Greig Leach

I always look forward to the opening race of the season. This year it is set against a back drop of horrorific fires further east in Australia. The stage started with a hard fought four man break away. One of those felt that the others weren't continuing with the effort. Joey Rosskopf (CCC) saw the opportunity to leave the other three and take enough King of the Mountain points to pull on the first Polka Dot Jersey of the Pro Tour season. The stage was tailor made for the sprinters so it is unlikely he will stay off the front for the remaining 45 kilometers, but he will have something to show for his work.