Stage 0: People's Choice Classic Full Results and Report
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The most prolific Tour Down Under stage winner, Andre Greipel, in the German National RR champion's kit, signs in for another edition | 
BMC's Rick Zabel and Cadel Evans, who is competing in his first Tour Down Under since 2010 | 
Aussies Cadel Evans, Simon Gerrans beside Andre Greipel | 
Andre Greipel and Jens Voigt | 
The singing of the national anthem | 
Aussie National RR champion Simon Gerrans approves | 
Early break | 
Circuit race scenery | 
Lotto leading the chase | 
Sky's Geraint Thomas was prominent in the chase | 
Movistar's Giovanni Visconti has an unfortunate start to his season | 
Visconti suffered a compound leg fracture mid way through the race | 
Marcel Kittel (Giant-Shimano) gets 2014 off to a good start for himself and his new beating Andre Greipel (Lotto-Belisol) | 
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Marcel Kittel acknowledges his new team sponsor Giant-Shimano | 
Giving thanks | 
Marcel Kittel (Giant-Shimano) on the podium before the race officially starts on Mon/Tues |
Stage 1: Nuriootpa → Angaston, 135 km Full Results and Report
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Stage 2: Prospect → Stirling, 150 km Full Results and Report
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Stage 3: Norwood → Campbelltown, 145 km Full Results and Report
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People Councils Class winner, Marcel Kittel pre Stage 3 | 
Rick Zabel looking like the 20 year old kid he is | 
The peloton on its' way from Norwood to Campbelltown | 
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The main break led by Jens Voigt (Trek) | 
Cadel Evans (BMC) attacked on the Corkscrew climb and descended into Campbelltown for a 15 second win | 
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2nd Nathan Haas (Garmin Sharp) and 3rd Diego Ulissi (Ita) Lampre-Merida + 15s | 
Cadel Evans post-race | 
Jens Voigt contemplates unsuccessful | 
Cadel Evans before the podium ceremony | 
Stage 3 winner, Cadel Evans (BMC) | 
Thanks to his solo win, Cadel Evans (BMC) is now the race leader by 12s over Simon Gerrans |
Stage 4: Unley → Victor Harbor, 149 km Full Results and Report
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A gentle moment for the big man, Andre Greipel prior to the start in Unley | 
Jens Voigt and little Joey | 
Cadel Evans scaring little Joey | 
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Unsuccessful break | 
GreenEdge leading the chase ensuring the split would stick | 
Cadel Evans | 
The flat finish in Victor Harbor | 
The sprint finish in flat flight | 
Lotto's Andre Greipel gets his first win at this year's race | 
He easily overpowered the field today after Marcel Kittel missed the split | 
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Track star, Britain's Chris Hoy hits the stage first | 
ASO's Christian Prudhomme was also on hand | 
So was new UCI president, Brian Cookson | 
Stage 4 winner, Andre Greipel (Lotto-Belisol) | 
Cadel Evans lead was cut to 7 seconds after Simon Gerrans earned 5 bonus seconds o the course |
Stage 5: McLaren Vale → Old Willunga Hill, 152 km Full Results and Report
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Stage 6: Adelaide, 95 km Full Results and Report
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Simon Gerrans (Orica-GreenEdge) looking confident with his 1s lead heading into the final (ceremonial) stage | 
Orica-GreenEdge leading the race | 
Race leader Simon Gerrans surrounded by his teammates | 
Sprint finish as expected after the 95 km circuit race around Adelaide | 
Andre Greipel easily wins the final stage after a good Lotto-Belisol lead out | 
Andre Greipel added two stage wins this year to his career leading Tour Down Under stage win totals | 
Simon Gerrans (Orica-GreenEdge) celebrates his overall win | 
A popular win | 
Cadel Evans (BMC) was second just + 1s | 
3rd overall Diego Ulissi (Lampre-Merida) + 5s | 
Orica-GreenEdge wins the teams classification |
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