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Images by John Veage

• The race started under blue skies in scenic Geelong.
• The Peloton moves along the waterfront.
• Katie Mactier attacks.
• Bridging up to the break in a hurry.
• The peloton steps it up a notch to not let the break go too far.
• Geelong provided a great backdrop for the racers, though they didn't time to enjoy the views.
• Emma Rickards receives a bottle while American Katheryn Mattis has joined the Australian rider for the attack.
• High Road steps it up and is trying to cut the gap to the leading duo.
• High Road was looking for more help but with their convincing Geelong Tour nobody thought they could match them in the sprint anyway.
• The leading duo arrived at the finish straight together and gave it their all on the slightly uphill run-in to the finish.
• Katheryn Mattis takes the win!
• Mattis and Rickards embrace each other on the podium. A fair gesture after a long day spent side by side.
• The podium from left to right with Rickards in second Mattis, the new WC leader and Teutenberg, who won the field sprint for third.
• The podium was all smiles.
• The field sprint for third. High Road proved they could win the sprint.
• The best shower in the world!