Cyclingnews' 2002 Top Ten - Photography
Narrowing the list of over 10,000 photos down to a Top 10 is a task comparable
to Hercules cleaning out the Augean stables. Instead I've cheated slightly -
the 10 themes below attempt to cover a variety of highlights from the three
Grand Tours, with some additions from the rest of the year as well. Cyclingnews
receives many of its photos from volunteer contributors, who this year have
excelled themselves. Thanks to all who contributed photos in 2002.
by Lucy Power
Livestock
For some reason animals also like to get in on the act - particularly cows!
Brad and his cow
Photo: © Sirotti
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Michael and his cow
Photo: © Tom Balks
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Someone else's cows
Photo: © LaVuelta.com
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Baden and his 'roo
Photo: © Tom Balks
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Someone's horse
Photo: © Sirotti
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Scenery
Although the riders don't have much time to enjoy their surroundings, the territory
they cover is varied and beautiful for the spectators...
The sweetest sight for the riders...
Photo: © Sirotti
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Netherlands forest
Photo: © Bert Geerts
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HP Women's Challenge
Photo: © HP Women's Challenge
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Dunes in Tassie
Photo: © Rick Eaves
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Joux Plane and Mont Blanc
Photo: © Russell Standring
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Rain
Sometimes no-one can see the scenery as the weather intrudes - riding through
this is just part of the job...
Heras gets wet
Photo: © LaVuelta.com
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Lance gets wetter
Photo: © AFP
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Richard gets dirty
Photo: © AFP
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Damp Dutchmen
Photo: © Bert Geerts
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Bart-in-the-mud
Photo: © Mikkeli Godfree
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Pain
Who was it that said "pain is just weakness leaving your body"...?
That day really hurt...
Photo: © Sirotti
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Michael Barry loses some skin
Photo: © LaVuelta.com
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Garcia was pushed
Photo: © Yuzuru Sunada
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Junior Men World Championships
Photo: © AFP
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Not looking too comfortable
Photo: © AFP
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Action
Jacky escaping
Photo: © AFP
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Big air
Photo: © Rob Karman
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Madison coordination
Photo: © Mike Gladu
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On the attack
Photo: © AFP
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Bettini goes for it.
Photo: © Sirotti
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Teamwork
Aiding their leaders up hills, chasing down breaks, blocking the oncoming winds,
bringing water, giving wheels - great winners need supportive teams.
USPS line up
Photo: © AFP
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Mapei
Photo: © Sirotti
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Kelme
Photo: © LaVuelta.com
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Saeco
Photo: © LaVuelta.com
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Posties in Spain
Photo: © LaVuelta.com
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Mountaineers
The stars of the Grand Tours, those who ascend fast to great heights...
Lance attacks
Photo: © AFP
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Botero has a good day
Photo: © AFP
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Virenque conquers Ventoux
Photo: © Sirotti
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Evans drives into pink
Photo: © Sirotti
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Jalabert tops off a brilliant career
Photo: © Russell Standring
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The Race of Truth
But just getting up the hills isn't good enough, it's necessary to be able
to maintain speed while wearing a funny hat as well...
Gonzalez de Galdeano in gold
Photo: © AFP
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The team TT
Photo: © Yuzuru Sunada
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Aitor Gonzalez goes for gold
Photo: © LaVuelta.com
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Aerodynamic hair?
Photo: © Jeff Tse
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Jeanson TT's to a win.
Photo: © Jonathan Devich
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Winners are grinners
Happy Boogie
Photo: © Sirotti
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Happy team
Photo: © AFP
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Happy teeth
Photo: © Sirotti
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Happy champers
Photo: © AFP
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Happy Lance
Photo: © AFP
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Oddities
The sea of Stueys
Photo: © Tom Balks
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The sea?
Photo: © AFP
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Mummy man
Photo: © Bert Geerts
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Sprinting postboxes
Photo: © Renna Karman
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Um - Star Wars?
Photo: © Justin Bahog
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