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• The 2007 running started in less than desirable conditions.
• New Zealand’s Michelle Hyland and Australia’s Vicki Whitelaw came together on the damp roads.
• The race doctor quickly attended to Hyland and Whitelaw.
• Riders pass through the one kilometre sign on the third lap.
• Breakaway rider Natalie Bates grabs a drink.
• Riders pass by some of Geelong’s spectacular scenery.
• The peloton passes Corio bay.
• Riders pass through downtown Geelong.
• Nicole Cooke clearly didn’t pay attention to this sign.
• Queenslander Carla Ryan heads the climb.
• Riders attack on the second last lap.
• Nicole Cooke attacks on the last climb.
• Podium (L-R): Oenone Wood, Nicole Cooke and Nikki Egyed.
• Champagne celabration for the winners.
• Nicole Cooke: 2007 Geelong world cup winner.
• The winner has the last laugh.

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• Nicole Cooke (Raleigh Lifeforce Creation) sprints to victory in Geelong.