Amgen tour of California 2012

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Milan-San Remo from behind the lens

  • George Hincapie (BMC) looking a bit shell shocked after the race.

    George Hincapie (BMC) looking a bit shell shocked after the race.

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  • In a race 300km long, there are going to be a few pit stops.

    In a race 300km long, there are going to be a few pit stops.

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  • The ability to focus, especially on the descents, is crucial.

    The ability to focus, especially on the descents, is crucial.

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  • Team Sky at the back of the long, single file peloton

    Team Sky at the back of the long, single file peloton

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  • One has to balance nutrition with controlling the bike.

    One has to balance nutrition with controlling the bike.

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  • Andy Schleck (Saxo Bank) makes a trip back to the team car. Conserving effort in the first 250km is critical

    Andy Schleck (Saxo Bank) makes a trip back to the team car. Conserving effort in the first 250km is critical

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  • Maxime Bouet (AG2R) goes on the attack late in the race.

    Maxime Bouet (AG2R) goes on the attack late in the race.

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  • Dmytro Grabovskyy (ISD-Neri) countered Bouet's move and got clear for a time.

    Dmytro Grabovskyy (ISD-Neri) countered Bouet's move and got clear for a time.

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  • Franco Pellizotti (Liquigas) tries to draw out a move in the final 20km

    Franco Pellizotti (Liquigas) tries to draw out a move in the final 20km

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  • Yohann Offredo (Francaise des Jeux) throws in an attack at the end of the race.

    Yohann Offredo (Francaise des Jeux) throws in an attack at the end of the race.

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  • Stefano Garzelli slays himself for teammate Luca Paolini.

    Stefano Garzelli slays himself for teammate Luca Paolini.

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  • Philippe Gilbert (Omega Pharma-Lotto) puts in a dig, but gets nowhere.

    Philippe Gilbert (Omega Pharma-Lotto) puts in a dig, but gets nowhere.

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  • Filippo Pozzato (Katusha) lays his cards on the table and goes all in.

    Filippo Pozzato (Katusha) lays his cards on the table and goes all in.

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  • The descents are sometimes tricky and steep.

    The descents are sometimes tricky and steep.

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  • Greg Van Avermaet (Omega Pharma-Lotto) is red-faced from the effort on the climb.

    Greg Van Avermaet (Omega Pharma-Lotto) is red-faced from the effort on the climb.

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  • The descents stretch the peloton into a long, thin line.

    The descents stretch the peloton into a long, thin line.

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  • Mick Rogers (HTC-Columbia) has a go at attacking.

    Mick Rogers (HTC-Columbia) has a go at attacking.

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  • Francesco Ginanni (Diquigiovanni)

    Francesco Ginanni (Diquigiovanni)

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  • Filippo Pozzato (Katusha) layered in road grime after a tough race.

    Filippo Pozzato (Katusha) layered in road grime after a tough race.

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  • Oscar Freire's age doesn't stop him from winning another Milan-San Remo.

    Oscar Freire's age doesn't stop him from winning another Milan-San Remo.

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  • Freire brings his son up onto the podium to enjoy the view.

    Freire brings his son up onto the podium to enjoy the view.

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  • Daniele Bennati (Liquigas) was led out perfectly but faded to fourth.

    Daniele Bennati (Liquigas) was led out perfectly but faded to fourth.

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  • Alessandro Petacchi (Lampre) a bit disappointed after taking third.

    Alessandro Petacchi (Lampre) a bit disappointed after taking third.

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  • Eddy Ratti (Carmiooro NGC) leads the early breakaway.

    Eddy Ratti (Carmiooro NGC) leads the early breakaway.

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  • Eating enough food is of the utmost importance.

    Eating enough food is of the utmost importance.

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  • Mark Cavendish, the defending champion, had a crash.

    Mark Cavendish, the defending champion, had a crash.

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  • Brent Bookwalter (BMC) also hit the deck.

    Brent Bookwalter (BMC) also hit the deck.

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  • The view from the back of the peloton.

    The view from the back of the peloton.

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  • The scenery in Milan-San Remo is unparalleled.

    The scenery in Milan-San Remo is unparalleled.

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  • Oscar Freire takes his third Milan-San Remo title.

    Oscar Freire takes his third Milan-San Remo title.

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  • Vincenzo Nibali (Liquigas) goes for broke on the final kilometres.

    Vincenzo Nibali (Liquigas) goes for broke on the final kilometres.

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