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Photos archive Videos - Interviews and Action Cyclingnews Reader's Pics of 2006 |
Azencross Loenhout
Race 4 - December 30: Elite Men,
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- Niels Albert made his return to racing in Loenhout after taking a month off due to a ruptured spleen.
- Sven Nys (Landbouwkrediet-Tönissteiner) over the washboard section at the Gazet van Antwerpen Trofee round in Loenhout.
- Zdenek Stybar (Fidea) was on hot form in Loenhout.
- Sven Vanthourenhout (Sunweb) races in Loenhout, Belgium.
- Belgian Bart Wellens (Fidea)
- Bart Wellens (Fidea)
- Zdenek Stybar (Fidea) gained ground on the pump track.
- Zdenek Stybar (Fidea)
- Sven Nys (Landbouwkrediet) on the pump track section.
- Kevin Pauwels (Fidea)
- Over the difficult washboard section, Sven Vanthourenhout (Sunweb)
- Sven Vanthourenhout (Sunweb)
- American Champion Ryan Trebon of Team Kona pulled out of the race with back pains.
- Roger Hammond (Great Britain) getting in some cross training in Loenhout.
- Briton Ian Field
- Fans watch the lead group in Loenhout, Belgium.
- Niels Albert (Palmans) and Radomir Simunek (Palmans)
- David Willemsens (Revor)
- Bart Wellens (Fidea) and Erwin Vervecken (Fidea)
- Thijs Al (Ned) went on to finish sixth
- Bart Wellens (Fidea) suffered on the cold course, but finished fourth.
- Lars Boom (Rabobank) on the attack before being caught and then crashing out.
- Erwin Vervecken (Fidea)
- Belgian Champion Sven Nys (Landbouwkrediet-Tönissteiner) manages the washboard section at the Gazet van Antwerpen Trofee in Loenhout.
- Erwin Vervecken (Fidea) and Bart Wellens (Fidea)
- Roger Hammond (Great Britain) took part in the GvA trophy in Loenhout.
- Zdenek Stybar (Fidea) looks pretty happy with himself for winning the race in Loenhout.
- Zdenek Stybar (Fidea) takes the sprint ahead of Sven Nys.
- The elite men's podium Sven Nys (2nd), Zdenek Stybar (1st) and Radomir Simunek (3rd)
Race 3 - December 30: Women,
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- Hanka Kupfernagel (left) with Katie Compton, Daphny Van den Brand chasing behind Marianne Vos (right).
- Briton Gabriella Day
- British Champion Helen Wyman on the washboard.
- Rachel Lloyd (Cal Giant Berry) leads the group with Vos, Van den Brand, Kupfernagel and Compton
- Daphny van den Brand (ZZPR.nl-Destil-Merida) takes the win.
- Daphny Van den Brand (ZZPR.nl) takes her first win in Belgium since November.
- Loenhout winner Daphny van den Brand (ZZPR.nl-Destil-Merida) at the end of a cold day of racing.
- American Katherine Compton (Spike) finishes second.
- Marianne Vos (DSB Bank)
- Canadian Wendy Simms (Kona) lost positions in the final lap.
- Sue Butler (Monavie-Cannondale) and Katherine Compton (Spike)
- Sue Butler (Monavie-Cannondale) and Katherine Compton (Spike) speak after the race.
- Rachel Lloyd (California Giant Berry Farms/Specialized) recalls her race.
Race 2 - December 30: Under 23,
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- Ondrej Bambula (Cyklo Team Budvar Tábor) looks back to Pawel Szczepaniak. USA's Daniel Summerhill (Clif Bar), far right.
- Ondrej Bambula (Cyklo Team Budvar Tábor) and Pawel Szczepaniak
- Philipp Walsleben (Palmans - Cras) heads the race in Loenhout
- France's Arnaud Jouffroy (Vendée U Pays de la Loire)
- Szczepaniak Kacper
- Belgium's Kenneth Van Compernolle (Sunweb Projob Cycling)
- Briton David Fletcher
- Robert Gavenda (Fidea Cycling Team)
- Robert Gavenda (Fidea Cycling Team)
- Vincent Bastiaens finishes first in the Azencross - Gazet van Antwerpen Trofee cyclo-cross in Loenhout.
- Sprint for second place in the Gazet van Antwerpen round in Loenhout.
- Poland's Pawel Szczepaniak finishing second in the Azencross Under 23 race in Loenhout.
- Belgian Vincent Bastiaens celebrates as winner on the U23 podium. Pawel Szczepaniak and Marcel Meisen finished second and third.
- Vincent Bastiaens in action on his way to a win at the Azencross.
Race 1 - December 30: Juniors,
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- Dylan Van Baarle celebrates in the junior men's race.
- Dylan Van Baarle wins ahead of Wietse Bosmans and Gerry Druyts.
- Dylan Van Baarle (first), Wietse Bosmans (second), and Gerry Druyts (third) occupied the junior men's podium in the Azencross.
- Junior men's podium with Dutchmen Dylan Van Baarle, Dutchman Wietse Bosmans and Belgian Gerry Druyts.
Noordzeecross
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- Sven Nys on the way to victory.
- Jonathan Page (Planet Bike) took out his anger about his missed doping control and possible imminent suspension with a great performance in Middelkerke.
- Sven Nys was in control from the beginning.
- Sven Nys glides through the sand on his way to the win.
- Sven Nys on the rampage in Middelkerke.
- Ryan Trebon with a bloody knee after crashing early in the race.
- Plenty of fans were on hand for the mid-week race over the holidays.
- Jamey Driscoll (Cannondale) had his race spoiled by a crash.
- Sven Nys (Landbouwkrediet) had little trouble with the win.
- Jonathan Page (Planet Bike) spent most of the day chasing only to get caught and out-sprinted at the end.
- Enrico Franzoi (Liquigas)
- Thijs Al (BeOne-Chain Reaction Cycles)
- Sven Vanthourenhout (Sunweb Projob Cycling Team)
- Jan Verstraeten (Sunweb Projob Cycling Team)
- Erwin Vervecken (Fidea Cycling Team)
- Erwin Vervecken (Fidea Cycling Team)
- David Willemsens (Revor Cycling Team)
- US champion Ryan Trebon (Kona) finished 15th after crashing.
- Kamil Ausbuher (Exe Jeans)
- Cold, dry conditions resulted in a fast course in Middelkerke.
- Nys takes the descent in Middelkerke.
- Belgian Champion Sven Nys powered to the win in Middelkerke.
- Sven Nys (Landbouwkrediet) had a large gap over second placed Thijs Al.
- Sven Nys (Landbouwkrediet) takes win number 11 for the season.
- Thijs Al (BeOne-Chain Reaction Cycles) takes a well deserved second place.
Superprestige #6 - Diegem
Race 4 - December 28: Elite Men,
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- Zdenek Stybar (Fidea Cycling Team) on his way to win the Sixth Round of the Superprestige.
- Czech Zdenek Stybar (Fidea Cycling Team) wins the Sixth Round of the Superprestige under lights Sunday night in Diegem, Belgium.
- Zdenek Stybar (Fidea Cycling Team) celebrates his win in the Sixth Round of the Superprestige.
- Zdenek Stybar (Fidea Cycling Team) tops the podium with Klaas Vantornout (Sunweb Projob Cycling Team) and Sven Nys (Landbouwkrediet-Tönissteiner), l & r.
- Sven Nys (Landbouwkrediet- Tonissteiner) runs through the sand under the lights in Diegem.
- Zdenek Stybar (Fidea Cycling Team) makes his way through the barriers.
- World champion Lars Boom (Rabobank) clears the barriers.
- Jonathan Page (Planet Bike) runs through the barriers in Diegem.
- Sven Vanthourenhout (Sunweb Projob) tops the stairs ahead of Sven Nys.
- Martin Bina carries his bike up the section of stairs.
- Jan Verstraeten (Sunweb Projob) labors up the section of stairs.
- Lars Boom (Rabobank) tops the section of stairs.
- Jonathan Page runs the stairs on his way to a 28th place finish in Diegem.
- Zdenek Stybar (Fidea Cycling Team) shows off his Ridley as he crosses the finish line in first place.
- Klaas Vantornout (Sunweb Projob Cycling Team) crosses the finish line in second place and closes the gap to Sven Nys in the overall Superprestige standings.
- Belgian champion Sven Nys crosses the finish line in third place.
- Thijs Al looks frustrated with his fourth place finish in Diegem.
- Sven Nys salutes the crowd from the podium.
- Zdenek Stybar runs through the sand pit.
- Rob Peeters (Landbouwkrediet- Tonissteiner) shoulders his bike through the sand.
- Zdenek Stybar (Fidea Cycling Team) runs the barriers on his way to his first victory of the season.
- Bart Wellens (Fidea Cycling Team) broke out the Lightweight wheels for the fast Diegem circuit.
- World champion Lars Boom makes his way through the barriers in Diegem.
- Swiss champion Christian Huele runs through the barriers on his way to 11th place.
- Sven Nys (Landbouwkrediet- Tonissteiner) shows perfect barrier running technique.
- Thijs Al negotiates the barriers.
- Martin Bina (l) and Bart Wellens fly through the section of barriers.
- Jempy Drucker (Fidea Cycling Team) runs the barriers.
- Sven Nys (Landbouwkrediet- Tonissteiner) runs the stairs on his way to a third place finish.
- Klaas Vantornout (Sunweb) puts his long legs to good use running the stairs.
- Bart Wellens (Fidea Cycling Team) is about to remount after running the stairs.
- Kevin Pauwels (Fidea Cycling Team) on his way to a seventh place finish in Diegem.
- Martin Bina runs the stairs.
Race 3 - December 28: Under 23,
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- Philipp Walsleben (Palmans Cras) rides on the frozen terrain in Diegem.
- Vincent Bastaens (Fidea Cycling Team) rides to an 11th place finish in the U23 Superprestige event in Diegem.
- Philipp Walsleben (Palmans Cras) won the U23 race in Diegem and remains undefeated in the Superprestige series.
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- Arnaud Jouffroy took a super start at the U23' men race.
- Nobody wanted to close the gap.
- In the second lap they joined Arnaud Jouffroy. Mitchell Huenders at the front.
- Arnaud Jouffroy attacked several times, but would finish in second.
- Mitchell Huenders tried it in the last lap, but his attack finished with 200 meters to go.
- Daniel Summerhill finished in 14th place.
Race 2 - December 28: Juniors,
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- The juniors at the start.
- Wietse Bosman took a good start.
- David van der Poel took a good start, but had some troubles later.
- Lars Van Der Haar in front of his teammate Tijmen Eising.
- Tijmen Eising
- Tijmen Eising jumps
- Van Der Haar and Wietse Bosman, who rode for the second place.
Team Katusha presented
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- Team Katusha presented at Itera headquarters in Moscow.
- Team Katusha in the cold of Moscow's Red Square.
- Filippo Pozzato in Moscow.
- Italy's Filippo Pozzato in Red Square.
- Filippo Pozzato
- Gert Steegmans in Moscow for the Team Katusha presentation.
- Filippo Pozzato and Gert Steegmans, l-r, in Moscow's Red Square.
- Andrei Tchmil and Filippo Pozzato at the Team Katusha presentation in Moscow.
- Italy's Filippo Pozzato warms up in Moscow.
- Filippo Pozzato, new rider for Team Katusha in 2009, in the snow at a presentation in Moscow.
- Filippo Pozzato and Danilo Napolitano, l-r, in Moscow's Red Square miss the warmth of Italy.
- The 2009 Team Katusha line up in Moscow's Red Square.
- Team Katusha's Stefano Feltrin, Andrei Tchmil and Omar Piscina, l-r
- Filippo Pozzato with the flag of Russia, the base country of Team Katusha.
- Filippo Pozzato points towards a shopping centre in the Red Square.
- The Kremlin.
- Moscow at night.
- Gert Steegmans
- Gert Steegmans trying to warm up the best way he can while posing for photos in Moscow's Red Square.
- Filippo Pozzato
- Italian Filippo Pozzato.
- Italian sprinter Danilo Napolitano
- Red Square at night.
- Team Katusha girls at the presentation in Moscow.
- Directeur Sportif Dmitriy Konyshev
- Italian Danilo Napolitano with company.
- Andrei Tchmil and Filippo Pozzato
- Filippo Pozzato on the airplane to Moscow.
- Antonio Colom
- Angelo Zomegnan, Pietro Santini and Filippo Pozzato, l-r
- Serguei Ivanov
- Filippo Pozzato and Vladimir Karpets
- Antonio Colom welcomed at the Team Katusha presentation.
- Pietro Santini, DS Serge Parsani, Monica Santini with Team Katusha hostesses.
- Andrei Tchmil on the phone.
- Gert Steegmans
- General Manager Stefano Feltrin in Red Square
- Team Katusha welcomes fans to its presentation in Moscow.
Colnago Christmas party
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- Ernesto Colnago and his wife Saturday at their annual Christmas party.
- Father Don Mazzi in front of Ernesto Colnago and his wife.
- Father Don Mazzi speaks.
- Ernesto Colnago with Fiorenzo Magni and Giovanni Trapattoni, r-l
- Ernesto Colnago with Giuseppe Saronni, former professional and head of Team Lampre, l-r.
Scheldecross
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- Hanka Kupfernagel (Itera) solo.
- Marianne Vos (Team DSB Bank) in pursuit.
- German Hanka Kupfernagel (Itera) wins the Scheldecross.
- A win for World Champion Hanka Kupfernagel (Itera)
- Hanka Kupfernagel (Itera) tops the podium with Marianne Vos and Sanne Cant, l & r.
- Thijs Al (Chain Reaction Cycles) leads with Klaas Vantornout (Sunweb Projob Cycling Team) chasing.
- Thijs Al (Chain Reaction Cycles) rides with Klaas Vantornout (Sunweb Projob Cycling Team) on his wheel.
- Thijs Al (Chain Reaction Cycles)
- Dutchman Thijs Al (Chain Reaction Cycles) takes the win in the Scheldecross.
- Thijs Al (Chain Reaction Cycles) wins the Scheldecross.
- Thijs Al (Chain Reaction Cycles)
- Klaas Vantornout (Sunweb Projob Cycling Team) gets a good look at the Antwerp city centre.
- World Champion Lars Boom (Rabobank)
- Thijs Al (Chain Reaction Cycles) on the podium.
- Thijs Al (Chain Reaction Cycles) tops the podium with Klaas Vantornout (Sunweb Projob Cycling Team) and Radomír imunek (Palmans - Cras).
- Thijs Al (Chain Reaction Cycles) with Klaas Vantornout (Sunweb Projob Cycling Team) and Radomír imunek (Palmans - Cras), l & r, on the podium for Scheldecross.
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- The women's start.
- Hanka Kupfernagel and Marianne Vos made a gap early.
- Marianne Vos shows some grinta.
- Belgian Sanne Cant took the third place.
- In the last lap Kupfernagel rode away from Vos.
- Vos made a mistake in the sand.
- Kupfernagel takes the win before Vos.
- Klaas Vantornout took the best start in the men's race.
- But Thijs Al rode up to Vantornout.
- Molly Cameron was also in Antwerpen
- Thijs Al took his second victory of the season.
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- Zdenek Stybar looks ready to tackle another cold cyclo-cross.
- Lars Boom warms up
- Thijs Al (l) and Klaas Vantornout do some pre-race scouting.
- The racers are eager to get going.
- Klaas Vantornout powers on
- Thijs Al had a good start and kept it up.
- Richard Groenendaal can still put the hurt on the favourites.
- Lars Boom checks out his position on the bike and approves.
- Zdenek Stybar takes a turn in style.
- The women are as eager to hit the road and the trails.
- Kupfernagel races out of the blocks pretty fast.
- Marianne Vos keeps the pressure on
- Hanka Kupfernagel rode another great race
- After the first lap there were already large gaps. Vos and Kupfernagel were up ahead.
- Daphny Van den Brand was struggling a bit today
- Hanka Kupfernagel had a commanding lead and started celebrating early.
- The podium (l-r): Marianne Vos (second), Hanka Kupfernagel (winner) and Sanne Cant (third).
Zürich Six Days
Day 6 - December 16:
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- Podium (L-R): Leon van Bon / Kenny de Ketele (ewz), Franco Marvulli / Juan Llaneras (Skoda), winners Bruno Risi / Danny Stam (Möbel Märki-Skoda), Alexander Aeschbach / Leif Lampater (Price) and Alex Rasmussen / Michael Morkov (Hobi Bau)
Vuelta Ciclista a Costa Rica
Stage 1 - December 14: Tres Ríos (TTT), 13km
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- Marcos Salas (Dos Pinos - Coopenae) during the team time trial.
Tour of South China Sea
Stage 6 - December 19: Zhongshan circuit race,
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- Doha Asian Games Gold medalist Cheung King-wai of Hong Kong.
- Stage 6 was starting with furious attacks immediately.
- The peloton passes some monuments during stage 6.
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Stage 5 - December 18: Guangzhou circuit race,
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- Ham Po Wong (Hong Kong Pro Cycling) before the start.
- The Guangzhou circuit race on stage five.
- Sergey Kudensov (Team Sports Club Macau) thinks he got it.
- Gang Xu (Hong Kong HSS) gets the yellow jersey of race leader.
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- Chan Chun-hing (Hong Kong) in action on stage five.
- The stage five podium Kam Po Wong (Hong Kong), Sergey Kudentsov (Team Sports Club Macau) and Xitao Ji (China)
- Sergey Kudensov (Team Sports Club Macau) takes the sprint on stage five.
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- The sprint on stage five came to a photo finish between Kudensov and Ji.
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- Yeung Ying-hon (Hong Kong)
- Chan Chun-hing (Hong Kong) leads the peloton on stage five.
Stage 4 - December 17: Foshan circuit race,
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- Girls on bikes.
- A KraftGenie rider rolls to the start.
- The KraftGenie team gets ready.
- Media interest is high.
- The Start point was a tad hazy.
- The Yellow Jersey holder - Xu Gung.
- Chau Dor Ming (SCAA Cycling) looks good today.
- Cheung Chun Woh (SCAA Cycling Team) zips along.
- Fitzgerald Michael was happy in the young rider's leader jersey.
- HSBC Rider Cheung King Wai.
- The peloton headed over the bridges at blistering speeds.
- The peloton was strung out early on.
- The U23 Leader Michael Fitzgerald.
- Amrun Akmal (MNCF) kept the points jersey.
- Amrun Akmal (MNCF) is happy with his performance.
- Xu Gang defend the GC leader title after stage 4.
- Xu Gang was in pink as best Chinese rider at same time.
- The winner of stage four
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- Race leader Xu Gang removes his arm warmers.
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- Race leader Gang Xu (Chinese National Team) chilling out before the start of stage four
- Miss Zhuhai joins the fun ride before stage four Foshan circuit race
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- The start of stage four, the Foshan circuit race
- Teh cavalcade of team cars during stage four
- Guo Hui (Chinese National Team) gases it out the front of the field
- A Team Stegcomputer-CKT-Cogeas rider passes the line during an intermediate sprint
- Gang Xu (Chinese National Team) kept the yellow jersey after stage four
Stage 3 - December 16: Dongguan circuit race,
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- A strong attack by China's JI Cheng in yellow, who wanted to make sure to keep the leader's jersey.
- China's JI Cheng leads the race overall and the peloton on this occasion.
- Xu Gang (front) took the yellow jersey
- Zhang Li of Guangdong Team won stage 3.
- But it was XU Gang who took the yellow jersey after stage 3.
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- Defending champion Tang Wang-yip.
- Hong Kong youngster Ko Siu-wai.
- Hong Kong youngster Yeung Ying-hon.
- Xu Gang interviewed by CCTV. after stage 3.
- Kam-po Wong launches an attack.
- Kam-po Wong racing flat out.
- A break works to keep its lead over a chasing peloton.
- The peloton races under a hazy sky.
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- Blanco Alberto finished third
- A mad dash to the line.
- The pace was hot in the end.
- Cheung King Wang of the HSBC Hong Kong Team is powerful
- An early breakaway that was doomed.
- The final Sprint for the breakaway group.
- Gifts kept the fans happy.
- Ji Cheng of the Chinese National Team was riding in yellow.
- Kam Po Wong of the HSBC Hong Kong Team .
- The Peloton passes the government building.
- The peloton flies by.
- Speeding up.
- The pink & orange jersey work together.
- Wong is a super star in China.
- Xu Gang gets the yellow Jersey.
- Xu Gang is the big winner today.
Stage 2 - December 15: Shenzhen circuit race,
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- Ji Cheng interviewed by GDTV before start of stage 2.
- Ji Cheng took a picture with a representative the sponsor of the orange jersey, HSBC.
- Young riders of the HSBC Hong Kong team get ready for stage 2.
- Cheung King Wai of HSBC Hong Kong team was four seconds behind the leader and welcomes a new day in the orange jersey.
- Stage 2 departed from Shenzhen, China.
- Doha Asian Games champion Cheung King-wai of Hong Kong keeps the pace up high.
- Doha Asian Games champion Cheung King-wai of Hong Kong leads JI Cheng.
- Hong Kong's Wong Kam-po.
- China's JI Cheng is still in yellow.
- The top three of the stage on the podium.
- The podium of the second stage.
Stage 1 - December 14: Hong Kong circuit race, 80.5km
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- The 2006 winner, Wu Kin Sun was looking good on the first stage
- The bunch rolled along with 10 laps to go despite a break up the road
- A four-rider break formed with two laps to go
- The speed increased as the laps remaining decreased and the field chased the break
- Malaysia's Akmal Amrun (MNCF Cycling) took the sprinter's jersey
- The Champion Systems Bici squad will be looking to assert itself
- Alberto Blanco (Kraftgenie Cycling / Champion System Racing)
- The Kraftgenie Cycling / Champion System Racing crew stuck together on stage 1
- The peloton chases hard in pursuit of the break
- American rider Brian B. Butts (Kraftgenie Cycling / Champion System Racing) stays safe in the pack
- The break of three went away early in the stage
- The sprint for the win was won by Ji Cheng
- The HSBC Hong Kong Team poses before the start
- Chinese rider Ji Cheng in the leading Chinese rider's jersey
- Ji Cheng (China National Team) was on top of GC after stage 1
- Ji Cheng won the stage in the centre of Hong Kong
- HSBC Hong Kong rider Kam Po Wong is an experienced contender
- Kraftgenie Cycling / Champion System Racing chases hard to try and get one of its boys up the front
- The peloton was strung out in what was a pretty quick stage
- Heading over one of the bridges in Hong Kong
- The field ramped up the velocity in pursuit of those ahead of it
- The SCAA crew is all smiles before the start
- Chau Dor Ming of the SCAA Cycling Team
- Ho Kum Tong (SCAA) looking good during the stage
- Several breakaways went during the 80km stage
- Riders come through to do their turn at the front
- The various winners of categories during the first stage
- Former track world champ, Kam Po Wong kept out of trouble during day one
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- The stage 1 podium.
- The peloton passes through Shatin which is the base of the HSBC Hong Kong team.
- The tour departs from Hong Kong.
Challenge de la France Cycliste #3
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- Anthony Colas rides through the mud
- Arnaud Labbé shoulders his bike and runs up the hill.
- Arnaud Labbé under the watchful eyes of the French spectators
- Christophe Morel storms up the hill.
- David Bonhomme relatively clean early in the race.
- David Derepas of Groupe Gobert looked shouldered the workload well.
- David Pagnier shows his running skills
- Florian Le Corre of Super Sport 35 was eager to get rolling again.
- Florian Le Corre was virtually racing at home.
- Françis Mourey was OK to get his French champ jersey dirty as long as he could get another win.
- Jean Eudes Demaret looked a bit tired after several laps on the deep parcours.
- Jonathan Lopez ahead of Aurélien Duval
- Julien Belgy elegantly jumps the hurdles
- Julien Belgy elegantly runs the hills
- Julien Roussel thought he signed up for a cycling race...
- Lionel Genthon of VS Romanais Péageois storms over the hurdles
- Ludovic Dubau runs up
- Ludovic Dubau leads the bunch through the deep mud.
- Ludovic Dubau moves on
- Ludovic Merlier Normandie 20čme
- Nicolas Bazin shoulders the bike
- Sandy Casar also tested the 'cross waters
- Steve Chainel on the slippery slope
- Françis Mourey wins the race
- Julien Roussel celebrated his third place like a win.
- Aurélien Duval beats Steve Chainel for fifth place.
- The elite podium in Quelneuc with winner Françis Mourey in the centre, runner-up Jonathan Lopez (V.C.La Pomme Marseille) on the left and Julien Roussel (CR Normandie) in third.
- Arnaud Jouffroy (Vendée U) did the unthinkable and won all three rounds of the Challenge in the U23 category.
- Arnaud Jouffroy (Vendée U) during his attack in the early part of the race.
- Arnaud Jouffroy had enough time to carry his bike over the line.
- Fabien Taillefer was very active in Quelneuc. He will race for VC Roubaix soon.
- Matthieu Boulo (l) was doing most of the pacework but was bettered by Jouffroy in the end.
- Matthieu Boulo rode from the front
- Romain Lejeune had Jouffroy on his wheel
- Matthieu Boulo (l) was doing most of the pacework but was bettered by Jouffroy in the end. At the finish they were all friends again.
- The podium (l-r) Matthieu Boulo (l, second), Arnaud Jouffroy and Clément Bourgoin (CR Rhône Alpes).
- Camille Darcel seems to have fun out on the course.
- Caroline Mani powers along.
- Christelle Ferrier Bruneau runs up the hill
- Christelle Ferrier Bruneau takes a left turn in the mud.
- Julie Bresset was the revelation in the women's race.
- Maryline Salvetat arrives exhausted
- Maryline Salvetat had bad luck in the beginning of the race.
- Maryline Salvetat unclips in the turn
- Maureen Guichardot with the most visible outfit for the day.
- Nadia Triquet blasts through the fields
- Nadia Triquet finished third. Chapeau.
- Nadia Triquet takes the hurdles.
- Nadia Triquet trying to stay upright
- Pauline Ferrand Prevot in the tricky lefthander
- Christelle Ferrier Bruneau wins the race
- The podium of the women (l-r) Maryline Salvetat (VSLL Castres, second), winner Christel Ferrier Bruneau (Béziers-Méditerranée Cyclo) and Nadia Triquet Claude (CR Lorraine).
GvA Trophy - GP Rouwmoer
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- Philipp Walsleben (Palmans Cras) on his way to victory in the U23 race.
- Vincent Bastaens (Fidea) in action during the U23 race.
- Philipp Walsleben (Palmans Cras) celebrates his win in the U23 race.
- Philipp Walsleben (Palmans Cras) finishes first in the U23 race.
- Jim Aernouts , Philipp Walsleben and Kenneth Van Compernolle (l-r) top the podium of the U23 event at Essen.
- Zdenek Stybar leads Sven Nys on a frigid day in Essen, Belgium.
- Sven Vanthourenhout (Sunweb) powers through a section of mud.
- Lars Boom (Rabobank) in the mud at Essen on his way to a 9th place finish.
- Bart Wellens (Fidea Cycling Team) negotiates a section of mud on the Essen circuit. Wellens recovered from a crash to finish in sixth place.
- Dieter Vanthourenhout (Palmans) handles a section of mud at the Essen venue.
- Bart Aernouts (Rabobank) powers through the mud on his way to a fourth place finish.
- Richard Groenendaal (AA Drinks) finished tenth place in Essen.
- Sven Nys, champion of Belgium, rides to victory in the fourth round of the GvA series.
- Sven Nys (Landbouwkrediet- Tonissteiner) leads Zdenek Stybar over the sand.
- Sven Nys holds a slight lead over Zdenek Stybar.
- Bart Wellens (Fidea Cycling Team) leads World Champion Lars Boom (Rabobank) over the bridge.
- Sven Nys crosses the bridge safely while riding to victory.
- Sven Nys celebrates his hard-fought victory over Zdenek Stybar.
- Sven Nys (Landbouwkrediet- Tonissteiner) passes beneath a Flag of Flanders archway on the finishing stretch.
- Sven Nys (Landbouwkrediet- Tonissteiner) finishes alone in first after dropping Zdenek Stybar on the last lap.
- Zdenek Stybar (Fidea Cycling Team) crosses the finish line in second place 11 seconds behind Sven Nys.
- Zdenek Stybar (Fidea Cycling Team) , Sven Nys (Landbouwkrediet- Tonissteiner) and Thijs Al (AA Drink - BeOne) (l-r) on the podium for the fourth round of the GvA series.
- Sven Nys (Landbouwkrediet- Tonissteiner) on the podium with Zdenek Stybar (Fidea Cycling Team) and Thijs Al (AA Drink - BeOne).
- Sven Nys (Landbouwkrediet- Tonissteiner) leads Zdenek Stybar (Fidea Cycling Team) through the sand.
- Bart Aernouts (Rabobank) in action on his way to a strong 4th place finish.
- Bart Wellens (Fidea) crashed early and ultimately finished in 6th place.
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- The GVA Trofee
- Stef Boden powers along.
- Jasper Ockeloen is very concentrated.
- Kevin Eeckhout runs up the stairs.
- Ramon Sinkeldam concentrates to stay upright
- Philipp Walsleben & Tom Meeusen lead the race
- Mitchell Huenders chases hard
- Philipp Walsleben is dominating this year's U23 races.
- Kenneth van Compernolle is a tough challenger to Walsleben.
- Philipp Walsleben takes the win
- The Podium with Walsleben in the familiar centre position, while teammate Aernouts (l) got second and Van Compernolle third.
- The juniors gave it all
- On the fast course the juniors had an exciting race.
- There were less crashes than usual
- The junior's podium.
USGP of Cyclocross #5 - Portland Cup
Race 4 - December 6: Elite Men
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- Tim Johnson was back in action for the USGP finale in Portland
- Danny Sumerhill looking strong round this corner
- Ryan Trebon and Jeremy Powers made up two of the leading three riders, with Johnson the other man out front
- Jeremy Powers (Cyclocrossworld/ Cannondale) leads Ryan Trebon (Kona) and Tim Johnson through some tight turns
- Justin Robinson (Cal Giant)
- Ryan Trebon (Kona)
- Nicholas Weighall (Rad Racing)
- Ryan Trebon (Kona)
- Danny Summerhill (Cliff Bar)
- Nicholas Weighall (Rad Racing) flies down a slick mud sloop
- Born Selander (Ridley) took third in the under 23
- Jeremy Powers (Cyclocrossworld/ Cannondale) Ryan Trebon (Kona) and Tim Johnson
- Danny Summerhill (Cliff Bar) won the u23
- Nicholas Weighall (Rad Racing) rode a good race
- Mitchell Peterson (MonavieCannondale.com) leads his group near the end of the race.
Race 3 - December 6: Elite Women
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- Katerina Nash (Luna) quickly finds the fastest line is through the middle
- Wendy Simms (Kona) is not far behind
- Georgia Gould (Luna) makes a mess
- Rachel Lloyd (Cal Giant)
- Katerina Nash (Luna) with Wendy Simms (Kona) on her tail
- Meredith Miller (Cal Giant)
- A view of the course's difficulties.
- Amy Dombroski (Velo Bella) starting to feel the pain
- Susan Butler (MonavieCannondale.com)
- Georgia Gould (Luna) holds onto the overall leaders jersey
- The women start in a flurry of faces and bikes
- The impressive leading trio of Katerina Nash, Rachel Lloyd and Georgia Gould
- Katerina Nash takes the win after an old-fashioned fight in the womens' race
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- Rachel Lloyd (California Giant Berry Farms) leads the women's pack through the motocross "woop de woops" during day one in Portland. Lloyd finished third place on the day.
- Canadian national champion Wendy Simms (Kona) negotiates the mud ahead of Katerina Nash (Luna Chix) and Rachel Lloyd (California Giant Berry Farms) during day one.
- Eventual race winner Katerina Nash (Luna Chix) leads Rachel Lloyd (California Giant Berry Farms) through the barriers.
- Amy Dombrowski (Velo Bella) runs through the barriers.
- Race winner Katerina Nash (Luna Chix) was strong throughout the first day, taking advantage of her stellar skills through the sticky mud.
- Crank Brothers USGP of Cyclocross series leader Georgia Gould (Luna Chix) finished second at the first day of racing in Portland.
- Canadian national champion Wendy Simms (Kona) was still recovering from sickness and travel after several World Cup races in Europe. Simms finished fourth.
- Barbara Howe (unattached) negotiates the mud hole on the last lap.
- Hometown favourite Sue Butler (Mona-Vie) out-sprints Canadian national champion Wendy Simms (Kona) for fourth place.
Race 2 - December 6: Juniors
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- Gavin Mannion (Hot Tubes) ahead of Robin Eckmann (Team 5280).
- Zach McDonald (Classic Cycles) makes easy work of the barriers on is way to an impressive victory.
- Chris Wallace (Kccx / Verge) really gives it his all
- Madison Chilenski (Team Oregon)
- Gabe Watson (Rad Racing)
- Chris Wallace (Kccx / Verge) a little bloody after a fall
- Eric Emsky (Rad Racing) glides over the barriers
- Nathan Brown (Hot Tubes)
USGP of Cyclocross #6 - Portland Cup
Race 4 - December 7: Elite Men
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- Tim Johnson (Cyclocrossworld/ Cannondale)
- Jeremy Powers (Cyclocrossworld/ Cannondale)
- Nicholas Weighall (Rad Racing)
- Ryan Trebon (Kona)
- Tim Johnson (Cyclocrossworld/ Cannondale) trying hard to win again.
- Danny Summerhill (Cliff Bar)
- Jeremy Powers (Cyclocrossworld/ Cannondale) finished an eventual fourth.
- Nicholas Weighall (Rad Racing)
- Chance Noble (Cal Giant)
- Ryan Trebon (Kona) negotiates the course on the way to victory
- Nicholas Weighall (Rad Racing)
- Todd Wells (GT)
- Troy Wells (Clff Bar)
- Mitchell Peterson (MonavieCannondale.com)
- Jeremy Powers (Cyclocrossworld/ Cannondale)
- Born Selander (Ridley)
- The Under 23 podium topped by Nicholas Weighall (Rad Racing).
- Tim Johnson (Cyclocrossworld.com/ Cannondale) finished the race in third, coming off the back of a win the day before
- Ryan Trebon (Kona) was riding for pride and a shot at the series title
- The elite mens' podium (l-r): Ryan Trebon, Tim Johnson and Todd Wells
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- Todd Wells (Team GT) started strong and here leads Tim Johnson (Cyclocrossworld.com/ Cannondale), Ryan Trebon (Kona) and Jeremy Powers (Cyclocrossworld.com/ Cannondale) through the wet mud pit. The four men would stay out in front of the pack all day.
- Todd Wells (Team GT) leads Tim Johnson (Cyclocrossworld.com/ Cannondale) through the wet mud pit. Wells finished second on the day.
- Portland fans live for nasty weather, and the crowds on the course were much heavier than the sunny, first day of racing.
- Ryan Trebon (Kona) rounds the turn of the off-camber downhill section as US national champion Tim Johnson (Cyclocrossworld.com/ Cannondale) chases from behind.
- The colourful Portland fans were out in droves this rainy Sunday.
- Jeremy Powers (Cyclocrossworld.com/ Cannondale) runs through the slippery off-camber downhill section that provided much entertainment for the Portland crowd.
- Ryan Trebon (Kona) rode many of the muddy sections that his competitors chose to run.
- Jeremy Powers (Cyclocrossworld.com/ Cannondale) finished fourth on the day.
- US national champion Tim Johnson (Cyclocrossworld.com/ Cannondale) worked hard for his third place finish, ultimately taking the series win.
- Ryan Trebon (Kona) wins in commanding style and makes up for the difficult first day of racing.
- High fives as series winner Tim Johnson (Cyclocrossworld.com/ Cannondale) greets his fans at the finish of the elite men's race.
- Series winner Tim Johnson (Cyclocrossworld.com/ Cannondale) was all smiles at the finish.
Race 3 - December 7: Elite Women
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- Katerina Nash (Luna)
- Amy Dombroski (Velo Bella)
- Meredith Miller (Cal Giant)
- Katerina Nash (Luna)
- Rachel Lloyd (Cal Giant)
- Georgia Gould (Luna)
- Meredith Miller (Cal Giant) smiles after a hard day out.
- Rachel Lloyd (California Giant Berry) was up against it all weekend
- Czech rider Katerina Nash (Luna) performed brilliantly in Sunday's race
- The elite womens' podium (l-r): Rachel Lloyd, Katerina Nash and Georgia Gould
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- Katerina Nash (Luna) lead from the beginning of the race and never relinquished her lead.
- Georgia Gould (Luna) looked strong during the entire race, and finished second on the day.
- Wendy Simms (Kona) finished fifth on the day.
- Barbara Howe (unattached) powers through the wet, muddy conditions.
- Hometown favourite Sue Butler (Mona Vie/Cannondale) was a figure of concentration all race long, finishing third on the day.
- Rachel Lloyd (California Giant Berry Farms) started strong and finished fourth on the day.
- Georgia Gould (Luna) runs up the off-cambre S-curve in the middle of the course.
- Katerina Nash (Luna) won the elite women's race in commanding style.
- After the storm... Canadian national champion Wendy Simms (Kona) and Georgia Gould (Luna Chix) were all smiles while cheering for the elite men.
Race 2 - December 7: Juniors
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- Junior champion Zach McDonald assumes his position at the head of the race
- Zach McDonald wins the junior race and the USGP series
NBX Gp of Cross - Warwick
Race 2 - December 6: Elite men,
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- F.C.F: Fanatic Cyclocross Fans
- The men's start was led by Derrick St. John (Stevens)
- Derrick St. John (Stevens) gets the hole shot
- Adam Myerson (Cycle-Smart/Van Dessel) running the barriers in second place
- Jamie Driscoll (Cyclocrossworld.com/Cannondale) on the beach run-up leading the race
- Justin Spinelli (Richard Sachs/RGM) running up from the beach
- Steve Tilford (Trek) leading a group of racers on the run-up
- Adam Snyder (3-D Racing) was the only racer to ride both the beach and the run-up
- Racers running in deep sand on the beach
- Nick Keough (Jittery Joe's) leads the chase group over a small rise
- Adam Myerson (Cycle-Smart/Van Dessel) leading Justin Spinelli
- Matt White (Bikereg.com/Joe's Garage) riding in fifth place
- Justin Spinelli (Richard Sachs/RGM) flying over the barriers
- Jamie Driscoll (Cyclocrossworld.com/Cannondale) attacking the barriers
- Adam Myerson (Cycle-Smart/Van Dessel) running the barriers in second place
- Todd Wheelden (Portland Velo)
- Justin Spinelli (Richard Sach/RGM) leads the chase group on the pavement
- Adam Myerson (Cycle-Smart) and Justin Spinelli approach the barriers
- Derrick St. John (Stevens) rode a very agressive race
- Steve Tilford (Trek) knows his way around a cyclocross course
- Jamey Driscoll (Cyclocrossworld.com/Cannondale) wins the race and clinches the New England Championship
- Nick Keough (Jittery Joes) wins the sprint for second place over Adam Myerson
- Nick Keough (Jittery Joes) recovering from the sprint
- The men's podium (l-r): Nick Keough (Jittery Joes) second, Jamey Driscoll (Cyclocrossworld.com/Cannondale) first, Adam Myerson (Cycle-Smart) third
Race 1 - December 6: Elite women,
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- Amy Wallace (Richard Sachs) hangs in there
- Ah yes, 'cross fans will go for any type of costume!
- The tall barriers were a good challenge for the ladies...
- Kathy Sarvary (Spin Arts-Mid State Cycling) looked strong when running
- The powerful Laura Van Gilder took the barriers well
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- Natasha Elliot (EMB Sornono/Stevens)
- The Visitor's Center offered warmth and food
- Amy Wallace (Richard Sachs/RGM) gets the hole shot
- Amy Wallace (Richard Sachs/RGM) leading over the barriers
- Natasha Elliot (EMB Sornono/Stevens) leading Sally Annis (NEBC/Cycle Loft/Devonshire Dental)
- Laura Van Gilder running up a steep hill in second place
- Anna Milkowski (Velo Bella) runs the beach
- Cris Rothfuss (NEBC/Cycle Loft/Devonshire Dental) running the beach in 5th place
- Susan Maclean (Gearworks/Spinarts) leading a group of riders on the beach
- November day on the sound
- Natasha Elliot (EMD Sorono) leading Laura Van Gilder through deep sand
- Natasha Elliot (EMD Sorono) running the beach
- Sally Annis (NEBC/Cycle Loft/Devonshire Dental) running in 3rd place
- Anna Milkowski (Velo Bella) running the beach in 4th place
- Rebecca Wellons (Ridley) running in deep sand behind Milkowski
- Natasha Elliot (EMD Sorono) leading Laura Van Gilder up a steep sandy pitch
- Rebecca Wellons (Ridley) heading for the steep run-up
- Amy Wallace (Richard Sachs) pushing her bike through the sand
- Anna McLoon (Harvard) running with her bike
- Sally Annis (NEBC/Cycle Loft/Devonshire Dental) racing in third place on the pavement
- Rebecca Wellons (Ridley) on the pavement chasing Annis
- Laura Van Gilder (C3 Solay) wins the sprint over Natasha Elliot
Astana press conference
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- Levi Leipheimer looked relaxed with most of the pressure on his teammates.
- Alberto Contador was a popular subject for reporters questions.
- Lance Armstrong takes a photo of the assembled press.
- Photographers have Armstrong in focus along with Alberto Contador, Johan Bruyneel and team spokesman Philippe Maertens.
- Lance Armstrong wears the Livestrong brand wherever he goes.
- The press was out in numbers for the Team Astana press conference, mainly due to the presence of one Lance Armstrong.
- Lance Armstrong says he feels OK "for an old guy".
- Lance Armstrong
- The assembled press dwarfs the riders in sharp contrast to last year's press conference
- Armstrong, Contador and Bruyneel react to reporters' questions.
- A serious moment for Alberto Contador.
- Lance Armstrong tells the press he'll ride for the strongest man in the Tour.
- 2007 Tour champion Alberto Contador
- The cameraman films Contador as he answers reporters' questions.
- Andreas Klöden
- Andreas Klöden and Levi Leipheimer answer questions with Johan Bruyneel looking on.
- Johan Bruyneel looking quite happy with the way things are going.
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- Lance Armstrong and Johan Bruyneel are back together like in the old days.
- A smile for the camera as the media interest was a lot more than last season.
- It's the Astana camp but Livestrong will undoubtedly benefit in 2009.
- Armstrong admitted to have to deal with annoying questions isn't his favourite thing to do, but "you just deal with it and move on."
- Armstrong shoots back to get his memory pictures from the media representatives.
- Armstrong documents the Astana conference.
- Mr. Livestrong is confident for 2009.
- Armstrong spent over an hour answering all questions.
- Armstrong and Contador have no trouble with each other and demonstrated with a hand shake.
- Most teams would be jealous to have just one of those two in the line-up.
- Armstrong is prepared to ride for the strongest and obey the laws of cycling.
- Contador has only one goal for 2009 and that is the Tour de France.
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- Lance Armstrong with the then popular helmet in the 1992 Tour of Ireland.
- Lance Armstrong puts his shades in his back pocket to get to work.
Liquigas training camp
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- Ivan Basso gets in some 'snow miles' during his a Liquigas training camp
- Ivan Basso showed he's no snow bunny when he took a Cannondale MTB machine in the white stuff
- Basso's no Simoni when it comes to off-road skills
- Basso gets back on his steed after another brief off in the snow
- Franco Pellizotti trains in Bibione, Italy, with Daniele Bennati, Ivan Basso, Roman Kreuziger and Vincenzo Nibali, r-l.
- Daniele Bennati has fun in the snow.
- Bennati all warmed up back in the hotel.
- Sprinter Bennati on the mountain bike.
- Bennati shows he knows how to handle a bike.
- Basso is looking forward to race in the peloton again.
- Vincenzo Nibali was rather cold and is looking forward to the first races in Spain.
- Basso tests the icy waters.
- Noč was transferred back to his childhood.
- Liquigas is obviously getting along pretty well.
- Attacks were quickly responded to as serious training was also part of the camp.
- Claudio Corioni launches a snow attack against Ivan Santaromita.
- The 2009 Liquigas team
- Riding uphill is extra tough when you add lots of snow.
- Ivan Basso uses snow shoes to get down.
- The racing was fierce to show the others that the off-season wasn't just spent eating.
- Roman Kreuziger gets a push from the 'fans'.
- That was the way to go (down)!
- The workouts were a lot of fun for everyone.
- Basso snow-shoed his way to the finish.
- Andrea Noč was well-prepared for the