Herald Sun Tour recap: Chris Froome wins Down Under

Chris Froome has decided to start his 2016 campaign in Australia

Chris Froome started his 2016 season at the Herald Sun Tour in Australia from Wednesday, February 3, to Sunday, February 7.

And the two-time Tour de France winner hit form straight away by winning a stage and taking the overall title.

Here, we look back at the race...

THE STAGES

Prologue: Wednesday, February 3 - Melbourne to Melbourne - 2.1km time trial

Stage winner: William Clarke (Drapac Professional Cycling). Race leader: William Clarke (Drapac Professional Cycling).

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William Clarke won the prologue

Stage 1: Thursday, February 4 - Healesville to Healesville - 126km

Stage winner: Peter Kennaugh (Team Sky). Race leader: Peter Kennaugh (Team Sky).

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Kennaugh and Froome finished first and second on stage one

Stage 2: Friday, February 6 - Yarra Glen to Moe - 144km

Stage winner: Caleb Ewan (Orica-GreenEdge). Race leader: Peter Kennaugh (Team Sky).

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Caleb Ewan sprinted to victory on stage two

Stage 3: Saturday, February 6 - Traralgon to Iverloch - 146km

Stage winner: John Murphy (UnitedHealthcare). Race leader: Peter Kennaugh (Team Sky).

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Kennaugh retained the lead on stage three

Stage 4: Sunday, February 7 - Arthurs Seat to Arthurs Seat - 122km

Stage winner: Chris Froome (Team Sky). Race winner: Chris Froome (Team Sky).

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Chris Froome took the overall title by winning the final stage

KEY STAGE

Stage five. The hilltop finish on Arthurs Seat has the potential to create race-winning gaps between the general classification contenders.

BRIT WATCH

Peter Kennaugh will support Froome, fresh from his win in the Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race

JLT Condor: George Atkins, Russell Downing, Steve Lampier, Chris Lawless, Jon Mould, Alistair Slater.

ONE Pro Cycling: Richard Handley, Kristian House, Joshua Hunt.

State of Matter / MAAP: Michael Cuming.

Team Sky: Chris Froome, Peter Kennaugh, Luke Rowe.

THE JERSEYS

- Yellow and blue: General classification.

- Green: Sprinters classification.

- Black and yellow polka dots: Mountains classification.

- White and blue: Best young rider.

PREVIOUS WINNERS

2015: Cameron Meyer (Aus).

2014: Simon Clarke (Aus).

2011: Nathan Haas (Aus).

2009: Sir Bradley Wiggins (GB).

2008: Stuart O'Grady (Aus).

2007: Matthew Wilson (Aus).

2006: Simon Gerrans (Aus).

2005: Simon Gerrans (Aus).

2004: Jonas Ljungblad (Swe).

2003: Tim Johnson (USA).