First stage in the Tour Down Under, from Norwood to Mawson Lakes over 140 km.

The race was animated by two men, who kept in front till 20 km before the finish and then were caught by the peloton. A packsprint followed and the German Andre Greipel (Team Columbia) took the victory, ahead of Baden Cooke and Stuart O'Grady. Robbie finished 4th.

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