event times subject to change. TOMORROW THURSDAY January 30 January 31 WOMEN’S AND MEN’S STAGE 1 WOMEN’S AND MEN’S STAGE 2 W Ride Phillip Island A free community event providing cycling fans the chance to ride on the worldfamous Phillip Island Circuit. Starts 12.30pm. W Bunch ride A 40km organised ride from Inverloch to Wonthaggi with Tour commentators Matt Keenan and Dave McKenzie. Starts Inverloch 6.30am. W Athlete signing sessions Women 9.15-9.30am, men from 12.45-1pm. W Meet the Trek Segafredo team Your chance to meet and greet the team and get your star’s autograph at Wheel Heat, Wonthaggi. W Outside broadcast TRFM outside broadcast covering all the JHST and LoBWHST between noon‑3pm. W Community barbecue and lawn games A free sausage sizzle from 3.30pm, lawn games, kids’ craft activities and an opportunity to meet Murray the Cod and his friends. 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Discounts for current, BMXA, MTBA and Triathlon Australia members# For full terms and conditions and to read the PDS, head to www.cycling.org.au Now with monthly billing, Cycling Australia membership starts at just $5 per month Join the ride at membership.cycling.org.au W Ride Melbourne A brand-new free community event for cycling fans on the elite men’s Royal Botanic Gardens circuit. W Venue hub Settle in front of the big screen televisions and enjoy pop-up bars and a delicious culinary offerings from a range of food trucks. W Kids’ activities ace painting, balloon artists, F jumping castle, giant lawn games. W Sponsor activations W Race presentations 11 ON THE GO STAY CONNECTED The last hour of every stage will be streamed live at heraldsuntour.com.au WOMEN’S FULL EVENT WRAP Available on SBS On Demand and Eurosport MEN’S STAGE 1 HIGHLIGHTS SBS On Demand and Eurosport MEN’S STAGE 2 HIGHLIGHTS SBS On Demand and Eurosport MEN’S STAGE 3 HIGHLIGHTS SBS On Demand and Eurosport MEN’S STAGE 4 HIGHLIGHTS Saturday February 2, Eurosport Sunday, February 3, 1-1.30pm SBS Viceland MEN’S STAGE 5 LIVE 1.30-4pm SBS Viceland, Cycling Central and Eurosport CHECK LOCAL GUIDES FOR VIEWING TIMES Broadcast times subject to change facebook.com/ jaycoheraldsuntour @heraldsuntour #suntour @heraldsuntour #suntour heraldsuntour.com.au UDLY PRES, . HERAL Lexus of Blackburn 146 Whitehorse Road, Blackburn (03) 9877 2788 BLACKBURN Iexusofblackburn.com.au LMCT10093 HERALDSUN.COM.AU TUESDAY JANUARY 29 2019 HERALD SUN TOUR 2019 13 Riders roll out to support the Amy Gillett Foundation. Take a ride on the wild side Cycling fans to get rare taste of elite course IT is not only the Jayco Herald Sun Tour riders and Lexus of Blackburn Women’s Herald Sun Tour who get to have all the two-wheel fun. Ride Melbourne and Ride Phillip Island are two free community cycling events giving anyone up for the challenge the chance to experience the same course some of the world’s best riders will navigate during the 2019 Tour. Cycling fans will have the unique opportunity to gain exclusive access to the Phillip Island circuit between the elite men’s and women’s Stage 1 events tomorrow. “Everyday riders can enjoy the world famous Phillip Island circuit and experience the fast, sweeping turn of Doohan’s corner and the drop of Lukey Heights,” race director Scott McGrory says. Then just hours ahead of the men’s final stage this Sun- day, riders of all abilities will again be given the opportunity to gain a rare insight into what’s in store for the elites by riding on the official Jayco Herald Sun Tour Royal Botanic Gardens circuit. “Cyclists of all abilities are encouraged to come along and take part in what promises to be an entertaining day on and off the bike,” McGrory says. “As well as getting to witness some thrilling racing among the professionals, the event will feature an amazing festival hub with live music, kids’ activities, cycling safety workshops, education sessions, food vans, a bar and so much more,” he says. Ride Melbourne is proud to partner with the Amy Gillett Foundation as the official charity to help provide a safer cycling environment. TO DONATE, VISIT AMYGILLETT.ORG.AU/DONATE Ride Phillip Island Ride Melbourne To mo rro w Phillip Island Circuit Sund ay Birdwood Avenue, Kings Domain AppsElec Women’s Stage 1 Jayco Herald Sun Tour 10am–12.20pm Registration Ride Phillip Island 10am–12.30pm Ride Phillip Island 12.30pm–1.15pm AppsElec Men’s Stage 1 Jayco Herald Sun Tour 2.15pm–4.30pm Festival Hub 10.30am–4pm Registration 10am–11am Ride Melbourne 11am–noon VICS (Victoria Interschool Cycling Series) 12.15pm–1pm Stage 5 Jayco Herald Sun Tour 1.30pm–4pm To register FREE, visit heraldsuntour.com.au CELLAR DOOR RESTAURANT & PROVEDORE HOTEL & DAY SPA ABORIGINAL ART GALLERY TUESDAY JANUARY 29 2019 HERALDSUN.COM.AU 14 Mit chel t on- SCOTT Tr ek-Segaf redo @TrekSegafredo @MitcheltonSCOTT 01  Men’s teams F utu ro -Max xis Pro Cycling Presented By Vel o G it a @TeamSky DAMIEN HO WSON   AUS  26 The 2017 Jayco Herald Sun Tour champion could win it again 02  LU CAS HAMILTON   AUS  22 A top up-and-coming climber who will hold his own on Arthurs Seat 03  SAMUEL BEWLE Y  NZL  31 Captain on the road, he will play a pivotal role in the team’s title defence 04  DION SMITH   NZL  25 A rider on the rise who will be keen to impress his new team 05  CALLUM S COTSON   AUS  22 The fir t-year pro has the potential to be a world-class talent 06  RO BERT STANNA RD   AUS  20 A star in the under-23 category, he will be a big contributor at this level 07  NIc k S CHULTZ   AUS  24 Coming of age as a professional, he offers support in the hills for Howson 11  Richie Po rte   AUS  34 The Tour de France prospect has his 34th birthday on Phillip Island 12  William Cl a rke   AUS  33 A rider with a big engine, can drive on the front of the peloton all day 13  Koen de Ko rt   NED  36 One of the most experienced riders in the peloton is in his 14th year 14  A le x Fr ame   NZL  25 The talented sprinter will look for his opportunities early on Phillip Island 15  Ryan Mullen   IRL  24 A fi e-time Irish national champion, he is a time trial specialist 16  Ja rlinson Pant ano   COL  30 The Tour de France stage winner will be Porte’s lieutenant up Arthurs Seat 17  Pete r Stetina   USA  31 A strong climber who will play a support role to Porte 21  K enn y Elissonde   FRA  27 Will be Sivakov’s right-hand-man on the challenging Arthurs Seat stage 22  Owain D oull   GBR  25 Will be a key player on the longer stages, especially in the wind 23  Krist offe r Hal vorsen  NOR  22 The sprinter will be motivated for victory after missing out at TDU 24  Ch ris tian K nees   GER  37 The veteran is a strong and reliable team domestique 25  L uke Ro we  GBR  28 Known for his humour, he was a key to Geraint Thomas’s TdF win 26  Pa vel S ivak o v  RUS  21 A top climbing talent who is Sky’s general classification hopefu 27  Dyl an Van Ba a rle   NED  26 Expect to see the Dutch time-trial champion controlling the pace Evo Pro Ra cing T eam Sapu ra Cycling St G eo rg e Continent al Cycling @EvoPro_Racing 91  T homas Co a tes   AUS  26 A rider who will be looking for breakaway opportunities 92  Christ ophe r Williams   AUS  37 Comes to the team after six years with Pro Continental team Novo Nordisk 93  N ichol as Mille r  NZL  27 Handy climber who improves with every international experience 94  Dyl an N ewbery  AUS  24 Winner of mountains classification at the 2018 New Zealand Cycle Classic 95  T homas Ro binson   AUS  29 Reliable rider who has raced in Australia and Asia for almost a decade 96  Rh ys Ro bo tham   AUS  18 At 18, the Jayco Herald Sun Tour will be a fantastic learning experience 97  Came ron L ayt on   AUS  27 Returns to the top level after a broken collarbone last season 101  Cyrus Monk   AUS  22 The rider from Warragul will want to impress on home roads 102  L uke MUDG WAY  NZL  22 In form after recent win in the New Zealand Gravel and Tar race 103  Daniel WHITEHOUSE   GBR  24 A climber who finished second at la t year’s Tour de Beauce in Canada 104  Woute r WIPPE RT   NED  28 World class sprinter out to open his season on a high 105  S hane A RCH BOLD   AUS  29 Commonwealth Games champion and world silver medallist on the track 106  A a ron GATE   NZL  28 An Olympic track cycling silver and bronze medallist 107  H a rry SWEEN Y  AUS  20 A developing classics rider who has represented Australia A le -Cipollini Tr ek Segaf redo @CipolliniTeam 21  Chl oe H osking   AUS  28 The 2018 Commonwealth Games champion is a favourite for Phillip Island 22  ERI Yonamine   JPN  27 Multiple Japanese national champion on road, time trial and mountain bike 23  N adia Qu a glio tio   ITA  21 Impressed at the 2019 Tour Down Under, winning the mountains classification 24  Jessi ca Raimond   ITA  19 At 19, Raimondi is cutting her teeth as as a professional with Ale-Cipollini 25  Ma rjolein Van ‘t G el oof   NED  22 A classics specialist who will be excellent in windy conditions 26  Rom y K aspe r  GER  30 Key support and lead-out powerhouse for Hosking EF Edu cation F irst T eam Sk y L a u ret t a HANSON   AUS  24 Allrounder with a big engine who embraces her role in supporting her teammates 32  L o t t a LEPIST Ö  FIN  29 Explosive sprinter and multiple national champion, 2017 Gent– Wevelgem winner 33  Elis a LONGO BO RGHINI   ITA  27 A smart bike rider with an extensive palmares in her eight-year career 34  Ab igail VAN T WISK   GBR  21 Young rider who will play a support role to more experienced teammates 35  T ayle r WILES   USA  29 Adds depth to the team as a strong all-rounder 36  Ruth WINDE R  USA  25 Won Stage 5 of the Giro d’Italia last season — Winder impresses year after year 31  Michael Woods   CAN  32 In flyi g form — will be Richie Porte’s main challenger 32  A l bert o Bet tiol   ITA  25 Gives this team plenty of options, could win from a breakaway 33  Mit chell D o cke r  AUS  32 Tough classic competitor, one of the best lead-out riders in the world 34  Daniel McL ay  GBR  27 The team’s lead sprinter is looking for an early season win 35  L a chl an Mo rt on   AUS  27 Will be a strong support for Woods whenever the road goes up 36  T homas Sc ull y  NZL  29 The Kiwi will play a support role for McLay in the sprints 37  James Whel an   AUS  22 First year as pro, and settling in superbly. Will learn plenty @STGCCteam 111  BEN JAMIN DYBALL   AUS  29 A gifted climber who has been racing as a professional for nine years 112  MA RCUS CULE Y  AUS  25 Collected multiple top 10 general classification r sults in Asia in 2018 113  JESSE EWA RT   AUS  24 Winner of the 2018 Tour of Singkarak 114  MUHAMMAD ZA WAWI AZMAN   MAS  24 Raced well in Europe last season 115  MUHAMMAD NU R AIMIN ZA RIFF   MAS  21 Adds another option in the hills 116  MUHSIN AL REDHA MIS BAH   MAS  21 Has solid results in Asia 117  CRISTIAN RAILEANU   MDA  26 A climber from Moldova @BePinkElite 41  121  Michael VINK   NZL  27 Seasoned rider who was second in the JHST mountain classification la t year 122  Ryan CA VANAGH   AUS  23 Promising sprinter who posted some consistent results in Asia last year 123  T homas HU BBA RD   NZL  27 Will use his strength and power to support Cavanagh in the sprints 124  T imo th y CAME RON   AUS  27 Quality all-rounder who will be sure to represent the team in a breakaway 125  Sebas tian BERWICK   AUS  19 Lived in France and rode with World Tour AG2R’s development team in ’18 126  Co rbin ST RONG   NZL  18 Rising star, a junior world champion and three-time Oceania titleholder 127  Craig WIGGINS   AUS  19 A talented rider who has already proved he can win outside Australia Ko rda Mentha Real Est ate A us t ralian N ational T eam BePink @TrekSegafredo 31  @EFprocycling Ra chele Ba rbieri   ITA  21 Sprinted to third behind Chloe Hosking on Stage 4 of the Women’s Tour Down Under 42  Fr an ces ca Pa t t a ro   ITA  23 Pattaro continues to be a valuable domestique 43  K a tia Ra gus a   ITA  21 A rider who was third in the youth classification at the omen’s TDU 44  N icole Steigenga   NED  21 A consistent performer who is committed to the team’s success 45  T ereza Medvedo va   SVK  22 The Slovakian national road champion is on the rise in world cycling N ew Zeal and N ational T eam @CyclingAus 51  Emil y Rope r  AUS  24 The team leader, she finished second in the 2018 national road series 52  G eo rgia Whitehouse   AUS  27 A sprinter regularly on the 2018 national road series podium 53  Ruby RosemanG annon   AUS  20 Won the under-23 women’s criterium at the national road titles 54  A n ya L ou w  AUS  18 Represented Australia in the under-19 UCI world championships, finishi g 16th in the time trial 55  Jessi ca Pra t t   AUS  21 Won the 228km Grafton to Inverell des Femmes in 7 hours 53 minutes 56  Sa rah G igante   AUS  18 Stunned the peloton when she won the elite women’s national road championships @CyclingNZL 61  D ebo rah Paine   NZL  21 One to watch after silver at New Zealand national road championships 62  El yse Fr ase r  NZL  30 Has juggled her job as a policewoman with high-performance track cycling aspirations 63  K irst y McCall um   NZL  26 A rider on the rise with solid results on New Zealand domestic scene 64  Ione Johnson   NZL  21 Represents New Zealand after notching a great result in the 2018 Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge 65  A nnama rie L ipp   NZL  18 Represented New Zealand at 2018 junior track world championships. 42  Ab igail Mo rt on   NZL  18 The young rider will appreciate the challenge to race against some of the world’s best HERALDSUN.COM.AU TUESDAY JANUARY 29 2019 her ald sun t our 2019 Ko rda Mentha Real Est ate A us t ralian N ational T eam T eam Bridgel ane @CyclingAus 41  Brent on Jones   AUS  27 National criterium champion is aiming to win in his home town of Warragul 42  N a than Ellio t t   AUS  28 National road series rider set to take his chances in a breakaway 43  Ca rte r T u rn bull   AUS  18 Junior men’s Oceania road champion is an up-and-coming talent 44  Rud y Po rte r  AUS  18 Notched up a top 10 result at the Tour of Tasmania 45  T om McF a rl ane   AUS  20 Leongatha’s McFarlane brings local knowledge to the team for Stage 2 46  Da vid Williams   AUS  18 Fast tracking his knowledge by racing in an event of this level 47  Sam Jenne r  AUS  21 Will relish the opportunity to test his ability against the world’s best @TeamBridgeLane 51  H ayden McCo rmick   NZL  25 Fifth at last year’s Gold Coast Commonwealth Games road race 52  L ionel Ma wdit t   AUS  23 A dedicated rider, Mawditt will excel under the team’s leadership 53  Ch ris H a rper  AUS  24 Has the ability to challenge the top pros on Arthurs Seat 54  Dyl an S unde rl and   AUS  22 A strong GC option. Finished fi th at last year’s JHST 55  Tr is t an Wa rd   AUS  23 Multiple stage winner in the national road series 56  N eil van de r Pl oe g   AUS  31 Captain on the road, Van der Ploeg provides support in the lead out 57  Jason L ea   AUS  22 Won the King Of the Mountain at the Tour Down Under O li ver’s Real F ood Ra cing Pro Ra cing Sunshine Coas t @oliversracing 61  JESSE FEATON BY  AUS  31 Will be wanting to recreate the success of his 2017 season 62  SE BASTIAN PRESLE Y  AUS  21 Won best young rider classification at 2018 Tour of Tasmania 63  CONO R MU RTAGH   AUS  25 Expect to see Murtagh off the front solo in the final kilom tres of racing 64  KA RL MICHELIN -BEA RD   AUS  24 Has established his reputation predominantly at home and in Asia 65  A ngus Lyons   AUS  23 Promising results in the US last year, won the youth classification at the Joe Martin Stage Race (2.2) 66  BEN JAMIN AND REWS   AUS  21 A talented rider on the rise 67  RO WAN DE VER  AUS  36 Will play a support role for his younger teammates @aca_cycling 71  MICHAEL F REIBERG   AUS  28 High on confidence a ter winning the national road championships 72  MICHAEL POTTE R  AUS  21 Silver medallist in the under-23 national road championships 73  T a j Jones   AUS  18 In just his third year, Jones shows promise with multiple top 10 finish s 74  F REDD Y O VETT   AUS  25 Hoping to improve on his 10th overall at the 2018 Herald Sun Tour 75  JONATHON NO BLE   AUS  22 A climbing and time-trial specialist, mixed with accounting studies 76  ASHLE Y MA CKAY  AUS  23 An all-rounder who might try his chances from a breakaway 77  ALISTAI R DONOHOE   AUS  23 Dual Paralympic Games medallist, four-time paracycling world champion T eam TI BCO - Sili con Valle y Bank @teamTIBCO Women’s teams Specialized Women ’s Ra cing @SpecializedWR 71  Jaime G unning   AUS  20 Rising talent on the Australian scene, finished second in the omen’s Tour of Tasmania 72  Ma tild a Raynolds   AUS  31 The sprinter is gaining confidence from the Australian summer of cycling 73  Ell a Bl oo r  AUS  23 A proven performer on the Australian scene, ready to mix it with elites 74  K a te Perry  AUS  28 Won bronze at the national road titles time trial 75  Brion y Mat t o cks  AUS  33 Will celebrate her 34th birthday on Stage 2 in Churchill 76  H oll y H a rris   AUS  23 A talented mountain biker who will look to play a support role for her teammates G us t o Step F WD Ko M powered by Suzu k i @holdencycling 81  Jessi ca Mund y  AUS  24 Mundy is an experienced sprinter who can mix it with the best 82  Veroni ca LE BEDE V  AUS  22 Has enjoyed a strong showing in the Australian summer of cycling 83  Eliza beth STANNA RD   AUS  21 In form after racing the Gravel and Tar event in New Zealand 84  N icol a MA CDONALD   AUS  20 A track and road specialist, the 2017 under-23 criterium champion will enjoy the Phillip Island stage 85  Jenn y PETTENON   AUS  44 A rider who loves to attack and could look to earn QOM points 86  Jemma EAST WOOD   AUS  19 Standout result at the under-23 time trial national championships, winning bronze Sydne y UniSt aminade 01  Brodie Chapman   AUS  27 The defending Women’s Herald Sun Tour champion will be a marked rider 02  A lison Ja ckson   CAN  30 Finished top 10 overall at last year’s Women’s Herald Sun Tour 03  S ha rl o t te L u cas   NZL  27 A talented rider regularly on the podium in the national road series 04  S hannon Malseed   AUS  24 The 2018 national road champion is a strong climber 05  L a u ren Stephens   USA  32 Returning from injury, Stephens is one of the team’s general classification hopes 06  A li ce Co bb  GBR  23 Rising star who finished ourth in the mountains classification at the our Down Under KOM F inan cial A dvice Ra cing T eam @SydUniWmn 91  A my Ves t y  NZL  36  A regular on the Australian racing scene, ready to contribute 92  Jennife r Da rmod y  AUS  27 Will gain valuable experience racing the elites at this level 93  A nna Boo th   AUS  29 Came to the sport from triathlon, enjoys criterium racing 94  Jade Colligan   AUS  23 Was animated in last year’s Tour, winning sprint points from a breakaway 95  Vicki Whitel a w  AUS  41 The veteran has represented Australia at the world titles four times 96  G ina Rica rdo   AUS  25 A consistent rider set to have her say, experienced mountain bike background and handy descender 15 Drap a c Cannond ale H olis ti c Devel opment T eam @drapac_cycling 81  T he odo re YATES   AUS  23 Stage winner at Tour of Azerbaijan, a top 10 stage result is likely 82  L iam WHITE   AUS  24 A crafty bike rider who is strong in a time trial, sprint and lead-out 83  O li ver MA RTIN   AUS  23 Put in a strong ride at the Tour of Tasmania to finish fifth 84  L iam MAGENNIS   AUS  21 Talented rising star is the under-23 time-trial national champion 85  T homas KAESLE R  AUS  23 Will be motivated to test his abilities against the world’s best 86  Pa t rick BU RT   AUS  22 The former triathlete will gain experience in this historic stage race 87  Z a cha ry Johnson   AUS  18 A developing climber from Tasmania Mit chel t on- Scot t @MitcheltonSCOTT 11  A mand a S pra t t   AUS  31 Ranked No.4 in the world, Spratt will be the protected team leader and race favourite 12  Gr a cie El vin   AUS  30 A two-time national champion and an exceptional classics specialist, Elvin will likely play a road captain role 13  G eo rgia Williams   NZL  25 New Zealand time trial champion, will add firep wer to the team’s lead-out 14  Jessi ca A llen   AUS  25 Allen has over seven years’ experience in the professional peloton and will be there to help the team in every aspect 15  L u cy K enned y  AUS  30 Her strong climbing ability will see her be Spratt’s lieutenant in the hills 16  Gr a ce Bro wn   AUS  26 Claimed a stage victory at the Tour Down Under earlier in the month Mike Gr eer H omes Women ’s Cycling T eam @MGHWCycling 101  Rebecca Stephens   AUS  33 The national road series veteran will be the team’s road captain 102  Bridget Bremne r  AUS  44 Not to be defined y age, she is going from strength to strength 103  K irst y D ea con   AUS  22  A gutsy rider with excellent handling skills, Deacon’s experience will come into play on Phillip Island 104  K a tie Bane rjee   AUS  45 Returns after two broken collarbones sidelined her over Christmas 105 Emma Coral -Roberts  AUS  29 This will be her fir t race for the team. Will be one to watch on Phillip Island 106  A nnelise Jeffe ries   AUS  26 An international triathlete, 2019 will be her fir t full year racing with the team 111  A mand a Jamieson   NZL  21 A consistent performer on the New Zealand domestic scene 112  L ibby Arb u ckle   NZL  19 Won bronze at the under-23 New Zealand time trial titles 113  Jenna Merrick   NZL  18 Reigning under-23 time trial national champion 114  Niamh F ishe r-Bl a ck   NZL  18 Finished fourth in the New Zealand road championships 115  Stell a N ightingale   NZL  17 An inspired rider on the rise who has proven her grit and determination coming back from injury 116  H annah Ba rt ram   NZL  17 Will relish the opportunity to compete in race of this level NEW RELEASE! THERE IS A JAYCO FOR EVERYONE CARAVANS JAYCO HAS A FULL RANGE TO COVER YOUR VARIOUS ADVENTURES, WHETHER IT IS BY THE WATER, IN THE BUSH OR GOING OFFROAD. 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