Touted as the next big Australian climber, Robert Power proved his excellent skills when he made it into the decisive 21-rider group on the first stage of the Herald Sun Tour. He even managed to win both KOM sprints and now targets the GC on the final day with the climb of Arthur's Seat.

"It just worked out," Power said of taking the lead in the KOM jersey according to Cyclingnews. "I was expecting it to come together at the finish but the peloton sat up and it was an awesome ride by Cam Meyer today. He did everything to a T and attacked at the right time and got the gap. Everyone was trying to get him back but he just kept away and pulled away towards the finish.

"It was a tough race from the start with that first climb the guys went really tough up there and we formed a little group and lucky we all stayed away. Mt Alexander was pretty tough as well. I got half-way up there and I was like 'wow' it was a hard climb and I got the KOM which was pretty cool.

"I was trying to get into moves when they were going but it's obviously hard when it's just one of you. GreenEdge and Avanti had a fair few guys there so it was tough but I did the best I could and when Cam went I tried to get across but just didn't make it."

Power is now 12th overall but the real climbing is still to come.

"They are the big teams here [Avanti and GreenEdge] so it is up to those guys and its GreenEdge's job to control the race now but every opportunity we have we'll have a crack at it. It's going to be a tough few days but on the final day around Arthur's Seat, I am looking forwards to it. It's a tough course and it should be interesting."