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Vuelta Ciclista a la Rioja
Liège-Bastogne-Liège
Vuelta de Bisbee
Tour de Bretagne Cycliste
Tour of Virginia
Giro del Trentino
NMBS Series #2
MTB World Cup #1
Flèche Wallonne
Women's Flèche Wallonne
K-Capital Cup #4
Amstel Gold Race
Tro Bro Léon
Tour of Georgia
Giro d'Abruzzo
Scheldeprijs Vlaanderen
La Côte Picarde
Paris-Camembert Lepetit
Komen Central Georgia Cycle for the Cure
Paris-Roubaix
Jacksonville Cycling Classic
Sea Otter Classic
Coupe de France Cross-country
Novilon Internationale Damesronde van Drenthe
Ronde van Drenthe
Albert Achterhes Profronde van Drenthe
Sea Otter Pro NRC Road Race
GP Pino Cerami
Circuit de la Sarthe
Drentse 8 van Dwingeloo
Gent-Wevelgem
Rund um Köln
Ronde van Vlaanderen
Vuelta al País Vasco
Women's Ronde van Vlaanderen
Australian 24 Hour Solo National Championships
GP de la Ville de Rennes
GP Miguel Indurain
US Open of Cycling
Hel van het Mergelland
Good Friday International Track Meeting
Route Adélie de Vitré
KBC Driedaagse van De Panne-Koksijde
Brabantse Pijl
Settimana Ciclista Lombarda

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Vuelta Ciclista a al Rioja

Stage 2 - April 28: Casalarreina-Casalarreina, 168 km

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Images by Ainara Hernando/www.ainaraphoto.com

• Vladimir Karpets & David Arroyo drive it on the front of the peloton
• Vladimir Karpets & Rubén Plaza ride across the line hand in hand
• Vladimir Karpets on the stage winner's podium
• Diego Milan is neo-pro classification leader
• Candido Barbosa the points classification leader
• Rubén Plaza took over the GC lead
• Rubén Plaza & Pablo Urtasun & Pablo de Pedro GC, Mountains and Sprint leaders

Images by Monika Prell/Cyclingnews

• Galparsoro signs in at the very fancy staging area
• Dionisio Galparsoro is looking highly enthusiastic about stage two
• Pablo Urtasun is the mountains leader
• The peloton in full flight

Stage 1 - April 27: Lardero-Calahorra, 150.4 km

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Images by Ainara Hernando/www.ainaraphoto.com

• Team Slipstream riders joking around at the start.
• Caisse d'Epargne and Selle Italia keep the two breakaway riders within reach.
• Today's parcours wasn't hard enough to cause any real selections.
• Alberto Loddo (Selle Italia) wins stage one.
• Pablo Urtasun (Liberty Seguros) leads the mountains classification.
• Pablo de Pedro (Grupo Nicolas Mateos) was rewarded for his long breakaway with the sprints jersey.
• Alberto Loddo (Selle Italia) is the first leader of the 47th Vuelta Ciclista a la Rioja.

Images by Monika Prell/Cyclingnews

• Beñat Intxausti (Grupo Nicolas Mateos) catches up on some news before the start.
• Dionisio Galparsoro (Euskaltel-Euskadi)
• The free coffee was too much to resist for some riders.
• Stage winner Alberto Loddo salutes from the podium.
• Loddo lets rip with the Champagne.
• The four jersey wearers after stage one.

Vuelta de Bisbee

Stage 3 - April 29

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Images by Mason Ibas/www.masonibas.com

• The peloton heads through Bisbee.
• Riders exit the Mule Pass Tunnel at the top of the climb.
• The group heads north towards Tombstone.
• A break forms at the first intermediate sprint.
• RideClean powers the breakaway.
• The peloton crosses over the San Pedro River.
• The feed zone can be a confusing place.
• The group passes the OK Corral and city hall in Tombstone.
• The break puts over four minutes on the chasers.
• The peloton gets serious and organizes the chase.
• The break heads back towards the Mule Mountains and the final climbs.
• The peloton hits the mountains, still trailing by over two and a half minutes.
• Race leader Michael Grabinger (Sucessful Living) on the descent with the main group.
• Henan Munoz (Halcones) digs deep to ride alone up the final grade.
• Henan Munoz (Halcones) takes Stage 3 victory.
• Phil Zajicek (Navigators) crosses the line.
• La Vuelta de Bisbee Champion 2007: Daniel Ramsey (Successful Living).

Stage 2 - April 28

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Images by Mason Ibas/www.masonibas.com

• U23 US National Cyclocross Champion Amy Dombroski(Excel Sports) on the course.
• Meshy Holt (Expresscopy.com).
• Scott Biaggi (GST Racing) puts in the best time for the B event.
• David Solomon (Halcones)
• Jason Lindgren (Procon/FNBA)
• Zach Coolman (Team WM)
• The climb back to the finish was a windy one.
• John Dehnert (RideClean) is all concentration.
• Mike Jones (JellyBelly) gets caught in the rain.
• Michael Grabinger (Successful Living) powers his way along the course.

Stage 1 - April 28

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Images by Mason Ibas/www.masonibas.com

• The Tecos team awaits the start of Stage 1.
• The men roll out of the start.
• The peloton rides past the Lavendar Pit open mine.
• Nothing but open range east of Bisbee.
• Riders battle the heavy winds.
• The yellow jersey stayed in the group.
• Antonio Aldape (Halcones) looses his chain during the intermediate sprint...
• ...but it’s back on in seconds.
• Meshy Holt out front alone and enjoying it.
• The men's break heads back to the Mule Mountains.
• Phil Zajicek (Navigators) pulls the break along.
• Antonio Aldape (Halcones) takes the stage.

Prologue - April 27

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Images by Mason Ibas/www.masonibas.com

• Maria Monica (Touchstone Climbing) focuses on the short TT ahead of her.
• Meshy Holt (Expresscopy.com) rolls off the start ramp and up main street.
• Bisbee not only has lots of hills but lots of stairs as well.
• A rider heads up Main Street in "Old Bisbee"
• Former U.S. National Champion Brian Lemke (Landis/Trek VW) puts in a hard effort on the final grade.
• Defending LVDB champion Phil Zajicek heads up Mule Pass and sits 0:20 seconds off the lead.
• Mike Jones (Jelly Belly) digs deep.
• David Salomon (Halcones) put in an effort for second best time only 14 seconds off the pace.
• Corey Collier (Team Einstein) had a time of 9:56 which put's him in yellow for stage 1.

Tour de Bretagne Cycliste

Stage 6 - May 1: Ploëren - Josselin, 165.8 km

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Images by Fabrice Lambert/La Gazette du centre Morbihan

• Shinichi Fukushima (Nippo) contemplating a career after cycling.
• Sébastien Harbonnier (C.C Nogent Sur Oise) held the climber's jersey before today's final stage.
• Race leader Lars Boom (Rabobank) rolls out for the final stage.
• The peloton departs from Ploëren.
• Evgeny Sokolov (Vendée U)
• Stéphane Bonsergent (Bretagne-Armor Lux)
• Maurice Vrijmoed (Van Vliet)
• Shinichi Fukushima (Nippo)
• Lars Boom (Rabobank) focussed during the final stage.
• Stéphane Petilleau (Bretagne-Armor Lux) leading an escape with Yukiya Arashiro (Nippo)
• Arashiro takes a turn.
• Jonathan Thire (Team U Nantes Atlantique) about to be hunted down by Rabobank.
• Rabobank kept things together for their man Lars Boom.
• Vojtech Hacecky (Dukla Praha) forced to retire after breaking his chain.
• Bretagne Armour-Lux wanted to put on a show in their home race.
• Edvald Boassen Hagen (Maxbo Bianchi) takes out the final stage.
• Bernhard Hinault is the official jersey zipper-upper for the Tour de Bretagne.
• Stage winner Edvald Boassen Hagen salutes the crowd.
• One for the left...
• ...one for the right.
• Lars Boom enjoying the special winner's treatment.
• Fabrice Jeandesboz (Vendée U)
• Jos Pronk (Time-Van Hemert) took home the sprints jersey.
• Jurgen Roelants (Davitamon-Win for Life) with Monsieur Hinault.
• Roelants won the points classification
• Jose Martins (Vitória-ASC) the best climber.
• Boom took home the orange combination classification jersey.
• All the jersey winners from the 2007 Tour de Bretagne.
• One last photo for Tour winner Lars Boom.

Stage 5 - April 30: Missillac - Missillac (ITT), 24.25 km

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Images by Fabrice Lambert/La Gazette du centre Morbihan

• Alain Van Katwijk (Van Vliet-EBH)
• Alex Rasmussen (Odense Energi) focussing on the job.
• Alexander Kristoff (Maxbo Bianchi)
• Alexandre Bousseau (Vendée U)
• Bonsergent Stéphane (Bretagne Armor Lux)
• Bradley Fairall (Super Sport 35)
• Bram Schmitz (Van Vliet)
• Casper Jorgensen (Odense Energi)
• Charles Guilbert (Bretagne Armor Lux)
• Christoph Schweizer (Sparkasse)
• Edvald Boassen Hagen (Maxbo Bianchi)
• Evgeny Sokolov (Vendée U)
• Fabrice Jeandesboz (Vendée U)
• Frederiek Nolf (Beveren 2000)
• Gabriel Rash (Maxbo Bianchi)
• Julien Fouchard (Côtes d'Armor)
• Julien Gonnet (Super Sport 35)
• Jurgen Roelandts (Bodysol)
• Kévin Lalouette (CC Nogent Sur Oise)
• Lars Boom (Rabobank) didn't hold anything back today.
• The effort shows as Boom flies across the finish line.
• Lars Petter Nordhaug (Maxbo Bianchi)
• Li NG Yong (Bodysol)
• Loic Herbreteau (CR4C Roanne)
• Lars Boom gets the zip-up treatment from Bernhard Hinault.
• Overall leader Lars Boom has just one more stage to defend his jersey.
• Sébastien Harbonnier lets Hinault get some practice in before the Tour.
• Jurgen Rolandts in the points jersey.
• Jos Pronk is the sprints leader.
• Lars Boom retained his best young rider jersey.
• Yukiya Arashiro leads the combination classification.

Stage 4 - April 29: Guénin - Rennes, 169.4 km

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Images by Fabrice Lambert/La Gazette du centre Morbihan

• Arnaud Madec (Cotes D'Armor)
• David Le Lay (Bretagne-Armor Lux)
• Alexandre Naulleau (Team U Nantes Atlantique) leads the peloton.
• Charles Guilbert (Bretagne-Armor Lux)
• The peloton heading for Rennes.
• David Le Lay and Antoine Dalibard (Bretagne-Armor Lux) stick together in the bunch.
• Edvald Boassen Hagen (Maxbo Bianchi) shadowed by Lars Boom (Rabobank).
• Boassen Hagen coming back after his untimely puncture.
• Boassen Hagen desperately trying to save his leader's jersey.
• Evgeny Sokolov (Vendée U)
• Fabrice Jeandesbosz (Vendée U)
• Gabriel Rasch (Maxbo-Bianchi)
• Ivan Gil Martin (Vigna Magna Cropu)
• Johnny Hoogerland (Van Vliet)
• Jos Pronk (Time -Van Hemert) leads the sprints classification.
• Julien Fourrier (SCO Dijon)
• Julien Simon (Super Sport 35 ACNC)
• Jugen Roelants (Davitamon-Win for Life) is the points leader.
• Yoann Lucas (Team U Nantes Atlantique)
• Sébastien Turgot (Vende U) beats Lars Boom (Rabobank) for the stage win.
• Boom drives the break on the finishing circuit.
• Full gas from Lars Boom. The Dutchman wasn't interested in waiting for race leader Edvald Boasson Hagen after his puncture.
• Boom is also the best young rider.
• The new leader of the Tour de Bretagne with just two stages remaining.
• Lars Petter Nordhaug (Team Maxbo Bianchi) trying to pace his team captain back to the front.
• Edvald Boassen Hagen (Maxbo Bianchi) meets the local youngsters before today's stage.
• The Mayor of Guenin greets riders before the start.
• Best climber Sébastien Harbonnier (C.C Nogent Sur Oise)
• The peloton waiting for their marching orders.
• The large escape gets down to work.
• Maxbo Bianchi riders cross the finish line.
• Perfect racing conditions in Northern France.
• Tom Veelers (Rabobank) working hard in the break.
• Rabobank set a high tempo in the lead group.
• Stéphane Rossetto (CC Nogent) on the front.
• Mikaël Cherel (Team U Nantes Atlantique)
• Sébastien Fournet Fayard (Cr4C Roanne)
• Sébastien Turgot (Vende U) was too quick for Lars Boom.
• Stage winner Sébastien Turgot on the podium.
• Shinichi Fukushima (Nippo)
• Shinichi Fukushima (Nippo) greets some young riders before the stage.
• Stéphane Bonsergent (Bretagne-Armor Lux)
• Timo Honstein (Team Sparkasse)
• Team Maxbo Bianchi working to bring back the leaders.
• Sébastien Harbonnier (C.C Nogent Sur Oise) retained his mountains jersey.
• Yukiya Arashiro (Nippo) is the combination classification leader.
• Boom is the new overall leader.

Stage 3 - April 28: Loudéac - Douarnenez, 173.1 km

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Images by Fabrice Lambert/La Gazette du centre Morbihan

• Alain Van Katwijk in the polka dot climber's jersey
• Alexandre Naulleau
• Antoine Dalibard was in the break, but was instructed to sit up
• Olivier Grammaire wins stage three
• Damien Gaudin wears the points leader's jersey
• David Le Lay just missed the winning group
• David Le Lay attacks
• David Le Lay was happy with third place on stage three
• Eduardo M Silva Daniel (Dukla Praha)
• Edvald Boasson Hagen is presented with the young rider's jersey
• Edvald Boasson Hagen had to work hard to hold his GC lead
• Edvald Boasson Hagen the GC leader after stage three
• Fabrice Jeandesboz shows the effort of the pace
• Gaël Malacarne rolls in with a broken chain
• Jonathan Dayus attacked on the final circuit
• Jonnhy Hoogerland climbs during stage three
• Jos Pronk is sprint classification leader
• Julien Simon leads the chase
• Jurgen Roelandts is points classification leader
• The U Nantes Atlantique team pose in front of their team car
• The Côtes d'Armor team at the start
• The peloton rolls out for stage three
• Team Maxbo Bianchi leads the peloton
• Loïc Herbreteau leads Stéphane Pétilleau
• Mickaël Chérel at the finish
• Mickaël Chérel looks determined
• Olivier Grammaire revels in his victory
• Olivier Grammaire pumps the air on Douarnenez
• Olivier Grammaire smiles
• Rabobank gets a few giggles in
• Stéphane Bonsergent in discussion with Jean Francois Quenet
• Stéphane Bonsergent takes fourth place in the sprint
• Stéphane Pétilleau loses big on the day
• Sébastien Harbonnier in the polka dot climber's jersey
• Sébastien Turgot gains the intermediate sprint
• Tristan Le Yondre exhibits a pensive moment
• Victoire de Olivier prevails on Douarnenez
• Vojtech Hacecky shows pain and power
• Yohan Lucas comes on strong
• Yukiya Arashiro is the leader of the combined classification
• Yukiya Arashiro in the lead ahead of Sébastien Harbonnière

Images by Jean-Francois Quenet

• A smiling race leader Edvald Boasson Hagen.
• Sébastien Harbonnier and Yukiya Arashiro were in the lead almost all day.
• The four-man break of Jonathan Dayus, Olivier Grammaire, Sébastien Harbonnier and Yukiya Arashiro with 5km to go.
• First win this year for Olivier Grammaire
• David Le Lay explains the strange tactics of Bretagne-Armor Lux.
• Olivier Grammaire is a happy winner.

Stage 2 - April 27: Saint-Suliac - Loudéac, 176 km

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Images by Fabrice Lambert/La Gazette du centre Morbihan

• Kristof De Zutter (Davitamon-Win for Life)
• Jurgen Roelants (Davitamon-Win for Life) in the green jersey before stage two.
• Damien Gaudin (Vende U) before today's stage to Loudéac.
• The riders from Cr4C Roanne.
• Race speaker Jean Gillet with Tristan Le Yondre (Super Sport 35).
• Breton rider Perrig Quemeneur and Russian teammate Evgeny Sokolov (Vende U).
• It was another fast start today, with a tailwind encouraging riders to attack.
• The peloton breaks up before an intermediate sprint.
• Breton champion Julien Gonnet (Super Sport 35 ACNC).
• Estonian rider Rein Taramae (Roue D'Or Saint Amandoise)
• Alexander Kristoff (Team Maxbo Bianchi) wearing the orange jersey as leader of the combination classification.
• Edvald Boasson Hagen (Team Maxbo Bianchi) wearing the leader's jersey during stage two.
• Alain Van Katwijk (Van Vliet) in the climber's jersey.
• Jonathan Dayus (U Nantes Atlantique).
• Boasson Hagen pursued by Tristan Le Yondre (Super Sport 35).
• Stéphane Bonsergent (Bretagne-Armor Lux)
• Amore & Vita-McDonald's lead on the finishing circuits.
• Lars Boom (Rabobank) attacks on the final circuit.
• Stéphane Pétilleau (Bretagne-Armor Lux) powers a small escape on the circuit around Loudéac.
• Local team Vende U driving on the front.
• Jos Pronk (Time-Van Hemert) wins stage two.
• Victory for Jos Pronk (Time-Van Hemert).
• A happy Jos Pronk after winning the bunch sprint.
• Gurvan Musset from French TV station France 3 with veteran rider Stéphane Pétilleau (Bretagne-Armor Lux).
• Jos Pronk with the stage winner's trophy.
• Pronk on the podium with five-time Tour winner Bernard Hinault.
• Jos Pronk (Time-Van Hemert) wearing the combination jersey.
• Alain Van Katwijk (Van Vliet) leads the mountains classification.
• Van Katwijk gets the best climber's trophy for stage two.
• Boasson Hagen retained the race lead for another day.
• The Norwegian has been tipped as the next Thor Hushovd, attracting offers from various ProTour teams.
• Pronk also leads the points classification...
• ... and the sprints classification.
• And the best young rider is... Jos Pronk.

Stage 1 - April 26: Saint-Malo - Cancale, 157.4 km

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Images by Fabrice Lambert/La Gazette du centre Morbihan

• Awaiting the start in Saint-Malo.
• Tour leader Lars Boom (Rabobank) looking serious.
• The race rolls out from Saint-Malo.
• Julien Gonnet (Super Sport 35 ACNC)
• Strong cross-winds blowing off the sea made for a tough day of racing.
• The six-man break led by Koji Fukushima.
• Rabobank working hard for race leader of Lars Boom.
• Alexandre Naulleau and Yohan Lucas (U Nantes Atlantique) tried to escape on the finishing circuits.
• Edvald Boasson Hagen (Maxbo Bianchi) wins stage two of the Tour de Bretagne.
• Edvald Boasson Hagen (Maxbo Bianchi) held off a late charge from Tom Veelers (Rabobank).
• Alain Van Katwijk (Van Vliet-EBH Advocaten) leads the mountains classification.
• Alexander Kristoff (Maxbo Bianchi)
• Edvald Boasson Hagen (Maxbo Bianchi) the leader of the Tour de Bretagne.
• Edvald Boasson Hagen is also the best young rider.
• Jos Pronk (Time-Van Hemert) wearing the sprinter's jersey.

Prologue - April 25: Jersey - Jersey, 4.7 km

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Images by Jean-Francois Quenet

• Lars Boom waiting for the last riders to come
• Edvald Boasson Hagen was 3rd

Images by Fabrice Lambert/La Gazette du centre Morbihan

• France's Perrig Quemeneur (Vende U) finished nineth on the prologue.
• Perrig Quemeneur (Vende U) was the second highest finishing Frenchman on the opening prologue.
• Lars Boom (Rabobank) went two seconds quicker than Denmark's Alex Rasmussen (Team Odense Energi).
• The Netherlands' Lars Boom (Rabobank) wears the leader's jersey after the opening prologue.
• Frenchman Tristan Le Yondre (Super Sport 35 ACNC) finished 46 seconds behind winner Boom.
• Martyn Maaskant (Rabobank) finished four spots behind his teammate and countryman Boom, who won the stage.
• France Noan Lelarge (Bretagne-Armor Lux).
• Jonathan Thire (Team U Nantes Atlantique).
• Lars Boom (Rabobank) gives his all.
• Norway's Edvald Boasson Hagen (Team Maxbo Bianchi) holds third place on the young rider classification.

Tour of Virginia

Stage 7 - April 29: Charlottesville / Albemarle County Road Race, 160.9km

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• The field starts stage 7 from downtown Charlottesville on a warm spring morning.
• The field climbs up a hill on Old Lynchburg Road south of Charlottesville.
• More rolling hills for the race south of Charlottesville.
• Rite Aid works to chase down the break containing GC leader Javier Zapata (Caico).
• Mark Hardman (UVA) rides with the peloton through the Virginia country side.
• Team support personnel prepare in the feed zone.
• Javier Zapata (Caico) and Dan Bowman (Kelly Benefit Strategies) at the front of the break away group.
• Javier Zapata (Caico) in the race leader's green jersey leads the break across the James River into Scottsville, VA.
• John Neil and Cate McClean of the University of Virginia Cycling Team cheer on the racers in the Tour of Virginia.
• GC leader Javier Zapata (CAI) leads a 9 man break to the top of Monticello, as the races re-enters Charlottesville.
• Caico controls the front of the peloton as they enter downtown Charlottesville.
• One lap to go... Javier Zapata (CAI) signals to the rest of the his break away companions that they have one lap of the 3 mile circuit around Charlottesville to go.
• Eddy Hilger (PRI) is dropped from the break away group.
• Jesse Anthony (Kodak Gallery/Sierra Nevada) takes the stage win from Kayle Leogrande (Rock Racing).
• Javier Zapata (Caico) salutes the crowd after finishing 6th in stage 7, securing his overall GC victory.
• Mark Hardman (UVA) crosses the finish of the Tour of Virginia.
• Graham Howard (Priority Health/Bissell) finished third in stage 7.
• Kayle Leogrande (ROC) celebrates his second place finish in the stage.
• Stage 7 podium - Jesse Anthony (KOD) - first, Kayle Leogrande (ROC) - second, and Graham Howard (PRI) - third.
• Ryan Baumann (ABD) is the U-23 GC champion of the Tour of Virginia.
• Alejandro Borrajo (RAP) is greeted on the podium as the Tour's sprint leader.
• Alejandro Borrajo (Rite Aid Pro Cycling) is the sprint champion of the Tour of Virginia.
• Javier Zapata (CAI) greets the crowd on the podium as he collects the King of the Mountains jersey as well as the GC title for the Tour of Virginia.
• Christopher Jones (VMG) finished 3rd in the GC of the Tour of Virginia.
• The final podium - Javier Zapata (CAI), Dan Bowman (KBS), and Christopher Jones (VMG).

Stage 5 - April 27: Waynesboro to Staunton Road Race, 159.3km

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• And they're off... the peloton leaves Waynesboro at the start of Stage 5 of the Tour of Virginia.
• Brian Buchholz (UVA) off the front of the peloton chasing an early attack.
• A rain soaked peloton endured spring showers early into the race.
• A three-man break consisting of Jonny Sundt (Kelly Benefit Strategies), Dan Timmerman (Kodak Gallery), and Eddy Hilger (Priority Health).
• Kevin Soller (VMG) rides in the peloton through the George Washington National Forest.
• Dan Timmerman (KOD), Jonny Sundt (KBS) and Eddy Hilger (PRI) are still away from the field as they approach the feed zone.
• Rite Aid Pro Cycling leads the chase for the escapees.
• Rite Aid Pro Cycling is still at the front working to chase the three-man breakaway.
• Rite Aid Pro Cycling continues their effort at the front in hot pursuit as the race proceeds towards Staunton.
• Jonathan Cantwell (Kahana-La Grange) grabs the stage win on an up hill sprint to the finish line. Cantwell edged out Alejandro Borrajo (Rite Aide Pro Cycling) and the rest of the field for the victory.
• Cantwell edged out Alejandro Borrajo (Rite Aide Pro Cycling) and the rest of the field for the victory.
• 'Yeah!' Cantwell celebrates his win on Stage 5.
• It's all smiles after the race for the Kahala-La Grange team as Jonathan Cantwell (KLG) won the stage in the final sprint.
• Stage winner Jonathan Cantwell (Kahana-La Grange) greets the crowd on the podium.
• Jonathan Cantwell (Kahana-La Grange) on the podium after winning stage 5.
• GC leader Javier Zapata (Caico) waves to the crowd.

Stage 4 - April 26: Douthat State Park to Waynesboro Road Race, 165.8km

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Images by Jason O. Watson/www.jasonowatson.com

• Race Leader Javier Zapata (CAICO) races for final KOM points in Stage 4.
• A small group ascends the stage's toughest climb, up Reed's Gap.
• University of Virginia Cycling Team member Luke Waidmann runs along side riders at the top of Reeds Gap
• Mark Hardman (UVA) crests the top of Reeds Gap.
• Brian Buchholz (UVA) acknowledges the numerous University of Virginia students and supporters at the top of Reeds Gap.

Images by Nathan Beck

• Alejandro Borrajo (Col) stands atop the stage's podium.

Stage 3 - April 25: Bedford to Covington Road Race, 177km

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Images by Jason O. Watson/www.jasonowatson.com

• An early three man attack gets some space on the field as the race approaches Natural Bridge.
• The peloton approaches the first of two feed zones.
• Javier Zapata (CAICO) is the first to summit the final climb of the day -- the effort leads to the stage victory.
• The peloton's leader reaches for a drink on a warm and sunny day in Virginia.

Stage 2 - April 24: Lynchburg Criterium, 40.2km

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Images by Bill McCarrick

• The second stage criterium saw lots of attacks.
• Lots of attacks went nowhere.
• The climb up Nineth Street took it's toll after 25 laps.
• Eddy Hilger(Priority Health / Bissell) stayed close to the front and maintained his second place overall.
• Matt White(Fiordifrutta Cycling Team) pushes up Nineth Street.
• Looking for help.
• Dan Bowman(KBS/Medifast) took the Mountains jersey.
• Two time Tour of Shenandoah winner Scotty Weiss (AEG-Toshiba-Jet Network) attacks late in the race.
• Alejandro Borrajo (Rite Aid Pro Cycling) easily takes the victory.
• Alejandro Borrajo (Rite Aid Pro Cycling) celebrates.
• Rite Aid Pro Cycling director Jon Wirsing congradulates Alejandro.
• The stage winner on the podium.
• Russ langley (Battley Harley-Davidson/Hudson) maintained the overall lead.

Stage 1 - April 24: Natural Bridge Individual Time Trial, 8km

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Images by Bill McCarrick

• Eddy Hilger (Priority Health/Bissell) returns to Virginia with a strong second place in the opening time trial.
• Russ Langley (Battley Harley-Davidson/Hudson) on his way to the win.
• Second overall last year Dan Timmerman (Kodak Gallery/Sierra Nevada) starts out strong in 2007.
• Local favourite junior Ben King (Hot Tubes/MorePartnerIncome.com) fresh off the plane from the junior version of Paris-Roubaix.

Giro del Trentino

Stage 4 - April 27: Toscolano Maderno - Arco, 164.6 km

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• Ivan De Nobile (Team Universal Caffe'-Ecopterol) leads the escape.
• Maximiliano Richeze (Ceramica Panaria-Navigare) takes out the sprint on stage four.
• Richeze can't quite believe it.
• Damiano Cunego (Lampre-Fondital) had a great Giro del Trentino, winning two stages and wearing the leader's jersey from start to finish.

Stage 3 - April 26: Cavareno Valle di Non - Toscolano Maderno (BS), 176.4 km

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• Stefano Garzelli (Acqua & Sapone-Caffe Mokambo) shows focus.
• Stefano Garzelli (Acqua & Sapone-Caffe Mokambo) smiles after his win.
• Stefano Garzelli (Acqua & Sapone-Caffe Mokambo) poses with the podium gals.
• All lined up: Christian Murro (Tenax Salmilano) and his teammates drive the pack.
• Damiano Cunego (Lampre-Fondital) retains his leader's jersey.
• Stefano Garzelli (Acqua & Sapone-Caffe Mokambo)

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• Stefano Garzelli (Acqua & Sapone-Caffe Mokambo) wins the small bunch sprint.
• Garzelli salutes from the podium.
• Damian Cunego (Lampre-Fondital) retained the leader's jersey.

Stage 2 - April 25: S.Massenza - Predaia rif. Sores, 144.4 km

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• Damiano Cunego (Lampre) wins stage two ahead of Michele Scarponi
• Cunego keeps the leader's jersey and adds to his lead with another win.

Stage 1 - April 24: Arco - Terlago, 165 km

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• Damiano Cunego (Lampre) wins stage one ahead of Enrico Gasparotto (Liquigas)
• Cunego in the leader's jersey

NMBS Series #2

Stage 7 - April 29: Pro women cross country,

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• Zephanie Blasi (Kenda).
• Kathy Sherwin (Titus).
• US champion Georgia Gould (Luna Chix).
• Chloe Forsman (Luna Chix).
• A crash at start takes down Katerina Nash (Luna Chix).
• Shonny Vanlandingham leads at the start.
• Willow Koerber (Gary Fisher/Suburu) on a descent.
• Riders on a twisty descent.
• Georgia Gould (Luna Chix) takes the lead.
• Shonny Vanlandingham (Luna Chix) chased Gould whole race.
• Heather Irminger (Gary Fisher/Suburu).
• Jenny Smith (Trek).
• Vanlandingham (Luna Chix) heading out onto last lap.
• Willow Koerber (Gary Fisher/Suburu) chasing teammate Irminger.
• Cross country winner Georgia Gould (Luna Chix).
• Luna's Gould leads home teammates Vanlandingham and Nash.
• Gary Fisher/Suburu's Heather Irminger and Willow Koerber.
• Chloe Forsman (Luna Chix)
• Downhiller Marla Steb (Luna Chix) struggled through the cross country race.

Stage 6 - April 29: Pro men cross country,

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• Firestone Winery/Charlotte's Meadow was the venue for the XC event.
• Kona Kula Supreme of national XC champion Ryan Trebon.
• NMBS points leader Jeremy Horgan-Kobelski
• Geoff Kabush (Team Maxxis) was sporting his 'cool' vest before the start of the mens pro event.
• Team Kona's Barry Wicks.
• Reigning national XC champion Ryan Trebon getting ready before the mens race.
• The start of the mens pro race, with Kabush and JHK leading the charge.
• Early leaders in the first twisty section of this very dusty and dry XC course.
• Trebon chases Kabush and JHK on the opening lap.
• Wicks finished third on the day.
• Local semi-pro Chance Noble racing for the Giant Strawberrys team.
• Mens race leaders on the final lap: Wicks, JHK, Kabush.
• Ryan Trebon continues to chase the lead group.
• JHK trying to set the pace in the final lap but was quickly brought back by Wicks and Kabush.
• With 500 metres to go, Kabush came around Wicks and JHK to take the win. Kabush was clearly the fresher of the trio after he sat on for most of the last lap.

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• Kenda Girls assist with start.
• Geoff Kabush (Maxxis) takes lead at start.
• Jeremy Horgan-Kabelski (Gary Fisher/Suburu).
• Kris Sneddon (Kona) leads early chase group.
• Men head out onto the climb.
• Horgan-Kabelski said his 29'er helped him get away on descents.
• US National Champion Ryan Trebon (Kona) chases Horgan-Kabelski.
• Barry Wicks (Kona) on a descent.
• Spectators seek shade from 90 degree temperatures.
• Kona Girls: Sara and Wendy Simms.
• Wicks leads the breakaway consisting of Kabush, Horgan-Kabelski, Plaxton.
• Mathieu Toulouse (Maxxis) dangles in no-man's land behind the four-man lead group.
• Trebon (Kona) lost contact with the leaders on the first lap.
• Kabush (Maxxis) following Plaxton (Rocky Mountain) in a breakaway group.
• Chase Group led by Cody Peterson (Scott), Decker (Giant).
• Geoff Kabush (Maxxis) outsprints Horgan-Kabelski & Wicks.
• Max Plaxton (Rocky Mountain) had a break-out weekend.
• Kris Sneddon (Kona).
• Barry Wicks (Kona)
• JHK (Gary Fisher/Suburu) attacked several times on last lap.

Stage 2 - April 28: Pro women short track XC,

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• Velo Bella riders at the start.
• Wendy Simms (Kona).
• Luna Chix's Shonny Vanlandingham and rookie Chloe Forsman.
• Number one ranked Georgia Gould (Luna Chix).
• Kathy Sherwin (Titus) takes early lead.
• The women take to the first Downhill.
• Heather Irminger (Gary Fisher/Suburu) recovers from a crash.
• Gould breaks away with Willow Koerber (Gary Fisher/Subaru).
• Katerina Nash (Luna Chix) builds a five second lead.
• Shonny Vanlandingham (Luna) chasing.
• The first chase group.
• Luna Chix Katerina Nash, Shonny Vanlandingham, and Georgia Gould.
• Kathy Sherwin (Titus) on climb.
• Georgia Gould and Katerina Nash together with two laps to go.
• Gould and Nash on the final climb.
• Katerina Nash (Luna Chix) cools down after victory.

Stage 1 - April 28: Pro men short track XC,

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• Geoff Kabush (Maxxis) and Ryan Trebon (Kona) on dusty climb.
• Leaders and the chase group.
• Max Plaxton (Rocky Mountain) on breakaway.
• Barry Wicks, Kabush, Jeremy Horgan-Kobelski, and Trebon respond to Max Plaxton breakaway.
• Max Plaxton (Rocky Mountain) crosses the line for his first national win.
• Max Plaxton (Rocky Mountain) was delighted with his victory.
• US National Champion Barry Wicks (Kona).
• Ryan Trebon & Kris Sneddon (Kona)
• Jeremy Horgan-Kobelski (Gary Fisher/Suburu) at start.
• The men's race gets underway.
• Ryan Trebon (Kona) leads at the first downhill.
• Geoff Kabush (Maxxis)
• Jeremy Horgan-Kobelski (Subaru-Gary Fisher) leading through start Finish
• Geoff Kabush (Maxxis) takes a turn at the front.
• Barry Wicks (Kona) leads the first group up climb.
• Leaders ride the ridge.

MTB World Cup #1

Race 2 - April 22: Elite Men's XC,

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• World Champion Julien Absalon finished second in the first MTB World Cup of 2007
• A jubilant Jose Hermida (Multivan Merida) took only the third World Cup win of his career on Sunday
• Jose Hermida (Multivan Merida)
• Kashi Leuchs (Cannondale-Vredestein) showed good early season form.
• U23 World Champ Nino Schurter (Swisspower Mtb Team).
• Filip Meirhaeghe (Versluys-Landbouwkrediet Mtb).
• Christoph Sauser (Specialized).
• Jean-Christophe Peraud (Orbea).
• Jeremy Horgan-Kobelski (Subaru-Gary Fisher).
• Geoff Kabush (Maxxis).
• Adam Craig (Giant).
• Sam Jurekovic (US Development U23 Team).
• Michael Broderick (Kenda/Seven).
• Kris Sneddon (Kona).
• A tight squeeze at the start.
• Jakob Fuglsang (Cannondale-Vredestein).
• Max Plaxton (Rocky Mountain-Haywood).
• Jeremiah Bishop (Trek-VW).
• Thomas Frischknecht (Swisspower Mtb Team).
• Todd Wells (GT).
• The Julien Absalon fan club was out in force.
• Podium: Roel Paulissen, Julien Absalon, José Hermida, Christoph Sauser, Fredrik Kessiakoff.
• This Dutch team was out to cheer on Bart Brentjens.

Race 1 - April 22: Elite Women's XC,

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• Chengyuan Ren (China National team), the women's U23 World Cup and World Champion, from the 2006 season, won the first ever World Cup for her country this weekend.
• Gunn-Rita Dahle-Flesjaa (Multivan-Merida) came second, one second off Ren.
• The squeeze up the climb at start.
• Marie-Helene and Gunn-Rita welcome one another.
• Up the climb at the start.
• Margarita Fullana (Spiuk-Tau Ceramica) set the early pace
• Georgia Gould (Luna), a respectable eighth at her first European World Cup.
• Marga Fullana (Spiuk-Tau Ceramica).
• Gunn-Rita Dahle Flesjaa (Multivan Merida Biking Team).
• Ren Chengyuan (China).
• Marie-Helene Premont (Rocky Mountain Haywood).
• Kiara Bisaro (Opus).
• Irina Kalentieva (Topeak-Ergon).
• Willow Koerber (Subaru-Gary Fisher).
• Nina Göhl (Multivan Merida Biking Team).
• Heather Irmiger (Subaru-Gary Fisher).
• Wendy Simms (Kona) showa a good 'west coast' descending technique.
• Kelli Emmett (Giant Mountain Bike Team).
• Gunn-Rita Dahle Flesjaa (Multivan Merida Biking Team).
• Ren Chengyuan (China).
• Jingjing Wang (China).
• Ying Liu (China).
• Maja Wloszczowska (Halls Professional Mtb Team).
• Katerina Nash (Luna Womens Mtb Team).
• Mary McConneloug (Kenda/Seven).
• Shonny Vanlandingham (Luna Womens Mtb Team).
• Willow Koerber (Subaru-Gary Fisher).
• Susan Haywood (Trek-VW).
• Lene Byberg (Specialized).
• Sabine Spitz (Ghost International Racing).
• Katerina Nash (Luna Womens Mtb Team).
• Mary McConneloug (KendaSeven).
• Kiara Bisaro (Opus).
• Podium: Sabine Spitz, Gunn-Rita Dahle Flesjaa, Ren Chengyuan, Margarita Fullana, Jingjing Wang.

K Capital Cup #4

Photography

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• Dave Gill raced with the masters.
• Ruth McGavigan finished third.
• Joe McCall wears the leaders jersey in the masters.
• Yvain Sugno won the expert race.
• Tarja Owens was the runner up in the women's race.
• Beth McCloskey wins the day and the series.
• Aidan McDonald wins the vet race.
• Joe McCall wins the day and the series in the Masters.
• Veteran Peter Buggle finished 5th spot in the elites.
• Niall Davies looks focused.
• Robbie Lamont feels the pain.
• Niall Quinlan makes all the right moves!!
• Who put that tree there?
• Team WORC prepares before the race.
• Joe McCall won the masters race.
• Yvain Sugno celebrates his win.
• Niall Davies took the runner up spot.
• Robin Seymour wins the elite race and series.
• Sixth placed elite rider, Conor McConvey rides the trail.

Tro Bro Léon

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• Team Slipstream are presented to a large crowd at the start in Lannilis.
• The bunch cruising along the coast of Brittany.
• Johan Lindgren (Française des Jeux) sits in the bunch.
• Steve Chainel (Auber93) and Charles Guilbert (Bretagne-Armor Lux) lead the bunch through an off-road section.
• Winding along the coastal roads of Brittany
• Pierre Roland (Credit Agricole) tries to escape.
• Eventual winner Said Haddou (Bouygues Telecom) stays in the bunch.
• Lilian Jégou his Française des Jeux team take charge of the pursuit.
• The escape with Andy Flickinger (Bouygues Telecom), Piotr Zielinski (Bretagne-Armor Lux) and Janek Tombak (Jartazi Promo Fashion).
• Flickinger powers the break through an off-road section.
• Française des Jeux riders work for Sébastien Chavanel.
• Said Haddou (Bouygues Telecom) wins in Lanillis.
• Haddou thanks his teammates.
• Said Haddou shows the effort of victory.
• Haddou's win was the first for Bouygues Telecom in 2007.
• The podium (l-r): Sébastien Chavanel (Française des Jeux), Said Haddou (Bouygues Telecom) and Christophe Diguet (Auber 93).
• Haddou enjoys his special moment with the local ladies...

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• Bouygues Telecom riders were happy winners for the first time in 2007.
• Piotr Zielinski occupied the front of the scene for most of the Tro Bro Leon.
• Arnaud Gérard explains why Francaise des Jeux rode hard but didn't win.

Giro d'Abruzzo

Stage 4 - April 22: S. Egidio - S. Egidio, 141 km

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• A team is presented at the start of the final stage.
• A Tinkoff rider leads a small bunch on the fourth stage.
• A rider checks out who is in the trailing peloton as they pass through the feed zone.
• The peloton climbs up a small hill on the final stage.
• Acqua & Sapone riders control the peloton.
• The bunch rolls through the 141 kilometre final stage.
• A massive bunch sprints towards the finish line.
• Riders get their heads into it as they fight for second and third places.
• The final jersey winners are presented.

Stage 3 - April 21: Notaresco - Notaresco, 152 km

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• The lead break early in the stage.
• A rider is helped by medical staff after crashing early in the race.
• Lone ranger: The stage 4 winner rolls into Notaresco alone.
• Italy's Gianluca Coletta (Cinelli - Endeka - OPD) rolls to victory with the peloton several hundered metres back.
• The jersey holders have just one remaining stage to defend on.

Stage 1 - April 19: Megalò - Cepagatti, 154 km

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• The competitor's rides await...
• The teams competition leaders on the podium.
• Officials call the winners to the podium.
• The peloton passing over a stretch on the 154 kilometre first stage.
• Vladimir Smirnov (Cinelli - Endeka - OPD) leads a small trailing bunch into the finishing area.
• A Aran Cucine BLS Cantina Tollo rider in the peloton on today's stage.
• The peloton closes in on the finish line.
• Italian Luca Ascani (Aurum Hotels) rolls across the line casually with an eight second buffer.
• The main bunch, lead by Ivan Fanelli (Cinelli - Endeka - OPD), rolls across the finish line.
• At last: riders cross the finish line after a tough 154 kilometres.
• A Aran Cucine BLS Cantina Tollo takes a drink with his teammates in the background.
• Italy's Luca Ascani (Aurum Hotels) claims victory with an eight second lead on the opening stage.
• Winner Luca Ascani (Aurum Hotels) heads to the podium.
• A podium girl smiles for the camera.
• The jersey presentation.
• All four jersey holders pose with podium girls following the first stage.

La Côte Picarde

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• The French national team hopes to impress on home turf.
• Canadiann riders with Bradley Fairral (right) waiting the start.
• French riders with Kristoffer Nielsen, who finished third.
• French rider Sébastien Rosseto and Yoan Offredo escpae early in the race.
• The beautiful French landscape at this time of year.
• Simon Špilak (Slovinia) wins the Côte Picarde.
• Simon Špilak after his win.
• Podium (L-R): Hyun Wook Joo (Kor), Simon Spilak (Slo), and Kristoffer Nielsen (Den).

Paris-Camembert Lepetit

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• Pro riders go shopping for new jerseys!
• Anthony Charteau (Crédit Agricole) attacks at the front of the race.
• French champion Florent Brard (Caisse d'Epargne) near the front after finishing Paris-Roubaix two days ago.
• Rik Verbrugghe (Cofidis)
• Sébastien Joly (Française des Jeux) wins in Camembert,after 205 kilometres of racing.
• Joly shows his satisfaction.
• Joly salutes the crowd and is congratluate by Anthony Charteau (Crédit Agricole).
• The podium (L-R): Anthony Charteau (Crédit Agricole), Sébastien Joly (Française des Jeux) and Benoît Vaugrenard (Française des Jeux)

Images by Alain Quenderf

• Laurent Brochard waves to the crowd at sign-in
• Anthony Geslin (Bouygues Telecom) rolls to the start
• Sebastien Joly lines up with the rest of the peloton
• David Moncoutie smiles tentatively
• Ludovic Turpin and his interpretation of the euro-mohawk
• Nicolas Vogondy smiles for the camera

Komen Central Georgia Cycle for the Cure

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• Leigh Valletti (Target Training) leads the peloton.
• Donna Kerby (Sorella) corners.
• Katherine Carroll (Aarons) spent half the crit off of the front by herself.
• Kim Sawyer (BMW-Bianchi), Kirsten Davis (Sorella), and a Cheerwine rider show the effort of battling 25 mph winds.
• Laura Van Gilder (Cheerwine) chases Katherine Carroll.
• Tina Pic (Colavita/Sutter Home) took the chase as well as the crit wound down.
• Molly Freeman (Cycleworks p/b Lowes Mortgage) did well in her first race as a category two rider.
• The women's peloton passes under the Tour De Georgia banners.
• Erica Alar (Fuji) is happy with her win.
• Women 3/4 podium (L-R): Anne Turner, Julie Walker (Polk Bicycle Sport), and Kelly McLaughlin.
• Pro women 1/2 podium(L-R): Shannon Hutchinson-Kuprat (Aarons), Erica Alar (Fuji), and Tina Pic (Colavita/Sutter Home)

Jacksonville Cycling Classic

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• Kelly Benjamin (Cheerwine) with a decisive victory, followed by Allyson Brandt (Targetraining).
• Targetraining on point.
• Jacksonville local Katie DeGoursey (Jacksonville Racing Club) stringing it out.
• Hub Racing keeping the pace up.
• Aaron's Corporate Furnishings in the mix.
• Cheerwine with a strong presence.
• Dominique Rollin (Kodak Gallery / Sierra Nevada) leading the pack.
• Johnny Sundt (Kelly Benefit Strategies - Medifast) setting the pace.
• AEG-TOSHIBA-JetNetwork leading the field.
• Dominique Rollin (Kodak Gallery / Sierra Nevada) takes the win.
• The podium (L-R): Alejandro Borrajo (Rite Aid), Dominique Rollin (Kodak Gallery/Sierra Nevada) and Frank Travieso (AEG-TOSHIBA-JetNetwork)

Coupe de France Cross-country

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• Iñaki Lejarreta (ORBEA Team) during the event.
• Iñaki Lejarreta (ORBEA Team) on the podium.

Novilon Internationale Damesronde van Drenthe

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• Judith Arndt (T-Mobile) leads the race through the cobbles.
• Drenthe World Cup winner Adrie Visser (DSB Bank).
• Miho Oki (Menikini Gysko) rides strongly.
• Nicole Brändli (Team Bigla) takes to the verge.
• Priska Doppmann (Raleigh Lifeforce).
• Nice to see you too... Rochelle Gilmore (Menikini Gysko).
• Theresa Senff (Getränke Hoffmann).
• Marianne Vos (DSB Bank) leads the race over the Vam Berg.
• Cycling USA's Alison Powers.
• The sprint: Marianne Vos (DSB Bank) (L) just loses out to Giorgia Bronzini (Italy) (R). Ina-Yoko Teutenberg (T-Mobile) was third.
• The start was in the market square in Coerveden.
• Priska Doppmann (Raleigh) rolls out next to Emilia Fahlin (T-Mobile).
• Sandra Missbach (Getränke Hoffmann).
• A wave from the World Champion as she departs.
• The race podium (l-r): Teutenberg (T-Mobile), Giorgia Bronzini (Italy) and Marianne Vos (DSB Bank).
• Trixi Worrack (Équipe Nürnberger) won the cobbles prize.
• Brooke Miller (USA) celebrates the sprinter's prize.

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• The podium (l-r): Ina Teutenberg (T-Mobile), Giorgia Bronzini (Italian National Team) and Marianne Vos (Team DSB Bank).
• Adrie Visser and Marianne Vos (DSB Bank) before the race.
• Adrie Visser (DSB Bank)
• Chantel Beltman (T-Mobile)
• Climbing the Vam Berg.
• Winner Giorgia Bronzini (Italian National Team)
• Katharina Blum (Elk Haus)
• Kirsten Wild (AA-Drink Cycling Team)
• Linda Villumsen Serup (T-Mobile)
• Ludivine Henrion (DSB Bank)
• World champion Marianne Vos leading.
• Marllijn Binnendijk (AA-Drink Cycling Team)
• Miho Oki (Menikini - Gysko)
• Regina Schleicher (Equipe Nürnberger Versicherung) and Judith Arndt (T-Mobile) share a joke at the start.
• Roxane Knetemann (AA-Drink Cycling Team)
• Something missing from Booke Miller?
• Trixi Worrack (Equipe Nürnberger Versicherung) grinds up the climb.

Albert Achterhes Profronde van Drenthe

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• Riders make their way up the Vam Berg climb.
• The peloton makes its way through the 206.3 kilometre course.
• DFL-Cyclingnews' Nico Mattan prepares for the day's racing.
• Marvin Van Der Pluym (Ubbink-Syntec Cycling Team) of The Netherlands.
• Martijn Maaskant (Rabobank) takes a great 29 second victory.
• Martijn Maaskant (Rabobank) on the podium.
• The lead bunch makes its way up Vam Berg.
• An Elk rider makes his way up the massive climb.
• DFL-Cyclingnews get down and dirty in The Netherlands.
• The DFL Cyclingnews team car, hot on the heels of one of its riders.
• Bjorn Cornelissen (DFL-Cyclingnews-Litespeed) was relaxed at the start but didn't finish the race.
• Some riders opt for the smoother option choosing to roll beside cobblestones.
• A Barloworld rider climbs Vam Berg.
• Podium (L-R): René Joergensen (Team Designa Køkken), Martijn Maaskant (Rabobank), Luca Solari (Team LPR)

Sea Otter Pro NRC Road Race

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• Andy Jaques-Maynes (California Giant Strawberries) and Daniel Ramsey (Team Successfulliving.com) in the early, unsuccessful break)
• Daniel Ramsey broke away and second time and made this one stick
• The 2007 Sea Otter Classic started on a rain-soaked racecourse
• Andy Jaques-Maynes was the first rider to take off
• Jaques-Maynes stayed away until Daniel Ramsey bridged up and joined him
• Ramsey and Jaques-Maynes worked together for ten laps until they were caught by the field
• 31 times up a 200-foot climb and the cold winds took its toll on the field
• Riders try to close gaps on the Laguna-Seca International raceway with the Sea Otter expo in the background
• Ramsey escaped alone a second time and put his head down until he won
• Frank Pipp (Health Net/Maxxis) try to agitate the chase but was never able to bring Ramsey back

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• The ill fated woman's circuit race early in the race...
• …and near the end.
• I see wet people!
• Daniel Ramsey (Successful Living) with Andy Jacques-Maynes (Cal Giant) in the early breakaway.
• Frank Pip (Health Net ) shows how to descend the cork screw.
• Daniel Ramsey (Successful Living) for the win.

Images by Larry Rosa/Larry Rosa Photography

• DBC Elite rider tucks in and corners the corkscrew.
• Jamiel Danesh (Kodak Gallery/Sierra Nevada) enjoying the weather conditions.
• Two Kodak Gallery/Sierra Nevada riders ride hard up the climb toward the corkscrew.
• Alex Candelario (Jelly Belly).
• Andrew Bajadali (Jelly Belly) the previous day's winner charges up the climb.
• Kyle Gritters (Healthnet)
• Roman Kilun (Healthnet) looks strong with eight laps to go.
• Daniel Ramsey (Successful Living) enjoys the victory after a long solo break.
• Frank Pipp (Healthnet) and Christian Valenzuela (Successful Living) fight it out for third and fourth.
• Top five men's pro NRC Sea Otter Classic Circut Race.

GP Pino Cerami

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• Luca Solari (Team LPR) has victory in the bag.
• Luca Solari (Team LPR) made a solo move on the finishing circuits.
• Luca Solari (Team LPR) dedicated the win to his fiancée.
• Luca Solari (Team LPR) savours the winning moment.
• Luca Solari (Team LPR) with team-mate Marco Marcato in the background.
• How many different victory salutes can I think of?
• Marco Marcato (Team LPR) makes it a one-two for Team LPR.
• Solari with his winner's trophy.
• A great day for Team LPR.
• Solari and Marcato celebrate their one-two in the GP Pino Cerami.
• Thumbs up for a top team performance.
• Solari salutes from the podium.
• Flowers and a trophy for the winner.
• And the winner is... Luca Solari.
• The podium (l-r): Marco Marcato (2nd), Luca Solari (1st) and Bert De Waele (3rd).
• Giuseppe 'Pino' Cerami with Marcato and Solari.
• Directeur sportif Enrico Paolini and his winning rider.

Circuit de la Sarthe

Stage 4 - April 13: Mamers - Le Mans, 188.80 km

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• Australian Christopher Sutton (Cofidis-Le Crédit par Téléphone) was pleased with his final stage victory.

Stage 3 - April 12: Angers - Mamers, 186.60 km

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• Maxime Gourov (Astana) at the start.
• Andreas Klöden (Astana) looking pensive in the start.
• Christophe Moreau (Ag2r) with a smile.
• Dimitri Champion (Bouygues Telecom) in the escape.
• Carlos Da Cruz (Française des Jeux) was also in the break today.
• Klöden looking stylish in yellow.
• Laurent Brochard (Bouygues Telecom) tries an attack near the finish.
• Michael Albasini (Liquigas) takes the win on stage 3.
• Kilian Patour (Slipstream) and Christophe Moreau (Ag2R) cross the finish line.
• Albasini on the podium.
• Klöden kept the race lead by just four seconds.
• Laurent Brochard is the first french rider.

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• Vincenzo Nibali (Liquigas) is the most serious challenger to Andreas Klöden.
• Michael Albasini (Liquigas) is the winner of stage 3
• Andreas Klöden (Astana) still leads the race with one day to go.

Stage 2b - April 11: Angers - Angers ITT, 8.80 km

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• Bradley Wiggins (Cofidis) gets focused at the start.
• Andreas Klöden (Astana) blasts around the TT course.
• Paolo Savoldelli (Astana) had the full mask on today.
• Klöden took the stage and overall lead.
• Andreas Klöden has great form this year.

Stage 2a - April 11: Riaillé - Angers, 99.80 km

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• Nicolas Crosbie (Bouygues Telecom) made a solo escape.
• Paride Grillo (Ceramica Panaria-Navigare) wins stage 2a.
• Paride Grillo (Ceramica Panaria-Navigare) on the podium.
• Race leader Angelo Furlan (Credit Agricole) is congratulated by his team director Roger Legey.

Drentse 8 van Dwingeloo

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• Chantal Beltman (T-Mobile) leads the peloton.
• Zoulfia Zabirova (Bigla Cycling Team) followed by Ina Teutenberg (T-Mobile).
• Danish champion Linda Villumsen Serup (T-Mobile).
• On the cobblestones of Holland.
• Suzanne De Goede (T-Mobile) paces team-mate Chantal Beltman.
• Suzanne De Goede (T-Mobile) leans into a corner.
• Trixi Worrack (Equipe Nürnber).
• Bumping across the pavé.
• Regina Schleicher (Equipe Nürnber) wins the Drentse 8 van Dwingeloo .
• Judith Arndt (T-Mobile) rolls in for 71st place.
• The podium (l-r): Rochelle Gilmore (2nd), Regina Schleicher (1st) and Giorgia Bronzini (3rd).

Rund um Köln

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• JJ Haedo (Team CSC) wins the Rund um Köln.
• Haedo was too fast for experienced sprinters Graeme Brown (Rabobank) and Alessandro Petacchi (Milram)
• It was the Argentine's first European race victory.
• Haedo acknowledges the crowd in Köln.
• The podium (l-r): Graeme Brown (Rabobank), JJ Haedo (Team CSC) and Alessandro Petacchi (Milram).

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• T-Mobile on the front with three laps of the finishing circuit remaining.
• Two laps to go and the peloton is strung out along the Rhine.
• Gerald Ciolek (T-Mobile) conserves energy in the peloton.
• A birds eye view of Alessandro Petacchi (Milram).
• A last gasp attempt inside the final kilometre.
• The peloton swerves to avoid a crash in the final kilometre.
• The pile-up ended the chances of some sprinters.
• Ciolek gets some spare wheels and a shove to the finish.
• Gerald Ciolek (T-Mobile) was brought down in the incident.
• The podium (l-r): Graeme Brown (Rabobank), JJ Haedo (Team CSC) and Alessandro Petacchi (Milram).
• Haedo pulls on the yellow jersey of TUI cup leader, a classification based on the top men's races in Germany.
• Alessandro Petacchi wasn't too happy with third after some hard work from his team.

Vuelta al País Vasco

Stage 3

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• Euskaltel-Euskadi missed the break today and tried desperately to bring it back.
• Ángel Vicioso (Relax-GAM) takes out stage three.
• The agony and the ecstasy: Vicioso celebrates as Patxi Vila (Lampre) yells out behind.
• Vicioso models the stage winner's hat.
• The new leader of the Vuelta al País Vasco, Ángel Vicioso.

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• Ángel Vicioso (Relax-GAM) did the spade work in the breakaway...
• ... and was rewarded with a stage win in Vitoria.
• Podium time for Ángel Vicioso who also took the yellow jersey.

Stage 2

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• Manuel Beltrán (Liquigas) wins stage 2 of the Vuelta al País Vasco.
• Beltrán gets the classical txapela (typical Basque hat) as a reward for the stage victory.

Stage 1

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• Gerolsteiner spearhead the peloton during stage one.
• Koldo Gil (Saunier Duval-Prodir) nestled in the peloton.
• Juan José Cobo (Saunier Duval-Prodir) takes out stage one of the Vuelta al País Vasco.
• The txapela (basque hat) awarded to each stage winner.
• Cobo gets the first leader's yellow jersey.

Australian 24 Hour Solo National Championships

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• Bright light and a smooth track take riders through the pines.
• A sweep rider passes over the course.
• Andrew Bell won the men's overall.
• Andrew Bell from the side.
• Andrew Bell pedals through a turn.
• John Claxton passes through the woods.
• Megan Dimozantos is followed by a sweep rider on the course.
• Andrew Bell makes it look so easy.
• After leading for the first 20 laps, John Claxton stands up for a little extra umph.
• Alexandra Kiendl pedals through the woods.
• Women's winner Katrien Van Der Spiegel.
• Katrien Van Der Spiegel looks a little dazed. Wouldn't you after racing all night?
• A very welcome site: Katrien Van Der Spiegel takes the women's victory as she crosses the finish line!
• Alexandra Kiendl takes the turn.
• Women's winner Katrien Van Der Spiegel at twilight.
• Men's winner John Claxton rides into darkness.
• Craig Gordon didn't make it through the night.
• Joel Donney, 18-24 category winner, negotiates a bridge at night.
• Craig Gordon was last year's winner.
• It's a lonely time out there at night.

GP de la Ville de Rennes

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• French rider Kilian Patour signs a lot of autographs.
• Team Slipstream hopes to have a good race with its sprinter Bradley Huff.
• A big think for Saul Raisin after his crash one year ago with Kilian Patour socks.
• Two friends on the start: Said Haddou (Bouygues Telecom) and Tristan Valentin (Cofidis).
• Niels Brouzes (Auber.93) and Tristan Valentin (Cofidis) make up the break.
• Riders in the break.
• Niels Brouzes at the front of the race.
• The race makes its way up a scenic climb.
• Nicolas Hartmann (left) stops with the break some eight minutes down the road.
• Nicolas Jalabert attacks in the bunch.
• Japan's Koji Fukushima.
• Sergiy Matveyev attacks on the last lap.
• Matveyev takes victory as he rolls across the line.
• Maryan Harry finished second.
• Cyril Gauthier (Bretagne-Armor Lux) took third place.
• Cyril Gauthier.
• Maryan Harry makes his come back after a big crash.
• Sergiy Matveyev on the podium.

GP Miguel Indurain

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• The Gonzalez de Galdeano brothers.
• Former winner Francisco Mancebo (Relax-GAM) lines up.
• Spain's Rubén Lobato (Saunier Duval-Prodir)
• Pablo Urtasun (Liberty Seguros) prepares for the 198.6 kilometre race.
• Pablo Lastras (Spa) Caisse d'Epargne
• Alejandro Valverde (Caisse d'Epargne) speaks on stage.
• Spain's Igor Astarloa (Milram) prior to the start.
• Swiss rider Steve Zampieri (Cofidis) during the race.
• The breakway group kept a high pace which averaged just under 40 kilometres per hour.
• Riders in the bunch.
• Riders make their way down a hill on the 198.6 km race.
• The peloton rolls across a bridge.
• Italian Rinaldo Nocentini (Ag2r Prévoyance) celebrates his win on Spanish soil.
• Rinaldo Nocentini (Ag2r Prévoyance) took a convincing victory, three seconds ahead of Joaquím Rodríguez (Caisse d'Epargne).
• Podium (L-R): Joaquím Rodríguez (Caisse d'Epargne), Rinaldo Nocentini (Ag2r Prévoyance), and Alejandro Valverde (Caisse d'Epargne)
• The full podium from the 9th GP Miguel Indurain.

US Open of Cycling

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• Is this Flanders? The cobbles on Libby hill provided North American racers with a taste of Belgium today.
• Hard man Henk Vogels powers up Libby Hill
• Concentration was key on a climb with a narrow road and the cobbles
• A Successful Living rider attacks up the climb
• Caught out Toyota United Pro found itself chasing most of today.
• Danny Pate was strong but luck was aginst him.
• A mid-race break of three starts the climb of Libby Hill
• Pate puts the power down over the cobbles
• In the second group the effort shows on Tim Johnson's face while Ivan Domingez hopes it all comes back together.
• Serbian National Champion Ivan Stevic was a work horse all day for United Pro
• The field shattered and smaller groups kept chasing the minor placings
• Sven 'checks his six' just to make sure hes really alone.
• Let the celebrations begin
• McCarty digs deep to hold off the rest
• Svein Tuft comes across the line solo in Richmond
• Tuft was thrilled to win in Richmond
• Svein Tuft (Symmetrics) wins the inaugural US Open
• McCarty checks behind to see Barrajo and Milne coming up fast
• Pat McCarty (Slipstream) just barely held off Alejandro Barrajo to take second
• The face says it all
• The weather and the course took its toll on the riders.
• With big prize money every placing was fought out.
• The men's podium Sven looks happy with todays work.
• The men's podium Barrajo, Tuft and McCarty
• The winner's ride
• Everyone wants to hear what the man of the hour has to say.
• Yes that's snow on the team car.
• brrrrr!
• With freezing temps double Jerseys and Winter gloves were the choice for much on the women's feild
• The women's field was active from the the gun.
• With a break of two up the road Kim Geist from TEAm Lipton trys to get across
• Happy with Laura Bowles in the break Chapstick patrols the front of the pack
• Missy Petty of BMW-Bianchi digs deep.
• A break of Laura Bowles and Iona Wynter kept the field on the defensive from the first lap.
• Tina Pic ready and waiting if the race came down to a sprint.
• The sprint started and a mass of Advil-Chapstick riders were up front, but no one can stop Tina Pic
• With $10,000 on the line its an all-out battle.
• Iona Wynter was a key player in her team-mates victory. Off in a break most of the race, she still had the legs to set up the leadout at the end.
• Job well done Tina is all smiles during the post race interview.
• Jenn McRae tells how she tried to suprise Tina Pic with and early sprint.
• John Eustice and Bob Roll did commentary for the NBC coverage

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• The peloton crosses the Chickahominy River.
• Ryan Trebon US 'cross champion (Kodak Gallery-Sierra Nevada)
• Mike Sayers (Team BMC) Tim Duggan (Slipstream-Chipotle) lead the peloton through the snow covered early miles.
• Svein Tuft (Symetrics) your eventual winner enjoys the sunshine enroute to victory.
• Jonny Sundt (Kelly Benefit Strategies) and Ivan Stevic-(Toyota/United) lead the field through the scenic roads of Virginia.
• The peloton heads toward Richmond on route 5
• Snow fell as the riders headed out of Williamsburg.
• Mavic neutral support gets this Team BMC rider back in the race quickly on the Libby Hill climb.
• Colombian Gregorio Ladino Vega (Tecos) climbs Libby Hill on a solo attack.
• Chris Jones (Nerac.com) battle scarred from an earlier mishap.
• The peloton navigates Libby Hill on the first of 8 ascents up the cobbled climb.
• Victor Rapinski (Navigators Insurance) Attempts to bridge up to a break that went away after the climb.
• Reid Mumfordt (Kelly Benefit Strategies) , Garret Peltonen (Priority Health), Adam Meyerson (nerac.com) Cody Stevenson (Jittery Joes) organize a chase on the closing circuits in Richmond.
• 'Chepe' Garcia (Toyota United) on the streets of Richmond.
• Sean Sullivan (Toyota United) leads the field up the Libby Hill climb using the gutter to escape the punishment of the cobbles.
• Ivan Stevic (Toyota United) powers up the Libby Hill Climb.
• The pain of the cobbled climb up Libby Hill shows on Zach Bell¹s- (Symmetrics) face.
• Pat McCarty (Slipstream-Chipotle)
• Jackson Stewart (Team BMC) focuses on the action up the road.
• Chad Hartley (Team BMC) pulls a small group of chasers on the streets of Richmond.
• Svein Tuft (Symetrics) leads Pat McCarty (Slipstream-Chipotle) They are closely followed by the NBC Sports camera crew.
• Svein Tuft (Symetrics) brings it home all alone in a stellar fashion.
• Svein Tuft (Symetrics) celebrates his victory with a karate chop salute.
• Snow covered spare wheels atop the Mavic Neutral Support car.
• Team USA Cycling prepares for the frosty start in Williamsburg.
• Winner Svein Tuft (Symetrics) 2nd Place Pat McCarty (Slipstream-Chipotle) and 3rd Place Alejandro Borrajo (Rite Aid)
• Frankie Andreu covers the race for NBC Sports

Hel van het Mergelland

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• A meeting of minds: Aussies Will Walker (Rabobank) and Robbie McEwen (Predictor-Lotto)
• The peloton relax before the race gets going.
• DFL-Cyclingnews lead the early break.
• The main two-man break of the day.
• Nico Sijmens (Landbouwkrediet - Tönissteiner) wins the 34th Hel van het Mergelland.
• Sijmens on the podium.
• A shiny trophy for the winner.
• The podium (l-r): Sergey Lagutin (Navigators), Nico Sijmens (Landbouwkrediet - Tönissteiner) and Niki Terpstra (Team Milram)

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• A young CSC rider suffering in the peloton.
• The DFL-Cyclingnews-Litespeed team car whizzes past.
• Robbie McEwen (Predictor-Lotto) has been ill recently but made an appearance in Holland today.
• The professional photogs don't seem too enthused by today's race.
• Nico Sijmens (Landbouwkrediet - Tönissteiner) takes the win.
• Sergey Lagutin (Navigators) crosses the line for second.
• Niki Terpstra (Team Milram) completes the podium.
• Terpstra interviewed after the race.
• The podium (l-r): Lagutin (2nd), Sijmens (1st) and Terpstra (3rd).

Good Friday International Track Meeting

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• Attacks off the front as Plowman Craven try to hold things together in the scratch race.
• Alex Dowsett (100% ME) attacks in the golden wheel race.
• Wiggins wins the devil takes the hindmost race from Tony Gibb and Jason Allen.
• Wiggins on the podium with Jason Allen and Alex Dowsett for the 10 minute pursuit.
• The thunderbirds are back for the motor paced race.
• The motor paced event at Herne Hill.
• Stefan Steinweg attacks the break in the golden wheel scratch race.
• Wiggins drives the break in the golden wheel race.
• Wiggins causes havoc behind as he jumps across to the leaders in the golden wheel race.
• Steinweg leads the early break in the golden wheel race.
• Veteran Neville Smith (Ciclos Uno) holds his own in the devil race.
• German and British sprint coach Jan Van Eijden shows he can show how to win by example in the sprint.
• Wiggins accepts the applause after winning the devil race.
• The Plowman Craven boys help Jason Allen celebrate winning around 1400 euros.
• Jan Van Eijden interviewed after his sprint victory.
• The golden wheel trophy.
• Victoria Pendleton shows off her world champs gold medals.
• Wiggins catches Dowsett to win the 10 minute pursuit.
• Wiggins paces himself to win the 10 minute pursuit.
• No catching Wiggins in the pursuit.
• Wiggins makes it look easy in the golden wheel race.
• New Zealander Jason Allen wins the golden wheel race.
• Sean Yates (In Gear RT) in great shape.
• Alex Dowsett rides to second place in the 10 minute pursuit.
• The bell goes during a sprint heat.
• James McCallum (PCA) puts the pace up on the front of the bunch.

Route Adélie de Vitré

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• Only 197km to go...
• Dimitri Champion (Bouyges Telecom)
• The escape of the day.
• The final selection is led by 4 riders: Alexandr Khatuntsev (Canyon), Yann Huguet (Cofidis), Rémi Pauriol (Crédit Agricole) and Freddy Bichot (Agritubel).
• The pursuit.
• Freddy Bichot (Agritubel) on the attack.
• The escape on the final lap.
• Rémi Pauriol (Crédit Agricole) attacks the break.
• Pauriol goes for it with Khatuntsev trying to reach his wheel.
• Remi Pauriol wins the Route Adélie de Vitré 2007.
• It's the first win for Pauriol in his career.
• Pauriol answers the press.
• The winner gets his congratulations.
• The podium (l-r): Yann Huguet (Cofidis), Rémi Pauriol (Crédit Agricole) and Alexandr Khatuntsev (Canyon).

KBC Driedaagse van De Panne-Koksijde

Stage 4

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• Stijn Devolder (Discovery Channel) flying to the victory.
• Devolder charges over the cobbles.
• Vladimir Gusev (Discovery Channel) rode a great TT to finish third.
• David Millar (Saunier Duval) keeps low and focused.
• Millar was just seven seconds off the win today.
• Belgian TT champion Leif Hoste (Predictor-Lotto).
• Hoste has recovered well from injury, just in time for the Tour of Flanders.
• Alessandro Ballan (Lampre-Fondital) going full gas on the pavé.
• Bert Roesems (Predictor-Lotto) stormed to third overall.
• Roesems crosses the line for eight place.
• Stijn Devolder (Discovery) receives congratulations from the minister-president of Flanders, Yves Leterme.
• 'Excuse me... who actually won this race?'
• Devolder gets his moment of glory.
• Alesandro Ballan (Lampre-Fondital) with his winner's trophy...
• ...and another one.
• Big Bert Roesems towers over most people.
• A happy Roesems with his children on the De Panne podium.
• The final top three (l-r): Joost Posthuma (Rabobank), Alessandro Ballan (Lampre-Fondital) and Bert Roesems (Predictor-Lotto).

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• This is the way to go guys!
• Some hikers were also interested in the time trial.
• David Millar (Saunier Duval) focusing before the start of his time trial.
• Millar pounding away on the cobbles.
• Juan Antonio Flecha (Rabobank) completely focused on the task that lies ahead.
• Nico Mattan (DFL-Cyclingnews) warming up, still relaxed.
• Jeremy Venell (DFL-Cyclingnews) didn't make it into the top 120 and wasn't allowed to start. He had some tough days behind him riding alongside ProTour teams. "The distance is the biggest problem, for instance on Tuesday we did more than 200km!," Venell said.
• The hard life of a cyclist... Rhys Pollock (DFL-Cyclingnews) put in a huge effort on Wednesday but recovered pretty well. "If you don't try, you're just part of the bunch," Pollock said, "and to tell you the truth, I didn't know that there were two other guys in front of me."
• Bert Roesems and Roy Sentjes (Predictor-Lotto) warming up for the time trial.
• Daniele Bennati (Lampre-Fondital) removed the cotton wool before riding the time trial.
• Markus Eichler (Unibet.com) doesn't have much experience in time trials. "It's the first time I'm competing in such a quality field," Eichler said. The German finished 37th and managed to keep his top-10 spot on GC.
• Joost Posthuma (Rabobank) came close to the overall win but was six seconds short of Alessandro Ballan.
• Vladimir Gusev (Discovery Channel) during his cooling down session after the time trial.
• All riders have crossed the finish line and two hours after his ride, Stijn Devolder (Discovery Channel) can head to the podium to claim his flowers.
• Daniele Bennati (Lampre-Fondital)
• Alessandro Ballan (Lampre-Fondital) talking with Flemish TV stations.

Stage 3

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• Roger Hammond (T-Mobile) in De Panne.
• Juan Antonio Flecha (Rabobank) signs his name for fans.
• Roger Hammond (T-Mobile) (r) in De Panne.
• A fan favourite Peter Van Petegem (Quickstep-Innergetic)
• The man known as 'Rambo' Niko Eeckhout (Chocolade Jacques-Topsport Vlaanderen).
• Daniele Bennati (Lampre-Fondital)
• Alessandro Ballan (Lampre-Fondital) sits second overall.
• Wouter Weylandt (Quickstep-Innergetic) before the start.
• Paolini nips away to grap bonuses seconds.
• Paolini chased by Alessandro Ballan (Lampre-Fondital).
• Gert Steegmans (Quickstep-Innergetic) gets stage 3 win.
• Steegmans over Benna in stage 3.
• Gert Steegmans (Quickstep-Innergetic) controlled the sprint on Tom Boonen's day off.
• Steegmans awarded after winning stage 3.
• Flowers for winner Gert Steegmans (Quickstep-Innergetic).
• Jan Kuyckx (Landbouwkrediet)
• Daniele Bennati (Lampre-Fondital)
• Daniele Bennati (Lampre-Fondital) finished second for the day.
• Italian Paolini salutes the crowd before bing awarded the leader's jersey.
• Luca Paolini (Liquigas) holds the GC lead with one stage reamining.

Stage 2

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• The day's escape of Jarno Van Mingeroet (Jartazi Promo Fashion) and Sergey Lagutin (Navigators Insurance).
• Escape Duo Jarno Van Mingeroet (Jartazi Promo Fashion) and Sergey Lagutin (Navigators Insurance).
• Daniele Bennati (Lampre-Fondital) tops sprint over Graeme Brown (Rabobank) and Tomas Vaitkus (Discovery Channel).
• Benna collects the goods after taking the stage 2 win.
• Luca Paolini (Liquigas) salutes the crowd after stage 2; he continues to rule the GC.

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• The peloton tries to avoid the dangerous tram rails in Koksijde.
• Ilya Chernetsky and Alexander Serov (Tinkoff Credit Systems) lead this group that got dropped by the peloton against the wind; Mark Cavendish and Bernard Van Ulden are hidden.
• Winner Daniele Bennati right after his win; he had to dug deep but recovered quickly
• Alessandro Ballan congratulated his teammate with his win, Lampre is going strong in the Driedaagse De Panne-Koksijde
• Jimmy Casper didn't take part in the sprint and finished a minute after Bennati. "I'm a feeling tired and I don't know if I'll start tomorrow so I can recover in time for the big races," Casper said.

Stage 1

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• Tom Boonen (Quickstep-Innergetic) signs in.
• Tom Boonen (Quickstep - Innergetic) riding along.
• Kevin Hulsmans (Quickstep - Innergetic)
• Peter Van Petegem (Quickstep - Innergetic) and Niko Eeckhout (Chocolade Jacques - Topsport Vlaanderen) talk.
• Gerald Ciolek (T-Mobile)
• Jan Kuyckx (Landbouwkrediet - Tönissteiner) solo early in the race.
• Jan Kuyckx (Landbouwkrediet - Tönissteiner) gathers the points for the points jersey.
• The Museeuw car at 3 Days of De Panne.
• Jan Kuyckx (Landbouwkrediet - Tönissteiner) looks smooth on the cobbles.
• Leif Hoste (Predictor - Lotto)
• Niko Eeckhout (Chocolade Jacques - Topsport Vlaanderen) is known as 'Rambo' in the peloton.
• Boonen looks ahead.
• Teammates Gert Steegmans and Peter Van Petegem (Quickstep - Innergetic).
• Stijn Devolder (Discovery Channel) is building for this weekends Ronde Van Vlaanderen.
• Stijn Devolder (Discovery Channel) on the cobbles.
• Tom Boonen (Quickstep - Innergetic)
• Tomas Vaitkus (Discovery Channel) rode strong today.
• Bert Roesems (Predictor - Lotto) leads escape.
• The escape.
• The peloton is chasing.
• Luca Paolini (Liquigas) takes the win.
• Luca Paolini (Liquigas) completes an Italian 1-2.
• Luca Paolini (Liquigas) with GC jersey.
• Jan Kuyckx (Landbouwkrediet - Tönissteiner) takes the points jersey.
• Podium time for Jan Kuyckx (Landbouwkrediet - Tönissteiner)

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• Merckx supplies the bike of the Belgian champion, Niko Eeckhout
• Unibet's promotion team... it was cold at the Belgian coast in Middelkerke
• Koen Terryn from Unibet.com
• Fred Rodriguez was ill but aims to get ready for the Tour of Flanders, and if not ready he'll go for Gent-Wevelgem
• Marc Sergeant, Predictor-Lotto Directeur Sportif
• Servais Knaven with a last minute mechanical
• Andreas Klier is unsure about his participation in the Tour of Flanders

Settimana Ciclista Lombarda

Prologue - April 5: Bergamo Centro - Bergamo Alta, 3 km

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• Barloworld narrowly missed out on first spot.
• The teams didn't bother with time trial bikes on the short, uphill course.
• Ceramica Panaria - Navigare
• The Liquigas boys warming up.
• Liquigas showed their class, taking the win and putting Francesco Failli in the leader's jersey.
• South-Australia.com/AIS.
• The Aussies weren't holding back in the TTT.

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