Stage 1 Prospect > Lobethal, 135kms

Philippe Gilbert signs on for the start of the Tour Down Under...

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Jordan Kerby has attacked and been given a gap of over seven minutes in the Adelaide Hills..!

Martijn Tjallingii and Wilco Keldermann show off their new Blanco colours...

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Champion of USA, Tim Duggan, is sproudly displaying his stars 'n stripes clothing for Saxo Bank-Tinkoff...

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Kerby climbs Checkers Hill with a crazy fan encouraging him all the way..!

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Andy Schleck looks to be hurting on the first hilly section of the race...

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Jack Bobridge jumps away from the peloton and gets the same treatment six minutes later..!

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It's not so hot, but Chris Sutton still collects some ice for himself along the way...

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Kerby is still away on the finishing circuit, but he's looking a little fried by now...

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Lotto and Sky are closing the gap ever-so quickly now...

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Bernhard Esiel chases Pineau for Sky - but only after a counter-attack from Philippe Gilbert caused everyone to panic..!

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The peloton is still enjoying the cool scenery around Adelaide...

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Jerome Pineau has caught and dropped Kerby on the second circuit - he has over one-minute's lead as well..!

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Too easy - Andre Greipel wins stage one from Demare and Renshaw...

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Race-leader Andre Greipel reflects on his ever-lightening speed in the Australian race...

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