Shimano-sponsored road teams have started off the 2010 racing season off with a bang at the Tour Down Under.

Sunday afternoon's Cancer Council Helpline Classic saw a strong 1-2 finish from the new Team Sky with Chris Sutton (AUS) leading out Greg Henderson (NZ) to win an awesome sprint finish (with the entire Team Sky running Shimano's Dura-Ace Di2 electronic shifting system). To donate or seek advice from the Cancer Council, please visit www.cancer.org.au.

Stage 1 of the was won by 2008 Tour Down Under champion Andre Greipel (GER) racing for HTC-Columbia, taking line honours along with the Ochre Leader's Jersey after the 141km race from Clare to Tununda.

Stage 2 saw another victory by HTC-Columbia strongman Andre Greipel. The 133km Stage 2 was launched from the historic town of Gawler with Prime Minister Kevin Rudd on hand to fire the starter's gun to begin a hot day of action.

Stage 4 saw another strong effort by Adre Greipel to secure his 3rd stage victory after 149.5km from Norwood to Goolwa.

After an all-time classic day 5 at Willunga won by Olympic champion Luis-Leon Sannchez, the stage was set for thrilling sprint finish to an awesome 2010 Tour Down Under... Aussie Chris Sutton of Team Sky powered to a huge win taking the 6th stage finale in Adelaide.

Congratulations to Andre Greipel. A dominating effort throughout the week saw the HTC-Columbia rider win his 2nd Tour Down Under.

Shimano Australia was the official Neutral Technical Support provider for the 2010 Tour Down Under. Our mechanics make sure that riders from all teams have the best possible chance of completing each this gruelling early season stage race.