Image Gallery 2010

15 September 2010
Tour de Timor

Two teams of four personnel from the International Stabilisation Force (ISF) are currently riding alongside 350 international and local competitors in the infamous Tour de Timor mountain bike race from 13th to 17th September 2010. The race traverses a 450km heartbreaking track across diverese and stunning East Timor landscape.

Day one of the five day race concluded at Balibo where members reflected on historical ADF Operations in the region and were met by Presdient of East Timor Dr. Jose Ramos-Horta.

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The International Stabilisation Force team mates together on the beach in Dili.

(Date taken: 31 August 2010)
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The International Stabilisation Force (ISF) team mates both happy and nervous to be entering the Tour de Timor race.

(Date taken: 31 August 2010)
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A stunning East Timor sunrise lights the way for The International Stabilisation Force team mates during a training session in Dili.

(Date taken: 31 August 2010)
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Major Leigh Partridge high fives a local supporter during a training session throughout regional East Timor.

(Date taken: 31 August 2010)
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Corporal Glen Vey-Johnson takes a break in the humid Timor heat during a tough training session in the lead up to the big week.

(Date taken: 31 August 2010)
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Lieutenant Dave Hornigold dodges local pigs and dogs during a training session in regional East Timor.

(Date taken: 31 August 2010)
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The International Stabilisation Force (ISF) team mates have a chat and photo with the President of East Timor, Dr. Jose-Ramos Horta before the race commencement on Day 1.

(Date taken: 13 September 2010)
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The International Stabilisation Force (ISF) team mates have a chat and a photo with the President of East Timor, Dr. Jose-Ramos Horta before the race commencement on Day 1.

(Date taken: 13 September 2010)
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Lieutenant Dave Hornigold takes a moment and collects his thoughts amid the hustle and bustle at the Presidental Palace on Day 1 prior to race kick-off.

(Date taken: 13 September 2010)
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Captain of International Stabilisation Force Team 1, Major James Anderson, at the Presidental Palace on Day 1 prior to race commencement.

(Date taken: 13 September 2010)
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Some of the International Stabilisation Force (ISF) team mates relax together and share a laugh on Day 1 before the race commencement at the Presidental Palace.

(Date taken: 13 September 2010)
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Captain of International Stabilisation Force Team 2, Major Leigh Partridge, stands pensive at the Presidental Palace the morning of Day 1 of the race.

(Date taken: 13 September 2010)
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Australian Defence Force (ADF) race members from the International Stabilisation Force (ISF) and Defence Cooperation Program (DCP) teams strike a pose together and wish each other luck prior to the race commencement.

(Date taken: 13 September 2010)
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Signaller Nadine Kozakowski at the at the Presidental Palace with prior to race kick-off.

(Date taken: 13 September 2010)
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Commander of the International Stabilisation Force (CISF) and members of the two ISF teams listen to the President of East Timor Dr. Jose Ramos-Horta during his opening speech.

(Date taken: 13 September 2010)
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Approximately 350 competitors from the international and local East Timor sporting communities commence the 450km race.

(Date taken: 13 September 2010)
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