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Carnegie Caulfield CC - December 16
Mike Wiley Memorial
Wellington Velodrome Re-opening
Vlaamse Industrieprijs Bosduin
Surfers Paradise Criterium
Globe Telecom Cycling Challenge
Chainbiter 5.0 'Cross
Emerald City Cyclocross Series Finale
MTBA Australian DH series #2
Kona 24-Hour MTB race
Southern California CX Champ's
Rijkevorsel
Colorado State Cyclocross Championships
Southbank Cycling Grand Prix Criterium
Irish Cyclocross Championships
Sydney Cup on Wheels
Australian Cyclist of the Year awards
Santa Coloma de Gramanet CX
CCCP Cyclocross
West Australian Criterium Championship
Superprestige # 4 Gieten

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Carnegie Caulfield CC - December 16

Images by Mal Sawford

• A delighted Ray Turner celebrates his win in the A Grade race.
• Flyin' Ryan Kelly shows the after-effects of the effort that earned him an A Grade podium finish.
• Richard Cormick was an early pace setter in C Grade before succumbing to the heat.

Mike Wiley Memorial

Images by People Cycle

• Action from the beginners' race.
• More action from the beginners' race.
• Tim Schorer making it look hard.
• Local rider Bob Conners after the stairs.
• Corner Cycle's newest rider, Jon Swinden, looks smooth.
• The beginner men's podium - (L to R) Gary Cundiff, William Palm and Chuck Nguyen.
• Action from the women and cub's race.
• Cub winner Nathan Belcher exits the BMX section.
• Women's champion Kitty Farago.
• Cub champion Nick Keough in action.
• Luke Keough, hot on his brother's heels.
• Luke Keough in action after the stairs.
• The beginner women's podium - (L to R) Heather Owens, Janet Sostokas and Jennifer Rhodes.
• Beginner women's champion Janet Sostokas.
• The junior cub podium - (L to R) Luke Keough, Nick Keough and Nathan Belcher.
• Jonnny Bold crushing the competition.
• The masters' podium - (L to R) Paul Curley, Jonny Bold and Tim Groesbeck.
• Chris Harnish enjoys the final laps.
• The men's B podium.
• The elite men's podium minus Mark McCormack - Chris Harnish (L) and Jeff Craddock.

Wellington Velodrome Re-opening

Images by Gary Milbanke/www.pbase.com

• Sarah Ulmer cuts the ribbon to officially re-open the Wellington velodrome
• The Cat 1 field waits for the off
• Andrew Hawley puts on his race face
• Andrew Hawley gives it some
• Nadene Boyle waits to start
• Road bike racing on the track is an unusual feature of Wellington meets
• Nadene Boyle leads the cat 2 road bike race
• Going hard
• Junior racing also featured on the program
• A junior rider ready for the off
• Veteran racers in action at the re-opening meet.
• I'm too powerful for my cranks...
• Jason McCarty rides in the Cat 1 race for road bikes
• Riders up front in the elimination race
• Errol Thompson wins the wheelrace
• The wheel race podium - Dave McGee (second), Errol Thompson (first), Grant Robinson (third)
• Karena Wilkinson looks pretty happy with the bike she's just won.
• Peter James accepts his prize as winner of the Cat 2 scratch race
• Din Bell was second in the Cat 2 scratch

Vlaamse Industrieprijs Bosduin

Images by Luc Claessen/www.actiefotos.be

• The podium: Tom Van Oppen, Bart Wellens and Maxime Lefebvre
• Belgian Champion Sven Nys giving an interview to Belgian television
• Kamiel Van den Bergh (Ned) had an off-day in Kalmthout
• Maxime Lefebvre (France) rode a very strong race to finish third
• Dutch youngster Thys Verhaegen
• Bart Wellens' solo-race to victory was impressive once again
• Erwin Vervecken is making progress every week - 4th place this time - the podium next?
• Sven Nys did everything he could to take Wellens back
• Dutch champion Richard Groenendael finished 11th
• Peter Van Santvliet tried but could not make a fist against the World Champion
• Vaclav Jezek finished 15th
• Bart Wellens wondering "Where is everyone?"
• Van Noppen and Nys chasing Wellens after his attack
• Mario De Clercq taking an obstacle
• Mario De Clercq finished 7th after a fall in the last lap
• Bart Wellens - The one and only World Champion
• Tom Van Noppen took second place ahead of Lefebvre

Surfers Paradise Criterium

Images by David Magahy/www.goldcoastphotography.com

• Bridget Evans leads Dianne Monk in the Women's race
• The breakway group in the Women's Elite race
• Todd Dawson (Gold coast CATS) was the winner of the B grade race
• Top Female Qld Academy of Sport cyclist Lorian Graham took on the men in the B Grade race finishing a credible 6th
• Robbie McEwen is called to the start line at Surfers Paradise
• A star-studded line up for the Elite Race
• Betts, McEwen and Davis have a mid-race twenty second gap through the streets of Surfers Paradise
• Lademann leads Davis and Cooke in the early laps
• The MGZT team work well together
• David Betts pushes hard to join the breakaway
• Allan Davis (ONCE) looking strong
• Allan Davis drives for yet another Adina Prime win
• Mark Roland (Flight Centre) couldn't repeat last week's win but took a creditable tenth
• The MGZT team continue to hold their formation
• Robbie McEwen the home town favourite edges out Allan Davies for a race win: Davis takes the series
• McEwen celebrates with placegetters Betts and Davis
• Robbie McEwen celebrates a popular victory
• Robbie McEwen embraces his family after the race
• Local Councillor Max Christmas congratulates Robbie McEwen
• The storm that rolled in less than an hour after the end of the race

Images by David Salton

• Last week's winner Mark Roland leads Matt White around corner #1.
• Joel Pearson corners past cafe goers
• Christian Lademann leads his MGZT-Bianchi teammate.
• A few riders tried to bridge with McEwen, Davis and Betts up the road.
• Matt White tries to leave the bunch but is quickly followed.
• MGZT-Bianchi organised the chase but it was too late to bring in the smooth-working leaders.
• The three leaders at the bell, Betts attempts to sneak away.
• Allan Davis couldn't quite roll Robbie McEwen at the finish.
• Christian Lademann picked up 5th a few days before heading back to Germany for the six-day races.
• It wasn't all bike racing on the Surfers Paridise crit. circuit.
• The saintly team MGZT

Globe Telecom Cycling Challenge/Tour of Jalajala-Mabitac-Bugarin

Images by Anthony Yu

• Team Velocity A being pulled by cyclist Patrick Joson.
• Team John Wilkie A on the roads of Jala Jala, Manila, Philippines.
• Team Look Carrera Alabang on their way to victory.
• Team Look Carrera Alabang with team leader/yellow jersey wearer Joel Gironella.
• The calm before the storm - Team Velocity C team leader Cecil Mendiola.
• The peloton before being released out of the neutral zone.
• Breakaway group led by Alfie Reyes (Team Velocity A).
• Team Look Carrera Alabang tries to contain the advantage of the breakaway group.
• Nobody seems to be willing to help Team Look Carrera Alabang chase the break.
• The yellow jersey having a bad day, being nursed up the climb by teammate Robin Valdes.
• Eventual stage winner Eric Carandang (Team Look Carrera Alabang).
• Eventual second place overall Lloyd Santos of Team Joven powering up the climb of Bugarin
• Joel Gironella (Team Look Carrera Alabang) about to be passed by a surging Lloyd Santos of Team Joven.
• Final overall winner Eric Carandang (Team Look Carrera Alabang)

Chainbiter 5.0 'Cross

Images by Paul Weiss/www.paulweiss.bz

• Mens B race leaders Maxwell Kullaway (hup united) and Verge Series Leader Steve Rescigno (Bethel Cycle)
• Mens B race 3rd place Alan Starrett (Bikeman.com) runs over a hurdle.
• Katrina Davis (Richard Sachs) gets turned around negotiating the sand pits.
• Anna Milkowski and Marriane Stover - teammates and first and second place riders - negotiate the sand pit and lead the whole Elite Women's race.
• The kids are ready for their race.

Emerald City Cyclocross Series Finale

Images by Hyun Lee

• Riders discussing the start of the race.
• Eric Tonkin, Troy Heithecker, Mark Hanson and John Flack wait for the start.
• The riders take the front row before the start.
• A few last minute details before the start.
• Matt Hill makes one final adjustment to the narrow starting shoot.
• And finally they're off!
• Russell Stevenson chases Shannon Skerrit through the sloppy bog.
• Matt Hill takes the cleaner roundabout way through the bog.
• The pack clambers through the bog.
• Jimmy Lyngwood decides to push his bike through.
• Eric Atwood tackles the double barriers.
• Rob Camobell (The Valley) leads a small group through the double barriers.
• Shannon Skerrit chases Dale Knapp and Eric Tonkin.
• Russell Stevenson chases back after puncturing.
• Troy Heithecker chases to defend his second place in the series.
• Mark Hansen (Bianchi) takes the slippery turn.
• On a slick day, the pack snakes through the course.
• Leaders Dale Knapp and Eric Tonkin extend their lead through the run-up.
• Seies leader Russell Stevenson powers up the run-up.
• Things get tight in the run-up.
• Tim Ellis (Recycled Cycles) and company at the run-up.
• Richard Mclung (Broadmark Capital) at the run-up.
• Chad Berg receives encouragement from course designer Pat Benson.
• Ron Schmeere makes his cross debut for 2003.
• Rad Racing has always been present during the Emerald City 'cross Series.
• Kenny Williams (Saturn) passes Steve Williams (Recycled Cycles).
• Andy Dahlstrom's not alone in experiencing mechanical difficulties today.
• Rob Campbell heaves his bike up for one more shot at the run-up.

MTBA Australian DH series #2

Images by Mark Gunther

• Amiel Cavalier - series leader and winner at Thredbo in the U19 division
• April Lawyer finished third in the Elite Females
• Brad McDonnell came third in Sport
• Bryn Atkinson came third in a close-fought Elite Men's division
• Emma McNaughton took out second in the Elite Women's
• Relaxing on a perfect Thredbo afternoon
• The best thing about Thredbo must be the chair lift
• It's not all downhill
• Jared Graves flying around the final bend
• Jared Graves was first in both runs
• Jared Rando finished fourth
• Jarrah Lankas gets some air time
• Joel Panozzo gets a bit wide on the last bend but came in second place in Elite Men's
• Justin Havukainen came in at 20th
• Liam Panozzo second in the U19
• Liam Panozzo scopes out the next bit
• Lindsay Klein finished a respectable 9th
• Llewllyn Cameron takes a corner
• Louise Cook negotiates the local terrain
• Luke Patchling
• Martyn Fry kicks up some dust
• Mick Ross through the greenery
• Phillip Scicluna going for speed
• Robbie McNaughton finished 16th
• Robbie McNaughton looks very focused
• Samantha Thompson came 7th in elite women
• Shayne Mirfin came 18th in Elite Men
• Tai Lee Muxlow getting some air close to home
• Tai Lee Muxlow chucks it into a corner

Kona 24-Hour MTB race

Images by Mikkeli Godfree

• Going solo ain’t easy.
• Getting reflective with Kona and Adidas
• Jen Hayes finishes a lap on the Kona chopper.
• The umbrella ladies were indispensable in the heat.
• Dirty Sturtie finishes a lap looking fresh as a daisy.
• John Claxton hitches a ride with fastest lap rider Craig Gordon.
• Where’s your helmet? I got mine.
• Todd Warnock finishes a lap for the Freewheel team.
• Kim Willocks kicks up some dust.
• Rob Eva from SRAM takes the B-line
• Trent Lowe showed a lot of floatigo as he cut some fast laps for the winning team.
• Tongue out, styling it up.
• Jaquie Hickey rode solidly all race.
• Happy Camper [t-shirt reads: I wanna be like Barbie, the bitch gets everything.]
• Some interesting outfits were sported.
• Rob Eva flatted in the closing minutes of the race, but had enough time up his sleeve.
• Chris Jongewaard ripped it up with Sid Taberlay to win the two-ups and came third overall.
• The winning SRAM team: Gordon, Kiraly, Eva, Lowe, McLean, Street (absent).
• I Spy with my little eye.

Southern California CX Champ's

Images by Mitch Clinton/www.clintonphoto.com

• Bob Gugliemelli (Tailwinds) stays focused in the 50+ race to take first place.
• James Cushing-Murray (Celo Pacific) the eventual winner of the 55+ race, leads the field on the first lap.
• Bob Gugliemelli slides into the drop.
• Steve Brown (Santa Clarita Velo) rode the 55+ race to second place
• Mandy Gamble (PAA) on her way to first place in the Woman's B race
• Chris McNeil (Canary Cycles) keeps his eye on the bottom of the hill in the Men's B race. His vigilence was rewarded with the win
• Jennifer Franklin (Velo Sport) sets up for the steep drop
• Jennifer Franklin takes a turn
• Tim Vance (Bike 101) kicks it out in the turn on the way to second place in the Men's B
• Dorothy Wong (Kelly Bike Co.) kept the pace fast for the win
• Dorothy Wong way off the back of the saddle
• Not quite so much mud on the left
• Emilio Cervantes (DARE) took first in the 40+ race - just a warm up for the Elite race in which he finished third
• Brian Keate (Velocity) keeps a light touch on the brakes in the 30+ race
• John Behrens (Celo Pacific) has that same light touch to finish in second behind brian
• Tony Smith (Celo Pacific) shows how to get through the mud.
• Emilio Cervantes has a muddy moment
• Brent Prenzlow (Celo Pacific/Felt) early in the race, still nice and clean
• Jeff Herring gives it all on the short downhill to second in the Elite race
• Ryan Yee (Bicycles of Ojai) makes like a gazelle and secures 4th in the Elite race
• Brent Prenzlow working hard
• Emilio Cervantes on the drop
• Brent Prenzlow led almost from the start

Rijkevorsel

Images by Luc Claessen/Cyclingnews/www.actiefotos.be

• David Willemsens finished sixth after a very strong race.
• Belgian beloften-champion Wesley Van der Linden finished in 11th place.
• Wim Jacobs, Chris Wouters and Wesley Van der Linden tried to escape early in the race.
• Arne Daelmans enjoys the victory.
• Bert Vervecken gives it his all in pursuit.
• Arne Daelmans refreshes himself after the finish.
• Peter Van Santvliet tries all he can to take Daelmans back.
• Vlaanderen rider Jan Verstraeten takes Daelmans with him.
• Arne Daelmans goes it alone with two laps to go.
• Dutch rider Camiel Van den Bergh is making progress on the Belgian 'cross scene after his fourth place today.

Colorado State Cyclocross Championships

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• Greg Frosley (Cody Racing) won the ultra competitive Masters 35 plus category in an awesome display of power. He must have been putting in training time with his world class bike racing wife, bonus points if you know who she is;)
• The Masters men 45 plus podium. L to R, Gary Thacker (Louisville Cyclery), Pat Zeller (Cody Racing) and Brook Watts (Cody Racing)
• Alison Dunlap (Luna) came out and raced with the Cat 3 men in preparation for her bid to win a 6th National Cross title next week.
• Glen Light (Red Rocks Velo) benefited from a little teamwork and a whole lot of fitness to ride away from the Cat 3 mens field for the solo win.
• Bill DePaemelaere crashes out of the Cat 3 mens race. He's OK, but pretty sore;)
• Glen Light savors the victory in the Cat 3 mens race
• Daniel Summerhill (RMCEF) was on fire taking the state title in both the Junior mens 13-14 category and then doubling up and besting the field of senior cat 4 men.
• Daniel Summerhill (RMCEF) takes the sprint for Cat 4 honors in front of Greg Hammond (Dogfish)
• Chris Stockburger (Rio Grande) took another State title in the Junior Men 15-16 category, the same category for which he is defending National Champion.
• An unidentified Jr racer carves the S turn nicely.
• Stockburger is hungry for another year in the Stars and Stripes jersey of National Champ
• Travis Brown (Trek VW) comes through in second near the close of the first lap
• Travis Brown concentrates as he heads into the S turn
• With UCI racing on the east coast canceled due to extreme weather (due to riders not being able to get to the race rather than not wanting to race in the snow) top contenders for next week's National Championships Travis Brown (Trek VW) and Marc Gullickson (Redline-Excel Sports) cam
• Travis Brown takes the lead after Marc Gullickson crashes through the infamous S-turn near the pit.
• Marc "Gully" Gullickson chases hard after T-Brown after a costly crash. Gully's comment afterwards that he was training can be confirmed by the saddlebag that he left on his bike for the race.
• Travis Brown (Trek VW) flies over the barriers en route to the State Championship title.
• Travis Brown celebrates his victory with Marc Gullickson in the background.
• Marc Gullickson demonstrates his silky smooth technique for dismounting and shouldering the bike over a barrier.
• Heather Szabo (Tokyo Joe's) off the front and in control.
• Julie Emmerman was the only rider to keep Szabo in sight for any length of time.
• Heather Szabo (Tokyo Joe's) powers up the hill on her way to the State Championship title in the Senior Women Pro123 category.
• Julie Emmerman rode and ran strongly to finish second.
• Heather Szabo (Tokyo Joe's) savors the victory

Images by Paige Miller

• The Elite Women's start - (L to R) Alison Rockwell (Outdoor Divas), Heather Szabo (Tokyo Joe's), Lyn Franklin (Tokyo Joe's), La Forza rider, Catherine Johnson (Pro Peloton), Jennifer Gersbach (CU).
• And they're away - (L to R) Heather Szabo (Tokyo Joe's), Mary McCarty (unattached), 13-year old Danielle Haulman (La Forza), Catherine Johnson (Pro Peloton), Jennifer Gersbach (CU)
• Ann Lannan (Valdoro Mt. Lodge) leads the all women's start.
• Mary McCarty (unattached), Elizabeth Carrington (Pedal Power), Ann Lannan (Valdoro Mt. Lodge) wind through a corner.
• Heather Szabo (Tokyo Joes) hurdles a set of obstacles.
• Alison Rockwell (Outdoor Divas) mounts her bike after clearing an obstacle.
• Elizabeth Carrington (Pedal Power) hops an obstacle.
• Jennifer Gersbach (CU) reaches for hydration.
• Heather Szabo (Tokyo Joes) crosses the finish line to take a great win and the Colorado State Championship.

Southbank Cycling Grand Prix Criterium

Images by John-Michael Flynn

• Robbie McEwen thirsty for a win before the start.
• Baden Cooke engages in some pre-race talk with his FdJeux.com team-mates.
• A star-studded line-up.
• Mark Roland looks spent, but the win makes it all worthwhile.
• "You want me to write what?" asks Robbie McEwen.
• Robbie McEwen looking fit and tanned.
• Up-and-comer David Betts looks the part in his national team kit.
• Christian Lademann formed part of the lead break, eventually finishing second.
• The peloton en masse during the early stages of the race.
• Local boy Allan Davis was keen to show his colours in front of a home crowd.
• Talented QAS rider Lorian Graham will join the AIS women's team in Italy next year.
• Lorian Graham decided to race amongst the men in the B Grade race for the best workout possible.
• Queenslander Lorian Graham in amongst the blokes in the men's B Grade race.
• Lorian Graham rides within herself in the middle of the peloton.
• Brad McGee buckles up.
• "Hey, let's stuff this race and just undo and do-up our helmets all day long!" thinks Brad McGee. No such luck, Brad.
• Allan Davis prays for a win.
• Second place-getter Christian Lademann looking very pleased with himself.
• Mark Roland gives a post-race interview to the media.
• The winning smile of Mark Roland.
• "Ummm... I dunno," says Mark Roland when thrown a doozy of a question.
• David Betts has has got the beefy arm action happening, too.
• David Betts was very satisfied with making the break and the podium.
• Matt Wilson shares a joke with one of his FdJeux.com team-mates.
• Matt White is all horsepower.
• Robbie McEwen focuses on the race ahead.
• Matt Wilson's boyish face belies the toughness of the sport.
• Robbie McEwen, up close and personal.
• Robbie McEwen's expression hidden behind his Oakleys.
• Mark Roland leads the winning break.
• Mark Roland surges to an emphatic victory.
• Allan Davis wins the consolation sprint for fifth place.

Images by David Magahy/www.goldcoastphotography.com

• Baden Cooke, Matt White and Matt Wilson share a joke before the start - and somehow their bikes have got mixed up...
• Robbie McEwen lines up at the start
• An MGZT rider takes the corner flat-out
• Allan Davis (ONCE) applies some mid-race pressure
• Matt Hayman (Rabobank) goes hard
• Bradley McGee leads the break
• The top four in their eventual finish order: Mark Roland, Christian Lademann, David Betts & Bradley McGee
• Matt Hayman leads Baden Cooke
• Robbie McEwen rounds the bottom turn at Southbank
• Allan Davis speeds towards an Adina Prime watch prize
• Mark Rowland salutes the crowd at the finish line
• An MGZT rider displays the wounds from one of the a spills of the day.
• Christian Lademann sprays the crowd with champagne after finishing second.

Images by Heath Carney

• Hi speed cornering
• An early break goes clear.
• The main bunch were vigilant in chasing down breaks during the early stages of the race.
• Naturally, one of the best seats in the house is dedicated
• With the locals keen to show off in front of a home crowd, the men's race got underway at a cracking pace and never let up.
• After eight minutes, the tone of the race was set, with a lead group of four opening up a 10 second lead from a small chase group including Matt White, with the peloton just a couple more seconds behind.
• With the first four places all but accounted for, a number of small breaks opened up over the final 10 minutes, with Queenslander Allan Davis was the first to go.
• It wasn't Robbie McEwen's day today, but that didn't stop the locals cheering him on.
• The lead group of four riders.
• Bundaberg rider Allan Davis lurks in the background, waiting to pounce.
• Baden Cooke leads Matt White in the closing moments of the race.
• Once the lead break lapped the field, the peloton knew they were fighting for fifth.
• Things stayed pretty tight until the bell lap.
• As the finish line approached for the main bunch, local rider Allan Davis put the hammer down to take fifth place.
• Matt Wilson rides in the peloton, followed by Cameron Hughes.
• Go Alby! Allan Davis takes a flyer.
• With speed and strength being the order of the day, there were plenty of casualties.
• The lapped riders were given the three laps to go call to allow the lead group to contest the race victory.
• Spectators (and the cameras) get ready for a photo finish.
• Bradley McGee gives the obligatory post-race interview.
• Ditto for Robbie McEwen.

Images by James Worrell

• Plenty of action in one of the races earlier in the day.
• Baden Cooke (C) with Robby McEwen (far R) in the peloton.
• Local Brisbane cycling identity Robby McEwen in action.
• Allan Davis, Jarrard Poad and Matt White attempt to chase down the breakaway group.
• The last the peloton saw of the breakaway group.
• Brad McGee drives the break of the day.
• Local Flight Centre rider Mark Roland raises his arms in victory as winner of the elite men's race.

Images by Michael Gall

• The women's race whiz past the front straight of Little Stanley St, South Bank, Brisbane.
• B grade riders take the fast bottom corner.
• B grade riders taking the bottom corner into Grey St.
• No brakes!
• The front straight of the hot dog-style course, Little Stanley St.
• The B grade bunch.
• B grade riders going wide on the bottom corner.
• B grade bunch climb the false flat up the back straight of Grey St.
• The Superscreen!
• Baden Cooke relaxing before the main race.
• Robbie McEwen looks ready, commenting how the next hour was going to hurt.
• "When does this show start?" asks Robbie McEwen.
• Looking down the main straight to the fast bottom corner of Little Stanley St.
• Robbie, Brad and Baden warm up.
• Brad McGee waiting for his chance to make a move off the front of the bunch.
• Lifecycle riders working hard.
• Brad McGee about to join the winning move.
• And they're away! Brad McGee and the final three place getters make the winning move.
• The break extends their lead.
• The break working well together to gap the main bunch.
• Baden Cooke polices the front of the main bunch covering any counter-attacks.
• The break continues to extend their lead down the main straight...
• ... while the main bunch chases hard.
• "Man, these guys are flying!"
• The break is out of sight of the main bunch.
• It looks like the break are going to lap the field...
• Almost there!
• Caught! The four break away riders lap the main field. Lapped rider Baden Cooke leads FDJeux.com team-mate Brad McGee, followed by lapped rider Adrian Booth.
• Fourth-placed McGee is mobbed by his fans.
• The race according to Brad McGee.
• "Well, it happened like this, see…" says Brad McGee.
• "... and then it went like this…"
• Baden Cooke collects his prize.
• Baden Cooke collects his prize.
• Robbie McEwen collects his prize.
• Robbie McEwen post-race.
• Brad McGee collects fourth place.
• The winner's podium.

Irish Cyclocross Championships

Images by Shane Stokes

• The riders nervously await the start.
• The pack sprints away, the tussle for places paramount in the minds of the riders.
• Twelve-time Irish champion Robin Seymour wasted little time in going clear.
• Apollo's Andy Lahye, All Ireland cross league winner Roger Aiken and XMTB junior Lewis Ferguson lead the chase.
• Team WORC's Keith Meghen had finished second to Aiken in the first round of the Irish League. This was his first race back after illness.
• Robin Seymour draws further ahead as the race progresses.
• As expected, Roger Aiken was his Seymour's challenger.
• Lewis Ferguson is just 18, but showed great promise with today's ride.
• Robin Seymour passes the old ruins on the Kilruddery Estate property.
• Robert Lamont's efforts would help net the XMTB club the team prize.
• Andrew McAllister (ECV Racing) sure looks the part.
• Stephen O'Sullivan is well known as a roadie, having won a stage in the 2000 FBD Milk Ras. He's been riding pretty well off-road too, of late.
• Today's course was a mixture of fast stretches...
• ... and some more technical sections.
• Kilcullen CC's Liam Walker is a regular face at races during the season, as an official of the Leinster Cycling Federation and Cycling Ireland.
• Don Travers took silver in 2002 but found a tough opponent today in Lewis Ferguson in his quest for bronze.
• XMTB's Lewis Ferguson tussled with Travers throughout the second half of the race.
• Lewis Ferguson was the fresher and the more aggressive of the two.
• Lewis Ferguson surged clear of Travers in the final 400 metres, opening up a gap and securing bronze.
• A weary Don Travers rolls home for fourth on the day.
• Robin Seymour said the race was hard. He should have known what to expect - after all, he designed the course!
• Lewis Ferguson rode well - we should hear more of him in the future.
• So too Roger Aiken, four years his senior but another with some good performances ahead.
• Glen Kinning and Roger Aiken catch up on the latest news after the finish.
• The medalists - Roger Aiken (silver), Robin Seymour (gold) and bronze medallist, Lewis Ferguson.
• Lewis Ferguson, Glen Kinning and Robert Lamont were best team on the day, taking third, sixth and seventh.

Sydney Cup on Wheels

Images by John Veage

• Despite a brilliant effort by defending champion Rochelle Gilmore to move to the front of the field from her scratch mark, she was unable to hold off a fast-finishing Leslie Aisbett who collected the Women's Sydney Cup on Wheels.
• Sydney rider Graeme Brown became the first person ever to win the Men's Sydney Cup on Wheels three times at Dunc Gray Velodrome.
• Yeah baby! Graeme Brown shows off his trophy as a three-time winner of the Sydney Cup on Wheels.
• High tension - the closing moments of the women's Sydney Cup on Wheels.

BMC Software Australian Cyclist of the Year Awards

Images by John Veage

• Michael Rogers holds his trophy as Australian Cyclist of the Year for 2003.
• Michael Rogers looks chuffed to be bestowed the honour of Australian Cyclist of the Year.
• Michael Rogers shows off the Sir Hubert Opperman Medal which recognises him as 2003 BMC Software Australian Cyclist of the Year.
• Coach Ian McKenzie with the four members of the record-breaking teams pursuit squad - (from L to R) Steven Wooldridge, Graeme Brown, Peter Dawson and Luke Roberts.
• Luke Roberts holds his plaque as the Cyclingnews.com Male Track Cyclist of the Year.
• Cyclingnews.com publisher Gerard Knapp presents Katie Mactier with her award as the Cyclingnews.com Female Track Cyclist of the Year.
• Mick Rogers also won the Men's Road Cyclist of the Year award.
• Sara Carrigan happily holds her plaque as Female Road Cyclist of the Year.
• Katrina Miller enjoys the limelight after being awarded the honour of Female MTB Cyclist of the Year.
• A jovial Nathan Rennie took out the Male MTB Cyclist of the Year award.
• Christopher Scott of Queensland won the Disability Cyclist of the Year award for his four gold medals at the EPC Open European Championships.
• A dapper-looking Wade Bootes accepts his award as Male BMX Cyclist of the Year.
• Ron Boyle was gracious in thanking his supporters and coaches as Male Masters Cyclist of the Year.
• Coach Ian McKenzie won the SBS Television Cycling Coach of the Year for his efforts in contributing to Australia's team pursuit gold medal and record-breaking ride.
• Cyclingnews publisher Gerard Knapp takes out the award for Best Print Story of 2003 for his feature on the Launceston Classic.
• The eight winners of the Ausport Volunteer Awards stand tall on the stage at the Dunc Gray Velodrome.

Images by Mark Gunther

• The award-winning photo Mark Gunther's image from the Sydney round of the track world cup appeared in Ride Cycling Review magazine
• Australia's world-record team pursuit riders were recognised with a special award. From left: Stephen Wooldridge, Graeme Brown, Peter Dawson and Luke Roberts
• Luke Roberts is interviewed by SBS Tour de france reporter Mike Tomalaris
• The junior winners leave the stage
• Sara Carrigan, female Road Cyclist of the Year
• Michael Rogers looks thoughtful on the podium
• Michael Rogers and the Hubert Opperman trophy for Cyclist of the Year
• Michael Rogers has seen the light

Santa Coloma de Gramanet CX

Images by Luis Angulo/www.solociclocross.com

• Luis Angulo winner in the Master 30 class
• Joan Font
• Francesc Carnicer riding hard
• Jose Lopez the junior winner
• A rider flying the barriers
• Ventura riding to his second consecutive victory
• Francesc Carnicer had his best race with the second place overall.
• Santiago Armero showing his cross style.
• Adria Tous
• The overall winner under 23 Ismael Ventura.
• Local rider Adrian Garcia finished second in the juniors in a good race

CCCP Cyclocross

Images by James Wood/www.geocities.com/jdubbikin/

• The elite men separate midway into lap 1
• Winner Todd Wells and Andy Jacques-Maynes form the early break
• Andy Jacques-Maynes tackles the sand pit on the top half of the course
• A Kona rider also playing in the sand
• Midway through the race riders start to show a little fatigue
• Todd Wells and Andy Jacques-Maynes still doing battle. However Andy's Clif Bar team mate Jackson Stewart is lurking just around the bend
• Andy Jacques-Maynes and Jackson Stewart of Clif Bar try to keep Todd Wells (Hyundai Mongoose) under control
• Clif Bar's Jackson Stewart on the attack after Todd
• Kona's Eric Tonkin midway through the race
• Family Cycling Center on the chase
• Riders negotiate a technical and slick off-camber section of the course
• Aaron O'Dell (BuyCell.com) midway through an off camber descending turn
• Andy and Jackson continue their pursuit of Todd Wells
• Kona's Eric Tonkin chases down the Clif Bar duo of Andy Jacques-Maynes and Jackson Stewart
• Davie Yeater (Fairfield Toyota) demonstrates how to ride the beach. The only other rider able to do this was Todd Wells
• Todd Wells (Hyundai Mongoose) takes the win.
• Man I'm glad that's over.
• Jackson Stewart nips Andy at the line for second after a long day chasing Todd Wells.
• Eric Tonkin comes in for 4th whilst a Kona team mate rounds out the top 5.
• The podium: Andy Jacques-Maynes (Clif Bar) 3rd, Todd Wells (Hyundai-Mongoose) 1st and Eric Tonkin (Kona) 4th. Jackson Stewart (Clif Bar) 2nd was unable to attend the awards

Images by Russ & Nancy Wright/www.AbbiOrca.com

• Rachel Lloyd ran away with a big win Sunday for her second win an as many weeks
• Todd Wells leads Andy Jacques-Maynes
• Michael Hosey leads Adam Switters in the junior race

West Australian Criterium Championships

Images by Steve Lack/www.idealcycles.com

Men

• The original breakaway containing Jason Rigg, Keiran Page and Steve Harcourt.
• Ryan Suckling leads Hilton McMurdo and eventual winner Kristian House.
• Kristian House bridges across to the breakaway on his own.
• The British duo try ol' one-two on Steve Harcourt, with Kristian House attacking first.
• One lap to go.
• The Poms go 1-2 with Kristian House coming in ahead of team-mate Keiran Page.
• Veteran Steve Harcourt hangs on to third place.
• Ryan Suckling leads the bunch home for fourth place ahead of Briton Russell Downing.
• The Briton with the Texan accent - Kristian House.
• Yo bro! Downing brothers Dean and Russell.
• Former Australian pro Shane Sutton, now British road coach, reflects on a succesful day for his boys.
• The British team's road machines.

Women

• Hayley Rutherford finished second today, with today's result ending a successful week for Hayley after breaking the course record at the Kings Park time trial the previous Tuesday. Rutherford is the fiancee of Panaria professional Graeme Brown.
• Hayley Rutherford's ALAN bike, a big name from the 70s when they equipped the Polish team along with many others with their innovative bonded aluminium frames, and they are still a force on the Italian domestic market today. Hayley rides for the Italian Michela Fanini team in 2004.
• Youth over experience - Amy Kirk (WAIS), a happy winner and West Australian Criterium Champion.
• WAIS (Western Australian Institute of Sport) coach Darryl Benson.

Superprestige # 4 Gieten - C1

Images by DCP/Bert Geerts

• The effort on Bart Aernouts' (Rabobank) face provides a stark contrast to the serenity of the lake.
• Bart Aernouts (Rabobank) looks focused.
• Bart Wellens (Spaarselect) pushes his way to victory.
• Bart Wellens (Spaarselect) ready to rumble.
• U23 world champion Enrico Franzoi assesses his chances.
• Erwin Vervecken (Spaar Select) could do with a shower.
• Enrico Franzoi was not on song today, finishing outside the top 10.
• Enrico Franzoi looks beaten.
• Gerben de Knegt (Rabobank) watches his step.
• Kenny van Hummel looks anxious as he leaders forge their lead up front.
• A spectator friendly parcours.
• The women's podium.
• The men's podium, with a podium girl for each place-getter.
• Richard Groenendaal in deep concentration.
• Richard Groenendaal asks the rain gods for water to wash his muddied face.
• Belgian champion Sven Nijs (Rabobank) looks annoyed.
• Sven Nijs (Rabobank) channels his anger into the race to finish third.
• Tom Vannoppen (Palmans-Collstrop) had a superb ride to finish second.
• The podium - A smiling Tom Vannoppen (Palmans-Collstrop, 2nd), a grinning Bart Wellens (Spaarselect, 1st), and a content Sven Nijs (Rabobank, 3rd).

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