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Cycling photography for September 2007

Gran Premi Massi - Copa Catalana - Calaf
Gimondibike
European marathon championships
USA Crits Finals
GP Pretola
Duo Normand
GP Isbergues
Road World Championships
World Press Cycling Championship
Cross Vegas
GP Neerpelt
Star Crossed
Rad Racing GP
GP Isbergues - Pas de Calais
GP Industria & Commercio di Prato
Charm City 'Cross
Goulburn to Citi Cycle Classic
Memorial Viviana Manservisi
Tour of Missouri
MTB World Cup #6
Kampioenschap Van Vlaanderen
3-Länder-Tour der Sparkassen Versicherung
Steenbergcross
Chrono Champenois
Grafton to Inverell
Tour du Gevaudan
Vuelta a España
Mountain Bike World Championships
GP Briek Schotte
Laddies Loppet
Shenandoah Mountain 100
Tour of Poland
Tour of Britain
Univest GP Criterium

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Gimondibike

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Images by GM Sport Press

• Thousands of racers started the Gimondibike in Italy.
• Fredrik Kessiakoff (Swe) Cannondale-Vredstein won the race by just 40 seconds.
• Men's podium: Third - Tony Longo (Team Mapei Treg), First - Fredrik Kessiakoff (Cannondale-Vredstein), Second - Johnny Cattaneo (GS Bicimania Lissone MTB)

European Marathon Championships

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Images by Armin Küstenbrück/www.kuestenbrueck.de

• Moritz Milatz (Germany) before the race...
• ...and after the race.
• Moritz Milatz (Germany) shows off his new bronze medal.
• German Moritz Milatz leads a small group of riders.
• A lovely day for a ride in the country, wouldn't you say chaps?
• Moritz Milatz (Germany) gets down and dirty during the European Marathon Championships.
• German Moritz Milatz leads a small group.
• We present your winners: Christoph Soukup (Austria), Christoph Sauser (Swizterland) and Moritz Milatz (Germany).
• Ahh, that's better: The podium finishers after hitting the showers. Christoph Soukup (Austria), Christoph Sauser (Swizterland) and Moritz Milatz (Germany).
• The place getters show off their new medals.
• Podium (L-R): Christoph Soukup (Austria), Christoph Sauser (Swizterland) and Moritz Milatz (Germany).

Gran Premi Massi - Copa Catalana - Calaf

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Images by Eduard Aguilera / Ocisport Serveis

• Juan Pedro Trujillo (Massi) crosses the line first.
• Awards for everyone.
• Men's awards podium.

Cross Vegas

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Images by Jonathan Devich/

• The women start.
• The women head through the barriers.
• Riders cross the infield of the soccer complex.
• Lynne Bessette (Cyclocrossworld.com) leads the group.
• Katarina Nash (Luna) heads up one of the climbs.
• A Kona rider hammers on the climb.
• Riders head up through the barriers and back down to the infield.
• Georgia Gould (Luna) hammers along.
• Kerry Barnholt (Tokyo Joes-Van Dessel) makes her way up the steep section.
• Lynne Bessette (Cyclocrossworld.com) keeps the pressure on at the front.
• "The King" made an appearance at the podium.
• Jonathan Page (Sunweb-Pro Job) takes to the line.
• Mark McCormack (Clif Bar) had some fans on the start line.
• Riders leave the start with the Las Vegas strip in the distance.
• Jonathan Page (Sunweb-Pro Job) leads the front group.
• Another group on a little roller.
• A couple riders head through the start area.
• Cross Vegas got going under a full moon.
• Davide Frattini (Colavita-Sutter Home) tried a late race attack on the lead group.
• Rolling through one of the technical sections.
• Another group tries to bridge up.
• Exciting cross racing under the lights and full moon, it doesn't get any better.
• Mark McCormack (Clif Bar) rounds a turn.
• Ryan Trebon (Kona) takes the first Cross Vegas win.
• Ryan Trebon (Kona) cruises over the finish line.
• The final podium.
• Even "the king" had a great time.

Images by Dave McElwaine/www.trailwatch.net

• Mellissa Thomas (Maxxis)
• The Velo Bella team get ready to race.
• Lynne Bessette (Cyclocrossworld.com)
• Chris Rothfus (Northeast Bicycle Club/Cycle Loft)
• Katie Compton (Spike) waits at line.
• Georgia Gould (Luna) NMBS Cross Country Champion.
• Katerina Nash (Luna) NMBS Short Track Cross Country Champion.
• Women's Call-up.
• Georgia Gould (Luna) did not have a great start.
• Lynn Bessete and Katie Compton opened an early lead.
• Mary McConneloug (Kenda/Seven) and Wendy Simms (Kona) chasing.
• Lynn Bessette and Katie Compton running the barriers.
• Katie Compton (Spike) running over the barriers.
• Katerina Nash (Luna) running over the barriers while in third place.
• Georgia Gould (Luna) cornering hard in fourth place.
• Alison Sydor (Rocky Mountain) in sixth place.
• Kelli Emmette (Giant) part of main chase group during the whole race.
• Mary McConneloug (Kenda/Seven) racing well in fifth place.
• Katie Compton (Spike) and Lynn Bessette (Cyclocrossworld.com) leading the race.
• Lynne Bessette (Cycloscrossworld.com) taking the win.
• Georgia Gould (Luna) and Alison Sydor (Rocky Mountain) post race.
• Chris Rothfus (NEBC/Cycle Loft) and Mary McConneloug (Kenda/Seven).
• Women's podium (L-R): Katie Compton, Lynn Bessette, Katerina Nash, Elvis (we're pretty sure he didn't finish fourth in the women's race).
• Jonathan Paige (SunWeb)
• Barry Wicks (Kona)
• Tim Johnson (Cannondale)
• Mark McCormack (Cliff Bar)
• Adam Craig (Giant)
• Call-Up
• Ryan Trebon leading at barriers
• Barry Wicks in leading group at the barriers
• Geoff Kabush (Maxxis)
• Ryan Trebon leading race (Kona)
• Tim Johnson attacking (Cannondale)
• Seven-Time National Champion Jesse Anthony (Jamis)
• Rabid Fans were in abundance
• Barry Wicks (Kona) had been dropped but came back to attack leaders
• Ryan Trebon attacking over and over again (Kona)
• Tim Johnson was dropped in the last couple laps (Cannondale)
• Jon Paige (Sunweb) did not make the podium
• Matt Tallouse (Kona) sans mustache
• Christian Heule (Stevens)
• Men's Podium (left to right- Christian Heule (Stevens) 2nd, Ryan Trebon (Kona) 1st, Jeremy Powers (Cyclocrossworld.com) 3rd

Images by Mark Legg Images

• Katie Compton (Spike Shooter) welcomes Lyne Bessette to the startline.
• All smiles before the race.
• The Canadian/American tandem of Lyne Bessette (Cyclocrossworld.com) and Katie Compton (Spike Shooter) ride by the pits on the first lap shortly before they leave the field behind.
• Kelli Emmitt (Giant) attacking out of the saddle on the first lap.
• Lyne Bessette (CyclocrossWorld.com) and Katie Compton (Spike Shooter) easily separated themselves from the race to fight for the top spot on the podium.
• Georgia Gould (Luna) fresh from a long trip for the Olympic test event in China.
• Kelli Emmitt (Giant) feeling the love from the velcro effect of the grass parcours.
• Melissa Thomas (Maxxis) powers away on her new Litespeed with colour coordinated tires.
• Lyne Bessette (CyclocrossWorld.com) leads Katie Compton (Spike Shooter) out of the corner.
• Katie Compton (Spike Shooter) rode the race with a new wheel sponsor Rol Wheels for the new season.
• Spike Shooter vice-president Brian Maslach was on hand to see his athlete race Cross Vegas.

Rad Racing GP

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Images by Christian Lloyd

• A dusty affair in dry conditions
• The women's podium from left to right: Megan Elliott, Wendy Simms, winner Rachel Lloyd, Wendy Williams and Sue Butler

Images by Joe Sales

• Ian Terry (Rad Racing) leads on the Knapp Time Run-up in the junior race.
• Benny Swedberg (Rad Racing) on his way to victory in the 15-16 junior men's race.
• The junior podium of the Rad Racing GP. (L to R) Jacob Rathe (Redline) , Eric Emsky (Rad Racing) and Steve Fisher (Rad Racing)
• US National Masters Champion Richard Feldman (Durance) lead from the gun in the masters race.
• Dale Knapp (Kona) making his way up the legendary run-up named in his honor: The Knapp Time Run -Up.
• Randy Iddings (Redline) works his way up the Knapp Time Run-Up.
• Matt Hill (Redline) on his way to a strong second place finish in the masters A race
• Rachel Lloyd (Promax) won the elite women's race
• Wendy Simms (Kona) battled back to third overall after an early crash.
• Kelly Jones (Sugoi / Cannondale / Bontrager) navigating a fast section of the course
• Wendy Simms (Kona) on the final lap of the Rad Racing GP
• Swiss National Champion Christian Heule (Stevens) sprinting up the climb on the first lap.
• Troy Wells (Cliff) and Nicholas Weighall (Rad Racing) battle on the run-up.
• Christian Heule (Stevens) speeds through the fast corners of the Rad Racing GP
• Danish National Champion Joachim Parbo racing to sixth overall
• Geoff Kabush rode aggressively and finished fourth on the day.
• Christian Heule (Stevens) narrowly beats Ryan Trebon (Kona) in the final sprint.
• The elite men's podium: (L to R) Andy Jacques-Maynes, Barry Wicks, Christian Heule, Ryan Trebon and Geoff Kabush.

Star Crossed

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Images by Joe Sales

• Eric Emsky and Benny Swedberg (Rad Racing) were part of the junior juggernaut that dominated the men's cat 3 race.
• A cat 3 racer chasing the young juniors that dominated the cat 3 field.
• The cat 3 podium with junior racer Steve Fisher (center) as the overall winner.
• Josie Beggs (Giant Strawberry) makes her way past the beer gardens.
• Wendy Simms (Kona) and Wendy Williams (River City Bicycles) battle in the close women's race.
• Huge crowds gathered near the barriers to drink beer and cheer the racers. Kristi Berg (Redline) pictured.
• US National Champion Ryan Trebon (Kona) on his way to a second place overall
• Barry Wicks (Kona) racing under the Marymoor lights. Wicks finished third.
• Andy Jacques-Maynes returned to racing after a horrific early season crash and finished fourth.
• Christian Heule (Stevens) spent much of the race riding between Kona team-mates Trebon and Wicks.
• The elite Men's podium: (L to R) Andy Jacques Maynes, Ryan Trebon, Christian Heule, Barry Wicks and Troy Wells.

USA Crits Final

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• Laura Van Gilder (Cheerwine) takes the win in the women's race.
• Big crowds came out to watch the racing at the base of the Man-dalay Bay Casino.
• Riders take to the line in the Industry Cup race.
• The bunch heads towards the lights of the strip in the US Crit Finals.
• Steve Bauer and Mario Cipolini were two of the big stars in the Industry Cup race.
• High speeds in the Vegas crit.
• Mario Cipolini sitting near the front early in the race.
• Riders jump for a prime.
• After the prime things didn't go so well.
• Riders pile up in the first turn.
• The racing gets crazy in Vegas.
• Kenny Williams (FSA) takes the win in the Industry Cup race.
• Kenny Williams (FSA) on the top step of the podium with Joao Correia (Bicycling) in second.
• An exciting start to the mens pro race.
• Ivan Stevic (Toyota-United) and Kayle LeoGrande (Rock Racing) ham it up on the start line.
• Michael Ball from Rock and Republic jeans and owner of the Rock Racing team was on hand to start the night's festivities.
• The men's race gets strung out early on.
• Kirk O,Bee (Healthnet) and Rahsaan Bahati (Rock Racing) waiting for the right time to jump.
• The bunch gets strung out along the tight and twisty course.
• Kirk O,Bee tries to get up the road.
• Fans were spread over the whole course to watch the riders fly past.
• Mark McCormack had a go at getting up the road.
• Kayle LeoGrande (Rock Racing) hammering near the front.
• Kelly Benefits comes to the front to get things in control.
• More excitement in the shadow of Mandalay Bay.
• Ivan Dominguez (Toyota-United) shows 'em how it's down.
• Ivan Dominguez (Toyota-United) meets the press after his big win.
• Ivan Dominguez (Toyota-United) in first, with Martin Gilbert (Kelly Benefits) second and teammate David McCook in third.
• Ivan Dominguez (Toyota-United) said, "I LOVE THIS BIKE!"

Images by Mark Johnson/www.ironstring.com

• After a hard day on the trade show floor, bike industry workers threw down for the Interbike Industry Cup.
• Super Mario Cipollini entered the Industry Cup and showed fine form under the bright lights of Vegas.
• Cipo stays safe at the front of the field.
• Chris Wherry with Durango, Colorado neighbour Patty Rosenthal before the start of the pro race.
• The USA Crits Finals pro race gets going under the bright lights of Vegas.
• A scorching pace and twisty narrow course kept the field strung out for the entire race.
• Slipstream shows the wear of a crash-filled race.
• Navigating the desert night.
• After the race, BMC's Ken Hanson (right) was seen riding up the World Famous Las Vegas strip to get back to his hotel.
• Good racing action had fans out watching the racing until nearly midnight. Only in Vegas!
• Rock and Republic did some rock and roll racing under the towering Mandalay Bay Hotel.
• With five laps to go, the Kelly boys did their best to keep their man in position, but bell-lap crashes dashed their hopes for victory.
• After avoiding a spectacular last-lap mash up, Ivan Dominguez (Toyota-United) closes a gap and brings home another victory.

Images by Dave McElwaine/www.trailwatch.net

• The Disc Jockey pumped some beats to work up the crowd of several thousand.
• It's not MotoGP but in Vegas even the cyclists get escorted to the grid by umbrella girls.
• The B&J Racing Team await the Industry Cup start.
• Former US Pro National Champion Mark McCormack (Fuji).
• A jovial atmosphere at the line.
• Mario Cipollini got an honourary last call-up spot.
• Six turns in one kilometre, the scene of some fast racing.
• Mark McCormack (Fuji) on a breakaway that was caught.
• A Specialized racer chasing the leaders.
• Super Mario hung on to fifth wheel most of the race.
• Very tight corners produced a few crashes, including one large one near the end.
• A late breakaway attempts to steal the win.
• Riders got quite serious as the race progressed.
• Two laps to go but Cipollini and others crashed out on the next lap.
• Kenny Williams (Full Speed Ahead) broke away with two laps to go for the win.
• Racers in staging area wait for the race to start.
• Racing legend Steve Tilford waits for the start.
• Bob Roll calling the race.
• Steve Tilford admiring the grid girls.
• 'May I walk you to the starting line?'
• A Herbal Life racer is walked to the line.
• Another rider gets walked to the start line.
• Antonio Cruz (Discovery Channel) on front row.
• Jesse Anthony (Kodak Gallery) would go on to win "Young Rider" division
• Luna Chix Manager Waldek Stepnioski watching the race with some friends.
• The first lap action was extremely fast.
• A Locos/Bianchi racer in turn one.
• Riders tackle the sharp cornering at turn two.
• A Kelly Benifits racer chasing the leaders.

GP Isbergues - Pas de Calais

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Images by Yoni Peeters/www.cyclingpictures.be

• Thomas Voeckler and team-mate relaxing before the team presentation at the start.
• Team Canyon (Unibet.com) at the start in France wearing their black/orange jearseys.
• Nick Gates (Predictor Lotto) shakes hands with Rik Verbrugghe (Cofidis).
• Robbie McEwen (Predictor Lotto) and Michael Rogers (T-Mobile) seem relaxed during the first few kilometers.
• The deciding breakaway: Andy Capelle (Landbouwkrediet-Tönissteiner) and Martin Elmiger (AG2r).
• Martin Elmiger salutes the crowd and takes the win.
• The sprint for the third place , won by Sébastien Chavanel (Française des Jeux).
• Martin Elmiger after the race.
• Andy Capelle and Martin Elmiger on the podium.
• The podium showing off their flowers.

Charm City Cross

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Images by FJ Hughes/www.FHughesPhoto.com

• Early in the race, Carolyn Popovic (Team C.I.C.L.E) leads Erica Yozell (FORT Factory Team) into the sandpit.
• Jennifer Bodine (Velo Bella) finished sixth, a few places ahead of team-mate Melanie Swartz.
• Host club C3-Sollay.com's Heidi Von Teitenberg.
• Carolyn Popovic (Team C.I.C.L.E.) was able to maintian her lead over Yozell to take the victory in Baltimore's Druid Hill Park.
• Erica Yozell (FORT Factory Team) chased hard but was not able to catch Popovic and finished second.
• Davide Frattini (Colavita/Sutter Home) was able to shed breakaway partner Weston Schempf(C3-Sollay.com).
• Unable to hold onto Frattini, Weston Schempf (C3-Sollay.com) soloed the remaining laps to stand on the second step on the podium.
• Hopping on the 'cross bike after the finish of the road season, Toyota United's Bobby Lea took fifth.
• Davide Frattini (Colavita/Sutter Home) rode to victory in Baltimore.

Images by Michael L.Kirk/www.MLKimages.com

• Cyclocross is in the air at the start of the Pro Men's race.
• Start of the Pro Men's race with Team C3 (front) showing a strong outing for the day winning the Mens B and Masters Cat 3/4 races.
• Fort/GPOA teammates working together during the Pro Men's race.
• Pro Men's eventual second place Weston Schempf (C3) in front of eventual winner Davide Frattini (Colavita/Sutter Home). Schempf and Frattini traded attacks back and forth throughout the race.
• Weston Schempf (C3) showing his perfected remount after the second set of placed barriers.
• Luca Damiani (Colavita/Sutter Home), third place in the Pro Men's, ready to dismount through the sand pit.
• Davide Frattini (Colavita/Sutter Home) taking the Pro Men's win!
• Weston Schempf (C3) crossing for second in the Pro mens field
• Ethan Towsend (C3) running the sand pit. Ethan would go on to win the Men's B race.
• Kelly Benefits team rider trying to keep the pace up through the sand pit.
• Rotten Rob Thomas (Henry's) showing focus and determination during the Men's B race.
• Van Dessel Factory Team rider showing a true feeling only found in cyclo-cross racing - pain!

GP Pretola

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• The sprint for the win was close.

Duo Normand

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Images by Régis Garnier/www.velofotopro.com

• Gustave Larson and Victor Hugo Pena (Unibet.com) warm up in the Unibet jerseys before riding in Canyon colours.
• Cofidis riders Bradley Wiggins and Michiel Elizen grit their teeth as they settle into a 48.446 km/h ride.
• Denmark's Martin Mortensen and Thomas Guldhammer (Team Designa Køkken) pushed hard.
• Agritubel team-mates Emilien Benoit Berges and Denis Robin gave their all and finished runner up.
• Great Britain's Bradley Wiggins leads Cofidis team-mate Michiel Elizen.
• Cofidis pairing Bradley Wiggins and Michiel Elizen cross the finish line with the day's fastest time.
• We won? Bradley Wiggins and Michiel Elizen looked surprised but happy on the podium.
• Great Britain's Bradley Wiggins and Dutch rider Michiel Elizen (Cofidis) celebrate on the podium.

GP Isbergues

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Images by Yoni Peeters/www.cyclingpictures.be

• Thomas Voeckler and team-mate relaxing before the team presentation at the start.
• Team Canyon (Unibet.com) at the start in France wearing their black/orange jearseys.
• Nick Gates (Predictor Lotto) shakes hands with Rik Verbrugghe (Cofidis).
• Robbie McEwen (Predictor Lotto) and Michael Rogers (T-Mobile) seem relaxed during the first few kilometers.
• The deciding breakaway: Andy Capelle (Landbouwkrediet-Tönissteiner) and Martin Elmiger (AG2r).
• Martin Elmiger salutes the crowd and takes the win.
• The sprint for the third place , won by Sébastien Chavanel (Française des Jeux).
• Martin Elmiger after the race.
• Andy Capelle and Martin Elmiger on the podium.
• The podium showing off their flowers.

World Press Championships

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Images by Paul Godfrey/Procycling

• The men's 36-50 bunch gives chase to the four breakaways in the road race
• U35 men's time trial winner Martin Ganglberger is congratulated by Eddy Merckx
• 36-50 men's TT winner Roel van Schalen receives his jersey from Eddy Merckx
• The 36-50 men's time trial podium: Jeff Jones (2nd), Roel van Schalen (1st) and Giovanni Fantozza (3rd)
• The Over 50 men's time trial podium: Gerhard Hack (2nd), Maurizio Marogna (1st) and Hans Unterguggenberger (3rd)
• The women's time trial podium: Samantha Profumo (2nd), Brigitte Krebs (1st) and Marion Schlegel (3rd)
• U35 men's road race winner Rene Bauer receives his medal from Eddy Merckx as Kasimir Den Hertog (L, 2nd) and Frederik Lerch (R, 3rd) look on
• Eddy Merckx congratulates the podium of the 36-50 men's road race
• The 36-50 men's road race podium: Erich Del Pozo (2nd), Eros Maccioni (1st) and Jeff Jones (3rd)
• The Over 50 men's road race podium: Karel Verdonschot (2nd), Gerhard Hack (1st) and Hans Unterguggenberger (3rd)
• Brigitte Krebs (Austria) won the women's road race
• The teams trophy was won by Team Österreich, ahead of Belgium and Die Schwarzwälder

GP Neerpelt

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• Niels Albert (Palmans-Cras) took second to Nys
• The Neerpelt podium Niels Albert, Sven Nys and Bart Wellens

GP Industria & Commercio di Prato

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Images by Fotoreporter Sirotti

• Filippo Pozzato and Murilo Fischer (Liquigas) take first and second in the GP Prato
• Fischer is excited for the team's 1-2 finish with Pozzato
• Fischer congratulates Pozzato after the team pulled off a rare 1-2 victory
• The all-Italian GP Prato podium: Fischer, Pozzato and Bertolini
• Filippo Pozzato (Liquigas) and former professional Franco Ballerini after the finish.
• Filippo Pozzato (Liquigas) celebrates on the podium.
• Ceramica Panaria-Navigare riders hang out after the race.
• Italian Alessandro Bertolini (Serramenti PVC Diquigiovanni-Selle Italia) was delighted with his podium finish.
• Franco Ballerini was delighted with his fellow Italian's victory.
• Podium (L-R): Murilo Fischer (Liquigas), Filippo Pozzato (Liquigas) and Alessandro Bertolini (Serramenti PVC Diquigiovanni-Selle Italia).

Memorial Viviana Manservisi

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• The sprint was no contest Napolitano took it hands down
• Napolitano wins with ease thanks to his team's perfect lead-out
• Napolitano was far ahead of his nearest competitor
• The rest of the sprinters rolled across the line, defeated
• The top three Grillo, Napolitano and Palumbo
• Lampre sets up the sprint for Napolitano
• Franco Ballerini demonstrates how to drink an espresso
• The podium: Grillo, Napolitano and Palumbo

Goulburn to Citi Cycle Classic

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Images by Mark Gunter/www.pbase.com/gunterphotograph

• The Goulburn Cycling Club celebrated 100 years today.
• The peloton roll through the streets of Goulburn in the neutral zone.
• The riders pass the Big Merino on the outskirts of town.
• Peter McDonald(FRF-NSWIS) chats with Stuart Shaw (Drapac Porsche) before the real racing began.
• Troy Glennan (FRF-NSWIS) made the first move of the day, not long into the freeway.
• Brendan Jones (FRF-NSWIS) leads an early break attempt.
• The peloton makes its way to Camden.
• Kris Koke (Randwick Botany) has a turn out front.
• The peloton makes its way along the undulating terrain.
• The five breakaways led by Peter Herzig (FRF_NSWIS).
• The break made a sizeable lead.
• The peloton stretches out through picturesque New South Wales.
• Faces in the bunch.
• The riders head into the hills.
• Talking tactics in the break.
• The break rides under a rail bridge as the peloton were closing the gap.
• Passing over the Bargo River.
• Mitchell Pearson (NSWIS) attacks on the Razorback climb.
• Robbie Williams (Drapac Porsche) on the Razorback with his eyes on the leaders.
• Pearson (NSWIS), Higgerson (SouthAustralia.com-AIS) and Joshua Wilson (Praties) near the top of the climb with Williams (Drapac Porsche) in the distance.
• Joshua Wilson (Praties) leads at the start of the descent.
• Robbie Williams (Drapac Porsche) takes the win.
• Robbie Williams (Drapac Porsche) celebrates on a beautiful spring day.
• Shaun Higgerson (SouthAustralia.com-AIS) takes second.
• Shaun Higgerson (SouthAustralia.com-AIS) congratulated by fellow riders.
• Drapac Porsche won the teams event.
• Robbie Williams (Drapac Porsche) gets a hand putting on his new jersey.
• Robbie Williams (Drapac Porsche) salutes the large crowd.
• The final podium at the 2007 Goulburn to Citi Cycle Classic

Images by Brad Hooker/www.cyclingimagesonline.com

• FRF Team bikes all lined up ready to go
• Jarrett Wood (Two Wheel Industries) looks happy at the cold start in Goulburn.
• Cameron Hughes (Ord Minnett Racing Team) chatting to cyclingnews.com prior to the start.
• Anthony Challinor (Equity IT) joking around on the start-line
• Richard Lang (Real Aussie Kids) pondering on what is ahead today
• There was a great crowd to cheer the riders off from Goulburn on what was a chilly -1 degree morning
• Peter McDonald (FRF-NSWIS) stretching to keep warm on the start-line
• A cold Troy Glennan (FRF-NSWIS) with Stephen Wooldridge (South Australia.com-AIS) in the background rugged up with thermal gloves
• The bunch was a blur on the fast highway section
• The feedzone is not for the faint hearted. With riders, handlers & feedbags going everywhere
• The NSW Police did a fantastic job today, keeping riders safe from the passing traffic
• Jarrett Wood (Two Wheel Industries) not looking as happy going over Razorback as he was in Goulburn
• The Podium 2nd Shaun Higgerson (South Australia.com-AIS) , 1st Robbie Williams (Drapac-Porsche) & 3rd Mitchell Pearson (FRF-NSWIS)

Kampioenschap Van Vlaanderen

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Images by Stijn Vercaemer

• Geert Omloop (Jartazi-Promo fashion) before the start.
• The presentation of the Lamonta team before the start
• Ramunas Navardauskas of the Klaipeda team
• Two team bikes of the Astana team
• Niko Eeckhout (Chocolade Jacques) before the start of the race
• Jurgen Van De Walle (Quick-Step) riding at home race in West Flanders
• Wouter Weylandt (Quick-Step) before the race
• Kevin Seeldraeyers and Maarten Wynandts just waiting before the start
• Many people came to see the Championship of Flanders start in Koolskamp
• The riders waiting to sign the race documents
• He's always in a good mood: Mathe Pronk of the Unibet.com cycling team
• Two Predictor-Lotto riders wait patiently to sign on
• Nico Mattan (DFL-cyclingnews) is very popular in these parts
• Gorik Gardeyn (Unibet.com) was in a good mood before the race
• The largest rider in the peloton, Stijn Vandenbergh (Unibet.com) recently won the Tour of Ireland
• Gorik Gardeyn (Unibet.com) pleases some fans with an autograph
• Rambo Niko Eeckhout (Chocolade Jacques)
• Stijn Vandenbergh (Unibet.com) and others make use of a cycle path
• Wouter Weylandt (Quick-Step) abandoned the race after a crash
• A Team Lamonta rider fights to close a gap
• Iljo Keisse (Chocolade Jacques) used this race to prepare for his track season
• Wim Vansevenant and Leif Hoste (Predictor-Lotto)
• A Quick-Step helper gives a water bottle to Cédric Vasseur
• An Astana rider heads for an early shower
• Many riders found the going too tough and headed home
• Kevin Seeldraeyers (Quick-Step) rode a great first half of the race
• Leif Hoste (Predictor-Loto) took it easy today
• A Quick-Step has food for his riders
• Kevin Seeldraeyers (Quick-Step) and his girlfriend after the race
• Dirk Nachtergaele is one of the most famous soigneurs in Belgium
• It's thirsty work for this Unibet rider
• Jeremy Hunt (Unibet.com) grabs some food
• Riders got a breather through the feed zone
• Spectators line the finishing straight before the race arrives
• The final metres leading to the finish
• Here comes Baden Cooke...
• Baden Cooke (Unibet.com) is pumped with the victory
• Cooke has had several strong performances in recent weeks
• Denis Flahaut (Jartazi) wins the bunch sprint for third
• The sprint for fourth place
• Two riders from West Flanders Wim Vansevenant (Predictor-Lotto) and Jurgen Van De Walle (Quick-Step)
• These prizes are all for the winner
• Denis Flahaut celebrated his third place with a glass of Belgian beer
• Baden Cooke greets the Belgian fans
• Andy Cappelle finished with a well-deserved second place
• Baden Cooke is the new Flemish champion
• Denis Flahaut (Jartazi) on the podium
• Andy Cappelle (Landbouwkrediet-Tonnisteiner) and Baden Cooke
• The podium at the Kampioenschap Van Vlaanderen

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• The Cédric Vasseur Fan Club camper is parked on the edge of the corn field.
• Jean-Claude and Régine fly the French flag high as they go from race to race.
• Jean-Claude and Régine have plenty of good stories from the races.
• Three Unibets were in the front group halfway through the race. Jimmy Casper dropped back next lap, as Jeremy Hunt and Baden Cooke continued on the front.
• Chocolade Jacques chased hard.
• The front group with Jurgen Van de Walle (Quick.Step - Innergetic - #18)
• Same team at the front as Jacques promised extra Chocolate if they'd catch the front group.
• Leonardo Scarselli (Quick.Step - Innergetic -#13) and Maarten Tjallingii (Skil-Shimano - #84)
• Troels Ronning Vinther (Unibet.com) out of the saddle in the Belgian countryside.
• Chinese rider Fang Xu (Skil-Shimano) has the drafting down pretty well.
• 15 laps to go - and it never changed...
• Igor Abakoumov (Astana) leads the break.
• Wide roads like this and the nice, 23 degrees weather, are very rare in the Belgian races.
• The peloton splits as the divider and the subsequent roundabout are faced.
• The end of the feed zone was with one kilometre to go. And nobody took a feed in the last lap.
• The championships of Flanders since 1908.
• No lack of souvenirs.
• The riders came by plenty of spectators.
• Wim Vansevenant (Predictor-Lotto) visibly spent after the race.
• Cédric Vasseur with his suit case, ready to go home.
• He likes riding for Quick.Step-Innergetic.
• Cédric Vasseur (Quick.Step - Innergetic)
• The bikes are packed and everybody is eager to get home.

3-Länder-Tour der Sparkassen Versicherung

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• The walls of this town were adorned with some crazy sculptures.
• A close up reveals that they are not modelled off any cyclists.
• Yet this one is quite flexiable.
• A local youth team at the teams presentation.
• Team Sparkasse.
• South Australia.
• The South Australia AIS team.
• The crowd waits for a glimpse of thier favourite rider.
• Thüringer Energie Team, supported by some local youth cyclists.
• Team Akud-Rose Versand.
• The presentation photo.
• Thüringer Energie Team
• Thüringer Energie Team.
• Team 3C - Gruppe Lamonta.
• Agritubel.
• Skil-Shimano.
• Milram.
• Rabobank.
• T-Mobile.
• Team CSC.
• Gerolsteiner.

Steenbergcross

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• The cyclo-cross peloton gets ready for the first race of the season.
• Vantornout led after the opening exchanges.
• Jan Verstraeten focused and riding well.
• World champion Erwin Vervecken.
• Bart Wellens had an easy start and moved to the front later on.
• Jonathan Page crossing the line.
• Peter Van Santvliet makes Daan De Jonge and Michael Muller suffer.
• Zdenek Stybar leads Niels Albert and Klaas Vantornout.
• Klaas Vantornout takes on a steep ramp.
• Jan Verstraeten over-cornered before the ramp and had a nasty crash, Davy Commeyne crashed over Verstraeten's bike.
• Sunweb team-mates David Willemsens and Jonathan Page have no time to help team-mate Jan Verstraeten.
• Two casualties: Jan Verstraeten over-cornered before the ramp and Davy Commeyne crashed over Verstraeten's bike.
• Jan Verstraeten is taken away after his crash.
• What would you prefer? Chase or being chased by Ben Berden (Webking)... Tom Meeusen knows it.
• Jonathan Page couldn't find his world championship legs in Erpe-Mere.
• Michael Muller pulled off a strong performance.
• Oscar Vazquez Cresp came over from Spain to learn in Flanders.
• How many laps to go? I'd say two, while Page said 'zero' as he abandoned shortly after.
• Seven men enter the final lap, the group is led by Sven Nys (Rabobank).
• Niels Albert (Palmans) powered away from his rivals on the final lap.
• Klaas Vantornout beats team-mate and world champion Erwin Vervecken for second place.
• Stijn Huys obviously had a crash today.

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• Davy Commeyne (Palmans) warms up before the race.
• Bart Aernouts (Rabobank) looking down while he's warming up.
• Former Dutch champion Gerben de Kneght (Rabobank) gets the legs into gear.
• Zdenek Stybar (Fidea) on one of his warm up laps.
• Jonathan Page in his new Sunweb-Projob team colours.
• The winner of the day Niels Albert (Palmans).
• Zdenek Stybar (Fidea) leads the race followed by 2006 winner Sven Nys (Rabobank).
• Klaas Vantornout (Fidea) rode a great race today and finished second behind a super Niels Albert.
• Bart Aernouts on the penultimate lap. Aernouts finished sixth today.
• The podium (l-r): Runner up Klaas Vantornout, winner Niels Albert and world champion Erwin Vervecken in third place.
• And there goes the Champagne.
• Ben Berden cooling down after finishing 11th.
• Peter van Santvliet, the Belgian amateur champion, cools off in the unseasonably warm conditions.

Tour du Gevaudan

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• Mathieu Fabry (VC La Pomme Marseille) attacks in the start of the race. The word for David Tanner began...
• Romain Lebreton (CC Etupes).
• Beautiful landscapes in Lozère.
• Alexandr Pliushin (Chambéry Cyclisme Formation) made a big stage before beeing profesional in 2008.
• Guillaume Bonnafond lead the escape.
• Eventual winner David Tanner on the top of the race.
• David Tanner attacks.
• David Tanner wins stage 1

Chrono Champenois

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• Mirjam Melchers Van Poppel heads down the start ramp
• Mateus Taciak (CC Etupes) gets ready to start
• In the start house
• Another rider approaches the line
• Riders from around the world tested their legs in France
• Michael Tronborg (Team Designa Kokken) powers to the line
• A rider sprints down the finishing straight over the pave
• The women's podium Amber Neben, Karin Thurig and Mirjam Melchers-Van Poppel
• Cameron Wurf (Right) and Mateus Taciak (Left) on the podium with Michael Tronborg
• Cameron Wurf and Karin Thurig on top of the podium
• The final Chrono Champenois podium for men and women

Grafton to Inverell

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• Cyclingnews Reporters everywhere
• Cameron Hughes celebrating coming into the final kilometre
• A/B Grade during the long hot race.
• Cameron Hughes crossing the finish line. On a long hot day.
• Robert Carter, Patrick Shaw & Brian Fuller chased hard but were never to see Cameron again
• Peter McDonald trying to get away on the Gilbrater, but faded to 15th after being 2nd on the road.
• Gary Sutton talking with Brendan Jones before the start
• Can the newly Crowned NSW State Road Championship siblings of Brendan & Katie Jones stamp their dominance again
• South Australia.com riders looking happy before the start.
• Ord Minnett Elite Racing Team prior to the start
• Real Aussie Kids Development Team ready for the long day ahead, with Coach Graham Seers joining them
• Two Wheel Industries Team gave it a nudged today, taking 2nd in B Grade
• NSWIS-FRF Couriers Team, had a strong team of 8 riders today
• The big group relaxed during the neutral zone
• Joe McDonnell (NSWIS) leading the main group during the early stages
• Peace, well not for long, especially at the back of the group
• 5 Riders brokeaway after only 18km's, Brian Fuller (Murwillumbah), Daniel Furmston (Praties), Robert Cater (FRF-NSWIS), Gavin Nicols (Ord Minnett) and Jim Moore (Sutherland).
• Riders in the main group cruising up one of the early rises
• Mattew Johns ( Two Wheel Industries) gave it everything today to finish 4th in B Grade & 18th overall
• The 5 leaders winding their way through the early hills on the way to Gibralter Range
• The main pack was soon to splinter after this shot was taken
• The main field was content to sit back & cruise while the 5 leaders built an advantage of 7'30"
• Daniel Furmston (Praties Cycling Team) checking where the main group is as he climbs Gibralter Range
• Jarrett Wood (Two Wheel Industries) pushing it up Gibralter Range, whilst taking himself into 2nd place in B Grade
• Gavin Nicholls dropped on Gibralter by his fellow breakaway riders.
• Another group forms on the ascent of Gibralter , containing Jim Moore on the back from the early breakaway
• Robert Cater looked comfortable on the slopes of Gibralter today
• Cameron Hughes (Ord Minnett) leads Patrick Shaw (Jayco-VIS) & a select group over the top & starts the long chase back to the front
• Robbie Cater & Brian Fuller riding strongly after Gibralter range
• Shaun Higgerson (SouthAustralia.com) rode a great race today to finish 6th
• Sarah White (Clarence St) during the womens race
• Dulwich Hill rider in the C Grade race still battling on to get to the finish
• Michael Smith (Kooragang) leading C Grade through Glen Innes
• Ruth Corset (Townsville) takes the womens event out
• Jemma O'Brien (Eurobodalla) 3rd in the womens event
• Katie Jones (NSCC) happy to be finished
• Marc Goodall passing through Glen Innes during his C grade race
• Peter McDonald (NSWIS-FRF Couriers) attacking his fellow chasers, whilst trying to bridge the gap to Cameron Hughes
• Cameron Hughes spent the last 80km's as a lonely man , never to be seen again
• Peter McDonald was slowing pulling away from his 3 chasers
• The pain is showing on Cameron's face , as the heat, wind & miles start to take toll
• Peter tapping away, trying to bring back Cameron
• The gears of the winner, Cam rode in himself today
• Mark Skeates (Team Coffs) riding to the finish in C grade
• Cameron picking his way through what was left of C Grade
• The concentration on the road ahead
• Taking time to wave to the fans on his way to victory
• I've got it, its mine, Cameron can now celebrate as he rides into Inverell & knows he can't be beaten
• The long straight to the finish
• Cameron celebrating his great win
• The happy winner celebrates with a nice COLD can of coke
• Robert Cater takes 2nd with Patrick Shaw in 3rd
• Robert Carter 2nd
• Cameron Hughes being interviewed live on radio straight away . The race was covered live all day, with on the road commentary by Peter Sunderland.
• Time for another interview , this time for Cyclingnews.com
• Cameron Explaining how it came together
• Robert Cater being interviewed by Peter Sunderland
• C Grade Podium 1st Rod Mason (Inverell) , 2nd Daniel Wilks (Inverell) & 3rd Howard Avery
• The A Grade winning bike
• Grafton to Inverell 2007 Winner Cameron Hughes (Ord Minnett Elite Racing Team)
• A Grade Podium 1st Cameron Hughes (Ord Minnett), 2nd Robert Cater (NSWIS-FRF Couriers) & 3rd Patrick Shaw (VIS-Jayco)
• The Winner & his machine
• B Grade Podium 1st Brian Fuller, 2nd Jarrett Wood(Two Wheel Industries) & 3rd Paul Wild

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• The profile of the course

GP Briek Schotte

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• Fans came prepared with Thank you banners.
• The flag of Flanders is never far away from the bike races.
• Mad house at the start.
• We are not sure why the broom wagon features the lettering Devolder. He is still 10th overall in the Vuelta.
• Little fans admire towels that feature their hero's picture.
• In-between laps it was time for the masses to move along the course, albeit in the opposite direction.
• Serge Baguet early in the race looking down to see if he has any higher gears left.
• Beer and bike racing. Belgium can be summed up in two words.
• Marco Pantani was there, too.
• The first break of the day racing by the fish stand.
• Quick.Step-Innergetic had everything under control throughout the race.
• A typical Belgian 'kermis' scene.
• Gert Steegmans (Quick.Step - Innergetic) was very attentive.
• Maarten Wynants (Quick.Step - Innergetic) racing in a strong team.
• Robbie McEwen (Predictor-Lotto) takes a turn at high speed.
• Peter Van Petegem (Quick.Step - Innergetic) with arm warmers rolled down as the rain vanished.
• Briek Schotte is watching you.
• Van Petegem (25) rides by the Briek Schotte memorial and the Quick.Stepper was true to his word that he would ride the event another time.
• The peloton rides by the name giver of the race.
• Briek Schotte plaza.
• Ah, yes. Eddy Merckx was of course there as well. Well, at least a look-alike.
• The memorial.
• So in which direction were they going?
• The eight-man break of the day.
• Serge Baguet (Bel) Quick.Step - Innergetic on the left in his last race as a professional.
• Drafting at its finest at over 50km/h
• Two greats of their time. A picture of Briek Schotte and a doppelganger of Eddy Merckx
• The event was well organized and when the whistle blew the spectators made way for the racers.
• Eventual winner Steven De Jongh (Quick.Step - Innergetic) early in the race.
• McEwen (2nd from right) in the break, leading his team-mate.
• Steegmans and De Jongh demonstrating the Quick.Step power.
• While the spectators had coffee and cake Sébastien Delfosse has to wolf down some energy bar.
• Sébastien Rosseler (Quick.Step - Innergetic)
• Aussie Robbie McEwen
• De Jongh wins after the break disintegrated in the last lap.
• De Jongh showed his jersey and emphasizes what strong a team it is.
• The winner in Vlaanderen is Steven De Jongh.
• Johnny Hoogerland got second, one place lower than last year.
• The sprint for third.
• McEwen was beaten by the attacking in the last lap.
• Quick.Step was happy.
• McEwen had only Coke on mind after the finish.
• But before that he hid his Australian champ stripes on his sleeves, but people recognized him anyway...
• Everybody wanted to hug Peter van Petegem.
• Serge Baguet smiles as he knows the toughness of bike racing is over.
• The fans were cheering loudly from all places.
• Van Petegem with his son.
• The winner Steven de Jongh
• got the traditional winner's kiss
• but then all eyes were on van Petegem.
• Baguet and van Petegem received lots of hand shakes.
• And champagne. Of course.
• Baguet, Lefevere, van Petegem
• Patrik Lefevere is the manager of Quick.Step
• Van Petegem received this shirt.
• Lefevere also congratulated his rider's win of the day
• There goes the jersey and the crowd goes nuts.
• A replacement shirt was quickly found.
• Tears roll down van Petegem's wife as she realizes her husband's career is over.
• One last race flower bouquet for her.

Laddies Loppet MTB Race

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• Corey Coogan (Gopher Wheelman) takes on the steep hill in the cross country.
• Jennifer Meyer (Rochester Velo) rounds a corner in the cross country.
• Jennifer Mery drills the steep hill in the cross country.
• Pro/Expert Men short track start
• Paul Hanson (BearNaked/Cannondale) gets the hole shot in the short track.
• Doug Swanson (Trek/VW) takes the early flyer in the short track.
• Dan Swanson (Grandstay) sweeps to the outside on the steep hill in the short track.
• Sam Oftedahl (Silver Cycling) has a go in the short track.
• Doug Swanson powers to the top of the steep climb in the short track.
• The field back together after the early attacks in the short track.
• Time trial winner, Brendan Moore (Rochester Velo), putting the chase on Dan Swanson, in effort to set up his team-mate in the short track.
• Eric Oftedahl catching the lead group action from the rear with the helmet cam in the short track.
• Dan Swanson eyes the finish as the field gives all to try and come around in the short track.
• Dan Swanson...
• ...takes the win in the short track.
• Expert field before the cross country start
• Jenna Zander (BearNaked/Cannondale) mixes it up with the men in the cross country.
• TJ Woodruff (Momentum Endurance) out in front early, pinning the first steep lakeside drop in the cross country.
• Chris Fisher and Brendan Moore (Rochester Velo) follow close behind in the cross country.
• Tom Miller (Nature Valley) takes the high line as Eric Oftedahl (Silver Cycling) rounds the corner in the cross country.
• Short track winner Dan Swanson (Grandstay) slides into the drop in the cross country.
• Duck hunting season still a few weeks away as a rider gets caught up on the lake side drop in the cross country.
• Jennifer Meyer (Rochester Velo) shows the spectators how its done in the cross country.
• Moore out in front using a rare smooth spot to take a drink as Hanson hangs tight on Suicide Hill in the cross country.
• Woodruff, Fisher and Sam Oftedahl in sync giving chase up Suicide Hill in the cross country.
• Doug Swanson (Trek/VW) having a off day in the cross country.
• Tim Miller concentrating hard at the top of Suicide Hill in the cross country.
• Jenna Zander weaves through the trees in the cross country.
• Jason Wenk dead on and punches through in the cross country.
• Dave Bienaphl (Nature Valley) trying to make more room to squeeze through in the cross country.
• Taking on Kamikaze hill in the cross country.
• Jenna Zander having a great day in the cross country.
• Matt Horner (OutdoorMotion/Maplelag) dials it in in the cross country.
• Little time to enjoy the lakes of Minnesota on the challenging terrain in the cross country.
• Sam Oftedahl out in front on the final lap in the cross country.
• Enjoying the beautiful day on the lake as riders sweep through nearby in the cross country.
• Paul Hanson guns it up a steep climb in the cross country.
• 53 year-old Bill Benson punches it on the climb en route to a top 10 finish in the cross country.
• Jenna Zander in the cross country.
• Woodruff holds off Sam Oftedahl to take the win in the cross country.
• Sam Oftedahlin the cross country.

Shenandoah Mountain 100

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• It was barely light for the start of the race.
• How many arrows does it take to mark a 100 mile course?
• Local Thomas Jenkins (SBC) disappears into some singeltrack.
• Harlan Price (Independent Fabrication) came through in second at 50 miles.
• Cupcake Singlespeeder Tommy McMillar at aid station 3.
• Floyd Landis (Smith & Nephew) assumes the roadie hand position.
• Some chose thumb shifters for the day.
• Aid Station 2/6 was run by the Charlottesville Area Mountain Bike Club.
• Jeff Schalk (Trek / VW) flies through aid station 6 on his way to a win.
• Floyd Landis (Smith & Nephew) approaches aid station 6 in second place.
• Floyd Landis (Smith & Nephew) cracked jokes with aid station crew.
• Lunchtime!
• Floyd Landis (Smith & Nephew) took his time after hearing he was behind first place by 17 minutes.
• Jeff Schalk (Trek / VW) crosses the finish line winning.
• Roadie pro and race volunteer Nick Waite (Kelley Benefit Strategies / Medifast) talks with Trek VW's Chris Eatough and Jeff Schalk
• Chris Eatough and Jeff Schalk were teammates at the BC Bike Race, which they won.
• Harlan Price (Independent Fabrication) crosses the line in second.
• Price gets a congratulatory hug from mom.
• Floyd Landis (Smith & Nephew) crosses the finish line in third.
• Floyd Landis rings the ceremonial gong after finishing.
• Chris Beck (Joe's Bike Shop) crosses the line in fourth.
• Sue Haywood (Trek / VW) after winning the women's race.
• Wilderness 101 Top Local Rich Straub (Nittany Wheelworks) crosses the line.
• Floyd Landis' parents cheer on finishing racers.
• Carolyn Popovich (Trek / VW) crosses the line in second.
• Women's podium
• Floyd Landis congratulates NUE series contender Gerry Pflug
• Landis was the only racer on the podium not showing team colors.
• Men's Podium
• Chris Eatough, with baby daughter, accepts his NUE Series winner award.
• NUE Series Men's Podium
• NUE Series Women's Podium
• NUE Series Master's Podium
• NUE Series Singlespeed Podium , with absent winner's photo standing in.

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• Jeff Schalk(Trek / Volkswagen) had an impressive ride.
• Last year's series champ Harlan Price (Independent Fabrication) finished third.
• Floyd Landis (Smith & Nephew) was a welcome newcomer to the SM100.
• Sue Haywood (Trek / Volkswagen) had plenty of time to ring the traditional finish line gong.
• Jeff Schalk(Trek / Volkswagen) took the led early in the race
• Harlan Price(Independent Fabrication) digs deep
• Sam Koerber went out fast in pursuit of Schalk
• Floyd Landis (Smith & Nephew) pushing it on the road.
• Todd Helmick (Trek / Volkswagen) descends Dowell's Draft
• Todd Helmick (Trek / Volkswagen) again at Braley Pond
• You have to focus
• Focus.....
• Or you can just have fun....
• The best moustache of the SM 100
• Carolyn Popovic (Trek / Volkswagen) rode well, but could not challenge Haywood
• Carrie Lowrey (Outdoor Store) finished third
• Floyd Landis (Smith & Nephew) nears the finish
• Sue Haywood (Trek / Volkswagen) was untouchable.
• Floyd Landis (Smith & Nephew) reflects on his day.

Univest GP Criterium

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• Mattia Gavazzi (Kio Ene-Tonazzo-DMT) (l) sprints to victory ahead of Alejandro Borrajo (Rite Aid), Stefan Loffler (Team Sparkasse) and Dominique Rollin (Kodak Gallery-Sierra Nevada).

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• Lisban Quintero (Empire) stretches before the start.
• Phil Gaimon (Sakonnet) wondering if theres a finish camera.
• Eric Brownell (Empire) speeds around the corners.
• Lisban Quintero (Empire) Zippin threw Doyles, PA.
• Dan Zmolik (Empire) folllowing in stream with his team-mates.
• Pete Lopinto (Kodak) redeeming himself after his crash the first day.
• The field bunches up on the turns.
• Birdseyes view on the backstretch.
• Floyd Landis signs autographs.
• Eventual winner Mattia Gavazzi (Doylestown Hospital) resting in the field.
• Mike Beers (Rite Aid) pulls Gaimon (Sakonnet) around a corner.
• 2nd place Alejandro borrajo (Rite Aid) gets protected by a team-mate.
• The future of American cycling.
• Luca Damianii (colavita) resting in the field.
• The field thins out.
• Alberto Elli former yellow jersey directed the Doylestown Hospital team from Italy.
• Kelly benefit tyres to control the feild as Matttia Lorkes on.
• Riders down on the drops at the finishing sprint.
• Mattia Gavazzi (Doylestown Hospital) has his eyes on the line.
• Mattia Gavazzi (Doylestown Hospital) openning the gap.
• Italian Mattia Gavazzi (Doylestown Hospital) happy with his win.
• Univest Grand Prix goes to Mattia Gavazzi (Doylestown Hospital).
• Eric Schildge (Sakonnet) get a bigg kiss from his Mom after a great ride.
• Eric Schildge (Sakonnet) Best American in 10th place.

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