In the days leading up to the Santos Tour Down Under arriving in Clare council workers were busy with preparations.
Trees were trimmed and the street was tidied before the finish lines were painted on the road just outside of the Clare town oval.
Businesses and towns put the final touches on their decorations in the hope they would win the best-dressed town or business awards.
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