
The spectators crowded under cover from the rain.
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Rain and typical Chinese scenery greeted the riders for the criterium.
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This fellow had his bike, but was at the wrong race.
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Alexandre Geniez (Skil-Shimano) working it with two laps to go.
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Ruslan Tleubayev (Kazakhstan) goes alone at the start of the last lap.
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The crowd cheered the riders along all the way to the end.
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Yuriy Metlushenko (Amore & Vita) was too strong in the end.
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Volodymyr Gomenuk (Ukraine) looked to have had a tough day at the office.
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Kasper Jorgenson (Glud & Marstrand) still managed to crack a smile.
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Yuriy Metlushenko (Amore & Vita) celebrates with manager Roberto Gaggioli.
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Tomislav Danculovis (Loborika) gets a fresh shower after the race.
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There was plenty of interest from the locals.
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The riders had to contend with mud and spray.
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Evgeny Reshetko (Russia) pushes the pace.
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Umbrella sales were also up today.
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The riders take off on a wet, muddy afternoon.
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The peloton make their way around the six kilometre course.
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A few people managed to get a good vantage point to watch the racing.
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The riders were cheered on by the locals.
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he race was ridden on a wide street circuit.
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The pace was on and several break attempts were neutralised by the pace
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The rain was falling fast at times and the riders kept pace.
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he Hong Kong Cycling Team made a concerted effort to form a break half
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Yuriy Metlushenko (Amore & Vita) on the winner's podium.
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