2008 Tour Down Under
Encyclopedia
The 2008 Tour Down Under was the 10th edition of the Tour Down Under
cycling
stage race, taking place from 22 to 27 January around Adelaide
, Australia
. The Tour Down Under was the first race outside of Europe to be given ProTour status by the UCI
.
The race was preceded by an opening race called Down Under Classic
, not part of the UCI ProTour
competition. It was won by German
André Greipel
of .
Stage 2, 23 January, Stirling
After winning 4 stages of Tour Down Under
and the overall classification, German
André Greipel
is the first leader of 2008 UCI ProTour
.
The Australia
n national team called Team UniSA-Australia was the only non-UCI ProTour
team invited to the race.
Tour Down Under
The Tour Down Under is a cycling race in Adelaide, South Australia and surrounding area. The race starts on the third Tuesday of January each year and attracts riders from across Australia and the world. In 2005, the Tour Down Under was promoted by the Union Cycliste Internationale to the...
cycling
Cycling
Cycling, also called bicycling or biking, is the use of bicycles for transport, recreation, or for sport. Persons engaged in cycling are cyclists or bicyclists...
stage race, taking place from 22 to 27 January around Adelaide
Adelaide
Adelaide is the capital city of South Australia and the fifth-largest city in Australia. Adelaide has an estimated population of more than 1.2 million...
, Australia
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
. The Tour Down Under was the first race outside of Europe to be given ProTour status by the UCI
Union Cycliste Internationale
Union Cycliste Internationale is the world governing body for sports cycling and oversees international competitive cycling events. The UCI is based in Aigle, Switzerland....
.
The race was preceded by an opening race called Down Under Classic
Down Under Classic
The Cancer Council Helpline Classic, also known as the Down Under Classic, is a single day road cycling race held in Adelaide, Australia, which is the official warm-up for the Tour Down Under. The race exists of only a men's competition and has been held since 2006.-Past winners:-References:*...
, not part of the UCI ProTour
UCI ProTour
The UCI ProTour was a series of road bicycle races in Europe, Australia and Canada organised by the UCI . Created by Hein Verbruggen, former president of the UCI, it comprises a number of 'ProTour' cycling teams, each of whom are required to compete in every round of the series...
competition. It was won by German
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
André Greipel
Andre Greipel
André Greipel is a German professional road bicycle racer for UCI ProTeam .He currently lives in Hürth, close to Cologne in Germany...
of .
Stage 1, 22 January, Mawson Lakes–Angaston, 129 km
b>Stage 1 Result
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b>General Classification after Stage 1
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Stage 2, 23 January, StirlingStirling, South AustraliaStirling is a town located in the Adelaide Hills. It is administered by the Adelaide Hills Council. Its population is about 2500, though the town has largely merged with neighbouring townships such as Crafers and Aldgate. The towns closely surrounding it are: Aldgate, Crafers, Bridgewater and...
- Hahndorf, 148 km
/b>Stage 2 Result
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/b>General Classification after Stage 2
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Stage 3, 24 January, Unley – Victor Harbor, 139 km
b>Stage 3 Result
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b>General Classification after Stage 3
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Stage 4, 25 January, Mannum - Strathalbyn, 134 km
/b>Stage 4 Result
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/b>General Classification after Stage 4
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Stage 5, 26 January, Willunga - Willunga, 147 km
b>Stage 5 Result
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b>General Classification after Stage 5
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Stage 6, 27 January, Adelaide East End Circuit , 88 km
/b>Stage 6 Result
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/b>General Classification after Stage 6
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General classification
| Cyclist | Team | Time | UCI ProTour 2007 UCI ProTour The 2007 UCI ProTour is the third year of the UCI ProTour system. Following a dispute and power struggle between the UCI and the organisers of the Grand Tours, ASO, RCS and Unipublic, a number of events were run as ProTour events, although without ProTour licences... Points |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18h 46' 18" | 50 | ||
| 2 | Team UniSA-Australia | + 15" | - | |
| 3 | + 33" | 35 | ||
| 4 | + 37" | 30 | ||
| 5 | + 37" | 25 | ||
| 6 | + 39" | 20 | ||
| 7 | + 39" | 15 | ||
| 8 | + 41" | 10 | ||
| 9 | Team UniSA-Australia | + 41" | - | |
| 10 | + 42" | 2 |
Mountains classification
| Cyclist | Team | Points | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 38 | ||
| 2 | 22 | ||
| 3 | 18 |
Points classification
| Cyclist | Team | Points | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 38 | ||
| 2 | Team UniSA-Australia | 34 | |
| 3 | 24 |
Young classification
| Cyclist | Team | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18h 46' 51" | ||
| 2 | + 4" | ||
| 3 | Team UniSA-Australia | + 8" |
Team classification
| Team | Country | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 56h 21' 03" | ||
| 2 | s.t. | ||
| 3 | s.t. |
Classification leadership
| Stage (Winner) |
General Classification |
Mountains Classification |
Points Classification |
Young rider classification |
Team Classification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stage 1 (Mark Renshaw Mark Renshaw Mark Renshaw is an Australian racing cyclist with UCI ProTeam , who is considered one of the best lead-out men in the world.- Early career :... ) |
Mark Renshaw Mark Renshaw Mark Renshaw is an Australian racing cyclist with UCI ProTeam , who is considered one of the best lead-out men in the world.- Early career :... |
Philippe Gilbert Philippe Gilbert Philippe Gilbert is a Belgian professional road bicycle racer for UCI ProTour team . Gilbert is a classics specialist... |
Mickaël Buffaz Mickaël Buffaz Mickaël Buffaz is a French professional road bicycle racer for UCI ProTeam Cofidis.- Palmarès :20022003- External links :**... |
José Joaquín Rojas José Joaquín Rojas José Joaquín Rojas Gil is a Spanish professional road bicycle racer, currently riding for UCI ProTeam . He turned professional in 2006 with the Liberty Seguros-Würth team. His older brother Mariano was a professional cyclist as well, riding for ONCE until 1996... |
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| Stage 2 (André Greipel Andre Greipel André Greipel is a German professional road bicycle racer for UCI ProTeam .He currently lives in Hürth, close to Cologne in Germany... ) |
Graeme Brown Graeme Brown Graeme Allen Brown OAM is a professional cyclist and dual Olympic gold medallist from Australia.-Cycling career - road and track:... |
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| Stage 3 (Allan Davis Allan Davis Allan Howard Davis is an Australian professional road racing cyclist for UCI ProTour team . Born in Ipswich, Queensland, Davis resides in Bundaberg, Queensland and in Spain. Known for his sprinting ability, he started competitive cycling at the age of 10, and turned professional in 2002... ) |
Mark Renshaw Mark Renshaw Mark Renshaw is an Australian racing cyclist with UCI ProTeam , who is considered one of the best lead-out men in the world.- Early career :... |
Mark Renshaw Mark Renshaw Mark Renshaw is an Australian racing cyclist with UCI ProTeam , who is considered one of the best lead-out men in the world.- Early career :... |
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| Stage 4 (André Greipel Andre Greipel André Greipel is a German professional road bicycle racer for UCI ProTeam .He currently lives in Hürth, close to Cologne in Germany... ) |
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| Stage 5 André Greipel Andre Greipel André Greipel is a German professional road bicycle racer for UCI ProTeam .He currently lives in Hürth, close to Cologne in Germany... |
André Greipel Andre Greipel André Greipel is a German professional road bicycle racer for UCI ProTeam .He currently lives in Hürth, close to Cologne in Germany... |
André Greipel Andre Greipel André Greipel is a German professional road bicycle racer for UCI ProTeam .He currently lives in Hürth, close to Cologne in Germany... |
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| Stage 6 (André Greipel Andre Greipel André Greipel is a German professional road bicycle racer for UCI ProTeam .He currently lives in Hürth, close to Cologne in Germany... ) |
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| Final |
André Greipel Andre Greipel André Greipel is a German professional road bicycle racer for UCI ProTeam .He currently lives in Hürth, close to Cologne in Germany... |
Philippe Gilbert Philippe Gilbert Philippe Gilbert is a Belgian professional road bicycle racer for UCI ProTour team . Gilbert is a classics specialist... |
André Greipel Andre Greipel André Greipel is a German professional road bicycle racer for UCI ProTeam .He currently lives in Hürth, close to Cologne in Germany... |
José Joaquín Rojas José Joaquín Rojas José Joaquín Rojas Gil is a Spanish professional road bicycle racer, currently riding for UCI ProTeam . He turned professional in 2006 with the Liberty Seguros-Würth team. His older brother Mariano was a professional cyclist as well, riding for ONCE until 1996... |
Individual 2008 UCI ProTour standings after race
As of 27 January 2008, after the Tour Down UnderAfter winning 4 stages of Tour Down Under
Tour Down Under
The Tour Down Under is a cycling race in Adelaide, South Australia and surrounding area. The race starts on the third Tuesday of January each year and attracts riders from across Australia and the world. In 2005, the Tour Down Under was promoted by the Union Cycliste Internationale to the...
and the overall classification, German
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
André Greipel
Andre Greipel
André Greipel is a German professional road bicycle racer for UCI ProTeam .He currently lives in Hürth, close to Cologne in Germany...
is the first leader of 2008 UCI ProTour
2008 UCI ProTour
The 2008 UCI ProTour is the fourth year of the UCI ProTour system. Following protracted disagreement between the organisers of the Grand Tours and the UCI, all races organized by ASO, RCS and Unipublic were withdrawn from the ProTour calendar...
.
| Rank | Previous Rank |
Name | Team | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | 62 | ||
| 2 | - | 38 | ||
| 3 | - | 30 | ||
| 4 | - | 25 | ||
| 5 | - | 21 | ||
| 6 | - | 15 | ||
| 7 | - | 10 | ||
| 8 | - | 7 | ||
| 9 | - | 4 | ||
| 10 | - | 2 | ||
| 11 | - | 2 | ||
| 12 | - | 1 |
Teams
| Nation | UCI Code |
Team Name |
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AST | |
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BTL | |
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COF | |
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C.A | |
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CSC | |
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EUS | |
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FDJ | |
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GCE | |
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GST | |
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LAM | |
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LIQ | |
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MRM | |
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QST | |
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RAB | |
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SDV | |
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SIL | |
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THR | |
The Australia
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
n national team called Team UniSA-Australia was the only non-UCI ProTour
UCI ProTour
The UCI ProTour was a series of road bicycle races in Europe, Australia and Canada organised by the UCI . Created by Hein Verbruggen, former president of the UCI, it comprises a number of 'ProTour' cycling teams, each of whom are required to compete in every round of the series...
team invited to the race.