International Keirin Cup - NE

USA, June 20-21, 2008

2007 Results Results

Photography

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Opening night gets underway with Valley Preferred Cycling Center’s CEO Erin Hartwell congratulating Bobby Lea (Rite Aid Pro Cycling) on qualifying for the 2008 Olympic games in Beijing, China.
Kim Geist (Metro Volkswagen) makes her return to the track after a serious cycling accident last year involving a truck.
With money on the line, the Elite Women had little time to enjoy the resurfaced track, new apron or the well manicured infield.
Laura McCaughey (Salamander), who missed the Liberty Cycling Classic due to illness, was on-form the entire night and collected most of the money.
A new face at the Valley Preferred Cycling Center, Cheerwine’s Catherine Cheatley, wasted no time finding her track legs.
The Elite Men who participated in 22nd Annual International Keirin Cup get sent off by a group of star-studded holders/pushers.
Ashley Kimmet (Colavita Cooking), who typically goes home with a satchel of winnings, was a bit quite while she searched for peak fitness.
Perfect weather, a well prepared facility and large fields equaled one great night at the track.
The Elite Women fan out as they charge for the line during the Keirin finals.
Winner of the 2008 UCI Keirin Cup, Monique Sullivan (Team PCL), holds the trophy that her name will be engraved on.
Haseem Mclean (Southcleane) just nips Gary Ryan (Canberra Cycling Club) at the line.
The Elite Men line up behind the moto for the 2008 Keirin final.
Italy’s Roberto Chiappa (Gruppo Sportivo), who trains with a rear disk covered in weights typically used to balance automobile wheels, was the one to watch during the Keirin finals.
Hometown favourite Ben Barczewski (Alliance Environmental) challenges Roberto Chiappa (Gruppo Sportivo) to the line in the Elite Keirin finals.
Roberto Chiappa (Gruppo Sportivo) hoists the 2008 UCI Keirin trophy high into the air.
Machines are weighed before the UCI 15km Scratch Race. With such focus placed on having the lightest ride possible – for speed or hype (you pick), most riders were very interested in the numbers.
A large field participated in the final 45 lap (15km) Scratch Race.
Jackie Simes (PA Lighting) carried good form acquired from a busy season of road racing to the track and was very aggressive.
Matching Jackie Simes (PA Lighting) aggressive riding style, Mark McDonald (Team H&R) exchanges pulls while they try to stay off the front.
Near the end of the 45 lap Scratch Race, Leandro Bottaso (Cordobesa) tries to convince his legs that it’s almost over.
Not everything new was inside the track. As the sun went down, the fans and racers got to see the new sign that adorns the rebranded Velodrome.

Results

Elite Men

One Mile "Dash for Cash" Heat 1

1 Mark MacDonald (CAN)
2 Nicholas Reinert (USA)
3 Claudio Claveles (ARG)

Elite Men

One Mile "Dash for Cash" Heat 2

1 Ben Barczewski (USA)
2 Simon Van Velthooven (NZL)
3 Bobby Lea (USA)

Elite Men

Keirin Semi Finals Heat 1

1 Roberto Chiappa (ITA)
2 Leandro Bottaso (ARG)
3 Lanell Rockmore (USA)

Elite Men

Keirin Semi Finals Heat 2

1 Ben Barczewski (USA)
2 Simon Van Velthooven (NZL)
3 Edward Dawkins (NZL)

Elite Women

UCI 10km Scratch Race

1 Laura McCaughey (AUS)                     14.35.629 (41.113 km/h)
2 Kim Guest (USA)
3 Stephanie Roorda (CAN)

Elite Men

One Mile "Dash for Cash" Final

1 Mark MacDonald (CAN)
2 Marcos Sanatucho (ARG)
3 Edward Dawkins (NZL)

Elite Women

3K Preme Race

1 Jessie Maclean (AUS)
Veronica Martinez (ARG)
3 Nina Santiago (USA)

Elite Women

UCI Keirin Cup Finals

1 Monique Sullivan (CAN)                       13.299 (54.139 km/h)
2 Elizabeth Carlson (USA)
3 Colleen Hayduk (USA)

Elite Men

UCI Keirin Cup Finals

1 Roberto Chiappa (ITA)                        11.176 (64.424 km/h)
2 Ben Barczewski (USA)
3 Lanell Rockmore (USA)

Elite Men

UCI 15K Scratch Race

1 Bobby Lea (USA)                           18.45.539 (47.977 km/h)
2 Shane Kline (USA)
3 Peter Fitzpatrick